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VSH Fittings The Netherlands

www.vsh-fittings.com

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-EN-10-1.0

Providing suitable solutions

VSH Fittings B.V.

P.O. box 498

1200 AL Hilversum

The Netherlands

Tel +31 (0)35 688 42 11

Fax +31 (0)35 688 43 79

info@vsh-fittings.com

Carbon steel

Copper

VSH

System handbook

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1 The XPress System

4

2 Technical data

8

2.1 Areas of application

8

2.2 Tubes

15

2.3 Press fittings

29

2.4 Press tools

39

2.5 Installation guidelines

44

2.6 General application guidelines

51

2.7 Building-in

71

2.8 Corrosion

76

3 Certificates

87

4 Guarantee

92

5 Combination pressings

93

6 Product range

127

6.1 XPress stainless steel

127

6.2 XPress stainless steel GAS

161

6.3 XPress carbon steel

179

6.4 XPress copper

217

6.5 XPress copper GAS

251

6.6 XPress copper Solar

273

6.7 Tools

293

Disclaimer:

The technical data are not binding and not expressly warranted

characteristics of the goods. These are subject to change. Please

consult our General Conditions of Supply. Additional information is

available upon request. It is the Designer’s responsibility to select

products suitable for the intended service and to ensure that pressure

ratings and performance data is not exceeded. Always read and

understand the installation instructions. Never remove any piping

components nor correct or modify any piping deficiencies without first

depressurizing and draining the system.

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The advantages of the XPress System

1 The XPress System

VSH Fittings continuously strives to be a leading force within the

plumbing and heating industry and therefore provides the optimal

level of support to installers throughout the industry. An excellent

example of this is the XPress product range, which is comprised of

three pipe systems: stainless steel press fittings and tubes, carbon

steel press fittings and tubes (with and without a polypropylene

coating) and copper press fittings. All these fittings are manufactured

to incorporate the ‘M’ profile.

XPress System products are manufactured using unique and modern

machinery. A completely automated factory guarantees high quality

and safe products. All welded products undergo a leak test which

avoids any problems with installation procedures at a later date.

The concept of the XPress system is to offer a complete solution to

installers and with the added advantage of offering a greater level of

flexibility overall. The XPress System consists of fittings, tools and

tubes and under circumstances it is possible to utilise tubes from

other manufacturers*. Furthermore the Xpress fittings can be used in

conjunction with various brands of press tools**.

The XPress System offers a comprehensive and high quality range of

fittings, with the added benefit of an unusual level of flexibility when

selecting material and tools.

XPress System

* see chapter 2.1 **see pages 40-44

VSH Fittings

VSH Fittings B.V. was founded in the early 1930s in Hilversum, the

Netherlands. The activities of VSH Fittings B.V. cover the

development, production and sales of water, heating and gas piping

systems.

Over time the VSH product range has expanded as more and more

fittings and accessories such as stop, gas and check valves were

added to the range. Each time the deciding factor behind the product

development of VSH was quality and ease of use for the installer. VSH

can now offer you a complete range of brass compression, stainless,

copper and carbon steel press fittings.

The complete range of products is manufactured in Hilversum. We

have established a good reputation through innovation, manufacturing

of high quality products and a high level of service logistics. You can

buy our products via wholesalers, sister companies which are part of

Aalberts Industries and agencies.

In the last few years VSH has developed more and more into a market

oriented company. Customers’ wishes and needs are the starting

point for the development and marketing of new products. VSH

Fittings is part of the Aalberts Industries Group, Europe’s largest

fittings manufacturer with production and sales of several of the most

established products in the installations arena. VSH’s quality products

have been recognised within the European market for many years

now.

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Advantages of the improved M-profile:

• The O-ring bead is pressed perpendicularly into the tube. This results in a seamless transition between fitting and tube which prevents dust or dirt from entering into the O-ring bead of the fitting.

• The O-ring bead creates an extra mechanical connection between fitting and tube. • When pressed pressure is

applied to the O-ring bead from three angles which results in an extremely secure connection and a strong deformation of the O-ring bead.

• Due to the positioning of the O-ring at the beginning of the fitting the O-ring is highly visible to the installer. This results in a safer installation process as any damage or misplacement is immediately recognisable.

Advantages of XPress

• One of the most important advantages of the XPress System, is the connection of pipeline components without using a heat source. As a result of this there is no need for expensive insurance policies. The danger of fire damage is also excluded. • Compared with other “cold”

connection techniques, the use of XPress dispenses the need for complicated clamping techniques, long preparation and drying times which all lead to longer installation times.

• The quality of the connection is determined by the tool and not the operator. This guarantees constant quality and the connection can be visually checked.

• The simple and fast connection technology and the short preparation time for the tube result in further cost

savings. As the connection is only realized with the use of press tools, the need to purchase and store other materials such as gases, adhesives, threading machines, etc. becomes superfluous.

XPress pressfittings have the following technical advantages: • Excellent flow properties due

to laser-welded fittings. • No chances of leakage due to

a very accurate press profile (M-profile).

• Easy tube insertion due to the tolerances on the fittings and O-rings.

• Improved heat resistance due to the use of EPDM O-rings. The O-rings have a special

coating which makes tube insertion easier reducing the danger of damaging the O-ring during tube insertion

significantly.

Technical advantages:

• The XPress System is a light weight solution.

• XPress carbon steel tubes and fittings are protected against corrosion by a galvanized zinc layer, which is thermally applied (8-15 µm).

• Xpress carbon steel tubes are protected on the inside against internal corrosion by a thermally applied oil film. • XPress stainless steel tubes

are annealed for improved corrosion protection and high expansion capacity (flexibility).

• The bends have a radius of 1.2d which results in a more attractive and compact fitting which in turn increases the flexibility of installation. • To protect the tubes against

entry of dirt, all Xpress tubes are supplied with coloured end caps.

• All laser-welded and soldered fittings are 100% tested by an advanced vacuum leak test machine.

• Adapters and reducers are made of just one part.

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2 Technical data

2.1 XPress System areas of application

Potable water installation

XPress stainless steel fittings with stainless steel tubes which fullfill

EN10312.

O-rings:

EPDM

*

(black)

Operating temperature: -35°C to +135°C (15-54 mm)

-20°C to +110°C (76,1-108 mm)

Operating pressure:

Max. 16 bar

XPress copper fittings with copper tubes which fulfill EN1057 R220/

250/R290.

O-rings:

EPDM (black)

Operating temperature: -20°C to +110°C

Operating pressure:

Max. 16 bar

In potable water installations with XPress stainless steel fittings and

tubes, the content of water-soluble chloride ions may not exceed 250

mg/l.

Water heating installation

XPress carbon steel fittings with zinc plated precision carbon steel

tubes which fulfill EN10305-3 or XPress stainless steel fittings with

stainless steel tubes which fulfill EN 10312.

O-rings:

EPDM (black)

Operating temperature: -35°C to +135°C (12-54 mm)

-20°C to +110°C (76,1-108 mm)

Operating pressure:

Max. 16 bar

XPress copper fittings with copper tubes approved according EN

1057 R220/R250/R290.

* Ethylene Propylene Dien Monomer

O-rings:

EPDM (black)

Operating temperature: -20°C to +110°C

Operating pressure: Max. 16 bar

Gas installation

XPress stainless steel GAS fittings with stainless steel tubes approved

according DVGW Worksheet VP614, SVGW Data sheet G1/01, and

ÖVGW PG314.

O-rings:

HNBR

**

(yellow)

Operating temperature: -20°C to +70°C

Operating pressure:

Max. 5 bar inside and outside

Application:

Inside (HTC***, proven tightness of the

connection at 650°C for 30 min) or outside

buildings.

Above and under screed within buildings, no

other corrosion protection is required.

