The Standards Behind Stainless Press Fittings & Valves known as MeritPress™
Our stainless steel press fittings and valves known as MeritPress™, are available in sizes from 1/2" to 2" with three sealing elements:
HNBR for gas applications
EPDM for water applications
FKM for industrial applications
StainlessPress® meets a variety of certifications, codes, and standards to provide you with piece of mind that you are investing in top-notch quality and reliability for your stainless steel piping systems.
Stainless Press Fitting Codes & Standards
ASME B31.1 Power Piping, B31.3 Process Piping, B31.9 Building Services Piping
IPC, IMC, IRC, UPC, UMC
CPC & CMC (California Plumbing and Mechanical Codes)
Massachusetts State Building Code 780 CMR Ninth Edition: Chapter 28
National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC)
National Plumbing Code of Canada (NPCC)
Stainless Press Fitting Certifications
ICC-ES LC 1002 Press Connection Fittings for Potable Water Tube and Radiant Heating Systems
IAPMO/ANSI/CAN Z1117 Press Connections
NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 Drinking Water System Components - Health Effects
NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 Drinking Water System Components - Lead Content
FM 1920 Pipe Coupling and Fittings for Above Ground Fire Protection Systems
American Bureau of Shipping Product Design Assessment (PDA) Certificate 1-5-PR1438892-PDA, Piping System and Couplings
Stainless Press Ball Valve Certifications
ICC-ES LC 1002 Press Connection Fittings for Potable Water Tube and Radiant Heating Systems
IAPMO/ANSI/CAN Z1157 Ball Valves
NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 Drinking Water System Components - Health Effects
NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 Drinking Water System Components - Lead Content
These certifications ensure that Stainless Press fittings and valves enable your customers to safely and quickly install piping systems with ease. By adhering to these industry standards, Stainless Press provides peace of mind and confidence in every installation. Discover how our products can enhance your projects andensure compliance with industry regulations.
