Conex >B< Press

Features & Benefits

• Extensive range of reducers and reducing tees.

• Both Copper and Red Brass for drinking water

• Fittings for gas, solar and stainless steel available

• 15mm -108mm

• Manufactured in accordance with EN 1254 & EN.ISO.9000.2001

IBP’s unique Pressing indicator

• O-ring seal has reduced cord section with tri-lobal support bands either side

• 15-54mm fittings

Tri-lobal support bands

• Provide support between tube and body

• Maintain central position in the groove

• Ensure that a leak path remains open before pressing

• Leaks at very low pressures (from 0.1 bar)

• When pressed the material compresses into the gaps filling the missing material

• Makes a permanent secure joint

Pressing indicator

• Specially designed o-ring, patent applied• Leaks from 0.1 bar pressure when not pressed

• For hot and cold water applications

• Fully tested to 40 bar pressure and approved by DVGW and WRAS

• Uses existing jaws approved by IBP, no visual change to body appearance

• Available in dimensions 12mm to 54mm

Installation guide

• Ensure the tube and fitting sizes are compatible. Cut the tube end square, and ensure it retains its shape.

• Deburr the inside, and out of the tube.

• Check o-rings are present in the fitting.

• Insert the tube into the fitting until the tube stop, ensure the o-rings are not dislodged.

• If the joint(s) is (are) not pressed, when pressure tested they will leak profusely.

• Insert the correct jaw size into the >B< Press Tool

• Open the press jaw, and align with the o-ring bead, allow the jaw to close.

• Operate the press machine to press the fitting.

The machine will stop at the end of its pressing cycle.

• Open the jaw, and remove from the fitting.

• Make sure all joints have been pressed.

Temperature and pressure ratings

• Stainless Steel Range

• For drinking water installations

• EPDM o-ring

• DVGW approval

• Available 15-54mm

Conex >B< Press Gas

• Yellow HNBR o-ring• For liquid gas, foil oil & compressed gas installations• Available 15-54mm• Advantica approved

Temperature and pressure ratings

Conex >B< Press Solar

• Green FKM o-ring with pressing indicator

• Suitable for continuous operating temperatures up to 140C and short term excursions up to 230C

• Pressing indicator

• Available in sizes 15-28mm

• Pre-assembled

• Tested & Approved by SPF

Temperature and pressure ratings