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End feed fittings

The difference is quality

IMI Yorkshire Fittings Limited
MI Yorkshire Fittings Limited has been In 1968, Yorkshire Imperial Metals was

I working with copper and its alloys for over

one hundred years. From our head office in
Stourton, Leeds, we have developed our ranges
incorporated into the Building Products Group
of IMI plc, a major international industrial
group and in 1986 took on its present identity
of fittings and valves to such a degree that they and the name IMI Yorkshire Fittings Limited.
are now widely regarded as among the best Since then we have developed from a company
engineered products of their kind. with a largely UK focus to a major European 1888
supplier with manufacturing, sales and Elmore’s begin making
distribution operations throughout Europe, copper tube.
servicing domestic and export markets all over
the world.

THE YORKSHIRE COPPER WORKS

PONTEFRACT ROAD
LEEDS

1909
The Yorkshire Copper Works
starts production of
The first industrial use of our Stourton site plumbing materials.
dates from 1888 when Elmore’s Depositing Co.
manufactured copper tubes here. However, in
the early 1800s the site was a racecourse and
the venue for the St. Leger.
The Yorkshire connection began in 1909 when
Elmore’s became the Yorkshire Copper Works
(YCW), producing high quality condenser
tubing. The advent of the First World War saw Over the past one hundred years our
a break in tube production as the company experience of working with copper and its
was requisitioned to manufacture munitions alloys to develop solutions for pipework 1934
for the war effort. However, by the 1920s system designers and installers has given us The Yorkshire range of
normal production had resumed and, from the the expertise to manufacture the highest integral solder ring fittings is
1930s, business boomed as copper enjoyed quality products for industrial and domestic patented and launched.
widespread growth in domestic plumbing users throughout the world. With Endex end
systems. In the period following the launch of feed fittings, Yorkshire integral solder ring
its now world famous Yorkshire integral solder fittings, Kuterlite compression fittings, Tectite
ring fitting in 1934, the Yorkshire Copper push-fit fittings and Jimten compression
Works was so successful that in 1958 it merged fittings for MDPE pipe and the valve ranges we
with the ICI Metals Division to become known offer a fitting for every conceivable plumbing
as Yorkshire Imperial Metals (YIM). and heating application.

1936
The Endex end feed fitting is
patented and launched.

1996
The revolutionary Tectite
push-fit fitting is introduced.

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 Endex end feed fittings
he Endex end feed fitting for jointing light

T
Contents
gauge copper tubes was designed and
patented in 1936. After further Pages two and three
development and testing a comprehensive Introduction.
range of fittings was launched into the market.
Page four
Endex fittings were originally manufactured in A choice of materials and
Dundee by the Fyffe and Co. Brass Works the benefits of copper.
which eventually became part of IMI Yorkshire
Fittings and still produces Kuterlite Page five
compression fittings today. Compatible tube materials.
When the fitting and tube are assembled and Page six
heated to the correct temperature, solder The Endex range.
applied to the mouth of the fitting becomes
molten and capillary attraction ensures that it Page seven
is drawn into the gap between tube and fitting, Current and future
forming a completely reliable joint. standards.
Endex end feed fittings are light and neat, The most influential architects, mechanical
Page eight
making handling and installation easy. The services engineers and building contractors in
Installation instructions.
compact dimensions of the fittings make best the country specify Endex with total
use of limited space in ducts and other confidence when a project requires end feed Page nine
restricted areas. In addition, the fittings’ capillary fittings. Indeed Endex fittings have Design considerations.
smooth lines minimise flow restrictions and been used on some of the most innovative
are unobtrusive on exposed pipelines. projects of the last few years. Pages ten and eleven
Endex end feed fittings.
Today our comprehensive range of end feed Through a programme of continuous
capillary fittings manufactured from copper, development and investment in the latest
Page twelve
gunmetal or other Dezincification Resistant manufacturing methods and machinery, IMI Endbraze fittings.
alloys enable installers who prefer to end feed Yorkshire fittings is committed to ensuring
the solder to connect copper tube quickly and that Endex remains a simple and cost effective Page thirteen
easily. To accommodate a wide range of way of jointing copper tubes. Waste fittings and
service conditions hard or soft solders may be stopvalves.
used with sizes between 6mm and 54mm.
Fittings between 67mm and 159mm form the Pages fourteen and fifteen
Endbraze range and require the use of hard Customer service across
solders or brazing alloys. Europe.

