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Versatility is a value that is often overlooked for cost when it comes to building products, but it’s a key benefit that’s driving the increasing popularity of MLCP pipes and fittings. John Gittens, operations director at Maincor, explains how high-quality solutions are helping installers to work smarter, faster and more cost-effectively on site


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t’s been said that using press fittings can reduce the installation time of a pipe joint by up to 60%, and the cost of a job by up to 27%, compared to traditional methods.


One of the biggest benefits that’s made metal


press fittings a more favourable choice, is how easily they meet site regulations and overcome safety concerns by rendering soldering and hot works unnecessary. Connections are made in a fraction of the time soldering takes, and the absence of heat or naked flame means they can safely be used on a wider variety of installations. This also greatly reduces the risk of injury on the job while requiring less safety gear to operate a press tool. Innovation in press fittings such as Maincor’s MAINPRESS MLCP plumbing system, also offers less opportunity for errors to occur. As a robust non-demountable pipe and fitting system for domestic and commercial projects, MAINPRESS fittings feature a viewing window so installers can easily see if the pipe is properly secured before it’s pressed, reducing risk and ensuring a reliable,


leak-free connection every time. These multiple benefits are why many installers are choosing to use metal press fittings, especially when combined with flexible, multilayer composite pipe, over and above push-fit or traditional connection methods. Multilayer pipe is making installation even quicker, easier and safer as its flexibility means it can be bent around corners and fed into congested spaces with fewer fittings required. According to BSRIA, using multilayer pipe can deliver further savings, reducing installation costs by around 13% and labour by 52%.


With other methods, there is a risk that fittings


can be left incomplete or weak if not soldered correctly around the joint or not connected sufficiently, resulting in leaks that can be difficult and expensive to fix. By using a press tool, the strength of press fitting connections is consistent and just as strong as a properly soldered joint. Maintenance can also be done more quickly and


easily. There is no need for lubrication and joints will leak until pressed to show incomplete pressing during pressure testing. This means there’s no need to drain the system as it can be fixed wet, so downtime can be kept to an absolute minimum. However, to deliver any potential benefits it’s


never been more important to use the right tool for the job, and this is where installers must be aware of the huge impact that quality can have on performance As not all products are created equal, to reduce the risk of failure it’s worth understanding the difference between all the solutions available. Engineered in Germany, MAINPRESS fittings include a large D-ring sealing which prevents the risk of leaks and damage when the fittings are connected to pipes, ensuring it’s a superior, safe and secure solution that provides real peace of mind. Our fittings have a zero failures record so we pride ourselves in having a reliable product range that professionals can trust. That’s why we back the performance of our fittings with a 10-year insurance warranty and a 50-year Product Replacement Guarantee, going beyond the industry standard. We invest heavily in innovation to continue


evolving our product range to provide solutions that solve real-world challenges faced by our customers. Likewise, we also offer first-rate technical support from system drawing and design to site visits and training. As a responsible manufacturer, we’re conscious that a great deal of emphasis must be placed on environmental impact when selecting products, and metal press fittings also have a role to play in this. Likewise, using multilayer composite pipes also offers sustainability advantages beyond their durability, flexibility, and corrosion resistance. There are many reasons MLCP plumbing systems


are an increasingly popular choice for projects of all sizes. However, to truly reap all the possible benefits, it’s critical to understand the differences between the products available to choose a solution that won’t let you down.


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