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PEX & PEX-AL-PEX Press Fittings — Lead-Free Brass & PPSU, Built to German Standards
Hitze press fittings pair a stainless-steel sleeve, lead-free brass or PPSU body, and a precision O-ring seal into one permanent, leak-free joint — engineered in Germany, jaw-profile compatible with the press tools your crews already own.
For plumbing and heating wholesalers, contractors, and private-label importers who need a premium alternative that presses on the first try. Sizes 16 / 20 / 25 / 32 mm. Profiles TH / U / F / M. One system — pipe and fittings from a single German brand — for hydronic heating and potable water across North America and Europe.
Trade & bulk supply only — Hitze does not sell single fittings at retail.
TH · U · F · M · 16–32 mmThe Range
See the Press Fitting Range — Brass Bodies, Stainless Sleeves, O-Ring Seals
Lead-free brass and PPSU bodies, unions and adaptors, sized 16 to 32 mm for PEX and multilayer pipe — one German-engineered source. Studio shots of the full range below.
Type Matrix
Press Fittings for PEX and PEX-AL-PEX — Brass Body or PPSU
Match the fitting body to the job — potable safety, corrosion resistance, or cost — without leaving the Hitze system.
| Type | Body Material | For Pipe | Best For | Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brass press fitting for PEX | Lead-free brass (DZR) | PEX-a / PEX-b / PEX-c | Potable + hydronic, high durability | 16–32 mm |
| Press fitting for PEX-AL-PEX | Lead-free brass or PPSU | 5-layer PEX-AL-PEX | Shape-retention runs, oxygen-tight heating | 16–32 mm |
| PPSU press fitting | PPSU polymer | PEX / PEX-AL-PEX | Corrosion-free, dezincification-immune, potable | 16–32 mm |
| Lead-free brass (DZR) | CW724R / CW511L | PEX / multilayer | NSF 61 / WRAS potable water | 16–32 mm |
Every fitting shares the same core build: brass or PPSU body + stainless-steel sleeve + O-ring seal, so pressing feel and reliability stay consistent across the range. See the dedicated lead-free brass press fittings range for the full DZR-body line-up.
For the pipe side of the system, see PEX Pipe and Multilayer PEX-AL-PEX Pipe. Need the tool-free option instead? Compare our push-fit fittings and compression fittings.
Download the Full Fitting Range (Spec Pack)
One PDF: every body, size, and connection type across the press-fitting range. Email required.
Tool Compatibility
Jaw-Profile Compatibility — Keep the Press Tool You Already Own
The single question every installer asks first. Hitze fittings are cut to the standard press profiles, so switching brand rarely means switching tools.
| Jaw Profile | Common Tool Ecosystem | Hitze Fitting Support | Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TH profile | Most PEX / multilayer press systems | ✓ Supported | 16 / 20 / 25 / 32 mm |
| U profile | Widely used multilayer press | ✓ Supported | 16 / 20 / 25 / 32 mm |
| F profile | Select brand press systems | ✓ Supported | 16 / 20 / 25 / 32 mm |
| M profile | Common EU press ecosystem | ✓ Supported | 16 / 20 / 25 / 32 mm |
Exact tool-brand and jaw-model mapping is set out in the Jaw-Profile Compatibility Chart below. Always verify your specific tool and jaw against the chart before ordering.
Get the Jaw-Profile Compatibility Chart
A one-page PDF mapping TH / U / F / M and popular press tools to Hitze fittings and sizes. Enter your work email; we’ll send it plus a tool-check contact.
Lead-Free · Proof
Lead-Free Brass and Pressure-Cycle Reliability — Where Failure Isn’t an Option
A press joint hides inside a wall for decades. Two things decide whether it’s ever seen again: the brass grade and the cycle life.
- Lead-free & dezincification-resistant: Hitze brass fittings use lead-free DZR grades (e.g. CW724R / CW511L), so they clear NSF/ANSI 61 potable-water expectations in North America and WRAS / DVGW drinking-water requirements in the UK/EU. Where zinc-loss corrosion is a concern, choose the PPSU body for a fully dezincification-immune joint.
- Built for pressure cycling: The stainless-steel sleeve holds the compression; the O-ring holds the seal. Fittings are validated by pressure-cycle testing across hot and cold service. Test standard and cycle count: available on request.
- Certified for both markets: cUPC / NSF support for North America; DVGW / WRAS support for EU/UK. Certificate and listing numbers are provided in the Hitze Cert Pack and are verifiable at source — certified to NA & EU standards. Replacing a German press system? See how our German-engineered Viega alternative compares.
Certificate and listing numbers are provided in the Hitze Cert Pack and are verifiable at source in the IAPMO, DVGW and WRAS official registers.
One System
One System, One Warranty — Pipe and Fittings from a Single German Brand
Mixing a cheap fitting with someone else’s pipe is exactly where warranties fall apart. Buy the system, keep the coverage.
When Hitze pipe and Hitze press fittings are installed together, the joint is a matched system — same materials, same tolerances, one accountable brand. That’s what unlocks the 50-year warranty on the matched Hitze pipe-and-fitting system. Mixing brands shifts liability onto the installer and typically voids coverage. For wholesalers and importers, a same-brand system is also a cleaner sell: one spec sheet, one 50-year warranty line, one point of contact.
See full terms on the System Warranty page. Complete the system with PEX Pipe and Multilayer Pipe. Speccing a build? Get matched fittings as part of our project & spec piping supply, or single-source supply for contractors & MEP subs.
Hitze supplies the trade only — wholesalers, contractors, importers, and private-label brands. Not a homeowner store. There’s no MOQ, so professional buyers can start with samples or a small trial order and scale into volume and OEM from there.
Request Fitting Samples
Test the joint on your bench, in your system, with your tool — before you commit a container.
Request Fitting Samples →Talk Private Label / OEM
Your brand on our German-standard fittings, with your packaging and documentation. No MOQ — start with samples or a small trial order and scale from there.
Talk Private Label / OEM →FAQ
Press Fittings FAQ — For Contractors, Wholesalers & Importers
Are Hitze press fittings compatible with my existing press tool?
What’s the failure rate — will a joint leak in the wall?
Are these lead-free and potable-safe for my customers?
What certifications do you hold for North America and Europe?
Do you offer private label, and is there a minimum order?
Do I keep the warranty if I mix pipe and fitting brands?
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Get Started
Request Fitting Samples & the Cert Pack
Tell us your press tool, sizes and target market — we reply within one business day with samples, jaw-profile confirmation, pricing and the certification documents for your region. No MOQ: press it, pressure-test it, then order a trial run or a full container. Backed by a 50-year warranty on the matched Hitze pipe-and-fitting system.