3/4" Press X 1/2" MPT Male Adapter CopperPress Press Fitting

A special tool physically “presses” the fitting onto the tube creating a mechanically sound
joint. Hydraulic tightness is insured by an o-ring seal.

Simply put, press fit technology allows tubes to be joined mechanically without threading
or soldering. This means no solvents, thread sealants, or open flames are required.
Pressing is a comparably fast joining method requiring less technical skill to install than
other means. Press installations typically costs 30% - 50% less than those made with
other joining methods due to labor and auxiliary material savings, and the joints made are
clean and professional looking every time.

CopperPress® fittings are designed to be used with ASTM B88 Type K, L and M copper
tubing in the hard-drawn condition ½” – 4” and soft copper tubing in sizes ½" to 1¼"

Anywhere traditional copper fittings are used – plumbing and heating, hot, chilled and
process water systems, and commercial or industrial applications where gas, low
pressure steam, or liquids are conveyed.

Supply Source Products provides a complete line of copper press fittings including
adapters (male, female, street, pex and flange), couplings with and without stops,
reducers, elbows, tees (equal and reducing), drop ear elbows, end caps, cross overs, and
unions in sizes ½” – 4”. As a matter of fact, we carry a like for like product line nearly
identical to the market leader.

CopperPress® fittings can be installed in wet or dry systems, however system pressures
should be relieved to avoid injury prior to installation. Being able to make a repair without
a complete system drain is a huge advantage.

Our fittings are constructed of lead-free copper or brass and are in compliance with
NSF/ANSI/CAN 61.

In addition to a mechanical leak before press feature, CopperPress® fittings feature a
colored band that not only provides a visual indication of the o-ring material (green for
H2O and yellow for gas), but also alert the installer of an un-pressed connection condition.
When pressed, the band falls away.

Press connections can be made in the fraction of the time required by other joining
methods, and no open flame or flame permit is required. Faster installations translate
into significant labor savings. Connections made by pressing are sound, simple, and
clean and provide an economical alternative to other means of joining tube.

Absolutely. Press connections made per Supply Source Product’s recommended
practice are as secure as any other joining method. Press technology has a multi-decade
track record of successful installations all across the world.

A press connection can be made in less than a minute with preparing the tube taking 30
seconds or less (deburring and marking insertion depth) and the actual pressing only a
few seconds – literally the time it takes to insert the tube and cycle the tool. Unlike other
methods full structural integrity and sealing capability is realized immediately

Slight torsional adjustments (generally 5 degrees or less) can be made after pressing.
More significant rotations require that the joint to be repressed.

CopperPress® fittings can be pressed with Milwaukee, REMS, Rigid and Rothenberger
tools and associated CTS jaws. Contact Supply Source Products’ Customer Service for
specific jaw set compatibility

CopperPress® fittings have a working pressure and temperature range of 0 - 300 psi and
0 - 250°F respectively on ASTM B88 Type K, L and M copper tubing in the hard-drawn
condition and soft copper tubing in sizes ½" to 1¼".

CopperPress® fittings are available with an EPDM o-ring for water applications and
HNBR o-ring for gas applications. Contact Supply Source Products’ Customer Service
for specific chemical compatibility.

Support hanger spacing should correspond to the ASME B31.1 Power Piping Code,
ASME B31.3 Process Piping Code, or ASME B31.9 Building Services Piping Code as
appropriate. Consult the local authority having jurisdiction for possible additional
requirements. Proper bearing and spacing of supports are necessary to prevent
excessive bending or sagging. The weight of the conveyed material should also be
considered.

Yes. Using a dilectric union is a recommended practice. When too dissimilar metals (like
copper and iron) come into contact in the presence of an electrolyte like water, an
electrical current will flow between the two and the more anodic metal, in this case the
iron, will corrode more quickly than it would if not coupled, and can ultimately lead to joint
failure. This type of failure is often seen in water heater applications. A dilectric union
separates the two metals with a gasket, preventing the current flow and resulting galvanic
corrosion.