Downtime? Not on our watch.
Over the last three years, 82% of manufacturing facilities have experienced unplanned downtime at an average hourly cost of $260,000 per hour*. Viega pipe pressing technology gets you up-and-running faster, ensuring downtime is kept to a minimum.
That’s because our fittings eliminate the need for hot work permits as well as the dangers of open flames and toxic fumes. Whether you’re doing scheduled plant maintenance or have an unplanned repair, Viega press fittings deliver the consistency and reliability you need to boost your overall equipment effectiveness.
Chemicals
Multiple sealing element options make Viega press fittings a trusted single supplier solution in pulp & paper, steel mills, and specialty chemical facilities.
Pulp & Paper
Viega press fittings are suitable for multiple pulp & paper applications including caustics and acids, mill water, steam and more.
General Manufacturing
With a number of material types ranging from ½” all the way up to 4”, Viega press fittings have over 2,500 approved applications and counting.
Steel Mill
With solutions in multiple alloys including stainless steel, our press fittings can stand up against harsh environments.
Pharmaceutical
Viega press fittings provide a hygienic, clean appearance and a safe pipe connection with multiple alloys including stainless steel which excel in washdown environments.
Food and Beverage
From packaged food and meat plants to agriculture and dairy, Viega fittings provides fast, safe, and secure connections from the farm all the way to the warehouse.
Benefits of Viega Pipe Pressing Technology
Eliminate Hot Work
Soldering and welding equipment is responsible for nearly 1,200 fires causing $150 million dollars in property damage*. Viega press fittings require no open flames or hot work permits.
Faster, Consistent Connections
A simple 11 joint assembly takes just under 11 minutes to press*. Compare that to more than two-and-a-half hours of welding and you’re talking about some serious cost savings.
Reliable + Quality Installation
Unlike groove or threaded pipe connections that reduce pipe wall thickness, Viega fittings preserve pipe integrity and come factory assembled for maximum consistency and performance in the field.
Reduce Downtime
When unplanned downtime can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars every hour, you need a product that can get you up-and-running faster. Viega pipe fittings reduce install time by up to 90%.
Approved Applications
Viega ProPress and MegaPress systems are approved for a wide variety of standard applications including: water, fuels, oils, lubricants, and gases.
They are also approved for more than 2,500 nonstandard applications including:
| Acetone Methanol Acids Methyl Ethyl Ketone Aluminum Hydroxide Nitric Acid Benzene Peroxide Bromine Propanol | Butyl Acetate Sulfates Calcium Carbonate Sulfuric Acid Castor Oil Titanium Dioxide Caustic Soda Turpentine Dyes Ultrasil |
Approval of nonstandard applications requires chemical compatibility submission
Certified across the U.S. and Beyond
Industrial facilities are not the place for surprises. That’s why we subject our industrial pipe fitting systems to the strictest quality and performance testing - including burst, vibration, fire, and seismic. We also work directly with our customers to provide unique solutions to modern facility challenges.
As a result, Viega press systems have earned a litany of certifications from governing bodies across the U.S. and abroad.
The Viega Difference
Viega press fitting systems are engineered to last the life of the system while delivering unrivaled consistency press-after-press. Viega fittings are secured with stainless steel grip rings using over 5,000 pounds of force and include a separator ring and sealing element outside of the flowpath to increase system lifespan and stand up to a broad range of pressures, temperatures, and applications. With smart connect technology, you can rest assured that all pipe connections have been made and false positives are a thing of the past.
