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WRAS
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EPD
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Press fittings for use with copper pipe work.
- Using the factory fitted EPDM (polished black) sealing element:
WRAS approved, flow-optimised press connector system made of copper (99.9 % Cu-DHP), gunmetal or silicon bronze for copper pipes up to 108mm. Press connectors for protecting the sealing element equipped with cylindrical pipe guide. Press connectors from d64.0 with stainless steel cutting ring to ensure the mechanical strength of the connection.
Suitable for concealed and pre-wall installations of riser pipes and floor installation.
Sealing element:
Black EPDM (ethylene propylene diene rubber), heat-resistant up to 110°C, and not resistant against hydrocarbon solvent, chlorinated hydrocarbon solvents, turpentine or petrol. It is highly resistant to ageing, ozone, sunlight, weathering and environmental influences. The high quality EPDM sealing element is protected against damage by the internal cylindrical pipe guide.
Press connectors:
The press connectors have a circumferential bead in which the sealing element lies. The connector is deformed in front of and behind the bead, and permanently connected to the pipe during pressing. The sealing element is not deformed during pressing. Viega's distinctive hexagonal pressing pattern bonds fitting and pipe and provides the mechanical strength for the connection.
The connectors may only be pressed with Viega press machines with constant pressing force (e.g. Pressgun 6 Plus).
With SC‑Contur, any connections which remain un-pressed become visible when the system is filled. The SC‑Contur is certified and fulfils the requirements of DVGW worksheet W 534, point 12.14, connectors with forced leakage.
Viega guarantees that unpressed connections are visible during a leakage test:
Operating conditions
The press connector system Profipress can be used with the following operating parameters:
Potable water installation according to DIN 1988‑200 / DIN EN 806‑2
Operating temperature max. 80 °C / 176 °F
Temperature max. 95°C over a period of 60 min.
Heating systems in accordance with DIN EN 12828 Operating temperature max. 105 °C / 221 °F
The press connector system Profipress is designed for nominal pressure PN 16
Press connector material Copper: 99.9 % Cu-DHP Gunmetal: CC499K Silicon bronze: CC246E / CuSi4Zn9MnP
Viega Profipress fittings are offered in various configurations, including:
Corrosion resistance:
Depending on the area of use, corrosion protection measures may be necessary. The manufacturer suggests over-ground pipelines and fittings in rooms which do not normally require external corrosion protection.
They suggest exceptions in the following cases:
If external corrosion protection is required, the manufacturer recommends that the following regulations are followed:
Color | Copper |
Finish | Copper |
Material | Copper Gunmetal EPDM Silicon Guidance for specification option: Red silicon bronze. |
Shape | Other |
Length | Bespoke |
Width | Bespoke |
Height | Bespoke |
Warranty description | Six year |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | S90/110 Mains cold water supply S90/120 Storage cold water supply S90/110 Mains cold water supply S90/130 Instantaneous hot water supply S90/120 Storage cold water supply S90/140 Direct hot water storage supply S90/130 Instantaneous hot water supply S90/150 Indirect hot water storage supply S90/140 Direct hot water storage supply S90/150 Indirect hot water storage supply S90/160 Rainwater/ greywater recycling system |
Product range |
Standards | |
Press fittings | Manufacturer's standard.Guidance for specification option: Press connector fittings manufactured from copper and silicon bronze and pipes up to 108 mm manufactured from copper in accordance with DIN EN 1057. The fittings shall be supplied and manufactured by Viega, equipped with the SC-Contur ‘leak before press’. SC-Contur guarantees the identification of non-pressed connections throughout the entire pressure range from 22 mbar to 3 bar with air and 1 to 6.5 bar with water. The fitting is double pressed; both in front and behind the EPDM sealing element. |
Type | Guidance for specification option: Consult literature and insert requirements [part number(s)]. |
Accessories | Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer and insert requirements. |
Sizes | 12 mm. 15 mm. 18 mm. 22 mm. 28 mm. Manufacturer guidancePress connectors with threaded connection manufactured of gunmetal: 12–54 and 76.1–108 mm. |
MaximumOperatingTemperature | 80°C (176°F) for drinking water installations (95°C over a period of 60 min). 110°C (221°F) for heating installations. Guidance for specification option: Potable water installation according to DIN 1988‑200 / DIN EN 806‑2. Heating systems in accordance with DIN EN 12828. |
Operating pressure (maximum) | 16 bar. |
Contains Red List materials | No |
Embodied carbonA1-A3 (production stage) as defined in BS EN 15804 | 5.47 kg CO₂ eq/kg |