PAGE THREE
A choice of materials
ndex fittings are manufactured from

E copper, gunmetal or other dezincification

resistant alloys (DZR).

For areas prone to dezincification

Dezincification Resistant alloys such as CZ132
Gunmetal
(CW614N) provide excellent corrosion resistance
Some Endex fittings and
and comply fully with the composition and test
valves are manufactured
from gunmetal and can be requirements incorporated in BS 2872 and
identified by the GM mark BS 2874. Endex components made from this
on the body. material are marked with the nationally
recognised symbol. Since the corrosion
resistance of DZR brass can be adversely
affected by heating to temperatures in excess of
400˚C, only components not intended for direct
heating are manufactured from this type of
material. Care should be taken when using hard
solder to avoid overheating any DZR components.

Copper, gunmetal and DZR components are

especially recommended for use above ground
where domestic water supplies are known to
cause dezincification. They are also ideal for
services below ground.

The benefits of copper

or plumbing and heating applications Today, copper and copper alloys are recognised

F copper tubes and fittings offer substantial

benefits over other pipeline materials.
The earliest recorded use of copper for
as the only tried and tested plumbing materials
on the grounds of corrosion resistance alone.
Properly installed copper and copper alloy
systems can be expected to outlast many of
conveying water is a conduit at Abusir in Egypt.
the buildings in which they are installed.
Dated to 2750 BC, it is almost 4,750 years old
and is still in a remarkable state of preservation. In fact, once a copper and copper alloy system
is installed it will require no regular maintenance
and is extremely resilient, giving excellent
protection against contaminants that threaten the
domestic water supply. Nothing can get through
the walls – no fluids, no germs and no oxygen.
Copper does not absorb organic substances
and cannot be softened by them in service. This
means that in situations where the use of other
pipeline materials is restricted under United
A proven track record Kingdom Water Byelaws, for example in ground
One of the earliest copper subject to spillage of hydrocarbons, such as
plumbing systems installed oil, petrol or creosote, copper and it’s alloys
in this country can be found can be used with complete confidence. And
Over four thousand years later, at the
in the Bank of England in because they are non-permeable, will take any
Threadneedle Street, beginning of the 20th century, copper was once
paint finish you wish to apply as well as being
London. again being used for carrying water in Europe
totally unaffected by the sun’s ultra violet rays.
and America in public buildings, hospitals and
similar institutions. Its relatively high cost at Copper and copper alloys are fit-and-forget
the time was outweighed by its proven plumbing materials with a proven track record
corrosion resistance, which resulted in long of long and trouble-free service, giving peace
service and negligible maintenance costs. of mind to specifiers and installers alike.

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 Compatible tube materials
ndex end feed capillary fittings are The introduction of EN 1057

E suitable for jointing copper tube to the

new European standard EN 1057.
Because this new standard is a combination of
will affect the material
temper references for
copper tube and the way
tube is specified.
the existing European copper tube standards,
most currently available products will Material tempers
continue to be obtainable. There are, however, Table W and Table Y soft
a number of changes, most importantly to tube copper tube becomes R220,
sizes and material temper references. Copper tube Table Y and Table X half-hard
EN 1057 – R250 tube becomes R250.
In drawing up the standard, the committee
A general purpose half-hard condition copper
responsible took the opportunity to rationalise Ordering
tube for above ground services, including
tube sizes. As a result, EN 1057 stipulates When ordering half-hard
potable water, hot and cold water services,
European recommended dimensions and other copper tube with an outside
central heating and sanitation. diameter of 15mm and a wall
existing European, but non-recommended,
dimensions. thickness of 0.7mm
EN 1057 – R220 (BS 2871 Part 1 Table X), the
Under EN 1057, Table W and Table Y soft A thick-walled copper tube available in soft following designation should
condition copper tube has the designated condition coils or as half-hard condition straight be used:
material temper reference R220. Table X and lengths suitable for potable water, hot and cold
Table Y half-hard tube becomes R250. water services, central heating and sanitation. Copper tube EN 1057
–R250–15 x 0.7mm
Decorative chrome plated copper tube:
EN 1057 – R220 Soft coiled tubes EN 1057 – R250 High performance
Half-hard copper tube with a decorative chrome Endex fittings used in
Outside Wall thickness (mm)
plate finish for above ground services. Chrome conjunction with copper tube
diameter 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.2 plated tube is particularly suited for installations to the appropriate standard
6mm W Y where finished pipework is likely to be exposed. will withstand pressure never
reached under normal
8mm W Y The new European specification for chrome service conditions.
10mm W Y plated copper tube is identical to that for
12mm Y EN 1057 – R250.
15mm Y
Stainless steel tube
22mm Y
The use of end feed fittings with stainless steel
28mm Y tube is not recommended. For more information about
copper tube contact:
EN 1057 – R250 Half hard straight length tubes IMI Yorkshire Copper Tube
Limited, East Lancashire
Outside Wall thickness (mm) Road, Kirkby, Liverpool,
diameter 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.5 2.0 2.5 L33 7TU

