REHAU has announced the addition of 26 fittings to its EVERLOC+ compression-sleeve fitting system that is engineered for plumbing and hydronic piping connections in residential, multi-family and commercial projects. The connection technology is designed for use with REHAU RAUPEX crosslinked polyethylene (PEXa) pipe in up to 2-inch diameter.
Offered in polymer and lead-free brass, EVERLOC+ compression-sleeve fittings are designed with four sealing edges and textured PEXa sleeves that grip over both the pipe and fitting. Connections are made using the battery-powered EVERLOC+ compression-sleeve tools and a two-step expansion/compression process.
Completed joints are secure and ready for pressure testing immediately. In addition, RAUPEX pipe is flexible, requiring fewer connections than rigid materials such as copper and CPVC. These material properties speed up the installation process, helping contractors save on labor, costs and materials.
In a commercial installation time study performed by the Home Innovations Research Lab, the REHAU PEXa pipe with EVERLOC+ fitting system installed up to 66 percent faster than copper and 21 percent faster than PEXa with ASTM F1960 cold-expansion fittings. The speed and convenience of EVERLOC+ apply to all installations, with one connection technique regardless of pipe diameter, temperature or weather.
The NSF/ANSI 14 & 61-certified system delivers safe drinking water with no mineral build-up and is backed by a 25-year limited warranty. These features allow contractors to create more sustainable building environments.
Offered by distributors throughout the U.S. and Canada, EVERLOC+ meets all applicable U.S. and Canadian building codes and lead-free requirements.