NIBCO expanded its line of patented carbon steel fittings to bring more press options for plumbing and mechanical carbon steel pipe applications, as well as fuel and gas carbon steel pipe applications.
Simpson joins the Viega executive team with experience in complex, global business, having worked previously at Baker Hughes, General Electric, and most recently as CFO of Nexus Controls.
CarbonPress fittings are made from ASTM A420 carbon steel with a Zn-Ni plating and provide excellent corrosion resistance, strength and ductility, the company says.
SCI Copper Press fittings for plumbing and mechanical systems feature more than 300 individual SKUs, covering both residential and commercial applications, and comes fully supported by free access BIM and Revit content from ASC-ES.
Viega has introduced an entirely new line of MegaPressG valves in sizes ½" to 2". These valves, like MegaPressG press fittings, are approved for use in gas and fuel oil applications. The valves are suitable for use with ASTM Schedule 5 to Schedule 40 carbon steel pipe.
Milwaukee Tool’s new Streamline ACR press jaws and ring made in partnership with Mueller Streamline allows users to complete refrigerant line installations with a flame-free, efficient alternative to traditional brazing, Milwaukee Tool notes.
Rapid Locking System (RLS) is a patented press-to-connect fitting specifically developed for the high-pressure application of the HVAC and refrigeration industries.
On Oct. 15, the American Supply Association submitted public comments opposing two Tentative Interim Amendments (TIA) that if passed, would remove the use of press-connect and mechanical joints in refrigeration systems under the 2018 and 2021 versions of the IAPMO Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC).
