MM Kembla has combined the experience and knowledge of over 100 years of Australian copper tube manufacturing with press-fit technology and engineering to produce the KemPress® copper press-fit connection system.
With a warranty of 25 years, and a design life of 50 years, KemPress<sup>®</sup> offers you the peace of mind and the simplicity you want with the highest quality, most reliable and trusted press-fit system. Along with the benefits of press-fit systems, check out some of the unique features of the KemPress system.
KemPress® Copper Fittings – Australian Standard AS 3688
MM Kembla® has combined the experience and knowledge of over 100 years of Australian copper tube manufacturing with press-fit technology & engineering to produce the KemPress® copper press-fit connection system. With a warranty of 25 years, and a design life of over 50 years, KemPress® offers you peace of mind and the simplicity that you want.
When you need the highest quality press-fit system, use Kembla copper tube, KemPress® fittings and the KemPress® tool. Our tools are of the highest quality, are the lightest on the market and have the longest service life. To make life easy for plumbers the KemPress® system is compatible with Type A & B copper tube complying with AS1432. All KemPress fittings are compatible with recognised press-fit tools such as Viega, Rothenberger, Novopress, Milwaukee & Ridgid with Australian sized compatible jaws, making it a truly universal system.
Designed and manufactured with risk minimisation and ease of use in mind, KemPress fittings utilises unique features and technologies as part of the KemGuard package in managing and reducing installation risk and providing the highest quality press-fit connection system.
WHAT IS KEMGUARD™ TECHNOLOGY?
KemGuard is a unique set of features incorporated into the KemPress® Copper Press-Fit Connection system.
- Improve installation quality
- Improve installation quality
- Minimise risks during and after installation
- Provide identifiable cues for incorrect installation
- Manage and monitor on-site performance
- Now includes leak before pressing ‘Unpressed Fitting ID’
Universal Fittings Profile
KemPress AS3688 fittings have been specifically designed with a unique press profile making it universally compatible with all tools in the Australian market Press fittings up to DN50 in copper and 54mm stainless steel have been specifically designed to be a universal fitting, that means it will work with all approved press-tools. The unique SA profile for sizes up to DN50 means you don’t need to worry about whether a press jaw is M or V Profile, KemPress fittings are guaranteed to work with any press jaw profile and tool on the market. All you need to make sure of is that you are using the right sized press jaw.
Push & Stay Technology
Press copper fittings up to DN50 are equipped with the unique ‘Push & Stay’ feature. Utilising strict process control, the tightest of manufacturing tolerances and the most accurate production technology, KemPress fittings have been designed to ensure the fitting is tight enough to stay on the tube prior to pressing. Such a feature is symbolic of the high quality manufacturing and quality control processes employed during manufacture. KemPress “Push & Stay” has been designed to minimise risk during the installation process and make KemPress fittings easier to install with the following benefits:
- Fitting is tight enough to complete rough in before pressing
- Fitting won’t fall off when preparing for vertical installations
- Ensures plumber has right design & tube placement prior to pressing
- Minimises risk of fitting slipping and minimum tube insertion depth not met
Bluetooth Equipped KemPress Tools
KemPress KPS2 and KPL3 press tools are equipped with smart Bluetooth technology so you can stay fully connected with your job site and installation performance. The innovative technology combined with the Novocheck App means you can manage the job straight from your smart phone or tablet. The ability to monitor and maintain your tool performance as well as installation performance reduces installation risk and increases the quality of your installations. Pre-start tool checks will ensure your tools are ready to work, service logs will mean you can see when your tool needs its next service and generation of site reports means you can detect any unpressed fittings by comparing the number of completed presses to those required on each section of work.
Download the NovoCheck App from the App Store or Google Play and connect with your tool today.
Kembla Copper Tube with KemCore Technology
Your press-fit system is only as good as the copper tube it’s connected to. Utilising our unique and innovative KemCore technology for sizes up to and including DN50, Kembla Copper Tube has superior concentricity and consistent wall thickness and is optimised for superior performance with press fittings. MM Kembla’s KemCore technology uses unrivalled measurement systems and process controls to deliver optimal structural integrity to ensure long term performance and reliability and optimal conditions under force when fittings are pressed onto it when used with press-fit/crimp systems.
Don’t compromise the quality of your press-fit system by choosing copper tube that’s not optimised for press-fittings.
Visual Press Identification
Once pressed, KemPress will not leak. The KemPress system has been designed to make it very obvious to detect unpressed fittings prior to commissioning of the system. Pressed and unpressed fittings are clearly distinguished on a visual inspection with clear indentation marks present on the fitting once a fitting has been pressed. In addition, on DN65-100 fittings also inspect the fitting for the presence of a KemPress label that is to be removed after pressing to indicate the fittings has been pressed.
