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.
- Use with PC-280 or PC-100 press tools
- Creates leak-free connections
- No flame, solder or flux
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Classification:
- Press Jaws and Chains
- End Connection:
- Press
- Product Group:
- Tool
- System Use:
- Automatic Sprinkler Systems, Commercial Plumbing, Heating, HVAC, Industrial, Irrigation, Residential Plumbing
- Product Type:
- Press Jaws and Chains
- Department:
- Plumbing
Nibco R00320PC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Which press tools do the Nibco PC-S pressing jaws fit?
The PC-S standard jaws are made to run on the Nibco PC-280 and PC-100 press tools. Nibco is explicit that only tools, jaws and chain sets tested and approved for the NIBCO Press System should be used on its press fittings and valves, so pairing them with an unapproved tool is outside the approved setup.
2) What pipe sizes do the Nibco PC-S press jaws cover?
Individual PC-S jaws are offered for 1/2 inch (R00300PC), 3/4 inch (R00310PC), 1 inch (R00320PC), 1-1/4 inch (R00330PC), 1-1/2 inch (R00340PC) and 2 inch (R00350PC) copper. There are also two multi-size sets: 1/2 inch to 1-1/4 inch (R00360PC) and 1-1/2 inch to 2 inch (R00370PC).
3) Will a PC-S jaw press any brand of press fitting?
Treat the PC-S jaws as NIBCO Press System tooling. Nibco's instruction is to use only pressing tools, jaws and chain sets tested and approved for use with NIBCO Press System fittings and valves, and the jaws are built around that press end connection on copper and copper alloy fittings. Do not assume a crossover to another maker's fitting profile.
4) I need to press 2-1/2 inch or 3 inch copper. Will a PC-S jaw do it?
No. Standard PC-S jaws stop at 2 inch, with the largest offering being the 2 inch R00350PC and the 1-1/2 to 2 inch set R00370PC. Larger copper on the NIBCO Press System is handled by chain sets rather than these standard jaws.
5) Should I buy individual press jaws or the 1/2 inch to 1-1/4 inch set?
If you only work one or two sizes, the single-size jaws are the cheaper way in; a plumber doing 3/4 inch domestic water all day only needs R00310PC. Service and MRO crews who see mixed sizes on a callout are better off with the multi-size packages, R00360PC covering 1/2 through 1-1/4 inch and R00370PC covering 1-1/2 and 2 inch, so the truck carries the whole standard copper range in two boxes.
6) Do I still need solder and a torch if I press copper with these jaws?
No. The PC-S jaws make the joint mechanically, with no flame, no solder and no flux. That is why press is used on occupied buildings and hot-work-restricted jobs, healthcare and hospitality retrofits included, where a torch means a permit and a fire watch.
7) Can these jaws be used on fire sprinkler and HVAC piping, or just domestic water?
The NIBCO Press System these jaws serve is applied across automatic sprinkler systems, commercial plumbing, heating, HVAC, industrial, irrigation and residential plumbing. One set of jaws works the same on all of those as long as the fitting is a NIBCO Press System fitting or valve in the matching size.
8) Does one PC-S jaw handle more than one pipe size?
A single PC-S jaw is size specific: the 3/4 inch jaw presses 3/4 inch fittings only. If you need coverage across sizes you order the multi-size packages, R00360PC for 1/2 through 1-1/4 inch or R00370PC for 1-1/2 and 2 inch, rather than expecting one jaw to stretch.
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Does the Nibco R00320PC come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Nibco R00320PC is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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