6mm X Y Telephone (0151) 546 2700

8mm X Y Fax (0151) 546 5881
10mm X Y Key
12mm X Y
15mm X Y W
22mm X Y BS 2871, Part 1, Table W
28mm X Y
35mm X Y
X
42mm X Y
54mm X Y BS 2871, Part 1, Table X
66.7mm X Y
76.1mm X Y Y
108mm X Y
BS 2871, Part 1, Table Y
133mm X
159mm X

66.7 x 2.0mm is designated as “other European dimensions”

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The Endex range
he Endex range is intended primarily for

T use in above and below ground water

services and in central heating systems
with copper tube to EN 1057. In addition,
Endex fittings are ideal for use with oil, gas
and other engineering services.

All the fittings you’ll ever

need
The IMI Yorkshire Fittings’
catalogue provides a
comprehensive list of
available products.

Endex waste fittings

A range of high quality end feed fittings for use
on waste water and sanitary installations.

Endex capillary fittings

A range of capillary fittings designed for end
feeding with soft solder, hard solder or brazing
alloy.

Endex stopvalves
End feed above ground stopvalves with
gunmetal bodies and brass headworks for
controlling flow in hot and cold water services.

Endbraze capillary fittings

High quality large size fittings for brazing with
high temperature brazing alloys. Fittings in
133mm and 159mm are fabricated from copper.

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 Current and future standards
n line with our commitment to manufacturing Material specifications
I to the highest quality levels, Endex end feed
fittings comply with the current British,
European and International standards.
Endex end feed capillary fittings and valves are
manufactured to the following specifications
for materials used.
Quality systems
BS 1400 Specification for copper alloy castings IMI Yorkshire Fittings is a
Future developments British Standards Institution
We recognise that the current programme of pr EN 1982 Specification for copper and registered company.
standard harmonisation may affect the copper alloys, ingots and castings
standards relevant to the Endex range. Indeed BS 2872 Specification for copper and copper
BS 864 Part 2, the standard for capillary and alloy forging stock and forgings
compression fittings of copper and copper
pr EN 12165 Specification for copper and copper
alloy will be replaced by EN 1254 Parts 1 and 5
alloys, wrought and unwrought forging stocks Evaluated by the WRc
in the near future. IMI Yorkshire Fittings is
The Endex range has been
actively involved in drafting this and other new BS 2874 Specification for copper and copper
tested by the WRc and is
European standards and has members on the alloy rods and sections other than forging stock
audited periodically.
relevant European standards committees. of alloys CZ121 (CW614N), CZ122 (CW617N)
Whatever the developments, we guarantee that pr EN 12162 Specification for profiles and
our products will always meet the latest and rectangular bar for general purposes
highest standards. pr EN 12163 Specification for copper and
copper alloy rod for general purposes International Standards
Endex end feed capillary fittings pr EN 12164 Specification for copper and Organisation
BS 864: Part 2 Specification for capillary and International standards are
copper alloy rod for free machining purposes
compression fittings of copper and copper conformed to where
alloy for copper tubes pr EN 12168 Specification for hollow rod for appropriate.
free machining purposes
pr EN 1254 Part 1 Specification for copper
and copper alloy fittings with capillary ends for
Quality systems
soldering and brazing for use with copper tubes
All Endex products are manufactured under
BS2779/ISO 228/1 Specification for pipe quality systems in accordance with
threads and fittings where pressure tight joints EN 29002/ISO 9002. Contact with the trade
are not made on the threads (metric dimensions) IMI Yorkshire Fittings is an
Where appropriate Endex products carry the
industrial associate of the
BS 1010 Part 2 Draw off taps, above ground kitemark symbol of the British Standards
Institute of Plumbing.
stopvalves and union ends Institution.
BS 6956 Part 5 Specification for PTFE tape
UKWFBS listed
BS 6974 Specification for PTFE tape Where appropriate Endex products are United
Kingdom Water Fittings Byelaws Scheme
Endex endbraze fittings approved, further evidence that our products Links with Merchant groups
pr EN 1254 Part 5 Specification for copper meet the most exacting industry standards. The Industry trends can be
monitored through the BMF.
and copper alloy fittings with short ends for WRc regularly re-audits Endex end feed fittings
brazing to copper tubes before continued UKWFBS listing is given.
BS 10 Specification for flanges and bolting for
pipes, valves, and fittings The keyword is quality
Continuous product development is at the
BS 4504: section 3.3 Specification for copper Links with end users
heart of IMI Yorkshire Fittings’ company
alloy and composite flanges The company is a member
policy, both in the design and development of
of the National Association
BS 1845 Specification for filler metals for brazing new products and the refining of existing ones.
of Plumbing, Heating and
Our manufacturing processes are also subject
Mechanical Services
Endex waste fittings to constant monitoring and evaluation to ensure Contractors.
Endex waste fittings are manufactured to that each fitting is of the very highest quality.
IMI Yorkshire Fittings’ own exacting internal
quality standards. 25 year guarantee
Our policy of continuously and rigorously testing
Endex stopvalves Endex fittings means we are confident that they
will give years of trouble free service. To Regional patterns
BS 1010 Part 2 Draw off taps, above ground Association with regional
demonstrate the total confidence we have in
stopvalves and union ends bodies like SNIPEF also
our products and our commitment to customer
BS 1010 stopvalve ends are in accordance with helps to create a broader
service, all Endex fittings are guaranteed
picture of the industry.
BS 864 Part 2 (pr EN 1254 Part 1). against manufacturing defects for 25 years.

