Uponor North America has launched of its ProPEX® copper press adapters in sizes from .5 inch to 3 inch. The company said the product is a flameless solution that makes hybrid PEX-to-coppor connections faster. Manufactured from lead-free brass to meet all local and national potable-plumbing codes, officials said these press adapters aim to reduce overall project timeline by an average of 71 percent. They don’t require new tools or processes, and are backed by Uponor’s 25-year transferable limited warranty. The adapters also incorporate a patented design for securely fastening the pipe and fitting together, eliminating the need for a stainless-steel ring.
--Uponor
