MegaPress® 316 FKM
- Item #: VMP FKM 316
Product Description
MegaPress® 316 FKM is a stainless steel system designed for use in a variety of marine and offshore applications. It requires no threading, welding, or grooving and poses no fire hazard. The press fittings are installed with a hand-held hydraulic pressing tool. MegaPress 316 FKM fittings are available in sizes ½” to 4”.
Advantages
• Up to 90% time savings
• Lowest overall installed cost
• Marine approved joining technology
• Technical field support
• No hot work, fire permit, or chemist required
Components
• Alloy: 316 stainless steel
• FKM sealing element
• 420 stainless steel bite ring
• 304 stainless steel separator ring for ½” to 2” fittings
• PBT separator ring for 2½” to 4” fittings
Operating Parameters
• Operating Pressure:
232 psi M.A.W.P. for ½” to 2½”
181 psi M.A.W.P. for 3”
145 psi M.A.W.P. for 4”
• Operating Temperatures: 23°F to 284°F (-5°C to 140°C). Operating temperatures dependent on FKM sealing element.
Marine and Offshore Applications
• Compressed air including service and control air
• Fire sprinkler
• Fire-main (wet or dry)
• Hydronic heating
• Cooling water
• Low pressure steam
Size Range
• 1/2" to 4"
Approvals/Certifications
• United States Coast Guard
• ABS
• DNV-GL
• Lloyd's Register
• Bureau Veritas
• RINA
• ASTM