Press Fit Pipes & Fittings

Benefits

• Fast installation: Up to 3x quicker than traditional soldering or threading.
• Flame-free: Ideal for environments where hot works are restricted.
• Reliable seal: Consistent joint quality with minimal user error.
• Saves labour cost and time.
• Minimal downtime for repairs or upgrades.

Applications

• Domestic plumbing and heating systems.
• Commercial and industrial pipe installations.
• High-pressure water, oil, and gas systems (where approved).
• Cooling and HVAC installations.
• Refurbishment works where disruption must be minimised.

Key Features

• Suitable for various pipe materials including copper, stainless steel, carbon steel, and multilayer PEX.
• Available in ranges such as elbows, couplings, tees, reducers, manifolds, and flanges.
• Compatible with electric or manual pressing tools.
• Often fitted with leak-detection (O-ring) technology to identify unpressed joints.
• Typically rated for pressures up to 16 bar and temperatures up to 110°C (check manufacturer specifications).
• Full compliance with EN 1254 and WRAS certification (where applicable).

Installation & Technical Info

Proper pipe cutting, deburring, and marking of insertion depth are essential before pressing. Press tools and compatible jaws must be calibrated and serviced regularly. Ensure only approved pipe and fitting combinations are used, and confirm suitability for the application (potable water, gas, heating, etc.).

Once pressed, joints are permanent and cannot be disassembled. A full system pressure test should be applied after installation to confirm integrity.