Specially designed to manage the demands of air-conditioning and refrigeration applications, the copper >B< MaxiPro is a mechanically strong and resilient press-fit system that is quick and simple to use, providing a secure, permanent and leak-free joint and available in sizes 1/4” to 1-1/8”. 

With the air-conditioning and refrigeration market currently dominated by traditional braze fittings, >B< MaxiPro will significantly reduce installation time and cost. The flame free press-fit solution also has significant health and safety benefits, eliminating the requirement of hot work permits and risk of fire, whilst removing the need of nitrogen purging. 

>B< MaxiPro utilises Conex Bänninger’s three-point-press technology, whereby three presses are made one each side of the bead and one compressing the O-ring, ensuring a permanent leak-tight joint every time. 

The product is available in a host of fittings types including, Straight Coupler, Reducing Coupler, Fitting Reducer, 90o Bend, 90o Street Bend, 45o Obtuse Elbow, Equal Tee and Stop End variants.

Bill Barlow, Business Unit Director, UK – OEM & ACR at Conex Bänninger, said: “With the success of Conex Bänninger’s >B< MaxiPro launch in other international markets, we firmly believe that we have developed an innovative product that provides a best-in-class solution for UK contractors and engineers in air-conditioning and refrigeration applications. 

“As a revolutionary press-fit product, we are confident that >B< MaxiPro will further establish IBP Group’s UK ACR market presence, ensuring that Conex Bänninger seen as the trusted brand in the industry, consistently delivering product excellence and value to our customers and end users.”

>B< MaxiPro fittings can be used with annealed, half hard or hard copper tube that conforms to EN 12735-1 or ASTM-B280 in air-conditioning and refrigeration applications.       

>B< MaxiPro is also approved for use with a range of refrigerants, including R-32, R-134a, R-404A, R-407C, R-407F, R-410A, R-507, R1234ze, R1234yf, R-718, R-450A, R-513A, R-448A, R-449A, R-407A, R-427A, R-438A, R-417A and R-422D.

Conex Bänninger recommends the use of Rothenberger’s tried and trusted press tools and jaws for press installations. >B< MaxiPro jaws are easily identifiably by their pink label, logo and jaw size. 

>B< MaxiPro carries a certified training course and when professionally installed and used in accordance with these guidelines, >B< MaxiPro fittings guarantee would be increased to 5-years against manufacturing defects.
For more information on Conex Bänninger’s complete range of fittings solutions, visit www.conexbanninger.com.