Tee 42 mm - thin-walled galvanized carbon steel, swaged PC5130 0424242

Application and Construction of a Press-Fit Tee

This component, belonging to the group of steel fittings, is used to create parallel branches in piping systems where tightness and mechanical strength are required. It is an equal tee (42 mm x 42 mm x 42 mm), specifically designed for press-fit assembly. Thanks to the use of galvanized alloy steel, the product offers corrosion resistance under standard operating conditions, which is crucial for water and heating installations. The absence of seals within the joint itself means that tightness is achieved by mechanically crimping the press sleeve onto the pipe, eliminating the risk of rubber aging or drying out over time.

Installation and Technical Properties

Installation of this tee is quick and does not require fire or specialized welding tools. The process relies on the use of a pressing tool that compresses the press sleeves (F/F/F type connections) onto a pipe with an outer diameter of 42 mm. This method allows the joint to be completed in a few seconds, significantly reducing installation time. It is worth noting that the surface of the connections remains in a raw state after galvanization, ensuring direct metal-to-pipe contact during pressing.

Impact of construction on system durability:

• Carbon (alloy) steel provides high tensile and impact strength.
• The electro-galvanized/electrolytic zinc coating protects against rusting in dry and humid environments.
• The component withstands pressure up to 16 bar at a temperature of 20°C, making it suitable for most heating and water supply installations in residential and public buildings.
• Uniform 42 mm diameter in all three arms minimizes hydraulic resistance during flow direction changes.

Practical Application in Installation

This tee is used where it is necessary to split the water or heating medium flow into two lines of the same diameter. The product is suitable for standard sanitary and heating installations. Its "thin-walled" construction allows for material savings without compromising load-bearing capacity, while also facilitating transport and storage on-site due to its lower weight compared to thick-walled fittings.

It is important to remember that during installation, only pressing heads dedicated to the CONEX system with the appropriate B/V profile for steel pipes must be used. Improper pressing can lead to leaks or damage to the zinc coating at the point of contact with the tool. Due to the absence of EPDM seals or other organic materials within the joint itself, this component is resistant to high temperatures of hot water and the chemical action of heating media, provided that pressure parameters are maintained within standard limits. All three arms have an identical outer diameter of 42 mm and are made of alloy steel with a zinc coating, ensuring consistency of parameters throughout the entire distribution system. The maximum allowable working pressure is 16 bar at an ambient temperature of 20°C, which must be taken into account when designing hydraulic circuits.