Strengthening Fire Protection

Strengthening Fire Protection Piping Systems with Surepress’ Carbon Steel Piping

A Valuable Tool in a Fire Protection Engineer’s Arsenal

In any profession, minimising human error is the key to success. In fire protection piping installations, this is especially important, as even a slight mistake can have disastrous results. Using pressfit fittings from Surepress is one way to help reduce human error. Its European design and reputation have proven to be highly reliable and efficient.

In this article, we will discuss what Surepress pressfit fittings are, how they bring the carbon steel piping system together and why they are a valuable tool in the fire protection piping engineer's arsenal.

The Surepress pressfit carbon steel fire protection piping system comprises of several key components, each specifically designed to work in tandem with one another:

O Rings

An innovatively designed O Ring at each end of the pressfit fittings is compressed within a toroidal chamber before forming a hermetic seal, which ensures an airtight fitting. The leak-path feature will allow water to leak during a leak test if not pressed. O Rings are available in sizes 15mm – 108mm, and thanks to their synthetic material composition they are durable.

Press-Check Sleeves

With a new fire protection piping system, any leaks are attributable to one reason: the incorrect or failed pressing of joints. In traditional methods of testing, it's difficult for installers to find possible weak spots. But now, Surepress provides a solution to easily identify any unpressed joint easily. It is a visual system called a 'press-check sleeve': a thin and eye-catching coloured film applied externally to the joints. Once pressed, the indicator falls off, and the installer can see if any pressings have been missed.

Carbon Steel Piping

The pipes are lightweight, thin-walled tubes that installers can simply cut with plumbing pipe cutters, push them together, and then crimp them using a battery-operated tool. The zinc coating provides electrochemical protection, meaning if the zinc coating is scratched, there is a film that bonds over the scratched part, protecting the zinc from corrosion. Carbon steel also has excellent abrasive hardness, producing a strong and resistant facing.

The Magic Happens When They All Come Together

Surepress pressfit is a fast, easy and risk-free way to connect the carbon steel pipes in fire protection piping systems. The pipes are inserted into pressfit fittings, then the jaw attachments of the pressing tool press the shaped end of the fitting onto the pipes.

Pressing produces two deformations:

The first, radial deformation, compresses the O Ring in the shaped chamber and guarantees the pipe is hermetically sealed. The second, geometric deformation of the fitting and pipe, creates a mechanical join that’s resistant to slipping and rotation.

Joints produced in this way are extremely strong but flexible enough to withstand the stresses that come with installation in normal operating conditions such as vibrations or thermal expansion.

Surepress Carbon Steel Pressfit: The Perfect Fit in Fire Protection Piping

Allmach’s Surepress pressfit fittings are a great way to reduce potential human error in fire protection piping installations. The European design and features have proven they're highly reliable and efficient, making them an excellent choice for installing fire protection piping systems with increased safety features like press-check sleeves that give installers an easy method to check if joints have been sealed correctly.

Combined with the benefits of leak-path O Rings and carbon steel, it's easy to see why Australian fire protection engineers and contractors are becoming increasingly interested in Allmach’s Surepress pressfit fire protection piping system.

Allmach: Your go-to experts on fire protection piping solutions

Fire protection piping systems are a critical component of any building, and it’s important that your system is functioning properly. To ensure your system performs flawlessly when needed most, it’s important to understand how the materials and overall system works before making your investment.

Here, we’ve discussed some of the many things to consider, including O Rings, press-check sleeves and carbon steel piping. To find out more about these components and what else goes into a successful fire protection piping system, contact Allmach’s technical sales team.

To learn more about how Allmach can help with your carbon steel fire suppression piping system installation, contact our team today on 1300 625 562.

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