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Easy installation
he following instructions for jointing joint, it is advisable that soldering operations Assembly – soft solder

T Endex end feed capillary fittings illustrate

just how easy it is to install Endex
products.
are completed before such materials are
applied to the threads.
For domestic water services, the use of a
The fittings use the principle of capillary UKWFBS (WRc) listed jointing compound or
attraction to allow solder to fill the gap PTFE tape is recommended. When installing
between fitting and tube to form a completely fittings with parallel connector threads, a good
Step 1
reliable joint. quality jointing washer should be used. Clean the inside of the fitting
5. Union fittings have metal-to-metal cone socket and the outside of the
Preliminaries joints to BS 1010. Avoid damaging the mating tube with a Yorkshire
faces and, if required, use a UKWFBS (WRc) cleaning pad, fine sandpaper,
Select the correct size of tube and fitting for
or steel wool.
the job. Ensure the ends of the tube are cut listed jointing compound or apply a sufficient
square and remove any burr from the inside or amount of PTFE tape. Tighten the joint with a
outside. Re-round the ends with a re-rounding spanner.
tool if using fully annealed tube i.e.
6. If it is necessary to break into existing pipes
EN 1057 – R220/R250.
for repairs or to fit new branches, slip
couplings or tees which have no tube stops
Installation tips – soft soldering make the job easier and avoid disturbing the Step 2
1. The reliability of soldered joints is greatly rest of the system. Using a brush, apply adequate
influenced by the type of flux used. Yorkshire but not excessive flux to the
flux and Traditional Craftsman’s flux are Brazing and hard soldering outside of the tube and the
especially formulated for jointing copper tubes inside of the fitting socket.
For jointing copper tube with copper Endex
with Endex and Yorkshire fittings. However, Insert the tube into the fitting
fittings, copper, silver, phosphorous brazing until it reaches the tube stop,
regardless of which flux is chosen, the tube
alloys may be used, these filler metals do not then wipe off any excess flux.
and fitting should always be cleaned before
require the use of flux. Suitable alloys include
fluxing.
BS 1845 CP 2 and CP 4.
All fluxes are, to some extent, corrosive but
For brazing copper alloy fittings, and/or if
special care should be taken with so-called self
using silver brazing alloys other than those
cleaning fluxes.
suggested above, a flux is required and should
It is important that the system is flushed be applied in the usual way.
immediately after soldering, especially if the
Degussa ‘H’ ready mixed paste is the
system is to be left empty for any length of Step 3
recommended flux. Heat the assembled joint
time. External flux residues should also be
removed to prevent unsightly stains or in Assemble as normal. The joint should be evenly on all sides.
extreme cases corrosion of pipework. heated quickly and evenly on all sides to
approximately 700/750˚C – red heat in poor
2. If one or more ends of an Endex fitting are
daylight. Apply the filler rod to the space
to remain unmade a short length of correctly
between the tube and the fitting, allowing the
sized, uncleaned tube should be inserted into
brazing alloy to melt and flow into the annular
the ends to be left unjointed. Keep this section
gap. It is better to melt the alloy by conduction
cool by wrapping a wet rag around it while
than by heating it directly with the torch.
heating the remaining ends.
However, a combination of the two techniques Step 4
3. Remaking joints: Joints made with Endex can be used to aid the flow of alloy into the Apply solder to the mouth of
fittings can be difficult to disconnect due to joint. the fitting, if the correct
the intermetallic bonding between the solder temperature has been reached
Note. An oxy-propane, oxy-acetylene or other
and the copper of the fitting and tube and the solder will flow freely
suitable torch should be used with a large soft,
therefore the re-use of Endex fittings is not and be drawn into the joint.
neutral or slightly reducing flame. This should Briefly reapply the blowlamp
generally recommended.
be kept moving throughout the making of the and wipe off excess solder.
However, in some situations, joints can be joint to avoid excessive local heating. The gap
remade by fluxing the tinned portion of the between the socket and the tube should be
tube and reinserting this into the fitting. Then filled with the filler alloy leaving a small,
heat the joint and end feed solder. If a new uniform bead of brazing alloy around the
tube is to be used, clean and flux the tube mouth of the socket. Experience will dictate
before assembly. the amount of brazing material required to
produce a satisfactory joint.
4. Male connectors eg. N3, N8, and N13 have Step 5
taper BSP threads and may require the use of Allow the joint to cool without disturbance. Allow the joint to cool
jointing materials to produce a water tight Clean joint generally. without disturbance. Clean
the joint generally.

