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Viega Expands Its Valve Portfolio

Viega North America has recently announced significant enhancements to its product lineup by adding new globe, wafer check, and butterfly valves to the existing MegaPress® and ProPress® ranges. This strategic expansion allows Viega to continue providing comprehensive solutions tailored to a variety of applications, whether they be residential, commercial, or industrial.

Viega’s press technology is designed to work efficiently across different materials and configurations. The newly introduced products ensure seamless integration with their already vast catalog. For customers using Viega systems, there’s flexibility to press connections involving PEX in residential applications, copper in commercial settings, or carbon steel and stainless steel in heavy-duty industrial environments, all using a single tool. In fact, Viega's MegaPress, ProPress, and PureFlow® systems are recognized for being compatible with over 2,500 distinct applications, making it an ideal choice for nearly every plumbing requirement that measures four inches and below.

John Browning, Director of Product Management at Viega, emphasized the advantages of using Viega products. He stated, “With Viega, customers have an entire ecosystem designed to work together seamlessly. Our products help streamline the installation process, significantly boosting both speed and productivity. By using a single tool to press these valves and fittings, users save valuable time and labor costs while ensuring a secure and dependable plumbing system.”

Detailed Overview of the New Products

The latest products introduced include:

• - MegaPress 316 Globe Valves: This globe valve is notably the first of its kind on the market equipped with IPS press ends. It features both EPDM and FKM sealing elements, available in sizes ranging from ½″ to 2″. This valve allows for precise flow regulation, crucial for applications requiring fluid throttling. Specifically, model 5185.1 with EPDM sealing elements has earned NSF-61 approval, making it suitable for potable water systems. For environments with more demanding conditions, model 5985.1 utilizes FKM seals and boasts a corrosion-resistant 316 stainless steel body, enhancing durability.
• - ProPress and MegaPress Butterfly Valves: Offered in sizes from 2 ½″ to 4″, these butterfly valves provide reliable isolation and flow control, with all models receiving NSF-61 certification. Model 2979.8ZL is built with a ductile iron body and an epoxy coating that is structurally sound and cost-effective compared to carbon steel, along with offering superior pressure and temperature ratings compared to cast iron options. Meanwhile, model 5179.8 is crafted from 316 stainless steel, ensuring exceptional resistance to corrosion even in the harshest conditions. Both versions utilize EPDM seals and are optimized for use with ProPress and MegaPress flange adapters.
• - ProPress and MegaPress Wafer Check Valves: Designed to prevent backflow, these valves are available in sizes 2 ½″ to 4″ and feature a dual-disk design that facilitates a streamlined flow path, thus minimizing pressure drops and enhancing energy efficiency. Models 2974.3XL and 5174XL proudly include NSF-61 certification, confirming their suitability for potable water system installations. For more challenging applications, model 5974XL utilizes FKM sealing elements and is optimized for use with ProPress and MegaPress flange adapters, ensuring versatile functionality.

Conclusion

Viega North America, a subsidiary of The Viega Group, prides itself on more than 125 years of expertise in building technology, consolidating its position as a global leader in metal piping systems. With over 17,000 products, including the enhanced ProPress, MegaPress, and PureFlow lines, Viega continues to innovate within the industrial, commercial, and residential plumbing markets. Their commitment to quality, durability, and efficiency is evident in this latest expansion of their valve portfolio, promising reliability for all plumbing needs. For more detailed information on these innovative products, visit Viega.