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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

XPRESS COPPER FEATURES
XPress Copper fittings are manufactured from Manufactured from copper/copper alloy
copper and copper alloy, incorporating a black Available in sizes 12 to 108mm
EPDM Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer Leak Before Press
O ring and a unique “Leak Before Press” Electrical continuity assured when
(LBP) design. LBP has been developed to XPress joint complete
provide instant identification of joints that have Clean, heat free jointing
been assembled correctly but mistakenly left Safety, no naked flames, no hotwork
unpressed. This feature saves time, money and permits or costly insurance
potentially expensive callbacks. Chromium plated range
Ideal for fast, efficient jointing of copper tube to Temperature rating from -20 to 110°C
BS EN 1057 R250 and R290 in sizes 12 to 108mm. Pressure rating 16bar throughout the
XPress fittings are designed for use on hot temperature range
and cold water services, vented and unvented Wide range of approvals
closed circuit heating, chilled water and oil-free BSI tested and approved (previously GL,
compressed air applications within permissible formerly British Gas) for Gas in 15mm to
pressure and temperature limits. 108mm sizes
BSI Kitemark approved for Type 1 fittings
XPress Copper fittings are approved to the new (water) in sizes 12 to 108mm
Kitemark certification BS 8537:2010 for use with
copper tube as specified above.

XPRESS STAINLESS FEATURES
XPress Stainless Steel is optimised for use as a Fittings are manufactured from 316L
system and fittings are manufactured from 316L stainless steel
(1.4404) stainless steel. Tube is manufactured from 316 stainless
316 System tube is available in straight 6m steel
lengths. 12 to 54mm tube is manufactured from Available in sizes 12 to 108mm
BS 316 831/DIN 1.4401 stainless steel strips Leak Before Press
conforming to BS 10088 Part 2. Above 54mm Clean, heat free jointing
the tube conforms to DVGW W541. The fittings Safety - no naked flames, no hotwork
incorporate a black EPDM (Ethylene Propylene permits or costly insurance
Diene Monomer) O ring and a unique “Leak Wide range of approvals
Before Press” (LBP) design. LBP has been Temperature range -35 to 135°C
developed as a final check to the system to Pressure rating 16bar throughout the
provide instant identification of joints that have temperature range
been assembled correctly but mistakenly left Light weight, easy to handle
unpressed. This feature saves time, money and Suitable for use on XPress Sprinkler
potentially expensive call backs. stainless steel tubes (LPCB Approved)
Socket Depth Marking on popular drum
Designed for potable water applications where ended fittings whilst identifying material
water quality and hygiene are crucial, particularly type. (Green for Stainless)
in the food, pharmaceutical and healthcare
environments and chilled water applications.
Water purified by Reverse Osmosis (RO) is
likely to have a low pH and an extremely low
dissolved solid content. XPress Stainless provides
resistance to RO purified water.

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