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 Design considerations
Basic techniques for major consideration when designing
expansion stress relief
A plumbing and heating systems is thermal
movement. Pipework systems expand
and contract with changes in temperature and
will be subjected to stress if their movement is
restricted. So, particularly with central heating
systems, always account for the effects of
thermal movement when designing or
installing a system.
Copper has a coefficient in linear expansion of
Horseshoe expansion link 17 x 10-6/˚C. As an example, a 10 metre length
of copper pipe carrying domestic hot water at
60˚C will expand by almost 7mm (more than 1⁄4")
when heated from an ambient temperature of
20˚C.
In addition, assuming that temperature cycling
of the system is 20˚C, there will be a
continuous cycle of expansion and contraction
Crossover tee arrangement
of 3.4mm taking place.
The table below gives the expansion in mm of
copper tube for various rises in temperature.
Clearly the stresses imposed can be
Adapting imperial to metric with Endex
considerable if no allowance is made for
thermal movement. Stress concentrations Sometimes an Endex end feed fitting may need
between ‘fixed points’ typically found at to be connected to an older installation where
radiators, valves and other fittings should be imperial sized tube has been used. This
avoided wherever possible. presents no problem - simply use an Endex
Expansion loop imperial to metric adaptor coupling. One end
Suitable for 6, 8 and 10mm Anchoring the branch of a tee, or connecting a of the adaptor fits onto imperial pipe and the
tubes only. radiator by means of too short a spur, will other on to metric pipe. Endex imperial to
prevent normal thermal movement and may metric adaptors are available in several
lead to failure. As such, expansion loops or combinations.
Tee specification bellows devices should be incorporated at
appropriate points within the system. When Threaded connectors
continual thermal cycling is encountered, a
Endex male threaded connectors for jointing
horse shoe link, or loop formed from one
pipework to boilers, pumps or backplate
length of the tube, is recommended.
elbows have taper male BSP threads. A small
Wherever pipework is to be installed under quantity of inert jointing compound or PTFE
screed or plaster, it is very important to make tape should be applied to the male thread
adequate allowance for thermal movement. before installing the fittings.
The preferred practice is to lay tubing in ducts
surrounded by loose, non-rigid material such Female connectors
UK specification as vermiculite or glass wool. Endex female threaded connectors have
First quote the ends on the A useful reference document to consult for internal threads to BS 2779 and should be used
run (larger end first) and
further information is BS 6700 water services for general connections from male threaded
then the branch.
in buildings. fittings to copper pipework.