As well as an Elastomeric O-ring, DN65-100 fittings also contain a dual layer stainless steel grip ring and separation ring which deliver the required joint strength when pressed.
KemPress fittings are not suitable for Medical Gas, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning applications, Acetylene, Urea Solution, Methanol, Glycerin Triacetate, Coolant Inhibitor, Sodium Hydroxide or Ammoniac-gaseous.
For further information regarding suitability of KemPress fittings for applications, refer to the O-ring Specification table in the KemPress Design & Installation Guide available on this website or contact MM Kembla customer service.
Water
Water applications use an EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) O-ring sealing element. This O-ring is suitable for standard water applications designated below. It can be used for domestic solar hot water applications. For industrial solar or hot water temperatures exceeding 120°C, the HT fitting should be used.
Gas
Gas applications use a HNBR (Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber) O-ring sealing element. HNBR has been used for decades in automotive and industrial applications. It is designed for gas, oil and chemical resistance. It is not suitable for drinking water. Gas fittings have a yellow O-ring and are clearly marked with a distinctive yellow colour and the word GAS.
High Temperature (HT)
High temperature applications use an FKM (fluorocarbon) O-ring sealing element. This O-ring is suitable for domestic or industrial solar hot water applications or applications where hot water temperatures exceed 120°C (up to 200°C), often at the collector. HT fittings have a red O-ring and arec learly marked with a distinctive red colour and the word HT.
Water Fittings
| Application | Pressure KPa | Temperature °C |
|---|---|---|
| Hot & cold potable water | 1600 | 120 |
| Chilled water | 1600 | -25 |
| Rainwater installations* | 1600 | Ambient |
| Vacuum | -80 | Ambient |
| Domestic fire sprinkler systems and fire hose real | 1600 | Ambient |
| Compressed air installations (oil free) | 1600 | 70 |
| Solar hot-water systems | Compliant to AS/NZS 2712, AS3498 and AS3498:2009 | |
Gas Fittings
| Application | Pressure KPa | Temperature °C |
|---|---|---|
| Natural gas installations | 1600 | 100 |
| Liquid gas installations (LPG) | 1600 | 100 |
| Compressed air installations (with oil content) | 1600 | 70 |
| Engine Oils & Lubricants | 1000 | 70 |
| Heating Oil, Diesel | 500 | 40 |
Inhibitor, Sodium Hydroxide, Ammoniac-gaseous.
Note: For information regarding suitability of KemPress® fittings for additional applications contact MM Kembla customer service.
Benefits
- Fast & easy to use – Considerably faster than convention brazing
- No need to drain water out of the system
- Flame free connection – no hot works permit required
- High quality fittings manufactured and quality controlled to AS 3688: 2018
- Universal fitting profile – approved to work with all major press-fit tools in Australia and fittings designed to work with all copper tube compliant to AS 1432
- Push & Stay feature – DN15-50 fittings tight enough to complete rough in before securing placement by pressing and minimises fitting slipping from required insertion depth.
- Watermark Certified (Licence no.’s 23087 & WMKA1287)
- Gas Standards Mark Licence (Licence No. SMK40825)
- 25 Year Warranty
| Tools compatible and warranted for use with KemPress fittings | |
|---|---|
| KemPress® KPS, KPL and KPL2 | Viega Picco, 4B and 5 |
| Novopress ACO102, ACO202, ACO203, ECO202 and ECO203 | Ridgid RP 210-B and RP 340 |
| REMS Mini-Press, Power Press & Akku-Press | Rothenberger Compact and ROMAX 3000 & 4000 |
| Milwaukee M12 & M18 Force Logic | Klauke MAP2L NextGen |
25 Years
An intensive ISO 9001 certified quality control system is applied to all MM Kembla KemPress fittings to ensure they confirm to AS3688 and Australian Watermark certification requirements.
MM Kembla warrants that if any installation using KemPress fittings becomes defective or fails and MM Kembla is notified of the details and is satisfied that the defect or failure was a result of a manufacturing defect and not the result of faulty specification, installation or incompatible environment, MM Kembla will replace or repair the defective goods and make good the installation.
