5 Reasons Why Gas Pressfit Systems are the Superior Choice

5 Reasons Why Gas Pressfit Systems Are the Superior Choice

The Case for Gas Pressfit Systems

There's an old saying amongst welders that goes "Welding takes nerves of steel and a will of iron." This suggests that welding is a tough, demanding job that requires a lot of courage, mental strength, and determination. It implies that welders need to be incredibly focused, resilient, and strong-willed to handle the challenges and risks involved in their work.

Sounds like a lot of hard work just to join 2 pieces of pipe together, especially when some installations may have hundreds or thousands of joints to complete!

What if there was a better way to make solid connections for your gas piping and fittings, creating a quality assured, foolproof sealed connection that just about anyone can do? This is where pressfit solutions shine.

Let's look at 5 reasons why gas pressfit systems are the better choice for gas fittings and joints.

5 reasons why gas installations are better with pressfit

1. No need for welding

Forget about obtaining hot work permits and the risks of fire hazards at your worksite. Surepress pressfit systems for gas offer a modern alternative to conventional methods like welding or threading. There’s no need for heat sources during installation, allowing for a clean and safe installation process with no risks to the installer.

2. A simple and secure joining process

Quick and straightforward to assemble. Pressing produces two deformations. The first, radial deformation, compresses the O ring in the shaped chamber and ensures the pipe is hermetically sealed. The second, geometric deformation of both fitting and pipe, creates a mechanical joint, resistant to slipping and rotation. The resulting polygonal pressing profile results in a homogenous and uniform joint.

3. Reliability With Its No-Press Visual Indicator Sleeve

In some pressfitting systems, leaks usually happen because a joint wasn't pressed correctly. Detecting these leaks can be tricky because even an unpressed fitting might hold a seal, making the leak hard to spot. To help identify unpressed joints, Surepress offers a solution called the "press-check sleeve." This is a thin, brightly coloured film wrapped around the joints. When the fitting is pressed, the film tears, making it easy to see if a joint was missed. The torn film can be removed by hand without any tools. During inspection, an installer can quickly spot any unpressed joints by looking for intact coloured film, even from a distance. If the film is still whole, it means the joint wasn't pressed. In dark or hidden areas, the condition of the film can be checked by touch. The colour of the film also indicates the type of joint, such as yellow for stainless steel gas fittings.

4. Specialised O Rings

Made of synthetic rubber they guarantee that a joint is hermetically sealed. The gas O Ring is made from HNBR rubber which is the unique component of a stainless steel Surepress pressfit gas fitting. It’s safe to use for all types of combustible gas, both natural and liquid. It is available in diameters from 15mm to 108 mm and is suitable for temperatures between -20 and +70 °C and for pressures up to a maximum of 5 bar. These O rings feature a polygonal shape, including a succession of tubular sections, specially designed for this application and to avoid the O ring deforming during the pressing process – a common issue with other standard cylindrical O rings.

5. Bluetooth Tooling Used with Surepress pressfit systems

German engineered tooling with a lightweight ergonomic design that uses smart technology, including iPads, to record real time information via Bluetooth. Powered by an 18V Li-ion battery, the pressfit tool can go through up to 40,000 cycles before servicing.

Why Pressfit for Gas Fittings is Becoming the Industry Norm

The Surepress pressfit system, with its many benefits over welding, enhances your capabilities across various worksites and installations. It is a proven technology both internationally and across Australia and New Zealand. Although some installers will still use welding to connect gas piping and fittings, pressfit systems are increasingly becoming the standard due to their superior quality and efficiency for piping installations. Surepress gas components are German engineered using AS5200 compliant stainless steel and AGA certified for use in gas installations.

A Surepress pressfit system for gas fittings and installations minimises the risks of welding and eliminates the need for hot works permits. It avoids the dangers of having open flames on site, not to mention the potential for gas leaks from improperly joined fittings.

Choosing a Surepress pressfit system demonstrates to your installers and clients that you have a commitment to quality and precision and take pride in creating the most superior joint for your gas piping installations.

So, make the transition from requiring ‘nerves of steel and a will of iron’ to using a pressift system that is accurate, safe and simple to use.

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