5 reasons to use press fittings

Press fittings save time and money

With press fittings, connections can be made in a fraction of the time required for welding or soldering pipes. In addition, much less training is required to operate the press tool compared to welding, brazing or soldering. This makes pressfittings an excellent labour-saving solution, especially when installing large pipe systems. 

Press connections are tight 

The operation of pressing tools varies according to manufacturer and brand, but one thing always applies: the strength of the connections. As long as the pipe is correctly prepared according to the instructions of the manufacturer of the pressing tool system and the piping system respectively, the connection is unbreakable and just as durable as a welded or soldered joint. Many hydraulic pressing tools also have an auto-cycle function that only switches off when the connection is completed, so there is no doubt that pipe and fitting are fully connected. 

Press fittings offer flexibility 

As press fittings are available in copper, copper alloys such as CuSi, stainless steel and carbon steel, they work with practically any pipe system made of these materials. This covers virtually all materials used in buildings - press fittings are therefore suitable for use in a wide range of applications. From gas, oil and corrosive materials to heating, steam and drinking water, it is very likely that there is a suitable solution for your project. 

Press fittings increase safety on construction sites  

Caution and safety should always come first on the construction site. Press fittings offer additional safety as no heat or (open) flames are required to make connections. This reduces the risk of injury during work on the construction site. Less safety equipment is required to operate a press fitting compared to welding or soldering, which can lead to additional cost savings.  

Repairs can be carried out quickly  

Even if the pipe system is wet, press connections can still be made (caution with carbon steel!). This makes them well suited for use in many commercial and industrial installations, as operations often can still be carried out with minimal interruptions during repairs. Press fittings make it partly unnecessary to shut down a pipe system for maintenance work. SANHA® offers more than 8,500 articles for safe and hygienic piping systems up to dimension DN 150. 

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