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Aquatherm Blue Pipe is a polypropylene piping system for mechanical and industrial applications. It offers stable pricing, an attractive total installed cost, and is among the most environmentally-friendly systems available. Sized from 1/2” to 24”, it is rust-proof and scale resistant, up to 70% lighter than steel.

Caleffi North America now offers its 1” male x 1” female union thread isolation ball valve. The 209930 valve is designed to fit conveniently between any Caleffi 1” union valve body and tailpiece, the company notes. It is low-lead complaint and is certified to NSF/ANSI 372 and NSF/ANSI/CAN 61. An optional stem extension is available for projects requiring pipe insulation.

Charlotte Pipe’s Edge HP Iron is a specially coated cast iron pipe and fittings system designed for aggressive DWV applications where enhanced protection may be needed, such as hospitals, casinos and commercial kitchens. The high-performance system is available in sizes from 2” to 15,” and meets or exceeds all coating performance requirements, Charlotte Pipe notes.

Matco-Norca announces new additions to its line of press adapter fittings. These lead-free adapters are available in Press x F1960, Press x F1807 (1/2"–1”) and Press drop-ear elbow (1/2” and 3/4”). These adapters are cUPC, NSF61 and NSF372 approved with a 200 psi rating. All adapters feature an EPDM O-ring designed to leak prior to press, allowing contractors to easily identify unpressed fittings prior to leaving the jobsite, the company notes.

For installation into grooved piping systems, Milwaukee Valve’s grooved end butterfly valve line is the latest addition to the company's existing high-performance and standard butterfly valve family. Grooved valve ends make installation faster, omit hot work permits and supplies, allow wet and dry access, and accommodate system expansion/contraction, Milwaukee Valve points out.

NIBCO BenchPress and BenchPressG line of carbon steel fittings bring press technology to plumbing and mechanical, as well as fuel and gas carbon steel pipe applications. These heavy-duty fittings feature NIBCO’s patent-pending stainless steel grip ring, separator ring and sealing element design, which ensures premium performance for jobs that require more muscle, NIBCO notes.

The PRIER C-634 installs faster, flows more and hugs the wall, the company notes. This heavy-duty brass hydrant is freezeless and features a patented triple seal shutoff. With a single-hole installation, flat-back design and wall clamp, it’s a cinch to install, PRIER adds. High rate of 16 gpm and tested to 250,000 cycles.

MegaPress, the original carbon steel press fitting from Viega, is certified for mechanical systems, fire protection, gas applications and more. With application-matched sealing elements, MegaPress fittings have users covered from 1/2” – 4” with flameless, consistent connections to get your system online and you off to your next project quicker, Viega notes.