KEMPRESS® AS3688 FITTINGS – PRODUCT TABLES
Left: Straight Connector, DN15-50
Right: Straight Connector, DN65-100
| Diameter | Water Code | Pack Qty | Gas Code | Pack Qty | HT Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | J09000 | 10 | J09320 | 10 | J06700 | 10 |
| 20 | J09001 | 10 | J09321 | 10 | J06701 | 10 |
| 25 | J09002 | 5 | J09322 | 5 | ||
| 32 | J09003 | 2 | J09323 | 2 | ||
| 40 | J09004 | 2 | J09324 | 2 | ||
| 50 | J09005 | 2 | J09325 | 2 | ||
| 65 | J09540 | 1 | J09780 | 1 | ||
| 80 | J09541 | 1 | J09781 | 1 | ||
| 100 | J09542 | 1 | J09782 | 1 |
Left: Slip Connector, DN15-50
Right: Slip Connector, DN65-100
| Diameter | Water Code | Pack Qty | Gas Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | J09055 | 10 | J09370 | 10 |
| 20 | J09056 | 10 | J09371 | 10 |
| 25 | J09057 | 5 | J09372 | 5 |
| 32 | J09058 | 2 | J09373 | 2 |
| 40 | J09059 | 2 | J09374 | 2 |
| 50 | J09060 | 2 | J09375 | 2 |
| 65 | J09545 | 1 | J09783 | 1 |
| 80 | J09546 | 1 | J09784 | 1 |
| 100 | J09547 | 1 | J09785 | 1 |
Left: Elbow 90 Degree F+F, DN15-50
Right: Elbow 90 Degree F+F, DN65-100
| Diameter | Water Code | Pack Qty | Gas Code | Pack Qty | HT Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | J09061 | 10 | J09380 | 10 | J06761 | 10 |
| 20 | J09062 | 10 | J09381 | 10 | J06762 | 10 |
| 25 | J09063 | 5 | J09382 | 5 | ||
| 32 | J09064 | 2 | J09383 | 2 | ||
| 40 | J09065 | 2 | J09384 | 2 | ||
| 50 | J09066 | 2 | J09385 | 2 | ||
| 65 | J09575 | 1 | J09798 | 1 | ||
| 80 | J09576 | 1 | J09799 | 1 | ||
| 100 | J09577 | 1 | J09800 | 1 |
Left: Elbow 90 Degree M+F, DN15-50
Right: Elbow 90 Degree M+F, DN65-100
| Diameter | Water Code | Pack Qty | Gas Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | J09020 | 10 | J09340 | 10 |
| 20 | J09021 | 10 | J09341 | 10 |
| 25 | J09022 | 5 | J09342 | 5 |
| 32 | J09023 | 2 | J09343 | 2 |
| 40 | J09024 | 2 | J09344 | 2 |
| 50 | J09026 | 2 | J09345 | 2 |
| 65 | J09580 | 1 | J09753 | 1 |
| 80 | J09581 | 1 | J09754 | 1 |
| 100 | J09582 | 1 | J09755 | 1 |
Left: Elbow 45 Degree F+F, DN15-50
Right: Elbow 45 Degree F+F, DN65-100
| Diameter | Water Code | Pack Qty | Gas Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | J09010 | 10 | J09330 | 10 |
| 20 | J09011 | 10 | J09331 | 10 |
| 25 | J09012 | 5 | J09332 | 5 |
| 32 | J09013 | 2 | J09333 | 2 |
| 40 | J09014 | 2 | J09334 | 2 |
| 50 | J09015 | 2 | J09335 | 2 |
| 65 | J09570 | 1 | J09795 | 1 |
| 80 | J09571 | 1 | J09796 | 1 |
| 100 | J09572 | 1 | J09797 | 1 |
Left: Tee Equal, DN15-50
Right: Tee Equal, DN65-100
| Diameter | Water Code | Pack Qty | Gas Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | J09070 | 10 | J09390 | 10 |
| 20 | J09071 | 10 | J09391 | 10 |
| 25 | J09072 | 5 | J09392 | 5 |
| 32 | J09073 | 2 | J09393 | 2 |
| 40 | J09074 | 2 | J09394 | 2 |
| 50 | J09075 | 2 | J09395 | 2 |
| 65 | J09585 | 1 | J09801 | 1 |
| 80 | J09586 | 1 | J09802 | 1 |
| 100 | J09587 | 1 | J09803 | 1 |
Left: Tee Reducing DN15-50
Right: Tee Reducing DN65-100
| Diameter | Water Code | Pack Qty | Gas Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20x20x15 | J09030 | 10 | J09350 | 10 |
| 20x15x15 | J09275 | 10 | J09291 | 10 |
| 20x15x20 | J09274 | 10 | J09290 | 10 |
| 25x25x15 | J09031 | 5 | J09351 | 5 |
| 25x25x20 | J09032 | 5 | J09352 | 5 |
| 32x32x15 | J09626 | 2 | J09646 | 2 |
| 32x32x20 | J09627 | 2 | J09647 | 2 |
| 32x32x25 | J09033 | 2 | J09353 | 2 |
| 40x40x20 | J09628 | 2 | J09648 | 2 |
| 40x40x25 | J09629 | 2 | J09649 | 2 |
| 40x40x32 | J09034 | 2 | J09354 | 2 |