Outside of buildings, only lay above ground.

Local regulations should always be

observed.

XPress copper GAS fittings with copper tubes approved according

EN1057 R250/R290.

O-rings:

NBR**** (yellow)

Operating temperature: -20ºC to +70ºC

Operating pressure:

Max. 5 bar

Application:

Inside (HTC 1 bar) or outside buildings

(above ground 5 bar).

Above and under screed within buildings, no

other corrosion protection is required.

Outside of buildings, only lay above ground.

Local regulations should always be

observed.

** Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber

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Note:

R220 is not approved for GAS installations.

For tools approved by VSH for gas installations, see table 18 and 19

on page 42.

Cooling water installation

XPress carbon steel fittings with zinc plated precision carbon steel

tubes which fulfill EN10305-3 within closed systems or XPress

stainless steel fittings with stainless tubes which fulfill EN10312 in

closed and open systems.

O-rings:

EPDM (black)

Operating temperature: -35°C to +135°C (12-54 mm)

-20°C to +110°C (76,1-108 mm)

Operating pressure:

Max. 16 bar

XPress copper press fittings with copper tubes approved according

EN1057 in closed and open systems.

O-rings:

EPDM (black)

Operating temperature -20°C to +110°C

Operating pressure:

Max. 16 bar

In cooling installations with stainless steel fittings and tubes, the

content of water-soluble chloride ions may not exceed 250 mg/l.

Sprinkler installation

XPress carbon steel fittings with zinc plated precision XPress carbon

steel Sendzimir tubes approved according among others VdS and FM

or XPress stainless steel fittings with XPress stainless steel tubes

approved according among others VdS and FM.

O-rings:

EPDM (black)

Operating temperature: -35°C to +135°C (22-54 mm)

-20°C to +110°C (76,1-108 mm)

Operating pressure:

Max. 16 bar (pressures depending on

application and dimensions)

XPress Sprinkler is suitable for both wet and dry fixed sprinkler

systems according to VdS and FM. For more information regarding

XPress Sprinkler, please consult the “VSH XPress Sprinkler system”

catalogue which is available on request or can be downloaded from

our website www.vsh-fittings.com.

Industrial installation

XPress carbon steel fittings with zinc plated precision XPress carbon

steel tubes which fulfill EN10305-3 or XPress stainless steel fittings

with XPress stainless steel tubes which fulfill EN10312.

O-rings:

EPDM (black)

Operating temperature: -35°C to +135°C (12-54 mm)

-20°C to +110°C (76,1-108 mm)

Tubes:

Only VSH

Operating pressure:

Max. 25 bar (higher pressures available

depending on application and dimensions)

for carbon steel press fittings up to 54 mm

and stainless steel press fittings up to 108

mm.

Higher working pressures can be released due to different

applicable safety factors which might apply in industrial applications.

For pressures higher than 16 bar, tools and machines have to be in

line with the prescribed tools for the XPress Sprinkler range which can

be found in the “VSH XPress Sprinkler System” catalogue which is

available on request or can be downloaded from our website www.

vsh-fittings.com.

For applications where another medium than water is transported

such as oil, fuel, and aliphatic/aromatic hydrocarbons you should use

the Viton

©*

(green) O-ring.

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Solar installation

XPress carbon steel fittings with zinc plated precision carbon steel

tubes which fulfill EN10305-3 or XPress stainless steel fittings with

stainless steel tubes which fulfill EN10312.

O-rings:

Viton

©

(green)

Operating temperature: -30°C to +200°C

Peak temperature:

230°C (short term)

Operating pressure:

Max. 16 bar

Application:

Carbon steel only for closed systems

installed inside buildings, stainless steel for

both closed and return loop systems.

XPress copper fittings with copper tubes approved according EN

1057 R250/R290.

O-rings:

Viton

©

(green)

Operating temperature: -30°C to +200°C

Peak temperature:

230°C (short term)

Operating pressure:

Max. 10 bar

Compressed air installation

XPress carbon steel fittings with zinc plated precision carbon steel

tubes which fulfill EN10305-3 or XPress stainless steel fittings with

stainless steel tubes which fulfill EN10312.

XPress carbon steel fittings with zinc plated carbon steel tubes can be

used for compressed air if following conditions are observed:

Water contents:

max. 880 mg/m

3

, class 3, ISO 8573 part 1

Oil contents:

max. 25 mg/m

3

, class 5, ISO 8573 part 1

When exceeding the maximum water content then copper or stainless

steel should be used. For oil containing compressed air based on

mineral or vegetable oil use Viton

©

O-rings. EPDM O-rings can only

be used for syntetic oil or dry compressed air (not exceeding 25 mg/

m

3

).

O-rings:

EPDM (black)

Operating temperature: -35°C to +135°C (12-54 mm)

-20°C to +110°C (76,1-108 mm)

Operating pressure:

12-54 mm max. 16 bar

76,-1 - 108 mm max. 10 bar

O-rings:

Viton

©

(green)

Operating temperature: -30°C to +200°C

Peak temperature:

230°C (short term)

Operating pressure:

12-54 mm max. 16 bar

76,-1 - 108 mm max. 10 bar

Xpress copper fittings with copper tubes approved according

EN 1057 R220/R250/R290.

O-rings:

EPDM (black)

Operating temperature: -20°C to +110°C

Operating pressure:

Max. 10 bar

O-rings:

Viton

©

(green)

Operating temperature: -30°C to +200°C

Peak temperature:

230°C (short term)

Operating pressure:

Max. 10 bar

On completion, compressed air pipeline systems must be properly

tested. The system designer and installation contractor must ensure

safe methods are selected for system testing which will comply with

all current health and safety regulations. This may include testing

compressed air lines with fluids or compressed air at a limited

pressure, or a combination of both. In any event we do not

recommend the maximum working pressure of the product to be

exceeded during this procedure.

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Since 30th May 2002 most pressure equipment and assemblies on

the market have had to comply with the Pressure Equipment

Directive (P.E.D.) 1999. The Directive concerns items such as vessels,

pressurised storage containers, heat exchangers, steam generators,

boilers, industrial piping, safety devices and pressure accessories.

Please note that the P.E.D. applied on VSH XPress refers to article 3,

sub. 3. This means that only sound engineering and a safe instruction

for use and maintenance are required.

Steam installation

XPress stainless press fittings with stainless steel tubes which fulfill

EN10312.

O-rings:

Viton

©

(grey)

Operating temperature: -20°C to +150°C

Peak temperature:

180°C (short term)

Operating pressure:

Max. 5 bar

High pressure dry fire main installation

XPress stainless steel press fittings with XPress stainless steel tubes

approved according by KIWA for pressures up to 40 bar.

O-rings:

EPDM (black)

Operating temperature: -35°C to +135°C (22-35 mm)

Dimensions:

22-35 mm (other dimensions available on

request)

Operating pressure:

Max. 40 bar

High pressure dry fire mains are an application where Oetiker

couplings are combined with the XPress Sprinkler system as an

alternative to standard dry fire mains. For more information regarding

XPress Sprinkler, please consult the “VSH XPress Sprinkler system”

catalogue which is available on request or can be downloaded from

2.2 Tubes

2.2.1 XPress Stainless steel tubes

The XPress stainless steel tubes are thin-walled precision steel

tubes. The outer and inner surfaces of the tubes are blank, free of

discoloration and are supplied free of manufacturing residue that

could otherwise cause corrosion. Entry of dirt during transportation or

storage is prevented by caps at both ends of the tube and utilising the

correct packaging for distribution.

This chapter gives you all technical parameters, predominantly applying

to construction technicalities of the XPress stainless steel tubes.

