This NIBCO Press System lead free cast bronze 90° drop elbow features an inboard bead and EPDM O-ring. Simply applying pressure from a pressing tool tightens the O-ring onto the tube, ensuring a clean, watertight seal in seconds with no flame, solder or flux. The drop elbow has a press connection, a female NPT thread connection, and mounting ears. The fitting provides a method of changing the pipeline direction 90° between a press connection and a threaded connection. The ears allow the fitting to be secured to a wall support using a nail or screw. NIBCO Press System fittings are the fastest, easiest way to join copper tubing systems in residential and commercial potable, hot, chilled and process water applications for plumbing and HVAC systems. The press fittings can also be installed underground. This NIBCO Press System is user friendly, quick and easy to install. When properly crimped a unique "N" witness mark is clearly visible. Please refer to NIBCO technical data sheets and catalogs for engineering and installation information. NIBCO Press System applies the proven performance of press technology to NIBCO valves and fittings – the most specified flow control products in the industry. This NIBCO Press System features a full range of precision engineered copper and copper alloy fittings, commercial valves, accessories, pressing tools, jaws and chains. In addition to its inherent qualities of beauty, durability and low maintenance, copper's reusability makes it an ideal application in sustainable projects. NIBCO Press System copper fittings are backed by a 50-year limited warranty. Because of its longstanding reputation for innovation and precision in design and manufacturing, NIBCO is the preferred brand in the industry.
Features
- Operating pressure 200 psi cwp
- Temperature range -20°F to 250°F
- Lead-free
- Dezincification resistant
- ASTM B584 C87600 cast silicon bronze
- Third party certified to NSF/ANSI 61 Annex G
- Third party certified to UPC
- Third party certified to the performance requirements of CSA MSE 13 and PS-117