| 50x50x20 | J09630 | 2 | J09650 | 2 |
| 50x50x25 | J09631 | 2 | J09651 | 2 |
| 50x50x40 | J09277 | 2 | J09294 | 2 |
| 65x65x50 | J09590 | 1 | J09804 | 1 |
| 80x80x50 | J09591 | 1 | J09805 | 1 |
| 80x80x65 | J09592 | 1 | J09806 | 1 |
| 100x100x50 | J09593 | 1 | J09807 | 1 |
| 100x100x65 | J09594 | 1 | J09808 | 1 |
| 100x100x80 | J09595 | 1 | J09809 | 1 |
Left: Reducer F+F, DN15-50
Right: Reducer F+F, DN65-100
| Diameter | Water Code | Pack Qty | Gas Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20x15 | J09035 | 10 | J09355 | 10 |
| 25x20 | J09036 | 5 | J09356 | 5 |
| 25x15 | J09280 | 5 | J09300 | 5 |
| 32x15 | J09620 | 2 | J09640 | 2 |
| 32x20 | J09281 | 2 | J09301 | 2 |
| 32x25 | J09282 | 2 | J09302 | 2 |
| 40x20 | J09621 | 2 | J09641 | 2 |
| 40x25 | J09622 | 2 | J09642 | 2 |
| 40x32 | J09283 | 2 | J09303 | 2 |
| 50x20 | J09623 | 2 | J09643 | 2 |
| 50x25 | J09624 | 2 | J09644 | 2 |
| 50x32 | J09625 | 2 | J09645 | 2 |
| 50x40 | J09284 | 2 | J09304 | 2 |
| 65x32 | J09550 | 1 | J09744 | 1 |
| 65x40 | J09551 | 1 | J09745 | 1 |
| 65x50 | J09552 | 1 | J09786 | 1 |
| 80x40 | J09553 | 1 | J09747 | 1 |
| 80x50 | J09554 | 1 | J09748 | 1 |
| 80x65 | J09555 | 1 | J09749 | 1 |
| 100x50 | J09556 | 1 | J09750 | 1 |
| 100x65 | J09557 | 1 | J09751 | 1 |
| 100x80 | J09558 | 1 | J09752 | 1 |
Left: Reducer M+F, DN15-50
Right: Reducer M+F, DN65-100
| Diameter | Water Code | Pack Qty | Gas Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20x15 | J09101 | 10 | J09400 | 10 |
| 25x15 | J09103 | 5 | J09401 | 5 |
| 25x20 | J09105 | 5 | J09402 | 5 |
| 32x25 | J09108 | 2 | J09403 | 2 |
| 40x25 | J09110 | 2 | J09404 | 2 |
| 40x32 | J09112 | 2 | J09405 | 2 |
| 50x25 | J09113 | 2 | J09406 | 2 |
| 50x32 | J09114 | 2 | J09407 | 2 |
| 50x40 | J09115 | 2 | J09408 | 2 |
| 65x40 | J09560 | 1 | J09787 | 1 |
| 65x50 | J09561 | 1 | J09788 | 1 |
| 80x40 | J09562 | 1 | J09789 | 1 |
| 80x50 | J09563 | 1 | J09790 | 1 |
| 80x65 | J09564 | 1 | J09791 | 1 |
| 100x50 | J09565 | 1 | J09792 | 1 |
| 100x65 | J09566 | 1 | J09793 | 1 |
| 100x80 | J09567 | 1 | J09794 | 1 |
Left: End Cap, DN15-50
Right: End Cap, DN65-100
| Diameter | Water Code | Pack Qty | Gas Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | J09121 | 10 | J09326 | 10 |
| 20 | J09122 | 10 | J09327 | 10 |
| 25 | J09123 | 5 | J09328 | 5 |
| 32 | J09124 | 2 | J09329 | 2 |
| 40 | J09125 | 2 | J09336 | 2 |
| 50 | J09126 | 2 | J09337 | 2 |
| 65 | J09600* | 1 | J09810* | 1 |
| 80 | J09601* | 1 | J09811* | 1 |
| 100 | J09602* | 1 | J09812* | 1 |
3/4″ threaded plug required to cap off end
Left: Male Line Adaptor, DN15-50
| Diameter | Water Code | Pack Qty | Gas Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15x1/2" BSP | J09040 | 10 | J09360 | 10 |
| 15x3/4" BSP | J09041 | 10 | J09361 | 10 |
| 20x1/2" BSP | J09042 | 10 | J09362 | 10 |
| 20x3/4" BSP | J09044 | 10 | J09363 | 10 |
| 25x3/4" BSP | J09046 | 5 | J09364 | 5 |
| 25x1" BSP | J09047 | 5 | J09365 | 5 |
| 32x1-1/4" BSP | J09048 | 2 | J09366 | 2 |
| 40x1-1/2" BSP | J09050 | 2 | J09367 | 2 |
| 50x2" BSP | J09052 | 2 | J09368 | 2 |
Female Line Adaptor, DN15-50
| Diameter | Water Code | Pack Qty | Gas Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15x1/2" BSP | J09130 | 10 | J09534 | 10 |
| 20x3/4" BSP | J09131 | 10 | J09535 | 10 |
| 25x1" BSP | J09132 | 5 | J09536 | 5 |
| 32x1-1/4" BSP | J09133 | 2 | J09537 | 2 |
| 40x1-1/2" BSP | J09134 | 2 | J09538 | 2 |
| 50x2" BSP | J09135 | 2 | J09539 | 2 |
