RACA Journal March 2020 | Page 74

Products A REVOLUTION FOR FITTING INSTALLATIONS Refrigeration and air conditioning installations will never be the same again – thanks to the Conex Banninger >B< MaxiPro fittings and the Rothenberger Romax TT pressing tool. The combination of the fittings and the tool has revolutionised refrigeration and air conditioning installations. Using the fittings and together with the tool saves time, money and the environment. The >B< MaxiPro fitting A first of its kind, the >B< MaxiPro fitting has been carefully and smartly engineered to be able to handle pressure requirements of the HVAC industry. Unlike fittings in the plumbing industry, the >B< MaxiPro fittings can accommodate smaller molecules – making it ideal for the HVAC industry. Manufactured in Spain, the fittings are available in all copper sizes for refrigeration and air conditioning up to 1 and 1/8. The full range included bends, couplers, tees, and end caps. The fitting provides a secure, permanent leak-proof joint suitable for air conditioning and refrigeration applications. As a flame free fitting, the >B< MaxiPro removes the need for a hot work permit and the risk of fire on site. In addition, the fittings can be used indoors with minimal safety risks. One of the aspects that make the >B< MaxiPro stand out is that it is quick and simple to install and significantly improves productivity through greatly reduced installation time. The tool The >B< MaxiPro press fittings can be used with the customised Rothenberger Romax Compact TT press. The tool has been designed to do one press in three seconds, saving up to 70% in time. This is better than soldering and brazing – which can take up to a minute and a half to install a fitting. Another unique aspect of the machine is that, because the machine is pressing the fitting, between 32 and 34Nm, chances of leakages are close to zero. 72 RACA Journal I March 2020 The tool uses a hydraulic battery, making it ideal for hard-to- reach places, which is often the case with refrigeration and air conditioning installations. As such there is no need for electricity and long cords. Additionally, as a flame-free fitting, the >B< MaxiPro removes the need to nitrogen purge systems after installation, saving time and money. Using the >B< MaxiPro fittings together with the Rothenberger pressing tool has numerous benefits including the reduction of greenhouse gases and carbon emissions. Efficiency and productivity is improved, and energy consumption is also reduced. The combination of the fittings and the tool also results in the reduction of welding and pressure testing errors. Subject to installation by a certified installer, the >B< MaxiPro fittings carry a five-year guarantee. The >B< MaxiPro fittings and Rothenberger pressing tools are available through FyreFly, the Southern African representative for Conex Banninger. For more information, contact +27 (0) 11 425 1240 / +27 (0) 83 417 8222. www.hvacronline.co.za