Heat insulation

The following regulations apply to the insulation of potable water

tubing systems:

- Cold water lines should be protected against the occurrence of

condensed water and overheating in accordance with DIN 1988,

Part 2. For installations in the Netherlands the VEWIN work sheets

should be followed.

- Hot water lines should be insulated to prevent heat loss in

accordance with the Energy Conservation Law (EnEG) and the

Heating Installation Decree (HeizAnIV) (Germany). For installations in

the Netherlands the VEWIN work sheets should be followed.

The soluble chloride content in the insulation materials used should

not exceed 0,05% by weight in accordance with DIN 1988, Part 7.

Important:

AS-quality insulation materials (compare also AGI Q 135)

contain significantly less chlorides than the maximum allowable

content.

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Fire characteristics

XPress stainless steel tubes are considered as incombustible tubes

according to German class A building materials – DIN 4102 Part 1.

XPress stainless steel tube 1.4401 (AISI 316)

The XPress stainless steel tube has been tested and approved for

potable water installations by many international certification institutes

for example also according to DVGW/DIN and DVGW – Worksheet

GW 541. XPress stainless steel tubes have also been approved in gas

installations inside buildings (with higher thermal capacity, proven

over 30 min at 650°C and PN5) and outside buildings (without HTC) as

above ground tube (not under screed or in ground).

Applications

Installations always have to comply with local regulations.

- All potable water installations in accordance with international

drinking water institutes such as for example the German Potable

Water Decree (TrinkwV) and EU council directive 98/83/EC, DIN

50930 Part 6 and in compliance with DIN 1988

- Water supply and rain water installations

- Potable water for industrial applications

- Wet and dry fire mains in accordance with DIN 1988 Part 6, VdS,

FG, CNBOP, SBSC and FM

- Conditioned water such as decalcinated/softened water, partly

and completely desalinated water, distilled water, water with glycol

- Compressed air, dry or oil containing

- Conditioned installations for burnable gases: natural gases and

liquid gases according to DVGW Worksheet G260 I/II. Installations

of gas and liquid gas conducting tube installations according to

DVGW - Worksheet G600, DVGW - TRGI 86/96 and TRF 1996

Technical characteristics

Material X5CrNiMo 17 12 2 Material no. 1.4401 according to DIN-EN 10088, PRE value >24

Specifications EN 10312 – DVGW worksheet GW541 (2004) Table 2 Approvals DVGW, SVGW, ETA, ÖVGW, BYGGFORSK, STF, PZH,

SITAC, CSTBat, WRAS, VdS, FM, FG, CNBOP, SBSC Type of tubing TIG or laser welded under a protective atmosphere Welding deterioration

reduction

100% EDDY CURRENT tested according to SEP 1914/ EN 10246-2

Weld slag removal Inside and outside Tolerances According to EN 10312

Finishing Annealed under a protective atmosphere W2R Surface finish Matt silver coloured

Marking VSH XPress DN/size x wall thickness mm Edelstahl/ Stainless steel - Sanitär/Sanitary - GAS 1.4401 W2R, EN10217-7 EN10312 DVGW GW541 Reg.nr. DW-7301BM5610 SVGW ÖVGW W1.397 WRAS ETA BYGGFORSK STF PZH SITAC(+symbol) 0168/04 CSTBat(symbol) 116-1482, VdS G4080037 16.0 bar, <FM> Production date/Production code

Smallest bending radius

3,5 x external diameter of the tube (max. 28 mm) Supply mode Tubes, length of 6 m +0/-50 mm, with protective caps

(green) Heat expansion coefficient 0,0160 mm/m with ∆T= 1K Max. operating pressure 16 bar

Table 1: Technical characteristics XPress stainless steel 1.4401 tube Nominal width Ø Outer diameter

x s [mm] Ø Inner diame-ter [mm] Mass [kg/m] Tube capacity [l/m] DN 12 15 x 1,0 13,0 0,333 0,133 DN 15 18 x 1,0 16,0 0,410 0,201 DN 20 22 x 1,2 19,6 0,624 0,302 DN 25 28 x 1,2 25,6 0,790 0,515 DN 32 35 x 1,5 32,0 1,240 0,804 DN 40 42 x 1,5 39,0 1,503 1,195 DN 50 54 x 1,5 51,0 1,972 2,043 DN 65 76,1 x 2,0 72,1 3,550 4,548 DN 80 88,9 x 2,0 84,9 4,150 5,661 DN 100 108 x 2,0 104,0 5,050 8,495

Table 2: Dimensions and weights XPress stainless steel 1.4401 tube

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XPress stainless steel tube 1.4521 (AISI 444)

The 1.4521 XPress stainless steel tube has been tested and approved

for potable water installations according to DVGW Worksheet GW 541,

ETA, ÖVGW and SVGW.

Applications

- All potable water installations in accordance with the German

Potable Water Decree (TrinkwV) and EU council directive

98/83/EC, DIN 50930 Part 6 and in compliance with DIN 1988

- Water supply and rain water installations

- Potable water for industrial applications

- Wet and dry fire mains in accordance with DIN 1988 Part 6 or FM

- Conditioned water such as decalcinated/softened water, partly and

completely desalinated water, distilled water, water with glycol

- Compressed air, dry or oil containing

Technical characteristics

Material X2CrMoTi 18 2 Material no. 1.4521 according to DIN-EN 10088, PRE value >24

Specifications EN 10312 – DVGW worksheet GW541 (2004) Table 2 Approvals DVGW, SVGW, ETA, FM, ÖVGW

Type of tubing Laser welded under a protective atmosphere Welding deterioration

reduction

100% EDDY CURRENT tested according to SEP 1914/ EN 10246-2

Weld slag removal Inside and outside Tolerances According to EN 10312

Finishing Annealed under a protective atmosphere W2R Surface finish Matt silver coloured

Marking VSH XPress DN/size x wall thickness mm Edelstahl/ Stainless steel, 1.4521, Sanitär/Sanitary - W2R EN10296-2 EN10312DVGW GW541 reg. nr. DW-7301BP5610 SVGW ÖVGW ETA <FM> Production date/Production code

Smallest bending

radius 3,5 x external diameter of the tube (max. 28 mm) Supply mode Tubes, length of 6 m +0/-50 mm, with protective caps

(light green) Heat expansion

coefficient 0,0104 mm/m with ∆T= 1K

Max. operating

pressure 16 bar

Table 3: Technical characteristics XPress stainless steel 1.4521 tube Nominal width Ø Outer diameter

x s [mm] Ø Inner diame-ter [mm] Mass [kg/m] Tube capacity [l/m] DN 12 15 x 1,0 13,0 0,333 0,133 DN 15 18 x 1,0 16,0 0,410 0,201 DN 20 22 x 1,2 19,6 0,624 0,302 DN 25 28 x 1,2 25,6 0,790 0,515 DN 32 35 x 1,5 32,0 1,240 0,804 DN 40 42 x 1,5 39,0 1,503 1,195 DN 50 54 x 1,5 51,0 1,972 2,043

Table 4: Dimensions and weights XPress stainless steel 1.4521 tube

XPress stainless steel tube 1.4520 (AISI 439)

The 1.4520 XPress stainless steel tube is an alternative for AISI 304

stainless steel tube with no nickel content, making it a cost effective

alternative for applications where no potable water is being used. The

tube has been tested and approved by FM for the use in dry and wet

fixed sprinkler systems.

