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Profipress - Copper press connections

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VIEGA LTD Third party certifications:
  • WRAS

    WRAS

    Certificate type

  • EPD

    EPD

    Certificate type

Press fittings for use with copper pipe work.

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Application

- Using the factory fitted EPDM (polished black) sealing element:

  • Drinking water installations in accordance with DIN EN 806-1–5, DIN EN 1717 and DIN 1988 (pH value: ≥7.4, or total volume of organic carbon equals 1.5 mg/L at values between pH: 7–7.4). Consult VDI/DVGW 6023 and Drinking Water Ordinance (DWO) for further information.
  • Heating/ radiator connection.
  • Rainwater.
  • Cooling water pipelines.
  • Industry and plant engineering.
  • Fire extinguishing systems in accordance with DIN 14462.
  • Stationary sprinkler-​extinguishing systems, with VdS certificate G 4980009 for the sizes DN20–50 in connection with copper pipes, in accordance with DIN EN 1057 R290 (hard).
  • Solar systems with flat collectors.
  • Tin-​plated copper pipes in accordance with DIN 50930‑6.
  • Compressed air in compliance with EPDM sealing element at oil concentration: <25 mg/m³.
  • Anti-freeze, cooling brines up to a concentration of 50%.

Description

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:

  • With the wet leakage test in the pressure range from 0.1–0.65 MPa (1.0–6.5 bar).
  • With dry leakage test in the pressure range from 22 hPa–0.3 MPa (22 mbar–3.0 bar).


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:

  • Elbows and T-​pieces.
  • Adapter pieces/ adapter elbows.
  • Couplings and reductions.
  • Flanges.
  • Wall plates.
  • Wall lead-​ins.
  • Smartloop inliner technology; internal circulation pipes.
  • Compensators.
  • Gunmetal shut-​off valves and ball valves.
  • Free-​flow valves.
  • Concealed free-​flow valves, concealed straight seat valves.
  • Manifolds, cross pieces.
  • Radiator connections.
  • Skirting board radiator connection pieces.
  • Accessories.


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:

  • Contact with aggressive building materials such as nitrite, or materials containing ammonium.
  • In aggressive surroundings.


If external corrosion protection is required, the manufacturer recommends that the following regulations are followed:

  • DIN EN 806-2.
  • DIN 1988-200.
  • DKI information publication i.160.

General information

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

Pr_65_52_63_18 Copper pipe fittingsPrimary

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

Piping Technology

Specification data - Copper pipe fittings

Standards

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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.

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Manufacturer guidance

Press 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.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Embodied carbon

A1-A3 (production stage) as defined in BS EN 15804

5.47 kg CO₂ eq/kg

Third party certifications

Third party certifications

WRAS

WRAS

WRAS Approval - 'PROFIPRESS & SANPRESS' RANGES OF PRESS-FIT FITTINGS FOR USE WITH COPPER TUBE

WRAS

WRAS

WRAS 'PROFIPRESS & SANPRESS' RANGES OF PRESS-FIT FITTINGS FOR USE WITH COPPER TUBE - 1

EPD

EPD

Viega Profipress Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)

Literature

Viega Profipress

Viega Profipress

Case studies

Tollgate Gardens

Tollgate Gardens

University of Essex

University of Essex

West End Gate

West End Gate

Queens House - Profipress and Viega Smartpress

Queens House - Profipress and Viega Smartpress