Press Tube and Fittings M-Pressive Range

Besseges (Valves, Tubes & Fittings) Ltd has been a Distributor of M-Pressive press tubes and fittings from M-Press now for four years. In that time we have seen the popularity of this product grow as others in the same industry have declined. This wide range of press tubes and fittings can provide solutions across many industries; including gas installations, compressed air, water, AD-Blue, chemical and heating systems. Whatever pipeline system you are looking to install, Besseges (Valves, Tubes & Fittings) Ltd can provide the solution.

Press Tube and Fittings Stainless Steel

M-Press stainless steel press tubes and fittings are suitable for natural gas and potable water as long as the correct seals are used. For gas installations, we provide press tubes and fittings with HNBR seals, with the stainless-steel press tubes and fittings being DVGW certified. For potable water installations, we provide the same stainless-steel M-Press tube and fittings complete with black EPDM seals, both WRAS approved, a trusted assurance across the UK water industry.

Press tubes and fittings in stainless steel can also be used to install compressed airlines as long as the seals are FKM rather than EPDM. The reason behind this is that many compressor systems contain oil residue. The oil in compressed air lines can cause standard EPDM seals to swell; which in turn could cause leaking joints. Some in the industry complete compressed air lines in carbon steel, but this must be done with zinc-coated tubes internally and externally and FKM seals are still recommended.

When installing AD-Blue pipelines the same 316 stainless steel press tube and fittings can provide a long-term solution for this product. Standard EPDM seals are suitable for AD-Blue installations and are available in sizes from 15mm to 168mm, for the old-fashioned amongst us 1/2” to 6” bore. Please contact our sales team for more information or visit the Downloads and Calculators page to download a copy of the M-Press press tube and fittings guide and or current price list.

Press Tube and Fittings Copper

Copper press tube and fittings are available from stock in 15mm to 54mm and beyond this, we cannot offer M-Press in larger sizes. The previously mentioned press tubes and fittings for gas lines can be purchased in copper as well as stainless steel. The clear advantage of using stainless gas rather than copper gas is the scrap value of stainless is a fraction of that of copper. This makes stainless steel far less attractive to thieves who generally steal copper products.

Copper press tubes and fittings can be used on potable water systems domestically and commercially. It is ideal for large multi-occupancy installations in the case of M-Press that don’t exceed 54mm in size. Situations where press tubes and fittings stand head and shoulders above other options; are clearly where hot working is prohibited. The speed of installing a press system can be streets ahead of alternatives like compression and if installed correctly comes with a thirty-year warranty.

Press Tube and Fittings Carbon Steel

The carbon steel press tube and fitting range has many uses across commercial heating and by some in the compressed air industry. For commercial heating, this is a very competitively priced product, that if installed in the right way, with the correct insulation. Can offer decades of trouble-free service. Carbon steel press is provided with EPDM black seals and has been widely used for commercial heating systems in public buildings. At the time of writing this, we believe that it has never been used or is approved for use in domestic or multi-occupancy accommodation in the UK.

When installing insulation to carbon steel press tubes and fittings, the manufacturer’s strict guidelines must be followed. Standard foam insulation widely used for copper pipes and fittings is we believe not suitable for carbon steel press systems. If the insulation does trap moisture on the surface of the carbon steel pipe; this can result in corrosion that will damage the external surface of the material. Equally, if air is contained within carbon press tube and fittings systems, this could also result in corrosion on the internal surfaces.

We believe it is important when choosing press tubes and fittings that all aspects of an installation should be considered. When choosing the material to complete your work, take the time to talk to the manufacturer and or distributor. We offer advice and assistance across many valve and pipeline products to our customer base. This ensures that whether dealing with contractors or end users they are provided with the right information. We have an excellent technical sales team here at Besseges (VTF) Ltd, trusted by our customer base; let us know if we can help your business.

Press Tube and Fittings Calibration and Certification

When installing any press tube and fittings system the tools being used must have a current calibration certificate. If an installation is completed by a press tool that does not have a current calibration certificate. The installed pipework has no warranty and should be removed and re-installed with a certified tool. In the case of contractors that use non-certified equipment, they are the certified tool; and it can be assumed that they came into town with a six-gun strapped to their waist.

Although we can joke about some contractors in that way, it is important to check that they have the certification required. In addition, it is also prudent to ask the question of what training they have completed for the installation of press tubes and fittings. Each business that manufactures for the United Kingdom market offers training to installers. M-Press and Besseges (Valves, Tubes & Fittings) Ltd provide this training and certification free of charge (as of the time of writing this Blog May 2018).

If you would like to arrange training for your installation team; please contact us. E-commerce customers reading this Blog can access press tube and fittings and of course other valve & pipeline products or our M-Press range with just a click. We look forward to working with your business in the future.