Temperature Tube length (m)

change °C 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 25
10 0.5 0.7 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.5 1.7 2.0 4.3
20 1.0 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.4 2.7 3.0 3.4 4.0 8.5
30 1.5 2.0 2.6 3.1 3.6 4.1 4.6 5.1 6.1 13
40 2.0 2.7 3.4 4.1 4.8 5.4 6.1 6.8 8.2 17
50 2.6 3.4 4.3 5.1 6.0 6.8 7.7 8.5 10.2 21
60 3.1 4.1 5.1 6.1 7.1 8.2 9.2 10.2 12.2 26
70 3.6 4.8 6.0 7.1 8.3 9.5 10.7 11.9 14.3 30
European specification 80 4.1 5.4 6.8 8.2 9.5 10.9 12.2 13.6 16.3 34
Quote the larger end first, then 90 4.6 6.1 7.7 9.2 10.7 12.2 13.8 15.3 18.4 38
the branch, followed by the 100 5.1 6.8 8.5 10.2 11.9 13.6 15.3 17.0 20.4 43
remaining end.

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Endex end feed fittings
ndex capillary fittings are ideal for use in

E above or below ground water services.

The range is manufactured from copper,
gunmetal or other alloys that are resistant to
dezincification. Nuts are normally supplied in
standard duplex brass, although DZR quality is
also available. Either hard or soft solder may
be used to suit a wide range of service
conditions.

Where to use Endex capillary fittings

Endex end feed capillary fittings are suitable
for use on all direct and indirect, hot and cold
domestic water services, in small bore and
minibore central heating systems and in low
pressure steam heating and pressurised
unvented heating systems within permitted
temperature and pressure limits. In addition,
they can be used in sanitation services for all
types of domestic, commercial and hospital
applications.

The fittings are also suitable for commercial

and industrial applications including;
compressed air lines, gas distribution systems
for natural and manufactured gases, with fuel
oils and kerosene and on engineering pipeline
services that convey liquids, oils, air and gases
at temperatures up to 110˚C.

Size range
Endex fittings are manufactured to fit tube
sizes from 6mm to 54mm outside diameter and
are designed for jointing copper tubes to
EN 1057.

Comprehensive Range
The Endex range offers
more than 80 patterns.

PAGE TEN
 Endex end feed fittings
Solder and flux should be of good quality, such
as those supplied by IMI Yorkshire Fittings,
and the manufacturers’ recommendations and
instructions should always be closely followed.

Standards and approvals

Endex end feed fittings in sizes 6mm to 54mm
comply with BS 864 Part 2 (pr EN 1254 Part 1).
External BSP (taper) threads are machined to
BS 864 Part 2. External and internal BSP Fibre washers
parallel threads conform with BS 2779 and Where tap connectors or
ISO R228/1. other fittings are assembled
with fibre washers, service
The range is UKWFBS listed.
Working pressures and temperatures temperatures must not
BS 864 Part 2 (pr EN 1254 Part 1) specifies exceed 100°C.
Helpful specification clauses
hydraulic working pressures and temperatures
To ensure the right product for the job, the Gas services
for fittings used with tubes to EN 1057 R220,
correct terminology to use in your Fibre washers are not
R250 and R290 when assembled with soft
specification is “All end feed capillary fittings suitable for use on gas
solders. service pipelines.
shall conform to BS 864 Part 2 (pr EN 1254
They are maximum figures, applicable to Part 1) and be drawn from the Endex range as
steady working conditions, and must not be supplied by IMI Yorkshire Fittings Limited.”
exceeded.
The working pressures at 65˚C shown under
Silver Brazing Alloy are also applicable at
cryogenic temperatures to Endex copper
fittings jointed with these grades of alloy.

Maximum hydraulic working pressure for Endex fittings assembled with copper tube using soft solder

Maximum working pressure

Solder used with fitting Working temperature
Sizes 6 – 28mm Sizes 35 – 54mm

Tin/copper soft solders 30°C 16 bar 16 bar

BS EN 29453 S-Sn99Cu1 65°C 10 bar 10 bar
110°C 6 bar 6 bar
Tin/lead soft solders
BS EN 29453 S-Pb60Sn40

Tin-silver 30°C 34 bar 17 bar

BS EN 29453 S-Sn97Ag3 65°C 25 bar 13 bar
L-SnAg5 DIN 1707 100°C 16 bar 10 bar
120°C 11 bar 6 bar