Applications

- Compressed air, dry or oil containing

- Solar installations

- Cooling installations

- Heating installations

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Technical characteristics

Material Material no. 1.4520 according to DIN-EN 10088-2 Specifications EN 10296-2

Approvals FM

Type of tubing Laser welded Welding deterioration

reduction

100% EDDY CURRENT tested according to SEP 1914/ EN 10246-2

Weld slag removal Outside weld flat, insight raising max. 0,2 mm Tolerances According to EN 10296-2

Finishing Annealed under a protective atmosphere Surface finish Matt silver coloured

Marking VSH XPress DN/size x wall thickness mm Edelstahl/ Stainless steel, 1.4520 Heizung/Druckluft - Chauffage/Air Comprimé - Heating/Compressed Air <FM> Production date/Production code

Smallest bending radius

3,5 x external diameter of the tube (max. 28 mm) Supply mode Tubes, length of 6 m +0/-50 mm, with protective caps

(black) Heat expansion coefficient 0,0104 mm/m with ∆T= 1K Max. operating pressure 16 bar

Table 5: Technical characteristics XPress stainless steel 1.4520 tube Nominal width Ø Outer diameter

x s [mm] Ø Inner diame-ter [mm] Mass [kg/m] Tube capacity [l/m] DN 12 15 x 1,0 13,0 0,333 0,133 DN 15 18 x 1,0 16,0 0,410 0,201 DN 20 22 x 1,2 19,6 0,624 0,302 DN 25 28 x 1,2 25,6 0,790 0,515 DN 32 35 x 1,5 32,0 1,240 0,804 DN 40 42 x 1,5 39,0 1,503 1,195 DN 50 54 x 1,5 51,0 1,972 2,043

Table 6: Dimensions and weights XPress stainless steel 1.4520 tube

2.2.2 XPress carbon steel tubes

XPress carbon steel tubes are thin-walled precision tubes. The

XPress carbon steel tubes are protected against external corrosion

by a coating of zinc-plating and passivating chrome. The zinc layer is

applied thermally which results in a good adhesion between the zinc

layer and the tubes.

The XPress carbon steel tubes for sprinkler applications are made

from cold rolled steel which is galvanized using the Sendzimir

process. This chapter gives you all technical parameters, predominantly

applying to construction technicalities, of the XPress carbon steel

tubes.

Heat insulation

The following regulations apply to the insulation of XPress carbon

steel tubing systems:

- Cold water lines should be protected against the occurrence of

condensed water and overheating in accordance with DIN 1988,

Part 2.

- Hot water lines should be insulated to prevent heat loss in

accordance with the Energy Conservation Law (EnEG) and the

Heating Installation Decree (HeizAnIV) (Germany).

Fire characteristics

XPress carbon steel tubes are considered as non-combustible tubes

according to German class A building materials – DIN 4102 Part 1.

XPress carbon steel tubes with polypropylene coating are considered

as combustible tubes according to German class B2 building

materials – DIN 4102 Part 1 i.e. burning without causing drops.

Metallic tubes with a synthetic coating up to 2 mm are considered a

non-flammable product in accordance with German building

regulations.

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XPress carbon steel precision tube

XPress carbon steel tubes are thin-walled precision tubes

manufactured in accordance with EN 10305-3 (previously DIN 2394/

NEN 1982) from a special kind of steel that has a very low

carbon-content. The resulting product is very easy to bend. The absence

of leaks is also checked, in accordance with EN 10246-1, so that all

tubes will be guaranteed leak free.

Applications

- Closed loop heating installations according to DIN 4751

- Closed loop cooling installations with water/glycol mixture*

- Compressed air, dry or oil containing

- Solar applications (closed loop)

Technical characteristics

Material Unalloyed ULC (ultra light carbon) Carbon steel, RSt 34-2 part No. 1.0034 according to EN 10305-3

Specifications EN 10305-3 (previously DIN 2394) Approvals CSTBat

Type of tubing HF welded Welding detoriation

reduction Tested according to EN 10246-1 or 100% EDDY CURRENT Weld slag removal Outside weld flat, insight raising max. 0,5 mm Tolerances According to EN10305-3

Finishing Zinc coating of at least 8-15μm. The tube welding seam is subsequently galvanized on the outside. Inside of the tube is protected by a thermally applied oil film Surface finish Silver-coloured

Marking VSH XPress [dimension] galvanized, EN10305-3, , [production date]

Smallest bending

radius 3,5 x external diameter of the tube (max. 28 mm) Supply mode Tubes, length of 6 m +0/-50 mm, with protective caps

(red) Heat expansion coefficient 0,0108 mm/m with ∆T= 1K Max. operating pressure 16 bar

Table 7: Technical characteristics XPress carbon steel tube

Nominal width Ø Outer diameter x s [mm] Ø Inner diame-ter [mm] Mass [kg/m] Tube capacity [l/m] DN 10 10 x 1,2 7,6 0,271 0,045 DN 12 15 x 1,2 12,6 0,420 0,125 DN 15 18 x 1,2 15,6 0,494 0,191 DN 20 22 x 1,5 19,0 0,761 0,284 DN 25 28 x 1,5 25,0 0,980 0,491 DN 32 35 x 1,5 32,0 1,241 0,804 DN 40 42 x 1,5 39,0 1,542 1,195 DN 50 54 x 1,5 51,0 1,999 2,043 DN 65 76,1 x 2,0 72,1 3,503 4,083 DN 80 88,9 x 2,0 84,9 4,412 5,661 DN 100 108 x 2,0 104,0 5,382 8,495

Table 8: Dimensions and weight XPress carbon steel tube

XPress carbon steel tubes with polypropylene coating

XPress carbon steel tubes with polypropylene coating are used for the

same applications and have the same technical characteristics as

XPress carbon steel tubes (polypropylene coated tubes are marked

“Galvanized - Polypropylene coated”) and are coated with a layer of

polypropylene (PP) for protection against outer corrosion. The PP has

a smooth surface and good resistance to tearing and impact. For a

safe press fitting connection,

it is essential to remove the

poly-propylene coating with a jacket stripping unit along the insertion

depth. The rigidity of the press connection is only achieved by

maintaining the insertion depth.

Technical characteristics

Material Unalloyed ULC (ultra light carbon) Carbon steel, RSt 34-2 part No. 1.0034 according to EN 10305-3

Specifications EN 10305-3 (previously DIN 2394) Approvals CSTBat

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reduction Tested according to EN 10246-1 or 100% EDDY CURRENT Weld slag removal Outside weld flat, insight raising max. 0,5 mm Tolerances According to EN10305-3

Finishing Zinc coating of at least 8-15μm. The tube welding seam is subsequently galvanized on the outside. Inside of the tube is protected by a thermally applied oil film Surface finish High-heat stabilized polypropylene PP (B2)

thickness ±1 mm, RAL 9001

Marking VSH XPress [dimension] Galvanised- Polypropylene Coated, EN10305-3, , [Production date] Smallest bending

radius 3,5 x external diameter of the tube (max. 28 mm) Supply mode Tubes, length of 6 m +0/-50 mm, with protective caps

(red) Heat expansion coefficient 0,0108 mm/m with ∆T= 1K Max. operating pressure 16 bar

Thermal load 120˚C permanent load Heat conductivity 0,22 W/mK

Table 9: Technical characteristics XPress carbon steel tube with PP coating Nominal width Ø Outer diame-ter x s [mm] Outer diameter incl. coating Mass [kg/m] Tube capacity [l/m] DN 10 12 x 1,2 14 0,338 0,072 DN 12 15 x 1,2 17 0,434 0,125 DN 15 18 x 1,2 20 0,536 0,191 DN 20 22 x 1,5 24 0,824 0,284 DN 25 28 x 1,5 30 1,052 0,491 DN 32 35 x 1,5 37 1,320 0,804 DN 40 42 x 1,5 44 1,620 1,195 DN 50 54 x 1,5 56 2,098 2,043

Table 10: Dimensions and weights XPress carbon steel tube with PP coating

The XPress carbon steel tubes with polypropylene coating are not

to be confused with “white liaan” tube which is used in the Netherlands.

