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Pressing tools, jaws and chain sets are an integral part of ensuring a reliable, permanent connection between copper piping and NIBCO Press System® fittings and valves. Use only pressing tools, jaws and chain sets that have been tested and approved for use with NIBCO Press System® fittings and valves. Please refer to NIBCO technical data sheets and catalogs for engineering and installation information. NIBCO Press System® applies the proven performance of press technology to NIBCO valves and fittings – the most specified flow control products in the industry. The NIBCO Press System® features a full range of precision engineered copper and copper alloy fittings, commercial valves, accessories, pressing tools, jaws and chains.
- Creates leak-free connections
- No flame, solder or flux
Manufacturer Resources
Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Classification:
- Press Tool Accessories
- End Connection:
- Press
- Product Group:
- Accessory / Part
- System Use:
- Automatic Sprinkler Systems, Commercial Plumbing, Heating, HVAC, Industrial, Irrigation, Residential Plumbing
- Product Subgroup:
- Adapters
- Product Type:
- Press Tool Accessories
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Length:
- 7.48 in
- Product Height:
- 3 in
- Product Weight:
- 7.01 lb
- Product Width:
- 6.5 in
Nibco R00150PC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does the Nibco PC-5 pressing chain adapter jaw actually do?
The PC-5 is an adapter jaw that mounts in a press tool and drives a pressing chain, so the tool can make a press connection on NIBCO Press System copper fittings and valves. It is the link between the tool head and the chain set, not a press jaw that closes on the fitting by itself. Press connections made with it need no flame, solder or flux.
2) Can I use the PC-5 adapter jaw with any brand of press fitting?
NIBCO is specific on this point: only pressing tools, jaws and chain sets that have been tested and approved for use with NIBCO Press System fittings and valves should be used on them. The PC-5 is part of that approved NIBCO tooling line for copper and copper alloy press fittings and valves. Cross-brand use is not something NIBCO covers here.
3) Do I still need a chain set if I buy the PC-5 adapter jaw?
Yes. The adapter jaw and the pressing chain are separate items. The PC-5 carries the chain; the chain wraps the fitting and does the pressing. Budget for the chain set sized to the fitting diameters you are running, plus a press tool rated for NIBCO Press System.
4) When would a plumber use a chain and adapter jaw instead of a standard press jaw?
Standard press jaws need clearance to open and close around the fitting, which you often do not have on larger copper or in tight ceiling and wall cavities. A chain wraps the fitting instead, so a chain set driven by the PC-5 adapter jaw is the approach for larger diameters and confined work. On accessible small-diameter runs a conventional jaw is faster.
5) Is the Nibco PC-5 approved for commercial and fire sprinkler work, or just residential?
NIBCO lists this press tooling across automatic sprinkler systems, commercial plumbing, heating, HVAC, industrial, irrigation and residential plumbing. So it is not a residential-only accessory, it is the same tooling used on commercial and industrial press installs.
6) Will the PC-5 adapter jaw work on soldered or threaded copper joints?
No. It is press tooling only. The end connection it serves is press, meaning NIBCO Press System copper and copper alloy fittings and valves that are made up cold with a pressing cycle. Soldered, brazed or threaded joints need entirely different tools.
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Does the Nibco R00150PC come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Nibco R00150PC is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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