Geberit Mapress Copper pressfittings for copper pipes
The classic material for pipe installations
Many plumbers still rely on copper. Geberit Mapress Copper is very easy to press – without soldering – and it’s quick and safe to install.
The only items Geberit offers in copper are fittings. These can be combined with commercially available copper pipes. Different seal rings are designed for specific applications.
Geberit Mapress Copper is suitable for a range of gas applications. For use with fuel gases, we offer a complete range of pressfittings with yellow seal rings made of hydrogenated acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (HNBR), yellow mark and yellow protective cap.
Main applications and areas of use
Geberit Mapress Copper is suitable for the following applications:
Drinking water installations
Geberit Mapress Copper is commonly used for drinking water installations.
Motor fuels and oils
Geberit Mapress Copper can be used for mineral and lubricating oils as well as motor fuels.
Industrial gases
Geberit Mapress Copper (Gas) has all the approvals required for fuel gases in accordance with DVGW G 260.
Geberit Mapress Copper overview
Facts & figures
Assortment overview
- 11 nominal widths from d12 to d108
- Around 500 fittings
- MasterFix adapter for tool-free, secure screw connections to Geberit sanitary appliances
Dimensions
Compatibility with copper pipes
The only items Geberit offers in copper are fittings. These are suitable for the following commercially available copper pipes. Geberit recommends using copper pipes that comply with DIN EN 1057.
| Nominal width (DN) | Dimension d x s (mm) | Admissible pipe strength in accordance with EN 1173 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R220 (annealed) | R250 (half-hard) | R290 (hard) | ||
| 10 | 12.0 x 0.8 | |||
| 12.0 x 1.0 | ||||
| 12 | 15.0 x 1.0 | |||
| 15 | 18.0 x 1.0 | |||
| 20 | 22.0 x 1.0 | |||
| 25 | 28.0 x 1.0 | |||
| 28.0 x 1.5 | ||||
| 32 | 35.0 x 1.2 | |||
| 35.0 x 1.5 | ||||
| 40 | 42.0 x 1.2 | |||
| 42.0 x 1.5 | ||||
| 50 | 54.0 x 1.5 | |||
| 54.0 x 2.0 | ||||
| 65 | 76.1 x 2.0 | |||
| 80 | 88.9 x 2.0 | |||
| 100 | 108.0 x 2.5 | |||
Geberit does not offer copper pipes. The following forms of delivery are customary:
- R220: coils
- R250: rods
- R290: rods
Fittings
Available fittings
Geberit Mapress Copper pressfittings
- Cu-DHP alloy
- White pressing indicator to check whether the fitting has been pressed correctly
- Copper material marking via white pressing indicator
- Dimension printed on the pressing indicator
- Protective plug prevents fittings from getting dirty
- Can be combined with other Geberit supply systems
Geberit Mapress Copper (Gas)
- Cu-DHP alloy
- Suitable for use with combustible gases
- Pressing indicator to check whether the fitting has been pressed correctly
- Copper material marking via white pressing indicator
- Yellow mark on the fitting
- Yellow HNBR seal ring and yellow protective plug for use with combustible gases
- Available in dimensions d12 to d54
Geberit Mapress Copper, FKM, blue
- Cu-DHP alloy
- Suitable for use with oil-containing media and other special requirements
- Pressing indicator to check whether the fitting has been pressed correctly
- White pressing indicator for copper material marking
- Yellow mark on the fitting
- Blue FKM seal ring and black protective plug for use with oil-containing media and other special requirements.
- Available in dimensions d15 to d54
Seals
Available seal rings
Other seal ring materials are used for special applications. Geberit also offers a wide range of fittings with premounted seal rings. This saves both time and effort during installation
and allows the standard O-ring to be replaced with a special seal ring.
Seal ring CIIR, black
Geberit Mapress Copper with black CIIR seal ring can be used for the following liquid media:
- Hot and cold drinking water
- Cooling and heating water without antifreeze agent
- Cooling and heating water with antifreeze agent
- District heating water ≤ 120 °C
And for the following gaseous media:
- Compressed air (oil purity class 2–3)
- Negative pressure
- Inert gases (e.g. nitrogen)
Seal ring FKM, blue
Geberit Mapress Copper with the blue FKM seal ring boasts excellent temperature and chemical resistance and can be used for the following media:
- Thermal medium (solar)
- Compressed air (oil purity class 0–X)
Seal ring HNBR, yellow
Geberit Mapress Copper with the yellow HNBR seal ring can be used for the following fuel gases:
- Natural gases
- Liquefied gases
A yellow mark and yellow protective plug help differentiate Geberit Mapress Copper Gas fittings from the other fittings.
Environmental product declaration
Environmental product declaration (EPD)
Environmental product declarations (EPDs) create transparency and allow products to be compared in terms of their environmental impact.
EPDs are available for all key Geberit Mapress Copper fittings:
Geberit Mapress Copper fittings
Installation
A quick guide to installation
Geberit offers a comprehensive range of pressing tools, pressing jaws and collars to install Geberit Mapress pipes and fittings.
Note: The installation process for Geberit Mapress d12 to d88.9 is different to that for Geberit Mapress d108.
Do you have any questions? We are happy to help you.
Our specialists advise planners, plumbers and other professionals on their projects. They will be happy to advise you on how to best master your current challenges with our products.
Frequently asked questions about Geberit Mapress Copper
Can Geberit Mapress Copper be combined with other materials?
Geberit offers various adapters for other piping systems, including Geberit FlowFit and Geberit Mepla. We do not advise using Geberit Mapress Copper with other materials.
Does Geberit also offer copper pipes?
No. Geberit Mapress Copper includes a wide range of fittings. We recommend using these fittings with pipes that comply with DIN 1057 in the R220, R250 and R290 strengths.
What applications is Geberit Mapress Copper suitable for?
Geberit Mapress Copper can be used for a wide range of applications, including drinking water, motor fuels, oils and various gases. You can use the Geberit PipeSelect tool to compare its resistance to specific media.
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