White liaan tubes are welded steel thin-walled precision tubes

manufactured in accordance with EN 10305-3 from St 34-2. The outside

finishing is by a paint coating in white RAL9010. This tube is suitable to

be used in press installations for the dimensions 15 x 1,5 and 22 x 1,5

where the fitting is pressed without removing the paint coating.

XPress Sprinkler carbon steel tubes

The XPress Sprinkler carbon steel tubes for wet sprinkler systems

are thin-walled precision steel tubes. The tubes are made from cold

rolled steel that is galvanized using the Sendzimir process. During this

process zinc is brought onto the metal strip, running through a zinc

bath, covering both sides simultaneously. The tube is protected both

on the inside and outside with a zinc layer, with a minimum thickness of

20 μm. After welding the welding seam is zinc plated additionally. With

the Sendzimir process a good adhesion of the zinc layer and corrosion

resistance are achieved.

Applications

- Wet fixed sprinkler installations in accordance with DIN 1988 part 6,

VdS, FM, FG, SBSC and CNBOP.

Technical characteristics

Material Unalloyed ULC (’Ultra Light Carbon’) C-steel, E190 part no. 1.0031 according EN 10305-3

Specifications EN 10305-3 (previously DIN 2394) Approvals VdS, FM, FG, CNBOP Type of tubing HF welded Welding detoriation

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Tolerances According to EN10305-3

Finishing Zinc coating of at least 20μm. The tube welding seam is subsequently galvanized on the outside.

Surface finish Silver-coloured

Marking VSH XPress Sprinkler Galvanized, DN/size x wall thickness mm, VdS, G4080007, 16.0 bar, <FM> batch number + production date

Smallest bending

radius 3,5 x external diameter of the tube (max. 28 mm) Supply mode Tubes, length of 6 m +0/-50 mm, with protective caps

(lilac) Heat expansion coefficient 0,0108 mm/m with ∆T= 1K Max. operating pressure 16 bar

Table 11: Technical characteristics XPress carbon steel sprinkler tube Nominal width Ø Outer diameter

x s [mm] Ø Inner diame-ter [mm] Mass [kg/m] Tube capacity [l/m] DN 20 22 x 1,5 19,0 0,761 0,284 DN 25 28 x 1,5 25,0 0,980 0,491 DN 32 35 x 1,5 32,0 1,241 0,804 DN 40 42 x 1,5 39,0 1,542 1,195 DN 50 54 x 1,5 51,0 1,999 2,043 DN 65 76,1 x 2,0 72,1 3,503 4,083 DN 80 88,9 x 2,0 84,9 4,412 5,661 DN 100 108 x 2,0 104,0 5,382 8,495

Table 12: Dimensions and weights XPress carbon steel sprinkler tube

2.2.3 Copper Tubing

Copper tubes

Copper tubes that may be used for the XPress copper system for

water applications must comply with the norm EN 1057 R220/R250/

R290. Copper tubes that may be used for the XPress system for gas

applications must comply with the norm EN 1057 R250/R290. EN

1057 is the norm for seamless copper and copper alloyed tubes for

potable water-, gas- and heating installations. Distinction is made

between soft, medium hard and hard alloy tubes indicated by R220,

R250 and R290. The higher the figure, the harder the metal. The

values refer to the tube’s tensile strength (220 N/mm

2

, 250 N/mm

2

and

290 N/mm

2

).

Fire characteristics

Uninsulated copper tubes certified according EN 1057/DVGW are

considered as incombustible tubes according to German class A

building materials – DIN 4102 Part 1.

Heat insulation

For regulations on heat installation, please see the manufacturer’s

guidelines. To avoid outside corrosion, please note when using

insulating material that the materials contain no elements of ammonia

or nitrate (page 86).

In order to minimize the risk of outside corrosion, insulation material

should as much as possible be used in conjunction with a moisture

barrier. Materials such as Densopaste or a synthetic coating between

the outside of the copper tube and insulation material are possibilities.

For installations in the Netherlands the VEWIN work sheets should be

followed.

Applications

- All potable water installations in accordance with the German Potable Water Decree (TrinkwV) and EU guideline 98, DIN 50930 Part 6 and in compliance with DIN 1988.

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- Water heating installations (pump-, warm water- and heating installations)

- District heating installations - Solar installations*

- Compressed air installations*

- Cooling water/industrial water installations - Rainwater – utilization plants

- Gas installations*

- Heating oil EL (extra light) installations*

Technical characteristics of approved copper tubes

Material DHP copper part No. CW 024A to DIN EN 1412 Outer Ø tolerance EN 1057

Tensile strength R220 - soft - 220 N/mm2(not for GAS)

R250 - medium hard - 250 N/mm2 R290 - hard - 290 N/mm2

Smallest bending radius 3,5 x outer diameter of tube (to -10°C)

Copper tubes according to EN 1057

Outer Ø (mm) Wall thickness (mm) 0,6 0,7 0,8 0,9 1,0 1,1 1,2 1,5 2,0 2,5 12 R250 R220 15 R250 R220 R250 R290 18 R250 R290 22 R250 R250 R290 R220 28 R250 R290 R250 R290 35 R290 R250 R290 R290 42 R290 R250 R290 R290 54 R290 R250 R290 R290 64 R250 R290 R290 67 R250 R290 R290 76,1 R250 R290 R290 88,9 R290 108 R250 R290 R290

Table 13: Copper tubes

For further details on copper tubes, please contact VSH.

* Special O-rings are required (see chapter 2.1).

2.3 XPress fittings

2.3.1 Approvals

Approval XPress carbon

steel XPress stainless steel XPress copper

ARGB-KVGB - - 15-28 mm ATG - - 12-108 mm Advantica - 15-54 mm 15-54 mm CSTBat 12-108 mm 15-108 mm 12-108 mm CNBOP 22-108 mm 22-108 mm -Cobrti - - 12-54 mm DG - - 15-28 mm DNV - - 12-108 mm DVGW - 15-108 mm for water 15-54 mm for gas 12-108 mm for water 15-54 mm for gas ÉMI - - 12-108 mm ETA - 15-108 mm 12-54 mm FG 22-108 mm 22-108 mm -FM 22-54 mm 22-108 mm -GASTEC - - 15-54 mm GL - - 12-108 mm GL industrial 15-54mm KIWA - 15-54 mm 12-54 mm ÖVGW - 15-108 mm for water 15-54 mm for gas 12-108 mm for water 15-54 mm for gas PZH - 15-108 mm -SBSC - 15-108 mm -SINTEF - 15-108 mm 12-108 mm SITAC - 15-108 mm 12-108 mm SVGW - 15-108 mm for water 15-54 mm for gas 12-108 mm for water 15-54 mm for gas VdS 22-108 mm 22-108 mm -WRAS - 15-108 mm 12-108 mm Table 14: approvals

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XPress stainless steel GAS and copper GAS fittings in the

dimen-sions 15-54 mm for gas installations must be pressed using

Novopress pressing jaws/pressing slings. Approvals for other

suppliers of press tools, jaws and slings such as Rems can be

suitable for local approvals such as Gastec and KVGB.

When using XPress stainless and carbon for sprinkler installations,

please make sure to follow up the guidelines for installation and

approved tools, which can be found in the “VSH XPress Sprinkler

system” catalogue which is available on request or can be

down-loaded from our website www.vsh-fittings.com.

Threaded fittings

The XPress product range also includes components with inner- and

outer threads for connection with other threaded parts of a tube

network (e.g. valves, fittings). Inner- and outer threads are

manufactured according to DIN 2999/ISO 7/1 for carbon and stainless

steel fittings. Inner threads are manufactured according to BS 2779/

ISO 228/1 and outer threads are manufactured according to DIN

2999/ISO 7/1 for copper press fittings.

