Market-leaders in press solutions, Instantor has achieved certification from the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) for its Copper Press Fittings (for water and gas applications) for connecting to metallic tubes to I.S. EN 1254-7:2001 standard.
Instantor is the first company in Ireland to achieve this certification on Copper Press Fittings, marking a significant milestone for the brand as part of its ongoing commitment to meeting recognised industry standards for its high-quality, reliable plumbing solutions.
As press-fit technology continues to grow in popularity, product quality, reliability and independently verified performance are becoming increasingly important across the plumbing and heating industry.
I.S. EN 1254-7:2001 sets out the technical requirements and the test methods for copper and copper-alloy press fittings used with metallic tubes, providing a recognised framework for assessing product characteristics, performance and reliability. The standard addresses a comprehensive range of performance requirements, including pressure resistance, pull-out resistance, vibration resistance, temperature cycling, vacuum resistance, long-term durability, and operating temperature and pressure limits, among others. These rigorous technical requirements provide an additional level of confidence and reassurance for installers, contractors, merchants and specifiers when selecting press-fit solutions.
Ultimately, Instantor aims to raise standards across the industry. Achieving NSAI certification ensures its product innovation is backed by independently verified quality and performance. It is an important step in the continued development of the Instantor brand, representing its commitment to quality, innovation and industry best practice.
Alan Hogan, Divisional Managing Director at Instantor comments: “Progress in plumbing is not just about making installations faster or easier. For us, it’s about ensuring that innovation is backed by quality, confidence and recognised standards.
“Achieving NSAI certification for our Instantor Copper Press Fittings is a significant milestone for our business. It represents years of rigorous independent testing, auditing and technical assessments, and is a real testament to the hard work, dedication and commitment of the entire team involved.”
Instantor Copper Press Fittings for water applications are also certified by WRAS and KIWA, while its gas range of Copper Press Fittings are GASTEC QA approved. “We are incredibly proud of our NSAI certification, which adds to the recognised approvals that our Copper Press Fittings already hold and proves our dedication to delivering innovative, high-quality plumbing solutions that industry professionals can trust”, adds Alan.
To find out more information about Instantor and its products, please visit the website: www.instantor.co.uk. To make further enquiries, please email sales@instantor.co.uk or call 0121 737 2515.
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1. Instantor has achieved NSAI certification for its Copper Press Fittings (for water and gas applications) for connecting to metallic tubes to S. EN 1254-7:2001 standard
About Instantor:
Instantor is a market leader in the manufacture, wholesale and distribution of superior plumbing products to merchants, specifiers and installers in Ireland and launched into the UK market in 2024. Instantor has manufactured state-of-the-art products for professional plumbers since 1926 and is renowned for its press solutions, which place ease of installation at the forefront of thinking. Instantor is part of the Sanbra Group.
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