Conex Banninger >B< Press Carbon Steel
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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.

 

Hydraulic working temperatures and pressures for water and gas:

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