New Viega ProPress System

The Viega ProPress system from Viega (Wichita, KS) is now available for joining stainless steel piping in sizes from ½-inch to 4-inches using press technology to secure pipe connections in under seven seconds. The system of stainless steel pipe, valves, and fittings provides a flameless way for water-tight and gas-tight stainless steel joining.

Jul 13, 2011

The Viega ProPress system from Viega (Wichita, KS) is now available for joining stainless steel piping in sizes from ½-inch to 4-inches using press technology to secure pipe connections in under seven seconds. The system of stainless steel pipe, valves, and fittings provides a flameless way for water-tight and gas-tight stainless steel joining. Available in two stainless steel grades (304 and 316) and more than 600 fitting configurations with three sealing elements (EPDM, HNBR, and FKM), the Viega ProPress system is ideal for a variety of facilities. It can be installed wet or dry and can be adapted to an existing piping system with adapters and flanges.

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