Megapress Stainless 316

Press connector with SC‑Contur
Inadvertently unpressed connections are noticed immediately during a leakage test.
Viega guarantees the detection of unpressed connections in the following pressure ranges with water, compressed air or inert gases:
Min. water pressure: 0.1 MPa / 1 bar / 14.5 PSI
Max. water pressure: 0.65 MPa / 6.5 bar / 94.3 PSI
Min. air pressure: 22 hPa / 22 mbar / 0.3 PSI
Max. air pressure: 0.3 MPa / 3 bar / 43.5 PSI

Sealing elements
EPDM (ethylene propylene diene rubber), black, pre-​assembled

Dimensions
D½–4, size availability in accordance with the national regulations

Tools
The functional safety of Viega press connector systems depends primarily on the faultless condition of the press tools used. For the manufacture of press connections, Viega recommends the use of Viega press tools. The Pressgun Press Booster is required for manufacturing Megapress Stainless 316 XL press connections. Viega press tools have to be regularly maintained by authorised service partners.

Areas of application
Industrial and plant engineering
Cooling and heating systems
Compressed air systems
Rainwater
Agriculture
Systems for technical gases (request required)

Note
When used for other areas of use and when in doubt about the right selection of material, please contact Viega. The system components should be protected against high concentrations of chloride generated by both the medium and by external factors. Detailed information about applications, restrictions and national standards and directives can be found in the product information, either printed or on the Viega website.

Note – Standards and approvals
Suitable for stainless steel pipes(1.4541/1.4550/1.4571) according to DIN EN 10216‑5 and DIN EN 10217‑7.
For use in heating systems, observe VDI Regulation 2035 and DIN EN 12828.

Operating conditions
Operating temperature max. 110 °C / 230 °F
Operating pressure max. 1.6 MPa (PN16) / 16 bar / 232 PSI

Press connector material
Stainless steel 1.4404 (316L)

Subject to change without prior notice!
Latest Z- and installation dimensions as well as further technical information can be found on the Viega website and have to be checked before purchase, planning, construction work and use. Our products are continuously optimised.

This product description contains important information on choice of product and system, mounting, commissioning as well as intended use and, if required, on maintenance measures. This information on products, their features and application techniques is based on currently valid standards in Europe (e.g. EN) and/or in Germany (e.g. DIN/DVGW). Some passages in the text may refer to technical regulations in Europe/Germany. These should be considered as recommendations for other countries where no corresponding national requirements exist. The relevant national laws, standards, regulations, directives and other technical provisions take priority over the German/European directives specified in this product description: The information herein is not binding for other countries and regions and should be understood as recommendation.