Maximum hydraulic working pressure for Endex fittings assembled with copper tube using silver brazing
alloys
Working temperature
Size
65°C 120°C 150°C 175°C 200°C

6mm 81.1 bar 76.2 bar 60.5 bar 46.0 bar 30.3 bar
8mm 62.5 bar 58.8 bar 46.7 bar 35.5 bar 23.3 bar
10mm 50.9 bar 47.9 bar 38.0 bar 28.9 bar 19.0 bar
12mm 42.9 bar 40.3 bar 32.0 bar 24.3 bar 16.0 bar
15mm 40.3 bar 37.9 bar 30.1 bar 22.8 bar 15.0 bar
22mm 35.6 bar 33.5 bar 26.6 bar 20.2 bar 13.3 bar
28mm 28.2 bar 26.5 bar 21.1 bar 16.0 bar 10.5 bar
35mm 25.2 bar 23.7 bar 18.8 bar 14.3 bar 9.4 bar
42mm 23.2 bar 21.8 bar 17.3 bar 13.1 bar 8.6 bar
54mm 19.8 bar 18.6 bar 14.7 bar 11.2 bar 7.4 bar

Joints must be assembled with the appropriate size of copper tube and suitable silver brazing alloy.
Pressure and temperature ratings apply only to copper fittings, not valves or non-metallic components.

PAGE ELEVEN
Endbraze fittings
he Endbraze range of high quality brazing Installation
T fittings have been designed for large size
end feed applications where service
conditions require the use of high temperature
Endbraze fittings should be assembled with
silver brazing alloys following the instructions
for Brazing and hard soldering on page 8.
brazing alloys.
When using brazing alloys, the makers’
All Endbraze fittings are produced from copper instructions should be followed especially with
or copper alloys and are suitable for use with regard to correct flux and temperature.
copper tube EN 1057.
Flange connectors are available in 76.1mm and Standards and approvals
High temperature jointing 108mm sizes with flange bolt hole sizes and Endbraze fittings are manufactured to
Joint making with Endbraze flange outside diameters to BS 4504 section 3.3 IMI Yorkshire Fittings’ own internal quality
fittings requires the use of (metric) or BS 10 table D (imperial). standards.
higher temperatures than
those used with Endex
fittings and soft solder. A Working pressures and temperatures
large oxy-acetylene or Maximum test pressure at temperatures not
oxy-propane torch should be exceeding 65°C. The recommended maximum
used with a soft, neutral or safe working pressure and temperature limits
slightly reducing flame. for ‘Endbraze’ joints assembled with hard
solder to BS 1845 are shown in the table below.
Note: the high temperatures involved in
brazing will locally anneal hard and half hard
copper tube.

Endbraze Flanges
Endbraze flanges have been designed primarily
to facilitate assembling of pipework for use in
hot and cold water services, heating systems
and gas installation pipework and many
engineering applications.
Endbraze composite flanges further simplify the
brazing operation by allowing the outer steel
Endbraze flanges flange to be withdrawn from the inner reducing
Endbraze flanges are the amount of metal heated up during brazing.
available for connecting to Where to use Endbraze fittings
other flanged components. Helpful specification clauses
Ideal for jointing copper pipelines, primarily in
The use of a Bi-metal flange
hot and cold water services, heating systems To ensure the right product for the job, the
greatly reduces the amount
and gas installation pipework and many correct terminology to use in your specification
of heat required to make a
joint as the inner component engineering applications. is “All large size end feed brazing fittings shall
contains much less metal be drawn from the Endbraze range as supplied
than a conventional flange. Size range by IMI Yorkshire Fittings Limited.”
Endbraze fittings are available in sizes between
67mm and 159mm.
Endbraze fittings in 133mm and 159mm are
fabricated from copper components.

Working pressures and temperatures for Endbraze fittings assembled with silver brazing alloys to BS 1845

Working temperature
Size
65°C 120°C 150°C 200°C

67mm 18.6 bar 17.5 bar 14.0 bar 6.9 bar

76.1mm 18.6 bar 17.5 bar 14.0 bar 6.9 bar
108mm 17.2 bar 16.2 bar 12.9 bar 6.4 bar
133mm 10.5 bar 8.5 bar 7.7 bar 4.1 bar
159mm 11.7 bar 9.7 bar 8.6 bar 4.6 bar

Does not include flanged joints

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 Endex waste fittings
range of copper and copper alloy fittings developed to enable the installation of

A in sizes suitable for domestic and

commercial waste systems.
effective waste water systems. The range
includes bends, tees and crosses designed with
built in fall as required by good plumbing
practice as well as fittings with rodding eyes to
enable inspection and cleaning of the pipework.