Hemp or other sealants without chloride are suitable for the threads of

stainless steel press fittings. Teflon thread sealing band may not be

used in conjunction with stainless steel due to the water soluble

chloride ions it contains. With threaded couplings, we recommend to

carry out the sealing before the pressing, in order not to stress the

press connection.

Screw fittings (copper)

The manufacturers of gas heating appliances supply their products

with the respective screw connections in place. “Half screw fittings”

type G6360 therefore can be used as press connections to these

already present screw connections. As well as the screw fitting G6340

with double-sided press end, the half screw fitting (G6360) is also

approved according to DIN 3436 HTC.

XPress fittings are tested and approved for potable water

installations, gas installations, sprinkler applications and many more

applications. The current applicable approvals can be found in the

above table.

2.3.2 Technical characteristics

XPress stainless steel fittings are produced from material 1.4404

and fitted with an EPDM “Leak Before Pressed” (LBP) O-ring. XPress

stainless steel fittings in sizes 15-54 are fitted with an EPDM “Leak

Before Pressed” (LBP) O-ring (for more detailed information see page

36). Fittings in sizes 76,1 up to 108 are fitted with a standard EPDM

O-ring.

XPress stainless steel GAS fittings are produced from material

1.4404 according to DIN 10088 and are fitted with a “yellow” HNBR

O-ring.

XPress carbon steel fittings are produced from steel RSt 34-2 and

are protected against corrosion by a thermally applied zinc layer

(8-15µm). XPress carbon steel fittings in sizes 12-54 are fitted with an

EPDM “Leak Before Pressed” (LBP) O-ring (for more detailed

information see page 36). Fittings in sizes 76,1 up to 108 are fitted with

a standard EPDM O-ring.

XPress copper fittings are produced from CU-DHP copper material

CW 024 A and red bronze material 2.109 and fitted with an EPDM

O-ring as standard.

XPress copper GAS fittings are produced from CU-DHP copper

material CW 024 A and red bronze material 2.109 and fitted with a

“yellow“ NBR O-ring.

XPress copper SOLAR fittings are produced from CU-DHP copper

material CW 024 A and red bronze material 2.109 and fitted with a

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Threaded transition fittings of red brass (gun metal)

Threaded transition fittings are generally manufactured from red

brass. Here, distinction is made between strand casting (straight

part) and mould casting (bends, T-pieces and wall plates). Tests have

shown that press fittings of mould castings (sand castings) are less

suitable for gas installations for the following reasons: mould casting

joints can never be as leakproof (homogenous) as with strand casting

or copper. There is always a danger of cavities (air locks that occur

when pouring) despite 100% impermeability testing. The mechanical

load of the pressing heightens these dangers additionally as they can

open the cavities. Therefore, for safety reasons, we have decided not

to include any mould casting parts in copper gas press fittings.

Marking of pressfittings

XPress stainless steel GAS press fittings

Marking

Packaging Label

Yellow marking

GAS, GT5/PN5

316L

VSH

Dimension

316L

DVGW

Type R...G

Dimension

Description: ...S-Pr

EAN Nr.

Art. Nr. VSH

Approvals

Number of pieces

XPress carbon steel press fittings

Laser marking

Packaging Label

Red marking or

Press

Galvanized

Approvals

Dimension

Type C...

Dimension

Description: ...C-Pr

EAN Nr.

Art. Nr. VSH

Approvals

Number of pieces

XPress copper press fittings

Marking

Packaging Label

RYW

dimension

KIWA

DVGW

Type ...

Dimension

EAN Nr.

Art. Nr. VSH

Approvals

Number of pieces

XPress copper GAS press fittings

Marking

Packaging Label

Yellow marking

GAS, GT1/PN5

RYW

dimension

DVGW

Gastec Qa

Type G...

Dimension

EAN Nr.

Art. Nr. VSH

Approvals

Number of pieces

XPress copper Solar press fittings

Marking

Packaging Label

Green marking

RYW

dimension

KIWA

DVGW

Type S...

Dimension

EAN Nr.

Art. Nr. VSH

Approvals

Number of pieces

XPress stainless steel press fittings

Laser marking

Packaging Label

Press

316L

Approvals

Dimension

Type R...

Dimension

Description: ...S-Pr

EAN Nr.

Art. Nr. VSH

Approvals

Number of pieces

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Suitabillity of O-rings

The standard fittings for water and the central heating are provided

with EPDM O-rings. The type of O-ring which has to be used depends

on the application and the medium. For this reason the gas press

fit-tings are provided with (H)NBR O-rings. For special applications, such

as oil-containing media or high temperatures, the Viton

®

/FPM

O-ring has to be installed.

Should you have the need for applications which are not mentioned in

the table, always contact us to enquire whether the medium is suitable

for use in combination with the type of press fitting you are using.

EPDM “leak before pressed” (LBP) - black

Temperatures

Applications

-35°C to +135°C

(12-54 mm)

Peak 150°C

-35°C to +110°C

(76,1-108 mm)

Peak 130°C

With KTW recommendation. For all installations for potable water and processed water, warm water tubes, circulation tubes, fire fighting lines, etc.

FPM Viton

©

“leak before pressed” (LBP) - green

Temperatures

Applications

-30°C to +200°C

Peak 230°C

Installations for compressed air, fuel oil, vegetable oil, fuels, greases and industrial pur-poses, ozone-resistant (industry design)

Not suitable for hot water applications

FPM Viton

©

“leak before pressed” - grey

Temperatures

Applications

-20°C to +150°C

Peak: 180°C

Steam installations

NBR - yellow

Temperatures

Applications

-20°C to +70°C

Installations for burnable gases: Natural gases and liquid gases according to Worksheet DVGW-Gas TRGI 86/89 Liquid gases according to TRF(1996)

HNBR - yellow

Temperatures

Applications

-20°C to +70°C

Installations for burnable gases: Natural gases and liquid gases according to Worksheet DVGW-G 260 I/II. Installations for natural gas according to Worksheet DVGW -G600 TRGI 86/96, liquid gases according to TRF(1996)

XPress Leak Before Pressed function

XPress carbon steel, XPress stainless steel and XPress copper are

deliv-ered with a Leak Before Pressed function (LBP). Fittings with a Leak

Be-fore Pressed function have the advantage that non pressed connections

will leak water during pressure testing. This means an incomplete press

connection is easily identified. As a result of this, the function of the LBP

press fitting system gives an irrefutable result. Naturally, when mounted

correctly, the press fittings will be water- and air tight when pressed.

The LBP function on XPress carbon and stainless steel in the

dimensions 12-54 mm is incooperated in the EPDM and Viton

®

FPM

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XPress copper with LBP function

The mechanical properties of copper differ from carbon steel and

stainless steel. Copper is a softer material which makes it possible to

create a LBP function in the material itself (O-ring bead) instead of the

O-ring. The LBP function on the XPress copper is created by a triangle

shaped O-ring bead which will leak before pressing. The function of this

design is the same as the function of the LBP O-ring for carbon and

stainless steel, which is to localize any forgotten pressings and prevent

mistakes with installation procedures.

Working principle of the XPress copper LBP fuction

The triangle shaped O-ring bead will leave space between the tube and

the fitting at 3 points in the O-ring bead. Through these gaps water will

flow when the fitting is not pressed. The advantage with this design is

that there is still enough contact between the tube and the O-ring which

assures that the tube will stay in its place when inserted.

When pressed the shape of the O-ring bead will change and becomes

round again (due to the mechanical properties of copper it is very easy

to reform the bead from a triangle shape to a perfect round shape

again).

After pressing this results in a water- and

air-tight connection.

