TUPYPRES Tee TUPY Brazil figure 1944
Figure 1944

TUPYPRES Tee — TUPY Brazil fittings

The TUPYPRES tee (figure 1944) takes a branch at right angles off the main line in the TUPYPRES system, with all three ends mechanical.

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Technical specification

Figure number1944
Size range2" – 2.1/2"
FinishGalvanised
ThreadMechanical compression joint — no thread
StandardISO 5922 / EN 1562 (material); verify figure-specific approvals
Maximum working pressureDepends on fluid, pipe material and temperature; see TUPYPRES chart
MaterialMalleable cast iron

The size range summarises this figure's table and does not guarantee stock in every size. Check the product-family catalogue and the required figure and size approvals before selection.

Standards and certifications

TUPYPRES uses malleable iron material standards ISO 5922 / EN 1562. Verify any figure- and size-specific approval in the current manufacturer documentation.

Technical drawing — TUPYPRES Tee

Dimensional drawing of the TUPYPRES Tee TUPY Brazil - figure 1944
Dimensional drawing of the TUPYPRES Tee — figure 1944. The value behind each letter is given in the dimensions and weights table on this page.

Dimensions and weights — TUPYPRES Tee

The dimension letters follow the technical drawing above. Weights are per single fitting, in kilograms.

Nominal diameter Dimensions (mm) Weight (kg)Pieces per carton
inch mm HALBcCB Galvanised Black
2" 50 867129899984 2.713 —4
2.1/2" 65 1069031109118102 4.633 —2

Source: TUPY catalogue dimensional data for this figure; verify the current revision.

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About the TUPYPRES Tee

The TUPYPRES tee has all three ports made as compression ends and is used to take a branch at right angles off the main run in the TUPYPRES system.

The branch is the most sensitive point in any pipework network, because the flow divides there and local stress rises. In the TUPYPRES system the joint at that point is made with no threading and no welding, simply by tightening the nut. A simpler operation means less chance of a mistake at the most sensitive point in the network.

Confirm the required application and figure-specific approvals before specifying this tee.

Supplied as figure 1944 in sizes 1/2in to 2 1/2in. Check the current size listing before ordering.

Frequently asked questions about the TUPYPRES Tee

In which sizes is the TUPYPRES Tee made?

The TUPYPRES Tee is made in 2 sizes, from 2" to 2.1/2". The full list of sizes, with the dimensions in millimetres and the weight of each piece, is in the dimensions and weights table on this page.

How much does one TUPYPRES Tee weigh?

The weight depends on the size: the 2.1/2" size, for example, weighs 4.633 kg. The weights of every size are taken from the official TUPY catalogue and are listed in the table on this page, so they can be used to work out shipping weight and freight cost.

What tools are needed to install TUPYPRES fittings?

An ordinary wrench. No press machine and no special tool is required. Cut the pipe square, deburr it, push it into the fitting up to the marked depth, then tighten the nut by hand and finish with a wrench to the torque and number of turns given in the TUPYPRES catalogue. If a joint is taken apart, replace the ring set before making it up again.

How do TUPYPRES fittings differ from threaded fittings?

TUPYPRES is a mechanical compression joint. The pipe goes into the fitting and the nut is tightened — no threading, no welding, no flame and no press machine. A ring set already assembled inside the fitting (rubber sealing ring, compression ring and locking ring) makes the joint tight as the nut is drawn up. Installation is far quicker than threading and calls for less skill; the main uses are fire protection, water, gas and compressed air networks.

What are the working pressure and temperature of TUPYPRES press fittings?

According to the TUPYPRES catalogue, on steel pipe: water up to 16 bar at 80 °C, liquid fuel up to 16 bar at 80 °C, compressed air up to 10 bar at 80 °C and gas up to 10 bar at 70 °C. Lower figures apply on PE80 and PE100 polyethylene pipe, and the system is not recommended for compressed air on polyethylene.

Which pipes can the TUPYPRES Tee be installed on?

The TUPYPRES system can be installed on steel pipe to NBR 5580 and NBR 5590 (equivalent to EN 10255 and DIN 2440/2441) and on PE80 and PE100 polyethylene pipe. A transition fitting is also available for joining steel pipe to polyethylene pipe.

How can you tell a genuine TUPYPRES Tee?

Where dimensions permit, genuine TUPY fittings carry cast markings such as the factory mark and nominal size. Check the figure-specific catalogue and packaging as well. The threads are clean and free of burrs, and the galvanised coating is even. The surest check is to weigh the piece and compare it with the weight table on this page; counterfeit pieces usually come out lighter than the official catalogue weight.

How do I get a quotation for the TUPYPRES Tee?

Use the request a quote page at /request-a-quote and tell us the figure number (1944), the sizes and the quantities you need. Our Dubai office will come back with a quotation, the current stock position and a lead time. Amini Building Materials Trading L.L.C is the exclusive agent of TUPY S.A. in the Middle East and supplies the region from Dubai.

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