Viega Creates an Industry First with New Transition Couplings
Viega is the first U.S. press fitting manufacturer to offer a press coupling to join dissimilar materials that can be used in commercial, residential, and industrial applications.
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| The new MegaPress transition couplings will be available to order starting in late fall 2024 |
The new line of MegaPress transition couplings are designed for use between galvanized or carbon steel pipe and copper, PEX, or stainless steel. All the Viega MegaPress transition couplings are made of zero-lead bronze that can be used to connect dissimilar metals while reducing the risk of galvanic corrosion.
“Customers have been asking us for this type of product that uses press technology,” said Will Schneider, product manager at Viega. “Up until now, transitioning from one type of pipe to another has been challenging and time-consuming with the use of cumbersome traditional joining methods. Now, our customers have a quick and secure option to connect dissimilar materials.”
In addition, the MegaPress transition couplings also feature Smart Connect technology to quickly detect and resolve unpressed connections. The couplings with EPDM sealing elements carry an NSF-61 rating for potable water, making it easier for residential customers to retrofit older homes.
“They can now use our IPS x CTS transition coupling on the galvanized pipe and add a ProPress fitting to the street end, to transition to copper, or a ProPress by PureFlow adapter to transition to PEX,” Schneider says. “They are also available in IPS x IPS models with EPDM or FKM seals, allowing commercial or industrial customers to transition from carbon or galvanized steel to stainless steel with ease for a variety of applications."
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| The new line of MegaPress transition couplings from Viegra are designed for use between galvanized or carbon steel pipe and copper, PEX, or stainless steel. |
The company will be offering three products available in ½-inch to 2-inch sizes:
- Viega MegaPress ZL Bronze IPS to CTS Transition Coupling (Model: 4813.4ZL) – This transition coupling includes a factory-installed EPDM sealing element and is ideal for transitioning between IPS and CTS piping systems, including PEX.
- Viega MegaPress ZL Bronze IPS Transition Coupling (Model(s): 4815ZL and 5915ZL) – These couplings include an option for factory-installed EPDM or FKM sealing elements and are ideal for joining carbon steel to stainless steel or galvanized steel to stainless steel.
The new MegaPress transition couplings will be available to order starting in late fall 2024.
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