Working principle of the XPress LBP O-ring for carbon and

stainless steel

The design of the XPress LBP O-ring is based upon the creation of

a leak path within the O-ring itself. This is made possible by adding

material to the O-ring and not taking any material out. This results in an

exceptionally strong O-ring without any weaknesses.

At strategic points small

grooves have been created on the

surface of the O-ring by adding

additional material. This means

there is a slight rise in the surface

of the O-ring and therefore water will flow through these grooves when

the fitting is not pressed. When the pressure is increased this will result

in an escalation in the leakage. When pressed the O-ring is deformed

and as a result the rubber from the raised surfaces fills the grooves. This

creates a fully water- and air-tight connection.

Advantages

• Easy to recognize non pressed connections because of guaranteed water leakage during pressure test

• Extra safety because leakage due to non pressing, (installation) mistakes are prevented

• After pressing the fittings are guaranteed water and airtight • Extra material for leak function

results in a strong O-ring

Contact between tube, O-ring and fitting which retain the tube.

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2.3.3 Alternative applications for the fittings

The choice of fittings and tubes depends on the assembly situation,

the medium and the operating conditions. For approval of the use of

XPress fittings for other applications such as water, compressed air

and gas please contact your local agent or VSH. Always make sure that

installations comply with local regulations.

2.3.4 Electrical heat tracing

XPress stainless steel, carbon steel and copper may be used in

conjunction with electrical heat tracing. In the case of XPress stainless

steel, electrical heat tracing may be used if the inside of the tube is

guaranteed not to permanently exceed 60°C. For thermal disinfection

for example, short-term temperatures (max. 1 hour a day) of 70°C are

permitted. Due to impermissible pressure increase as a result of heating

in sealed tubes it is not allowed to heat sealed off tubes.

2.3.5 Equipotential bonding in houses

All metallic pipework systems using equipotential bonding must comply

with equipotential bonding requirements. After all plumbing has been

completed, always ensure continuity checks are conducted by a

qualified electrician in accordance with the regulations. XPress stainless

steel and blank copper tubes according to EN 1057/R250-R290 in

combination with the respective fittings are electrical conductive tube

systems and therefore must be included in the equipotential bonding.

XPress carbon steel with and without polypropylene coating is not an

electrical conductive system and does not need to be included in the

equipotential bonding.

2.4 Press tools

Press tools consist of a press machine and the corresponding press

jaws- or slings. The press machine can be either battery- or

electrically powered. Figure 1 shows a battery powered version. For

each tube diameter used, the respective press jaws- and slings

should be used for a perfect tight connection. Figure 3 shows a

section of the press profile before and after pressing.

All XPress fittings with a diameter

from 12 mm to 108 mm can be

pressed using the suitable press

machines listed in the product range.

The respective jaws or slings with

M-profile

should be used according to the diameter that has to be

installed. For diameters of 35 to 108 mm’s there is a possibility, that in

addition to the press sling, a special adaptor may also be required.

Note: GAS press fittings may only be pressed with the press jaws/

slings stated in the certificate and the table. This also applies for

sprinkler installations.

VSH guarantees an excellent press connection,

provided the tools are used correctly. The tools

permitted by VSH may be found listed in the

document “XPress tool schedule“, which is

also available on our internet site at products >

press fittings > tool schedule.

Our website can be found under the following

address: www.vsh-fittings.com

Figure 2: Pressing before and after Figure 1: ACO 202

Before pressing

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2.4.1 Press tools approved for XPress stainless steel

and XPress carbon steel

In the below tables you can find the list of approved press tools. The

most actual list of tools permitted by VSH can be found listed in the

document “XPress tool schedule“, which is available on our internet

site www.vsh-fittings.com at products > press fittings > tool schedule.

Dimension Manufacturer Press machine Press jaws/slings 12-28 mm Novopress Presskid (12 V)

AFP 101 (9,6 V) Presskid jaws 12-28 mm (inlay)AFP 101 jaws 12-28 mm 12-54 mm Novopress ECO 1 Pressboy (230 V)

ECO 201/202 (230 V) ACO 1 Pressboy (12 V) ACO 3 Pressmax (12 V) ACO 201 (12 V) ACO 202 (18 V) EFP 2 (230 V) EFP 201/202 (230 V) AFP 201/202 (14 V) Jaws 12-54 mm

Slings and adapter (ZB201/203) 35-54 mm Slings and adapter for ACO 3 are compatible with (ZB302)

12-108 mm Novopress ECO 3 Pressmax (230 V)

ECO 301 (230V) Jaws 12-54 mmSlings and adapter (ZB302) 35-54 mm Press slings 76,1-108 mm

For press slings 76,1 & 88,9 one adapter is needed (ZB321)

For press sling 108 two adapters are needed (ZB 321 & ZB322) Important: Fitting size 108mm must be pressed in 2 stages!

76,1-108

mm Novopress Hydraulic-Press-SystemHCP / HA 5 ACO401 (18 V)

Slings 76,1-108 mm

ACO401 to be used with HP401 slings 12-28 mm Klauke MAP1 ‘Klauke Mini’ (9,6 V)

MAP2L ‘Klauke Mini‘ (18 V)Klauke mini jaws 12-28 mm (28 mm jaw is marked with VSH only) 12-54 mm Klauke UAP2 (12 V)

UNP2 (230 V) UP75 (12 V) UAP3L (18 V)

Jaws 12-54 mm

Slings and adapter 42-54 mm Important: Both new Klauke M-slings (without press inlays) as well as old Klauke M-slings (with press inlays) can be used 12-108 mm Klauke UAP4 (12V)

UAP4L (18 V) Jaws 12-54 mmSlings and adapter 42-54 mm Slings and adapter 76,1-108 mm 76,1-108

mm Klauke UAP100 (12 V)UAP100L (18 V) Slings 76,1-108 mm 12-28 mm Rems Mini Press ACC (12 V) Rems mini press jaws 12-28 mm* 12-54 mm Rems Powerpress 2000 S401 (230 V) Powerpress E (230 V) Powerpress ACC (230 V) Accu-Press S403 (12 V) Accu-Press ACC (12 V) Jaws 12-54 mm* Slings and adapter 42-54 mm

12-28 mm Rothenberger Romax Compact (12 V) Romax Compact mini jaws 12 -28 mm 12-54 mm Rothenberger Romax-Pressliner (12 V)

Romax-Pressliner ECO (12 V)

Romax AC Eco (230 V)

Jaws 12-35 mm: Only new type of jaws with red dot and polished press profile.

Jaws 42-54 mm: Only new jaws with a circle around the dimension.

12-54 mm Virax Viper P20 (14,4 V)

Viper P21 (18 V) Jaws 12-54 mm

Dimension Manufacturer Press machine Press jaws/slings 12-54 mm Ridgid RP 10-S (230 V)

RP 300 (230 V) RP 300-B (12 V) RP 10-B (12 V)

Ridgid jaws are not allowed

Machines are only allowed with other brands of jaws/slings approved by VSH Fittings

12-54 mm Viega Nussbaum PT2-EH (230 V) PT3-EH (230 V) PT3-AH (12 V) Pressgun 4E (18 V) Pressgun 4B (230 V) Type 5A Type 5

Viega jaws are not allowed

Machines are only allowed with other brands of jaws/slings approved by VSH Fittings

12-28 mm Comap Sudopress 1932 (9,6 V)

Sudopress 2432 (12 V) Sudopress basic jaws with press inlays (12-28 mm) with following RYW or COMAP IX 12-54 mm Comap Sudopress 3263 (14,4 V) Sudopress basic jaws with press inlays (12-28 mm)

with following RYW or COMAP IX Novopress press jaws for 12-35 mm and Novopress slings and adapter for 42-54 mm

2.4.2 Press tools approved for XPress copper (solar)

Dimension Manufacturer Press machine Press jaws/slings 12-28 mm Novopress Presskid (12 V)

AFP 101 (9,6 V) Presskid jaws 12-28 mm (inlay)AFP 101 jaws 12-28 mm 12-54 mm Novopress ECO 1 Pressboy (230 V)

ECO 201/202 (230 V) EFP 2 (230 V) ACO 1 Pressboy (12 V) ACO 3 Pressmax (12 V) ACO 201 (12 V) ACO 202 (18 V) EFP 201/202 (230 V) AFP 201/202 (230 V) Jaws 12-35 mm

Slings and adapter (ZB201/203) 42-54 mm Slings and adapter for ACO 3 are compatible with (ZB302)

12-108 mm Novopress ECO 3 Pressmax (230 V)

ECO 301 (230V) Jaws 12-35 mmSlings and adapter (ZB301) 42-54 mm Press slings 64-108 mm. For Press slings 64-88,9 mm one adapter is needed (ZB321). For Press sling 108 two adapters are needed (ZB 321 & ZB322)

Important: Fitting size 108 mm must be pressed

in 2 stages! Press slings are marked especially for copper.

