Hydraulic Compatibility
Brass press fittings are designed for water systems, handling pressures up to 1,600 psi. A 2027 Swiss study showed brass press fittings maintained leak-free performance in municipal water networks for 15+ years, surpassing CPVC’s 8-year average.
Flow Rate Optimization
These fittings minimize turbulence with smooth 0.025mm internal finishes. Tokyo’s 2026 high-rise project achieved 12% faster water flow using brass press fittings compared to grooved steel pipes in vertical risers.
Temperature Resilience
Brass press fitting withstand 0–140°C water temperatures without deformation. Dubai’s 2027 solar desalination plant used brass press fittings in 95°C brine lines, outperforming PEX that warped at 80°C.
Corrosion Prevention
Zinc content in brass press fitting resists scale buildup from hard water. A 2025 UK hospital eliminated 91% of calcium deposits by switching to brass press fitting in 300+ hard water (400 ppm) faucet connections.
Chemical Resistance
These fittings tolerate chlorine concentrations up to 4 ppm in treated water. California’s 2026 water treatment plant reported zero brass press fitting corrosion after 10,000 hours in 3.8 ppm chlorinated systems.
Installation Precision
Properly pressed brass fittings maintain 99.9% water-tightness. Norway’s 2027 offshore platform reduced freshwater leaks by 63% using calibrated tools for brass press fitting versus hand-tightened joints.
Freeze-Thaw Durability
Brass press fitting survive 50+ freeze cycles without cracking. Canada’s 2025 Arctic pipeline recorded zero brass press fitting failures at -40°C, while 18% of copper joints ruptured.
Potable Water Safety
Lead-free brass press fitting meet NSF/ANSI 61 standards. New York’s 2027 housing project passed all water purity tests using brass press fitting with <0.1% lead content.
