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>B< Press Carbon Steel: Unique O-Ring Design
Conex >B< Press Carbon fittings are user friendly and very quick to install, leading to savings on labour costs. It also offers the advantage of a flame free installation, therefore posing no fire risk. Conex >B< Press Carbon is a versatile press fitting system for use on Carbon tubes in accordance with EN 10305-3.
Our >B< Press Carbon 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 Carbon 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 Carbon feature is available in fittings sized 12-108mm and suitable for HVAC, hot and cold applications.
Application |
Pressure (bar) |
Temperature |
Medium |
---|---|---|---|
Drinking water installations to EN 806 | 10 16 |
95°C 30°C |
Drinking Water to DWD |
Chilled Water | 10 | 5°C | Water |
Solar Heating | 3 | -35°C to +130°C 200°C 20 h/a 180°C 60 h/a |
50/50 glycol/water mix |
Long Distance Water Heating | 10 | 130°C | 50/50 glycol/water mix |
Rainwater installations | 10 | 30°C | Rainwater |
Compressed air installations (oil free) | 10 | 30°C | Compressed air to ISO 8573.1 Class 1-4 (oil free) |
Ship Building | 10 16 | 95°C 30°C | Water |
Vacuum | -0.8 | Ambient | - |
Domestic Fire Sprinkler Systems | 16 | Ambient | Water |
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