The complete piping system with
M-profile press fittings
Dear Customer,
VSH is a very well-known organisation in the domestic and commercial building
market in the Netherlands. We are particularly famous for our wide range of metal
and plastic fittings, and it should not be a surprise to learn that we are the market
leader in the Netherlands, and well present in many other countries. But that’s not
the only thing VSH does. We have a full range of press fittings in both V and M
profiles, in addition to our high-quality brass compression fittings. VSH aims to
continuously improve and to offer the right solution time after time. Solutions that
allow us to deliver you, our customer, simpler, more efficient and better systems in
order to help you optimise your installations. That’s because we know that your
success is our success.
Established over 80 years ago, VSH is a Dutch company and part of the
international Aalberts Industries Group with the advantages that we are able to use
the latest technologies to develop and market innovative products and systems.
Aalberts Industries has a strong product portfolio and a global network of
production sites, each with their own specialisation. This means that we can help
you optimise the control, testing and distribution of liquids and gases. With over 80
years of experience and knowledge, we have become the ideal partner to
implement your solutions. We enjoy to take this position and we aim to continue
doing this in the future. Our promise is more than just a slogan: VSH connects.
Visit our website www.vsh.nl for more information. If you would like to know more
about our products and systems, you are always welcome to visit us in Hilversum.
Please call +31 (0)35 68 84 330 to make an appointment.
We
connect.
Best regards,
André in het Veld, Managing Director VSH
The right solution,
always and everywhere
With the broadest selection of piping systems in the market, VSH offers
professional installers a wide range of products. You can always count on us
for the best solution for water, gas, heating and fire protection systems in
residential, commercial and industrial buildings. But VSH does even more.
THE PLUS OF VSH:
+ Innovative concepts
+ Installation support
+ Customer Service
+ Exclusive training courses
+ Online information and selection tools
+ The VSH+ app
Top quality
Working with VSH
Easy installation, security and top quality are our
In everything we do, we aim for an optimal match
primary focus at VSH. We produce complete product
with your working methods.
ranges using top-rank production processes and fulfil
the most stringent requirements. Our products have all
Never come up short Our products are always
major national and international quality and approvals.
available no matter where you are, thanks to our
international distribution network.
Make the right choice We give you clear and
complete product information and handy online
selection tools to help you find the best solution for
your application.
Top-notch support Our experienced Customer
Service staff can answer all your questions and give
you reliable advice. You can be assured of having
acces to the specific knowledge and excellent support, no matter where or when you need it.
Lead the way We offer a broad range of training
courses so you can always use our latest solutions
correctly in practice.
XPress
One complete piping system
usable everywhere
THE PLUS OF XPress:
Easy installation, time saving and safety are the top priorities
+ Matching professional press tools
+ Simple, fast connection technology
+ Complete piping systems available in three materials
+ Fittings and tubes from 12 to 108 mm
(including intermediate sizes of 64 and 66.7 mm)
+ Systems: carbon steel, stainless steel, stainless steel gas,
copper gas and copper solar
+ Pre-marked insertion depth
+ Clear material and size identiﬁcation
+ Leak Before Pressed function
+ BIM ready
XPress is a complete piping system suitable for every imaginable application:
potable water, gas, heating, solar and sprinkler systems. The XPress range
consists of M-profile press fittings, tubes and press tools and is available in
carbon steel, stainless steel and copper. Easy installation, time savings
and safety are the top priorities.
Insertion depth marking
Smart leak detection
The right insertion depth is essential for making
The Leak Before Pressed function ensures that
safe and secure connections. However, marking the
unpressed fittings are detected. Thanks to
insertion depth can be time-consuming. That’s why all
the smart combination in design of the fitting and
XPress stainless steel and carbon steel fittings have
O-ring, water ﬂows out of unpressed fittings when
clearly visible pre-marked insertion depths
the system is pressurised. This is an extra safety to
(12 to 54 mm). This means that 25% of all installed
avoid consequential damage and always deliver a fully
XPress fittings, do not have to marked by yourself.
leak-tight system.
