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>B< Press Gas, 3 Point Press for Gas Applications
Conex >B< Press Gas fittings for natural gas and LPG application are identified by a yellow coloured o-ring. >B< Press Gas is a versatile press fitting system for use with hard, half-hard and soft copper tube, providing a secure, long-life, leak-proof joint. They are available in Copper and Red Brass and are suitable for use with copper tube to EN 1057.
Our >B< Press Gas is installed, with a mechanical press tool with a compatible jaw with a >B< profile to fit each size of fitting required. When pressure is exerted through the press tool the joint is permanently made and the fitting cannot be dismounted or re-used.
The >B< Press Gas system eliminates the need for solder, adhesives or additional jointing materials. The >B< profile has the advantage of a 3 Point Press, two mechanical presses either side of the bead and one hydraulic press crimping the o-ring. This provides a more secure joint.
Pressing Indicator Feature
IBP has developed a unique pressing indicator, a specially designed EPDM O-ring. It has a reduced section in two positions causing leaks at low pressures when not pressed (from 0.1 to 5.0 bar). When the fitting is pressed, the o-ring material compresses, filling the gaps, securing a leak-free path.
Therefore there is no need to go to full test pressure to check that all fittings have been pressed. This >B< Press Gas feature is available in fittings sized 15-54mm and suitable for hot and cold water applications.
Hydraulic working temperatures and pressures for water and gas
Application | Pressure (bar) | Temperature | Medium |
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Gas Installations DVGW - TRGI 1986/96 | PN5/GT/1 | -20°C to +70°C | Gases according to DVGW G260 |
Liquid Gas installations | PN5/GT/1 | -20°C to +70°C | Gases according to DVGW G260 |
Fuel oil installations | PN5 | -20°C to +40°C | - |
Maximum Working Temperatures and Pressures for Water and Gas Applications