| Diameter | Water Code | Pack Qty | Gas Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15x1/2" BSP | J09053 | 10 | J09067 | 10 |
| 20x3/4" BSP | J09054 | 10 | J09068 | 10 |
| Diameter | Water Code | Pack Qty | Gas Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25x1" BSP | J09076 | 5 | J09450 | 5 |
| 32x1-1/4" BSP | J09077 | 2 | J09451 | 2 |
| 40x1-1/2" BSP | J09078 | 2 | J09452 | 2 |
| 50x2" BSP | J09079 | 2 | J09453 | 2 |
| Diameter | Water Code | Pack Qty | Gas Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15x1/2" BSP FI | J09117 | 10 | J09411 | 10 |
| 20x3/4" BSP FI | J09118 | 10 | J09412 | 10 |
| Diameter | Water Code | Pack Qty | Gas Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15x1/2" BSP MI (96mm Thread) | J09127 | 10 | J09427 | 10 |
| 15x1/2" BSP MI (Short Thread) | J09116 | 10 | J09410 | 10 |
| Diameter | Water Code | Pack Qty | Gas Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15x1/2" BSP FI | J09813 | 10 | J09817 | 10 |
| 20x3/4" BSP FI | J09814 | 10 | J09818 | 10 |
| Diameter | Water Code | Pack Qty | Gas Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15x1/2" BSP MI | J09815 | 10 | J09819 | 10 |
| 20x3/4" BSP MI | J09816 | 10 | J09820 | 10 |
| Diameter | Water Code | Pack Qty | Gas Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15x1/2" BSP | J09140 | 10 | Universal usage | Universal usage |
| 20x1/2" BSP | J09141 | 10 | Universal usage | Universal usage |
| 20x3/4" BSP | J09142 | 10 | Universal usage | Universal usage |
| Diameter | Water Code | Pack Qty | Gas Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15x1/2" BSP | J09037 | 10 | Universal Usage | Universal Usage |
| 20x1/2" BSP | J09038 | 10 | Universal Usage | Universal Usage |
| 20x3/4" BSP | J09039 | 10 | Universal Usage | Universal Usage |
| Diameter | Water Code | Pack Qty | Gas Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | J09119 | 1 | Universal Usage | Universal Usage |
| 50 | J09120 | 1 | Universal Usage | Universal Usage |
KemPress® Copper Fittings – European Standard EN 1057
MM Kembla® has combined the experience and knowledge of over 100 years of Australian copper tube manufacturing with press-fit technology & engineering to produce the KemPress® copper press-fit connection system. With a warranty of 25 years, and a design life of over 50 years, KemPress® offers you peace of mind and the simplicity that you want.
When you need the highest quality press-fit system, use Kembla copper tube, KemPress® fittings and the KemPress® tool. Our tools are of the highest quality, are the lightest on the market and have the longest service life. To make life easy for plumbers the KemPress® system is compatible with Table X and Table Y copper tube complying with BS EN 1057.
Designed and manufactured with risk minimisation and ease of use in mind, KemPress fittings utilises unique features and technologies as part of the KemGuard package in managing and reducing installation risk and providing the highest quality press-fit connection system.
KEMGUARD™ TECHNOLOGY
Designed and manufactured with risk minimisation and ease of use in mind, the KemPress Press-fit Connection System utilises unique features and technologies as part of the KemGuard technology package to manage and reduce installation risk and provide the smartest and highest quality press-fit connection system. KemGuard is the amalgamation of installation smarts, features & technology to provide a total package that reduces your risk and works with you on site to achieve the highest quality installation and protect your reputation.