This is a clever and unique feature of XPress that
makes installation a lot easier, saves time and increases safety.
Material identification
and laser marking
Quality
XPress fittings are produced in our own modern,
automated factory in Hilversum (The Netherlands).
Delivering top quality is our main focus, so we
maintain strict quality control in the production
process. VSH provides an extended product warranty
XPress fittings from 12 to 108 mm have a clear colour
coding, so you can distinguish the different materials
apart very easy (green = stainless steel, red = carbon
steel). That’s handy when you are working on dark or
poorly lit locations/sites.
As an extra feature, carbon steel and stainless steel
fittings have laser markings that clearly indicate the
size and type of material.
of 10 years on XPress.
XPress is a high-quality
piping system with an
unprecedented scope of
applications. XPress is
available in stainless steel,
carbon steel and copper
for use in every imaginable
system: heating, cooling,
potable water, gas,
solar and sprinklers.
XPress
Suitable for every
imaginable system
Heating and cooling
XPress is the best solution for heating and cooling
High-pressure
dry fire mains
systems. The compact fittings are subjected to
stringent testing during production and are completely
High-pressure dry fire mains are a unique application
leak-tight. Thanks to their design and use of laser
for XPress stainless steel. Developed by VSH in coop-
welding the fittings do not have sharp edges inside,
eration with the fire brigade, they are an innovative al-
therefore they have a very low ﬂow resistance and
ternative to low-pressure dry fire mains. Xpress fittings
noise level.
are suitable for use in high-pressure dry fire mains and
are released for operating pressures up to 40 bar. This
Drinking water
type of system offers significant advantages for installers, fire brigades and building owners. The lightweight
system simplifies installation, water reaches the fire
With an XPress system you can be confident of
faster, and building costs are lower.
compliance with all applicable standards for open
and closed water systems. All system components
are available in stainless steel and copper and are
completely corrosion resistant - even when exposed
to demineralised water or distilled water.
Natural gas
Sprinkler and residential
sprinkler systems
VSH has been supplying XPress Sprinkler systems in
the domestic market and abroad for years.
Based on this experience VSH has developed a
The XPress product range includes specific high-
unique residential sprinkler system in cooperation with
quality products for a wide variety of gas systems.
BAM techniek, Siron, TU Delft and the fire brigade.
Available in stainless steel and copper, they have all
The residential sprinkler system is connected to the
the essential approvals, including DVGW, SVGW and
water mains. The sprinklers of the system can be
Gastec (only copper). Xpress gas fittings can be iden-
fitted onto the ceiling all over the house and directly
tified by their yellow marking and O-ring.
connected to the water mains. There is no need for
an expensive pump to generate higher pressure. The
Solar
XPress residential sprinkler system is low-cost, easy
to install and reliable. XPress Stainless steel is suitable for renovation wortk, where XPress Sprinkler ML
Carbon steel, stainless steel or copper - the entire
is the right choice for tubes embedded in concrete.
XPress system is equipped with EPDM O-rings that
can withstand very high temperatures. If you need
Detailed information on applications can be found in
even higher temperatures, you can choose XPress
the XPress technical manual or at www.vsh.nl/XPress
products equipped with special FKM O-rings.
XPress
carbon steel
XPress
stainless steel
XPress
copper
XPress carbon steel press fittings and
XPress stainless steel fittings and tubes
XPress copper press fittings and tubes
tubes are particularly suitable for heating
are primarily suitable for potable water
are particularly suitable for potable water
systems, but can also be used in other
systems. However, they can also be used
and gas systems, as well as other systems
applications including:
for other systems such as:
including:
• Wet sprinkler systems
• Heating systems
• Heating systems
•Household and industrial cooling water
•Cooling water systems (open and
•Cooling water installations (closed or
systems (closed-loop)
closed-loop)
open-loop)
• Compressed air systems
• Wet and dry fire sprinkler systems
• District heating
• Heat pump systems
• Sprinklers or water mist systems
• Compressed air systems
• Systems for treated water
• Solar energy and fuel oil systems
• Industrial applications
• Compressed air systems
• Steam systems
XPress
Excellent in residential,
commercial and industrial
building and in fire protection
When you choose XPress, you choose a top-class piping system that is
superior in a wide variety of situations and applications, including systems
in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. VSH also offers various
systems for fire protection.
