Viega ProPress Systems
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Viega ProPress Systems The global leader in plumbing, heating and pipe joining systems

1899 Franz-Anselm Viegener starts Viega Co. with first brass beer tap. Viega’s press technology begins in Germany. The first PEX radiant floor heating in the U.S., the ProRadiant system, is introduced. Viega adds traps and draining products for sinks and bathtubs to our lineup. 1901 1935 1963 1980 1988 Viega starts manufacturing plumbing fittings. Viega starts producing copper solder fittings. 1989 The MANABLOC water distribution manifold is introduced. A heritage of better ideas since 1899 Our heritage of innovation and quality products. But offerings by introducing a totally began in...

Viega launches the ProPress Marine System. Viega opens new Distribution Center in Atlanta, GA. Viega ProPress for stainless technology launches in the U.S. Viega creates hybrid technology to connect copper to PEX. 1996 1996 1999 2005 2007 2008 2009 2010 Production of plastic tubing, PureFlow PEX products begins. Viega opens new Distribution Center in Reno, NV. Viega’s copper press technology launches in the U.S., the ProPress system. Viega opens new Manufacturing and Distribution Center in McPherson, KS. Invented in 1989, Viega’s innovative market, Viega ProPress is press system...

Viega ProPress – the best way to join copper pipe around the world Pressing is the new standard in plumbing, heating and • More than 600 different engineered fittings available pipe joining systems and Viega is the global leader in in a variety of materials, configurations and sizes press technology. A proven method used worldwide, from 1/2" to 4" pressing provides many beneficial alternatives to • No flame is required to install Viega ProPress, conventional soldering. Viega ProPress offers more eliminating noxious fumes, hot work permits and features and benefits than any other pressing...

Viega ProPress – keeps the job on schedule Viega ProPress, a total building piping solution, allows installers to complete jobs on time or ahead of schedule. With Viega ProPress, you can complete installations faster than with traditional methods of pipe joining, which gives you the opportunity to start new projects. Installing Viega ProPress reduces callbacks and, thanks to Viega’s proprietary Smart Connect feature, installers can detect unpressed connections easily. Viega ProPress helps installers meet deadlines by providing the most reliable, most convenient, most secure connection in...

Viega ProPress – safety is designed into every fitting for your peace of mind 1 At Viega, safety is priority. 1 4 3 2 3 Viega’s unique, patented Smart Connect feature helps installers ensure that they have pressed all connections. Viega fittings offer integral cylindrical pipe guides which help installers ensure that the fitting is correctly inserted on the pipe. Viega’s distinctive hexagonal pressing pattern bonds fitting and pipe and provides the mechanical strength for the connection. 2 4 All Viega ProPress Fittings that do not have Viega fittings are pressed fittings are designed with...

Security with Smart Connect High-quality sealing element Cylindrical pipe guide High-quality fitting body material Security under pressure Air Water When pressure testing a system after all fittings have been installed, Viega recommends a step test to ensure that all connections have been pressed. Testing the system at full pressure initially may result in a false positive reading. By testing at a lower pressure first, Viega’s patented Smart Connect feature will identify which fittings have not been pressed. Viega recommends the Smart Connect feature be tested at 15 to 85 psi when testing...

Viega ProPress – delivers safe, clean drinking water The amount of lead in drinking water has been regulated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) under the guidelines of the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act established in 1974. On January 4, 2011, the Federal Drinking Water Act was amended by Senate Bill 3874 to require not more than a weighted average of 0.25 percent lead when used with respect to the wetted surfaces of pipes, pipe fittings and fixtures. The new requirements for drinking water will take effect January, 2014. Viega ProPress copper and Zero Lead bronze...

1 Viega ProPress – the right system for cold water installation Cold water distribution is the core of potable water installations. Viega offers a wide range of fitting configurations from 1/2" to 4". Viega provides fitting solutions from the water meter to the faucet. 2 1 2 Viega ProPress Union The ground-joint union is used for easy connect-and-disconnect installations. Viega ProPress Unions are available as: P x F NPT P x M NPT PxP 3 Viega ProPress Stub-Out 90º For directed pressing, ProPress Stub-Outs make fast, clean connections to flush valves, angle stops and fixtures. 4 3 Viega...

1 A B Viega ProPress – hot water circulation, the sensible safety zone Hot water recirculation systems are commonplace installations in high-rise buildings, hotels, apartments and other multi-story structures. Whether in a traditional recirculation system or Viega’s proprietary SmartLoop 2 system, Viega ProPress provides the quality required for the best installation possible. An average household wastes in excess of 10,000 gallons of water a year while waiting for hot water to be delivered to the faucet. 1 Conventional vs. Viega SmartLoop Installation A Traditional Recirculation System...

1 Viega ProPress – the universal solution for heating installations Viega ProPress is the superior choice for pipe joining in a heating system. Viega ProPress offers piping solutions for low pressure steam, baseboard and fan coil applications. Viega ProPress manifolds also allow easy 2 connections to radiant heating systems. ProPress connections provide a permanent, water/air tight seal providing worry-free operation for the life of the system. 1 Viega ProPress PEX Adapter These adapters transition directly from ViegaPEX Barrier or FostaPEX to Viega ProPress copper systems. Viega ProPress...