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R-Press fittings available through BES

12th April 2026

UK: Instantor’s R-Press fittings are now available through builders merchant BES.

Designed for high-pressure applications up to 48bar, including refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pumps (refrigeration side) systems, the R-Press fittings use a precision-engineered 3-point press design for strong, permanent joints. 

The fittings are available in sizes: 1/4in, 3/8in, 1/2in, 5/8in, 3/4in, 7/8in, 1 1/8in, and come with a 15-year warranty on completion of competency training through Instantor.

The fittings are stamped with pink identification for ease of recognition.

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