Connection with Male Thread

The SharkBite PRESS Male Fixed Fitting is used to connect a female thread.

Its body is made from PPSU (polyphenylsulfone, a high performance technopolymer plastic) and its thread is a CW617N brass insert. The thread is type BSP, according to norms ISO 228-1.

Its design integrates perfectly into the body of PPSU avoiding the displacement of the insert. This design also facilitates the fastening of your hexagonal head with a key so that the installer can tighten correctly and with full guarantee.

It has a special conical sealing gasket made from EPDM peroxide 70, which guarantees tightness inside the tube. The cap of this press fitting system is made from AISI 304 stainless steel, guaranteeing its durability throughout its useful life.

The SharkBite PRESS male fixed fitting is corrosion resistant and impervious to scale and calcareous deposits in the water. It also has excellent resistance to hydrolysis and chemicals, even under long-term exposure to high temperatures. The male fitting is completely safe for hygienic applications and does not contain any harmful substances.

It is suitable for drinking water installations and for heating installations. Chemical resistance to building materials allows the fitting to be embedded in walls and floors without the need for protection.

The male fixed fitting is joined to the pipeline by a radial compression tightening tool. It is compatible with the three most common types of tightening on the market, U, RF and TH. It has an optimal size for embedded installations in low thickness partitions and, in addition, total compatibility with pipes PEXa, PERT, PERT EVOH, PEXa EVOH and Multilayer with Aluminum in ø 16, 20, 25, 26 and 32mm.

The male fitting is manufactured under ISO / 21003, ISO / 15875 and ISO / 22391, tested and approved for use at temperature and maximum working pressure of 95ºC to 10 bar.