Building projects
WHAT OUR MOSI SERVICE MEANS
FOR YOU:
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Particularly in the building sector, the quality, reliability
and safety of XPress set it apart from other piping systems. In addition, the scope of applications for XPress
in large-scale and small-scale building projects (resi-
Signiﬁcantly shorter lead time
Limited risk
Better supply chain
Serious cost savings
dential, commercial or industrial) is unprecedented.
In heating, cooling, potable water, gas and sprinkler
systems, XPress excels in every building.
Modular prefabrication
service (MOSI)
VSH offers a modular prefabrication service (MOSI)
You can receive very detailed production drawings,
specifically for large building projects. This unique en-
a bill of materials and a cutting list, with each module
gineering service facilitates the installation of systems
individually designed based on fully dimensioned
for heating, plumbing, sprinklers, medical gases
3D drawings. This allows you to assemble and test
and electrical utilities. On average, total cost savings
modules in a controlled production environment. The
exceeding 15% can be realized.
XPress system is very suitable for this form of modular
building.
THE PLUS OF XPress FIRE PROTECTION:
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Fast-acting and clean
Easy installation
Lightweight system
Low cost
Fire protection
Fire safety is becoming more and more important. At the same time, the amount of
time available to installers on the job site is constantly decreasing. In other words,
the installer is expected to deliver quality and safety in less and less time. The XPress
system is a simple, quickly installable package solution for sprinkler installations, as
well as direct mains fed sprinklers for residential buildings or water mist / sprinkler
systems for commercial and industrial buildings. The system has all required
approvals, so quality, safety and durability are assured.
XPress can also be used in:
• Industry
• Shipbuilding
• Offshore
XPress
Unparalleled
freedom of choice
Want to know more?
For a complete and up-to-date overview of all XPress ﬁttings, tubes and
tools, visit
www.vsh.nl/xpress
You can look for speciﬁc products with the search function, or you can
use smart ﬁlters and conveniently compare found products. All relevant
product data and speciﬁcations are available in detail level. If you’re
interested in a particular product, simply put it on your wish list.
As you can see, for top quality and the best solution for every situation you
can rely on VSH products and systems, with 80 years of experience.
In addition, you can always count on up-to-date information, current
knowledge and reliable advice. All that makes VSH the perfect partner,
dovetailing with your wishes and those of your clients.
VSH connects.
Would you like to make an appointment to meet
an account manager in your region? Or receive phone
advice and support from our experts?
VSH Customer Service:
+31 (0)35 68 84 330
Available Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
[email protected]
You can rely on VSH products and systems for top quality and the best solution
for every situation. VSH systems stand for quality, innovation, easy installation
and reliability.
Compression fittings for potable water, gas, heating and solar systems. VSH Super is
suitable for steel, copper and plastic tubes.
Piping systems with M-profile press fittings in three types of material: carbon steel,
copper and stainless steel. XPress is suitable for heating, cooling, water, gas, solar,
compressed air and fire protection systems in residential, commercial and industrial
buildings, shipbuilding and industry.
XPress HP supplies a metal to metal sealing system that is perfect for pipe systems in
industry, shipbuilding and fire safety systems operating under high pressure and/or high
temperatures.
VSH Fittings B.V.
Oude Amersfoortseweg 99
1212 AA Hilversum, The Netherlands
P.O. Box 498
1200 AL Hilversum, The Netherlands
Phone +31 (0)35 68 84 330
[email protected]
www.vsh.nl
5007156-2014-1.0-EN
Piping systems with V-profile press fittings in copper, galvanised steel and stainless
steel. SudoPress is suitable for heating, water, gas and solar systems.