Conex Bänninger has launched the new >B< Press Inox range. The addition of a stainless steel press fitting completes the range of >B< Press fittings and gives the contractor and specifier a comprehensive choice for applications in copper, carbon, red brass and now stainless steel.
>B< Press Inox is manufactured using hygienic materials, making it suitable for potable water, and with its ‘B’ profile can be used in almost all new and existing domestic supply systems. This flame-free press fitting can also be used for hot and cold drinking water applications, cooling water, heating systems, compressed air (oil free), oil/fuel, rainwater and waste.
As with all >B< Press fittings, the Inox version is said to be quick and simple to install and is compatible with a variety of tools and jaws. It is described as offering installers a fail-safe function to check the systems for leaks using the pressing indicator, ensuring there is no need to go to full test pressure.
The fittings are specifically designed with a high-quality EPDM seal with a reduced section on two positions, causing leaks when not pressed (from 0.1 bar). Un-pressed joints can then be quickly identified and corrected. When the fitting is pressed, the O-ring material compresses itself to form a permanent, leak-free joint.
This fitting range requires no hot work license or additional jointing materials for installation. In addition, the leading edge design feature makes fitting easier by ensuring the pipe is parallel to the fitting before contact with the O-ring, thereby reducing the chance of damage to the O-ring during assembly.
>B< Press Inox carries the quality assurances of being compliant to EN10312, WRAS, KIWA and DVGW, and come with a long term warranty.
The fittings are available in 15 – 54 mm and can be offered as a full system with Press Inox steel tubes.
