THE DIVISIONS DIGEST
Is a Viega Press Fitting System Right for Your Business? Here are 3 Questions to Ask Yourself.
1. WHAT TYPES OF PROJECTS DOES YOUR BUSINESS FOCUS ON?
2. WHAT ENVIRONMENTS DO YOUR CONTRACTORS TYPICALLY WORK IN?
Do you primarily work on large-scale commercial projects where speed and safety are critical? Or do you often find yourself working on smaller residential projects? If it’s the former (or a combination of the two), press fittings may make the most sense with its versatility, speed and connection reliability. Plus, larger projects come with higher budgets, which could offset the difference in material costs. If you mainly focus on small projects, traditional methods may be the most cost-effective in the short term. However, we suggest doing a longer financial projection that considers all costs involved to see when your investment costs would be recouped with profit and time savings before making a final decision.
Certain work environments make welding or soldering impractical. If your projects often place you in tight spaces with limited access, a press system would be the ideal solution for you. With its compact design and no-flame-needed operation, you can safely make connections in small areas where other methods simply wouldn’t work. 3. WHAT IS THE SKILLSET OF YOUR TEAM? For crews with ample soldering, welding or threading experience, traditional methods may still be viable since your team members have the skills to quickly make those types of connections compared to the average worker. If your team is a mixed bag skillswise or you anticipate turnover and plan to add younger talent, moving to a new technology now could pay off in the long run.
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