The KemGuard technology package incorporates just some of the following unique features:
- Push & Stay Technology
- Bluetooth equipped KemPress Tools
- Visual Press Identification
- Leak Path Feature
Push & Stay
Press copper fittings up to DN50 are equipped with the unique ‘Push & Stay’ feature. Utilising strict process control, the tightest of manufacturing tolerances and the most accurate production technology, KemPress fittings have been designed to ensure the fitting is tight enough to stay on the tube prior to pressing. Such a feature is symbolic of the high quality manufacturing and quality control processes employed during manufacture. KemPress “Push & Stay” has been designed to minimise risk during the installation process and make KemPress fittings easier to install with the following benefits:
- Fitting is tight enough to complete rough in before pressing
- Fitting won’t fall off when preparing for vertical installations
- Ensures plumber has right design & tube placement prior to pressing
- Minimises risk of fitting slipping and minimum tube insertion depth not met
Bluetooth Equipped KemPress Tools
KemPress KPS2 and KPL3 press tools are equipped with smart Bluetooth technology so you can stay fully connected with your job site and installation performance. The innovative technology combined with the Novocheck App means you can manage the job straight from your smart phone or tablet. The ability to monitor and maintain your tool performance as well as installation performance reduces installation risk and increases the quality of your installations. Pre-start tool checks will ensure your tools are ready to work, service logs will mean you can see when your tool needs its next service and generation of site reports means you can detect any unpressed fittings by comparing the number of completed presses to those required on each section of work.
Download the NovoCheck App from the App Store or Google Play and connect with your tool today.
Visual Press Identification
Once pressed, KemPress will not leak. The KemPress system has been designed to make it very obvious to detect unpressed fittings prior to commissioning of the system. Pressed and unpressed fittings are clearly distinguished on a visual inspection with clear indentation marks present on the fitting once a fitting has been pressed. In addition, on DN65-100 fittings also inspect the fitting for the presence of a KemPress label that is to be removed after pressing to indicate the fittings has been pressed.
Unpressed fitting – smooth with no indents
Pressed fitting – indents on the fitting
Unpressed fitting – small gap between fitting and tube
Pressed fitting – no gap between fitting and tube
For DN65-100 fittings, remove the KemPress® label to indicate the completion of the press.
Leak Path Feature
When un-pressed, all KemPress fittings are designed with a feature that will allow a small amount of water, or gas, to escape from the un-pressed joint. This is known as a ‘Leak Path’. This feature may take the form of either a specially engineered section of the sealing ring, or tolerances within the fitting itself. The ‘Leak Path’ is designed to work at low pressures, i.e. at 100KPa or less. For more information on the Leak Path feature and testing guidelines, download the KemPress European Standard EN 1254 Design & Installation Guide.
KemPress fittings for EN 1057 copper tube are available for Water applications. Inside each fitting is a sealing element called an Elastomeric O-ring. Water applications use an EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) O-ring sealing element. This O-ring is suitable for standard water applications designated below. It can be used for domestic solar hot water applications. For industrial solar or hot water temperatures exceeding 120°C, the HT fitting should be used.
KemPress Water fittings are not suitable for LPG Gas, Medical Gas, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning applications, Acetylene, Urea Solution, Methanol, Glycerin Triacetate, Coolant Inhibitor, Sodium Hydroxide or Ammoniac-gaseous.
For further information regarding suitability of KemPress fittings for applications, refer to the O-ring Specification table in the KemPress Design & Installation Guide available on this website or contact MM Kembla customer service.
Water
Water applications use an EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) O-ring sealing element. This O-ring is suitable for standard water applications designated below. It can be used for domestic solar hot water applications. For industrial solar or hot water temperatures exceeding 120°C, the HT fitting should be used.
Gas
Gas applications use a HNBR (Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber) O-ring sealing element. HNBR has been used for decades in automotive and industrial applications. It is designed for gas, oil and chemical resistance. It is not suitable for drinking water. Gas fittings have a yellow O-ring and are clearly marked with a distinctive yellow colour and the word GAS.
High Temperature (HT)
High temperature applications use an FKM (fluorocarbon) O-ring sealing element. This O-ring is suitable for domestic or industrial solar hot water applications or applications where hot water temperatures exceed 120°C (up to 200°C), often at the collector. HT fittings have a red O-ring and arec learly marked with a distinctive red colour and the word HT.
Water Fittings
| Application | Pressure KPa | Temperature °C |
|---|---|---|
| Hot & cold potable water | 1600 | 120 |
| Chilled water | 1600 | -25 |
| Rainwater installations* | 1600 | Ambient |
| Vacuum | -80 | Ambient |
| Domestic fire sprinkler systems | 1600 | Ambient |
| Compressed air installations (oil free) | 1600 | 70 |
- Fast & easy to use – Considerably faster than convention brazing
- No need to drain water out of the system
- Flame free connection – no hot works permit required
- High quality fittings manufactured and quality controlled
- Push & Stay feature – fittings tight enough to complete rough in before securing placement by pressing and minimises fitting slipping from required insertion depth.
- Leak Path feature – identifies un-pressed fittings when tested at low pressures
- WRAS Certified (Licence no.’s 19101707 & 1901708)
- 25 Year Warranty
25 Years
MM Kembla warrants that if any installation using KemPress fittings becomes defective or fails and MM Kembla is notified of the details and is satisfied that the defect or failure was a result of a manufacturing defect and not the result of faulty specification, installation or incompatible environment, MM Kembla will replace or repair the defective goods and make good the installation.