Viega MegaPressG
For use with Schedule 5 to Schedule 40 carbon steel pipe
Benefits
- HNBR sealing element approved for use in gas and fuel oil applications
- First fitting approved for connecting gas pipe up to 4"
- Nearly 150 configurations from ½" to 4"
- Approved for underground applications in accordance with code and local AHJ
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Approved Applications
Fuels/Oils/Lubricants
Mineral Oil
Lube Oil Petroleum based
Propane
Butane
Natural Gas Primarily methane
Heating Fuel Oil
Diesel Fuel
Gear Oil Lubricant
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Hydraulic Oil
Engine Oil
Waste OilGases
Compressed Air Oil Concentration ≤25 mg/m
Compressed Air Oil Concentration >25 mg/m
Nitrogen - N2
Carbon Dioxide - CO2 Dry
Argon - Ar
Hydrogen - H2
Acetylene Test pressure 350 psi
Vacuum Minimum absolute pressure Maximum differential pressureFor additional information, please see the approved applications chart. View Viega Approved Applications
Viega MegaPress FKM
For use with Schedule 5 to Schedule 40 carbon steel pipe
Benefits
- FKM sealing element allows for installation in higher temperature applications
- More than 180 configurations from ½" to 4"
- Approved for use in residential and low pressure steam, compressed air, fire protection and many fuel/oil applications
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Approved Applications
Water/Liquids
Chilled Water ≤50% Ethylene / Propylene glycol
Hydronic Heating Water9 ≤50% Ethylene / Propylene glycol
Isopropyl Alcohol
Fire Sprinkler NFPA 13, 13D, 13R
Steam Low-pressure
Steam ResidentialFuels/Oils/Lubricants
Mineral Oil
Lube Oil Petroleum based
Biodiesel ASTM D6751
Heating Fuel Oil
Diesel Fuel
Kerosene
Gear Oil Lubricant
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Hydraulic Oil
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Waste OilGases
Compressed Air Oil Concentration ≤25 mg/m
Compressed Air Oil Concentration >25 mg/m
Nitrogen - N2
Carbon Dioxide - CO2 Dry
Argon - Ar
Ammonia Ammonia environment7
Hydrogen - H2
Acetylene Test pressure 350 psi
Vacuum Minimum absolute pressure Maximum differential pressureFor additional information, please see the approved applications chart. View Viega Approved Applications
Viega ProPress Copper
For use on copper pipe in sizes ½" to 4"
Benefits
- More than 400 different fitting configurations
- More approvals than any other copper press fitting system
- Available with EPDM, FKM and HNBR sealing elements
- More than 200 different fitting and valve configurations
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Approved Applications
Water/Liquids
Hot and Cold Potable Water Test pressure 600 psi
Rainwater/ Graywater
Chilled Water ≤50% Ethylene / Propylene glycol
Hydronic Heating Water ≤50% Ethylene / Propylene glycol
Steam Low-pressure
Steam ResidentialFuels/Oils/Lubricants
Ethanol Pure grain alcohol
Lube Oil Petroleum based
Heating Fuel Oil
Diesel FuelGases
Compressed Air Oil Concentration ≤25 mg/m
Compressed Air Oil Concentration >25 mg/m
Nitrogen - N2
Carbon Dioxide - CO2 Dry
Carbon Monoxide - CO
Argon - Ar
Ammonia Ammonia environment7
Oxygen - O2 Non-medical Keep free of oil and grease
Hydrogen - H2
Vacuum Minimum absolute pressure Maximum differential pressureSpecial Media
Acetone Liquid
For additional information, please see the approved applications chart. View Viega Approved Applications
Viega 316 ProPress Stainless
For use with 316 ProPress Stainless ECO Tubing
Benefits
- More than 350 different fitting configurations
- Approved for more than 800 different applications including potable water
- Available with EPDM, FKM and HNBR sealing elements
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Approved Applications
Water/Liquids
Hot and Cold Potable Water Test pressure 600 psi
Rainwater/ Graywater
Chilled Water ≤50% Ethylene / Propylene glycol
Hydronic Heating Water9 ≤50% Ethylene / Propylene glycol
Treated Water Fully desalinated, deionized, deminerlized, distilled(open system)
Reverse Osmosis Water <1 MΩ
Paraffin Wax
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Isopropyl Alcohol
Nitric Acid Concentration ≤10%
Phosphoric Acid Concentration ≤25%
Fire Sprinkler NFPA 13, 13D, 13R
Steam ResidentialFuels/Oils/Lubricants
Ethanol Pure grain alcohol
Mineral Oil
Lube Oil Petroleum based
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Biodiesel ASTM D6751
Heating Fuel Oil
Diesel Fuel
Kerosene
Gear Oil Lubricant
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Hydraulic Oil
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Waste OilGases
Compressed Air Oil Concentration ≤25 mg/m
Nitrogen - N2
Carbon Dioxide - CO2 Dry
Argon - Ar
Ammonia Anhydrous
Ammonia Ammonia environment7
Oxygen - O2 Non-medical Keep free of oil and grease
Hydrogen - H2
Acetylene Test pressure 350 psi
Vacuum Minimum absolute pressure Maximum differential pressureSpecial Media
Methanol
Latex Paint
Urea Solution Concentration ≤40%
Caustic Soda Concentration ≤50%
Acetone LiquidFor additional information, please see the approved applications chart. View Viega Approved Applications
With press technology, contractors can significantly shorten downtime for repairs since there’s no need to entirely drain a system. There are no flames with press fitting pipe, so fire watch is unnecessary.
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