Connection with Male Thread

Connection with Male Thread SharkBite NEXUS: used to join a pipe to a female thread.

Its body is made of Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU), a high performance technopolymer plastic, and its thread is a brass insert. The innovative design allows it to integrate perfectly into the body of PPSU, reducing the risk of rotation. In addition, it allows its hexagonal head to be fastened with a key so the installer can tighten the fitting with confidence. It has a special conical sealing gasket made of EPDM peroxide 70 which guarantees a tight fixation inside the pipe.

The SharkBite NEXUS Connection with Male Thread is resistant to corrosion and is impervious to limescale. It also has excellent resistance to hydrolysis and chemicals, even under long-term exposure to high temperatures. This fitting is safe for wholesome water & heating installations as it does not contain any harmful items. Its chemical resistance to building materials allows for installation into recessed walls and floors without the need for protection.

This push to connect fitting has a reduced installation time thanks to the innovative push-fit technology of SharkBite. It is the perfect size for embedded installations within thin partitions and is also compatible with PEXa, PERT and MULTILAYER with Aluminum pipes in ø 16, 20, 25 and 32 mm. The female fixed fitting is manufactured under ISO / 21003, ISO / 15875 and ISO / 22391, tested and approved for use at a maximum temperature & maximum working pressure of 95ºC to 10 bar.

The thread of this push fit fitting is BSP type, according to ISO 228-1 standard.