NIBCO Fills Out Line of Press Tees , Makes Pipe Connections Easy

ELKHART, Ind. —NIBCO INC. has filled out its line of press-connect wrot copper fittings with the addition of 10 new fittings in a variety of configurations. NIBCO press fittings are the fastest and easiest way to make pipe connections for plumbing, mechanical and process piping systems.

The PC611 press tee line additions comprise nine new configurations, including 1¼ inch by 1 inch by ½ inch, 1¼ inch by ¾ inch by 1¼ inch, 1¼ inch by ¾ inch by 1 inch, 1¼ inch by ¾ inch by ¾ inch, 1¼ inch by ¾ inch by ½ inch, 1¼ inch by ½ inch by 1¼ inch, 1½ inch by 1¼ inch by ¾ inch, 2 inch by 1½ inch by 2 inch and 1 inch by ½ inch by ¾ inch.

NIBCO has also added the PC612, a ¾-inch press x press x female thread fitting in wrot copper, suitable for potable water, hot or chilled HVAC and process applications. The fittings may be installed underground.

The NIBCO leak detection system identifies uncrimped connections during system testing. When properly crimped, a unique “N” witness mark is clearly visible. The NIBCO Press System includes a complete line of fittings, valves, accessories and pressing tools.

These fittings comply with the performance standards of ASME B16.51 and are third-party certified to the IAPMO UPC and PS-117 standard.