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“Instantor® are first to launch Imperial size copper press fittings on the market.”
“Sanbra Fyffe have partnered with REMS in developing a set of compatible ‘VI’ profile jaws in ½”, ¾”, and 1.” Instantor Copper Press key features • Brand new Irish Imperial ‘VI’ profile jaw. • Also available in metric using ‘M’ profile jaw. • Flame-free jointing. No hot works permit required. • Flame-free installation makes for a safer job and shortened project times. • Quick and simple to install. Faster than traditional solder methods saves on time and material costs. • WRAS Approved. Instantor® Copper Press fittings are WRAS approved. Approval # 1903373 & # 2003301. • EPDM O-Rings with Leak-Before-Press feature designed to identify un-pressed joints during system testing. • Operating Pressure/temperatures –16bar @ 30°C, 10bar @ 95°C. Max 110°C, Min -25°C. • Aesthetically pleasing finish. Flux and heat-free system provides for a neater, cleaner finish.
reduced sections allowing water to pass when unpressed. It’s a uniform process which reduces the risk of any potential leaks. A neater, cleaner finish is the result thanks to the flux and heat-free connection without the need of cutting oil. APPROVALS AND TRAINING Instantor® Copper Press fittings have WRAS and KIWA approval and have been designed and manufactured to IS EN 1254-7 (DC) so are perfectly suitable for potable water installations. Sanbra Fyffe are happy to facilitate on-site training for installers new to Copper Press. SYSTEMS AND OPERATING CONDITIONS The Instantor® Copper Press system is optimised to work in a variety of systems and operating conditions. The fittings contain a Black EPDM O-ring, which is designed for use in hot and cold water applications, heating systems (non-solar applications), chilled water and oil- free compressed air systems. The Instantor® Copper Press has been designed to be used with Hard(R290) or Half Hard(R250) copper tube conforming with I.S.EN1057:2006. Operating conditions are 16 Bar @ 30°C and 10 Bar @ 95°C and with a maximum permitted temperature of 110°C. Minimum spacing between fittings is recommended as follows:
15mm / ½” - 10mm space 22mm / ¾” - 20mm space 28mm / 1” - 20mm space
Sanbra Fyffe has partnered with REMS to develop a unique jaw for the Irish market to use with Irish copper tube. The selected jaw is a ‘VI’ profile, which is used in conjunction with the REMS mini-press tool. ‘VI’ will be ‘imprinted’ on the completed press joint for identification purposes.
Sanbra Fyffe Ltd, Instantor® Works, Santry Avenue, Dublin, D09 K160 T: +353 (0)1 842 6255 - E: sales@instantor.ie www.instantor.ie
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