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Engineers press ahead online
As the country begins to move towards recovery, it has never been more important for ACR engineers to ensure their skills and working practices are up to date. Here, Dan Wild, business unit director for Conex Bänninger’s UK and Ireland, discusses why those most in tune with modern methods for working are likely to be in the strongest position when upturn comes.
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ver recent years press fittings have undoubtedly changed the landscape of the ACR market, with the risk of flame being greatly reduced when methods of working such as brazing is replaced with faster, flame-free and more effective press-fit technology.
As a result, Conex Bänninger has invested
in providing the industry with the relevant education, which will support installers looking to take advantage and adopt the modern methods of working as we head towards a new ‘normal’.
Our >B< MaxiPro e-learning website was
initially launched towards the end of 2018 and has recently been further updated. >B< MaxiPro fittings were developed specially for the higher pressures that come with ACR applications. The e-learning website includes a >B< MaxiPro training course, which is divided into three modules; Know Your Fittings, Using the Press Tool, and Installing the Product. The e-learner can complete a module and then return later for the next, or they can complete all three together. Having successfully passed all three
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modules, installers can take pride in becoming an approved Conex Bänninger >B< MaxiPro installer.
The certified installer will be able to download their certificate at any point, which can be used as an endorsement for their business while also giving customers peace of mind that they are employing a skilled tradesperson. They also have access to their online ID, which they can show on the move via their mobile phone if they are asked to prove they are trained but don’t have their certificate to hand.
Furthermore, once the installer has successfully completed the training and installed fittings correctly and in keeping with the manufacturer’s instructions they can take advantage of an extended guarantee (see terms and conditions).
As a manufacturer, we want our customers to consider as a solutions provider. Therefore, we aim to deliver a complete package, from manufacture, to training, all the way through to offering good customer service and support. As well as including training courses, Conex
Bänninger’s e-learning platform also gives installers access to ‘how to’ guides, technical
information, FAQs and much more, which can help upskill during downtime. Press-fit technology has been proven in
the general heating and plumbing sector since the 1980s, but it is still relatively new for air conditioning and refrigeration. While traditional methods such as brazing is imbedded in many installers, the number of installers turning to press is steadily increasing. Once installers have seen the benefits of
a cleaner, safer and flame-free method of working, they are convinced. We expect this trend not only to continue but to accelerate. As a manufacturer we have noticed one of the most convincing arguments for press-fit in ACR installations is its faster installation time and the easy repetition of each fitting. Once prepared, it takes just five seconds to complete a fitting, using the appropriate press tools and jaws. This allows ACR engineers and contractors to easily plan work with greater confidence that timeframes will be met. Conex Bänninger’s >B< MaxiPro fittings use a 3-point-press to form a secure, permanent and leak-free joint with a one mechanical press either side of the bead and a hydraulic press, which compresses the O-ring.
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