KEMPRESS® EN FITTINGS FOR USE WITH BS EN 1057 COPPER TUBE – PRODUCT TABLES
| Diameter (mm) | Water Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | J07023 | 10 |
| 22 | J07024 | 10 |
| 28 | J07025 | 5 |
| 35 | J07026 | 2 |
| 42 | J07027 | 2 |
| 54 | J07028 | 2 |
| 67 | J07210 | 1 |
| 76 | J07211 | 1 |
| 108 | J07212 | 1 |
| Diameter (mm) | Water Code | Pack Qty | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | J07029 | 10 | |||||
| 22 | J07030 | 10 | |||||
| 28 | J07031 | 5 | |||||
| 35 | J07032 | 2 | |||||
| 42 | J07033 | 2 | |||||
| 54 | J07034 | 2 | |||||
| 67 | J07224 | 1 | |||||
| 76 | J07225 | 1 |
| Diameter (mm) | Water Code | Pack Qty | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | J07000 | 10 | |||||||
| 22 | J07001 | 10 | |||||||
| 28 | J07002 | 5 | |||||||
| 35 | J07003 | 2 | |||||||
| 42 | J07004 | 2 | |||||||
| 54 | J07005 | 2 | |||||||
| 67 | J07180 | 1 | |||||||
| 76 | J07181 | 1 | |||||||
| 108 | J07182 | 1 |
| Diameter (mm) | Water Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | J07006 | 10 |
| 22 | J07007 | 10 |
| 28 | J07008 | 5 |
| 35 | J07009 | 2 |
| 42 | J07010 | 2 |
| 54 | J07011 | 2 |
| Diameter (mm) | Water Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | J07012 | 10 |
| 22 | J07013 | 10 |
| 28 | J07014 | 5 |
| 35 | J07015 | 2 |
| 42 | J07016 | 2 |
| 54 | J07017 | 2 |
| 67 | J07201 | 1 |
| 76 | J07202 | 1 |
| Diameter (mm) | Water Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | J06998 | 10 |
| 22 | J06999 | 10 |
| 28 | J07018 | 5 |
| 35 | J07019 | 2 |
| 42 | J07020 | 2 |
| 54 | J07022 | 2 |
| Diameter (mm) | Water Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | J07035 | 10 |
| 22 | J07036 | 10 |
| 28 | J07037 | 5 |
| 35 | J07038 | 2 |
| 42 | J07039 | 2 |
| 54 | J07040 | 2 |
| 67 | J07206 | 1 |
| 76 | J07186 | 1 |
| 108 | J07203 | 1 |
| Diameter (mm) | Water Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 22x15x15 | J07041 | 10 |
| 22x22x15 | J07042 | 10 |
| 22x15x22 | J07043 | 10 |
| 28x28x15 | J07044 | 5 |
| 28x28x22 | J07045 | 5 |
| 35x35x15 | J07046 | 2 |
| 35x35x22 | J07047 | 2 |
| 35x35x28 | J07048 | 2 |
| 42x42x22 | J07049 | 2 |
| 42x42x28 | J07050 | 2 |
| 42x42x35 | J07051 | 2 |
| 54x54x22 | J07052 | 2 |
| 54x54x28 | J07053 | 2 |
| 54x54x35 | J07054 | 2 |
| 54x54x42 | J07055 | 2 |
| 67x67x28 | J07207 | 1 |
| 67x67x35 | J07190 | 1 |
| 67x67x42 | J07208 | 1 |
| 67x67x54 | J07191 | 1 |
| 76x76x22 | J07192 | 1 |
| 76x76x28 | J07193 | 1 |
| 76x76x35 | J07209 | 1 |
| 76x76x42 | J07194 | 1 |
| 76x76x54 | J07213 | 1 |
| 76x76x67 | J07195 | 1 |
| 108x108x54 | J07196 | 1 |
| 108x108x67 | J07205 | 1 |
| 108x108x76 | J07197 | 1 |
| Diameter (mm) | Water Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 22x15 | J07057 | 10 |
| 28x22 | J07158 | 5 |
| 28x15 | J07059 | 5 |
| 35x22 | J07060 | 2 |
| 35x28 | J07061 | 2 |
| 42x22 | J07062 | 2 |
| 42x28 | J07063 | 2 |
| 42x35 | J07064 | 2 |
| 54x28 | J07065 | 2 |
| 54x35 | J07066 | 2 |
| 54x42 | J07067 | 2 |
| Diameter (mm) | Water Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 22x15 | J07068 | 10 |
| 28x15 | J07069 | 5 |
| 28x22 | J07070 | 5 |
