Beta-Press 304 Stainless Steel FKM Press Fittings
Beta-Press Stainless Steel press fittings are sourced specifically with quality in mind and have undergone rigorous material forms and tensile testing.
Beta-Press 304 FKM fittings are manufactured with quality O-ring designed to be durable and ling lasting.
Beta-Press 304 stainless steel press fittings are the most versatile and widely used ” with 18% chromium & 8% nickel alloy in the water industry, valued for its corrosion resistance, durability, and hygienic, non-porous surface.
It can be used for transporting, and processing water, though it is not recommended for highly chlorinated environments or saltwater.
FKM (Fluor-elastomer) rubber seals, are high-performance sealing components designed for environments demanding extreme temperature resistance (typically -20°C to +200°C/220°C) and superior resistance to harsh chemicals, oils, and fuels.
Due to their low permeability to gases and high durability, they are widely used in critical applications across the following industries:
- Automotive.
FKM seals are standard in automotive applications requiring resistance to heat and aggressive automotive fluids.
- Fuel System Seals: O-rings and gaskets for fuel injectors, pumps, and tanks, as they resist modern fuels and biofuels.
- Engine Components: Valve stem seals, crankshaft seals, and cylinder head gaskets.
- Transmission and Exhaust: Transmission seals, EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) systems, and turbocharger seals.
- Hydraulic Systems: O-rings in actuators, pumps, and fluid handling systems.
- Fuel Lines: Connectors and seals that withstand high altitudes and pressure.
- Oil and Gas Industry
FKM seals are crucial in upstream and downstream operations due to their resistance to petroleum, sour gas, and high pressures.
- Seals for drilling equipment.
- Pumps and Valves: Used in pipelines and refinery processing equipment.
- High-Pressure Environments: Handling explosive decompression scenarios.
- Chemical Processing
FKM is highly compatible with, and resistant to, acids, bases, solvents, and fuels, making it essential for processing equipment.
- Chemical Reactors: Sealing in hazardous environments.
- Transportation: Gaskets and seals in pipelines and chemical transfer equipment.
- Food, Pharmaceutical, and Medical
- Processing Equipment: Used in blenders, mixers, and sanitizing equipment.
- Sterilization Systems: Suitable for Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Sterilize-in-Place (SIP) applications.
- General Industrial and Other Applications
- Semiconductor Manufacturing: High-purity seals for vacuum and chemical, or chemical vapor deposition (CVD) equipment.
- Outdoor Machinery: Due to excellent resistance to ozone, UV exposure, and weather.
- Consumer Goods: High-end watch straps and other wearable items.
- Compressed air lines where risk of high temperature discharge is possible.
Summary of Key Advantages in Applications
- Thermal Stability: Operates safely in high-heat environments.
- Chemical Resistance: Excellent with oils, lubricants, hydrocarbon fuels, acids, and solvents.
- Low Gas Permeability: Ideal for vacuum and gas sealing.
- Low Compression Set: Maintains seal integrity over long periods without deformation
Beta-Press stainless steel press fittings have been developed with quality in mind, whilst maintaing a healthy and attractive price point.
Highly efficient production and testing techniques ensures that fittings are manufactured to the highest possible standards with both 304L and 316L materials available and in sizes from 15mm through to 168mm.
Fittings available with wras approval with EPDM orings as well as FKM and HNBR gas approved versions.
M-Profile as standard ( V-Profile on request )
