Victaulic Catalog

IPS Stainless Steel Pipe
Pressfit System


O-Ring Selection

Pressfit products with Grade "E" EPDM, Grade "T" nitrite or Grade "O" fluoroelastomer O-rings are available for many piping applications including compressed air, plant cooling water, welder water, chilled water, machine service piping, machine oil piping and solvent lines.
For services not listed or special services, contact Victaulic for recommendations.
NOTE: Since the interior is not rubber lined, any applications involving substances corrosive to stainless steel, butnot corrosive to an O-ring may result in a premature system malfunction.

GradeTemp.
Range
CompoundColor
Code
General Service Recommendations
E-30°F (-34°C)
to
+230°F (+110°C)
EPDMNoneRecommended for hot water service within the specified temperature range plus a variety of dilute acids, oil-free air and many chemical services. Not recommended for petroleum services.
T-20°F (-29°C)
to
+180°F (+82°C)
NitrileOrangeRecommended for petroleum products, air with oil vapors, vegetable and mineral oils within specified temperature range. Not recommended for hot water services over +150°F (+66°C) or for hot dry air over +140°F (+60°C).
O+20°F (-7°C)
to
+300°F (+149°C)
FluoroelastomerBlueRecommended for many oxidizing acids, petroleum oils, halogenated hydrocarbons, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, organic liquids and air with hydrocarbons to +300°F (+149°C)

* Services listed are General Service Recommendations only. It should be noted that there are services for which these gaskets are not recommended. Reference should always be made to the latest Victaulic Gasket Selection Guide for specific gasket service recommendations and for a listing of services which are not recommended.


Contact Pipe Stops

Pressfit Insertion Mark Depth - In./mm
Size3/4
20
1
25
1 1/4
32
1 1/2
40
2
50
Depth1
25
1
25
1 1/4
32
1 1/2
40
1 7/8
48

Pipe end must be in contact with the pipe stop to ensure joint integrity. Pipe mark must indicate full insertion.

Never use pipe shorter than the minimum lengths shown in the chart below:

PIPE
Nominal
Size
Inches/mm
Min. Nipple
Length Req'd
Inches/mm
3/4 & 1
20 & 25
2 7/8
73.0
1 1/4
32
3 1/2
88.9
1 1/2
40
3 1/2
88.9
2
50
5
127.0

WARNING

Mark the pipe to ensure that it is fully inserted into the fitting before pressing. When full insertion into the fitting is achieved, the insertion mark will be visible at the end of the fitting. Failure to do so could result in joint leakage or joint separation, property damage and personal injury. ALWAYS MARK THE PIPE!

WARNING

Before assembling Pressfit System products and operating the Pressfit Tool, carefully read and understand the Pressfit System Product Assembly and Tool Operation Manual supplied and available at no cost from your Victaulic representative, branch or stocking distributor. Failure to do so could result in personal injury, improper installation, leakage or joint separation and property damage.