| 35x22 | J07071 | 2 |
| 35x28 | J07072 | 2 |
| 42x22 | J07073 | 2 |
| 42x28 | J07074 | 2 |
| 42x35 | J07131 | 2 |
| 54x35 | J07075 | 2 |
| 54x42 | J07076 | 2 |
| 67x35 | J07220 | 1 |
| 67x42 | J07221 | 1 |
| 67x54 | J07200 | 1 |
| 76x54 | J07222 | 1 |
| 76x67 | J07223 | 1 |
| 108x42 | J07215 | 1 |
| 108x54 | J07216 | 1 |
| 108x67 | J07218 | 1 |
| 108x76 | J07219 | 1 |
| Diameter (mm) | Water Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | J07239 | 10 |
| 22 | J07240 | 10 |
| 28 | J07241 | 5 |
| 35 | J07242 | 2 |
| 42 | J07243 | 2 |
| 54 | J07244 | 2 |
| 67 | J07226 | 1 |
| 76 | J07227 | 1 |
| 108 | J07228 | 1 |
| Diameter | Water Code | Pack Qty | Gas Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15x1/2" BSP | J09040 | 10 | J09360 | 10 |
| 15x3/4" BSP | J09041 | 10 | J09361 | 10 |
| 20x1/2" BSP | J09042 | 10 | J09362 | 10 |
| 20x3/4" BSP | J09044 | 10 | J09363 | 10 |
| 25x3/4" BSP | J09046 | 5 | J09364 | 5 |
| 25x1" BSP | J09047 | 5 | J09365 | 5 |
| 32x1-1/4" BSP | J09048 | 2 | J09366 | 2 |
| 40x1-1/2" BSP | J09050 | 2 | J09367 | 2 |
| 50x2" BSP | J09052 | 2 | J09368 | 2 |
| Diameter (mm) | Water Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 15 x 1/2" BSP | J07090 | 10 |
| 15 x 3/4" BSP | J07091 | 10 |
| 22 x 1/2" BSP | J07092 | 10 |
| 22 x 3/4" BSP | J07093 | 10 |
| 28 x 3/4" BSP | J07094 | 5 |
| 28 x 1" BSP | J07095 | 5 |
| 35 x 1-1/4" BSP | J07096 | 2 |
| 42 x 1-1/2" BSP | J07097 | 2 |
| 54 x 2" BSP | J07098 | 2 |
| 67 x 2-1/2" BSP | J07232 | 1 |
| Diameter (mm) | Water Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 15mm x 3/4" BSP | J07144 | 5 |
| 22mm x 3/4" BSP | J07101 | 5 |
| 76mm x 3" BSP | J07233 | 1 |
| Diameter (mm) | Water Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 22mm x 1/2" BSP | J07132 | 10 |
| 28mm x 1/2" BSP | J07077 | 5 |
| 28mm x 3/4" BSP | J07078 | 5 |
| 35mm x 1/2" BSP | J07079 | 2 |
| 42mm x 1/2" BSP | J07080 | 2 |
| Diameter (mm) | Water Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 15x1/2" BSP FI | J07099 | 10 |
| 22 x 3/4" BSP FI | J07100 | 10 |
| Diameter (mm) | Water Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 15mm x 1/2" BSP | J07133 | 10 |
| 15mm x 3/4" BSP | J07134 | 10 |
| 22mm x 1/2" BSP | J07135 | 10 |
| 22mm x 3/4" BSP | J07136 | 10 |
| 22mm x 1" BSP | J07137 | 10 |
| 28mm x 1/2" BSP | J07138 | 5 |
| 28mm x 3/4" BSP | J07139 | 5 |
| 28mm x 1" BSP | J07140 | 5 |
| 35mm x 1-1/4" BSP | J07141 | 2 |
| 42mm x 1-1/2" BSP | J07142 | 2 |
| 54mm x 2" BSP | J07143 | 2 |
| Diameter (mm) | Water Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 15mm x 1/2" BSP | J07149 | 10 |
| 15mm x 3/4" BSP | J07150 | 10 |
| 22mm x 1/2" BSP | J07151 | 10 |
| 22mm x 3/4" BSP | J07152 | 10 |
| 22mm x 1" BSP | J07153 | 10 |
| 28mm x 1" BSP | J07154 | 5 |
| 35mm x 1-1/4" BSP | J07155 | 2 |
| 42mm x 1-1/2" BSP | J07156 | 2 |
| 54mm x 2" BSP | J07157 | 2 |
| Diameter (mm) | Water Code | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | J07145 | 1 |
| 35 | J07146 | 1 |
| 42 | J07147 | 1 |
| 54 | J07148 | 1 |
| 67 | J07234 | 1 |
| 76 | J07235 | 1 |
| 108 | J07236 | 1 |
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