Press Fittings (For Multilayer Pipes)

Tig Pipe Press Fittings are suitable for:

• hot and cold water supply systems,
• heating systems,
• industrial applications

Press Fittings can be used with Pex-Al-Pex and Pert-Al-Pert pipes.

1. Products should be stored in its original packaging
which is protected against dust which may come from
outside during storage, transportation and installation.
Press fitting should not be kept in dusty and corrosive
environment.

2. Connection system; The fitting consist of a Plastic
Ring, Sleeve and O-Ring. Fittings with missing elements
should not be installed.

3. Fitting must be removed from the package when
installed and installing should done by competent
personnel.

4. Fittings must be used in water systems, not in
flammable and combustible gas systems.

5. External factors (dirt, sand, burrs, etc.) in the
installation should be cleaned before installation.

6. The surface of the pipe to be installed must be
cut perpendicularly axis and not to be crushed and
smashed, it must be free from particuls, the pipe must
be calibrated with the special tool calibrator.

7. Special should be paid that the fittings and the
connecting parts are coaxial. The same axial and nonbracing installation should not be aplicated.

8. The pipe to be installed must be clearly seen
through the observation holes on the Press Metal Ring,
otherwise the installing and pressing process should
not be done.

9. Press fitting pressing process must be performed
using the diameter and jaw types specified on the Press
Metal Ring (TH-H-U).

10. Only suitable teflon tape should be used on the
threads of the fittings.

11. Installation Process must only be done with the
appropriate size key from the key mouth parts during the
installation.

12. Fittings should not be used with the pipe
connections without ensure adequate flow and proper
control.

13. Non-abrasive materials must be used on the surface
of the fittings during cleaning and painting operations.

Collectors

Fırat collectors are the basic components of the system which ensures distribution of the fluid in the system and its recollection such as FIRAT PEX floor heating systems, FIRAT PEX mobile heating systems, FIRAT PEX water supply systems and similar systems. MS58 brass material is used in housings and other fittings of Fırat collectors.

Fırat collectors are subjected to the following tests as per TSEK* quality criteria.

• Leakage Test
• Pressure Test
• Thickness of Coating Test (It is applied on the material in addition to standard tests.)

Collector Installation and Operation Details

• The collector is designed for heating systems. It shall not be used in flammable-burning gas systems. 
• System pressure shall not exceed 16 bars and operating temperature shall not exceed 105 °C.
• Installation of the collector shall be carried out by a qualified plumber. 
• All foreign substances (dirt, sand etc.) in the system shall be cleaned before installation.
• The collector shall only be installed with original fittings.
• Collector and connection parts shall be on the same axis. Flex installation not on the same axis shall not be applied.
• Threads of the fittings shall be covered with suitable sealing materials (teflon tape).
• Abrasive chemicals shall not be used to clean the collector.
• System shall be protected against risk of freezing.
• It shall be protected against external impacts during storage, shipping, installation and operation.

Raw Material

Brass
Fırat uses special MS 58 Brass as rawmaterial for the production of Metal Fittings. 

Brass is preferred in production of metal fittings due to its ease of process, extended usage life, high resistance to abrasion and corrosion. Supplied in form of bars, brass rawmaterial is manufactured as per EN 12164 and EN12165 standards.

EPDM O-Ring
Perfect functioning of Fırat Metal Fittings can only be ensured by using correct O-Ring in the system.

Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) is used as the most suitable rawmaterial among synthetic rubbers for O-rings used with Fırat Metal Fittings. The only gasket which is resistant to air-water oxidation, ozone cracking is the only EPDM rubber product which has permanent deformation values required for tightness between temperatures -40°C and +130°C.

Nickel Plating
Fırat Metal Fittings made of MS 58 Brass are available in nickel plating. With nickel plating, fittings have a shining and beautiful appearance and their outer surface corrosion resistance increases and it provides a longer useful life.