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3.0 TECHNICAL DATA
XPRESS TUBE SPECIFICATIONS

XPRESS STAINLESS STEEL TUBE
(SS610) 1.4401 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The XPress /Tectite Stainless Steel Tube is
available in sizes from 15 to 54mm and is Manufacturing specification EN 10312 – Table1
ideal for potable and heating installations.
When used in an XPress System, it is Stainless Steel Tube X5CrNiMo 17 12 2 material No. 1.4401
suitable for use with gas applications. As Material BS 316 S31/DIN 1,4401 Strips conforming to BS EN 1008-2; 2005
part of the BSI (formerly GL/British Gas)
approvals process, XPress Stainless Gas Manufacturing process BS 316 S31/DIN 1,4401 Strips conforming to BS EN 1008-2; 2005
TIG weld
System (tube and fittings) has passed the 100% EDDY CURRENT tested according to BS EN 10246-2
High Temperature Leakage Rate test at
650ºC for 30minutes at PN5/GT1.
Finish As welded
Lightweight and easy to handle XPress/
Tectite Stainless Steel Tube allows for
Tectite/XPress Stainless System Tube SS610 [dimensions x wall
ease of installation when used in straight Marking thickness] mm 16 bar -20ºC to 110ºC [date/time] [batch number]
lengths. We do not recommend tube [stock control code]
bending for SS610, see table opposite.
Surface finish Matt silver coloured
APPLICATIONS
Installations always have to comply Smallest bending radius Bending is not recommended
with local regulations
Suitable for a wide range of Supply mode Tubes are supplied in 6m lengths -0/+50mm with protective
applications including (H.W) Heating caps (Green)
and Water
All potable water installations in Heat expansion 0.0160mm/m at ∆T = 1K
accordance with international drinking
water institutes, for example WRAS
Potable water industrial applications Max. operating pressure 16bar
e.g. Pharmaceutical, food and
healthcare environments
Water supply and rainwater
installations
Chilled water and heating applications
Conditioned water such as decalcified/
softened water, partial and complete
desalinated water, distilled water with
glycol* (concentrations of up to 40%)
Compressed air systems (see page 133)

*Further additives for antifreeze must be compatible with
EPDM O Rings. Approval must be sought from Pegler
Yorkshire prior to installation.

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