Marketing InformationThe NIBCO® PRESS system bronze ball valve body is manufactured from dezincification-resistant bronze, with a bronze blowout-proof stem. With the full port design and brass ball, the ball valve allows maximum flow and minimum pressure drop or turbulence with unobstructed bi-directional flow. The ball valve is designed with press-to-connect end connections with an inboard bead and EPDM O-ring for quick and easy joinery to the piping system. Properly applying pressure from a press-fit tool tightens the O-ring onto the tube, ensuring a clean, permanent, watertight seal in seconds, with no flame, solder or flux. This ball valve features a new design that allows a leak to occur during testing if the PRESS connection is not properly crimped. The NIBCO® PRESS system is user friendly, quick and easy-to-install. When properly crimped a unique "N" witness mark is clearly visible. The two piece valve is recommended for many applications, including HVAC, hot and cold potable water and non-potable process water. The lever handle provides convenient quarter-turn operation and bubble tight shut-off. 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 fittings, bronze valves, accessories, pressing tools, jaws and chains. NIBCO® PRESS system valves are backed by a 5 Year limited warranty. Because of it's longstanding reputation for innovation and precision in design and manufacturing, NIBCO® is the preferred brand in the industry.