12-28 mm Klauke MAP1 ‘Klauke Mini’ (9,6 V)

MAP2L ‘Klauke Mini‘ (18 V) Klauke mini jaws 12-28 mm (28 mm jaw is marked with VSH only) 12-54 mm Klauke UAP2 (12 V)

UNP2 (230 V) UP75 (12 V) UAP3L (18 V)

Jaws 12-35 mm

Important: 42-54 mm only with

(M-profile)Novopress slings

12-28 mm Rothenberger Romax Compact (12 V) Romax compact mini jaws 12-28 mm 12-54 mm Rothenberger Romax Pressliner 12 V

Romax Pressliner ECO 12 V Romax AC ECO 230 V

Jaws 12-35 mm

Only new type of jaws with red dot and polished press profile

Important: 42-54 mm only with (M-profile) Novopress

slings 12-54 mm Ridgid RP 10-S (230 V)

RP 300 (230 V) RP 300-B (12 V) RP 10-B (12 V)

Ridgid jaws are not allowed. Machines are only allowed with other brands of jaws approved by VSH Fittings.

Important: 42-54 mm only with (M-profile) Novopress

slings

Table 15: Press tools approved for XPress carbon and stainless steel

Table 16: Pressing of copper from Ø42 mm only with (M-profile) Novopress slings

(22)

42 43

2.4.3 Press tools approved for XPress stainless steel GAS

Dimension Manufacturer Press machine Press jaws/slings 15-28 mm Novopress Presskid (12 V)

AFP 101 (9,6 V) Presskid jaws 15-28 mmAFP Mini jaws 15-28 mm 15-54 mm Novopress ECO 1 Pressboy (230 V)

ECO 201/202 (230 V) EFP 2 (230 V) ACO 1 Pressboy (12 V) ACO 3 Pressmax (12 V) ACO 201 (12 V) ACO 202 (18 V) EFP 201/202 (230 V) AFP 201/202 (230 V) Jaws 15-35 mm

Slings and adapter (ZB201/203) 42-54 mm

15-54 mm Klauke UAP2 (12 V) UNP2 (230 V) UP75 (12 V)

Important: Only with Novopress jaws & slings

15-54 mm Rems Powerpress 2000 S401 (230 V) Powerpress E (230 V) Powerpress ACC (230 V) Accu-Press S403 (12 V) Accu-Press ACC (12 V)

Important: Only with Novopress jaws & slings

15-54 mm Virax Viper P20 (14,4 V)

Viper P21 (18 V) Important: Only with Novopress jaws & slings 15-28 mm Rothenberger Romax Compact (12 V) Important: Only with Novopress jaws & slings 15-54 mm Rothenberger Romax-Pressliner (12 V)

Romax-Pressliner ECO (12 V)

Romax AC Eco (230 V)

Important: Only with Novopress jaws & slings

Table 17: from Ø42 mm press jaws are not allowed

2.4.4 Press tools approved for XPress copper GAS

Dimension Manufacturer Press machine Press jaws/slings 15-28 mm Novopress Presskid (12 V)

AFP 101 (9,6 V) Presskid jaws 15-28 mmAFP Mini jaws 15-28 mm 15-54 mm Novopress ECO 1 Pressboy (230 V)

ECO 201/202 (230 V) EFP 2 (230 V) ACO 1 Pressboy (12 V) ACO 3 Pressmax (12 V) ACO 201 (12 V) ACO 202 (18V) EFP 201/202 (230 V) AFP 201/202 (230 V) Jaws 15-35 mm

Slings and adapter (ZB201/203) 42-54 mm

15-28 mm Novopress Presskid (12 V)

AFP 101 (9,6 V) Presskid jaws 15-28 mmAFP Mini jaws 15-28 mm 15-54 mm Novopress ECO 1 Pressboy (230 V)

ECO 201 (230 V) EFP 2 (230 V) ACO 1 Pressboy (12 V) ACO 3 Pressmax (12 V) ACO 201 (12 V) EFP 201 (230 V) AFP 201 (230 V) Jaws 15-35 mm

Slings and adapter (ZB201/203) 42-54 mm

15-54 mm Klauke UAP2 (12 V) UNP2 (230 V) UP75 (12 V)

Important: Only with Novopress jaws & slings

12-28 mm Rems Mini Press ACC (12 V) Rems mini press jaws 12-28 mm* 15-54 mm Rems Powerpress 2000 S401

(230 V) Powerpress E (230 V) Powerpress ACC (230 V)

Jaws 15-35 mm

Important: 42-54 mm only with (M-profile)

Rems or Novopress slings

2.4.5 Press tools approved for XPress Sprinkler

Dimension Manufacturer Press machine Press jaws/slings 22-35 mm Novopress ECO 201/202 (230 V) ACO 201 (14,4 V) ACO 202 (18 V) EFP 2 (230 V) EFP 201/202 (230 V) AFP 201/202 (14,4 V) ECO 301 (230V) ECOTEC Jaws 22-28 mm Slings and adapter (ZB201/203) 35 mm For ECO 301:

ECO 301 jaw 22-28 mm Slings and adapter (ZB302) 35 mm

42-54 mm Novopress ECO 301 (230 V) Power slings and adapter (ZB302) 42-54 mm

76,1-108

mm Novopress ACO401 (18 V) Slings HP401 76,1-108 mm 76,1-108

mm Klauke UAP100 (12 V) Slings KSP3 76,1-108 mm Table 19: from Ø35 mm press jaws are not allowed

2.4.6 Maintenance and correct usage of press tools

Correct pressing with the XPress systems will be guaranteed when

the press tools stated in the tables 15-19 are used correctly. Regular

maintenance and lubrication of the press jaws, slings and tools is

necessary. Please observe the manufacturer‘s instructions for use

and maintenance.

When jointing XPress copper & XPress copper GAS fittings in sizes

above 35 mm, it is essential that the grooves in the press jaw/sling

are lubricated with Dri-slide lubricant! The jaws/slings should be

lubricated in this way after every 50 joints for sizes 42 mm to 76 mm

and after every 5 joints for size 108 mm. Care should be taken to avoid

contact between lubricant and ‘O-rings.’

Badly maintained and/or damaged pressjaws are a potential risk.

Damaged jaws can damage the fittings, leaving metal particles behind

in the jaw as a result. If the same jaw is then used to press a stainless

steel fitting, these metal particles will be pressed into the fitting, which

could lead to pitting and further corrosion. Therefore always make

sure to properly clean your press jaws and slings when switching

between materials. Other press tools not mentioned in the chapters

2.4.1 up to 2.4.5 can be approved on request.

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