Size range
The Endex waste range is available in standard A useful design feature
sizes from 35mm to 54mm. Elbows, tees and crosses
have 881⁄2° of built in fall.
Standards and approvals
Endex waste fittings are manufactured to IMI
Yorkshire Fittings’ own exacting internal
quality standards.

Helpful specification clauses

Where to use Endex waste fittings To ensure the right product for the job the
Waste fittings are designed for connecting to correct terminology to use in your
basins, baths and sinks and other sanitary specification is “All waste fittings shall be
appliances in domestic and commercial drawn from the Endex waste fittings range as
properties. The range has been specifically supplied by IMI Yorkshire Fittings Limited.”

Endex stopvalves
ndex stopvalves are suitable for use with Pressure drop for cold water flowing
E soft, half-hard and hard copper tube. In
addition to the standard pattern, single
and double union ended valves are available.
through stopvalves

Endex stopvalves are suitable for use with

copper tube to EN 1057. All have gunmetal
bodies with duplex brass headworks.

Where to use Endex stopvalves Safety first

Stopvalves are designed for use wherever the Traditionally, the first valve
in every dwelling is a
flow of hot or cold water services need to be
stopvalve, which allows the
controlled or regulated. Union ended Endex
supply to be cut off rapidly
stopvalves allow easy removal of the valve in an emergency or for
without the need to disturb fixed pipework. servicing of other fittings.

Size range
Endex stopvalves are available in 15mm and
22mm sizes. Standards and approvals
Stopvalves are manufactured to BS 1010
Working pressures and temperatures requirements with ends to BS 864 Part 2
Endex stopvalves are suitable for use at the (pr EN 1254 Part 1).
following working temperature and pressure. Endex stopvalves are UKWFBS listed.
High performance valves
Helpful Specification Clauses The stopvalve design
Temperature Working To ensure the right product for the job, the
Size incorporates a rubber
not exceeding pressure correct terminology to use in your specification washer that is screwed
is: “All stopvalves shall conform to BS 1010 down onto a gunmetal seat
15mm and 22mm 30˚C 16 bar and shall be drawn from the Endex range as to provide a seal against
supplied by IMI Yorkshire Fittings Limited.” mains pressure water.

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Committed to customer service....
MI Yorkshire Fittings Limited is committed and sales support and provide a constant point

I to maintaining its position as one of

Europe’s leading manufacturers of fittings
and valves for the plumbing and heating
of contact with the company. The contract
sales force has been specifically developed to
offer support to specifiers, housebuilders and
industry. We aim to offer all our customers contractors – from technical advice on
high quality, cost effective and durable plumbing and heating system design to assisting
products – an aim which springs from the with the production of specification documents.
philosophy that the customer comes first in And if you’re an installer, merchant or
everything we do. contractor with a technical query about any of
IMI Yorkshire Fittings has a network of sales our products, simply phone our technical
Contacts offices throughout the UK, staffed by efficient services department. They will be able to
Friendly and well informed and knowledgeable personnel. They will be answer your questions on anything from
internal sales staff process happy to supply product information and building-in dimensions to correct jointing
orders and enquiries quickly answer any queries you may have. The procedures.
and efficiently. introduction of a new computer system means
that we can now respond even faster to Information
customer orders and enquiries, using up to the For further details, please contact your
minute communication techniques, such as regional sales office or, for general enquiries,
document imaging and desktop fax modems. head office.
Which also means that our ability to track
individual orders through the system, from Head office
receipt to despatch, is further improved.
PO Box 166, Leeds LS1 1RD
Our internal customer service is reinforced by
Telephone (0113) 270 1104
experienced external sales teams who can
Fax (0113) 271 5275
offer specific technical advice and support.
Because we recognise that different customers
have very different needs and requirements of Export sales
Representatives our sales representatives, we have developed PO Box 166, Leeds LS1 1RD
Our external sales teams two distinct sales teams. Our general sales Telephone 44 (0) 113 270 1104
provide a personal contact representatives provide merchants and Fax 44 (0) 113 271 6250
for each customer. installers with detailed product information
Representatives receive
thorough product training
and are able to deal with all
queries promptly. IMI Yorkshire Fittings’ manufacturing sites, distribution depots and sales offices

North
PO Box 166, Leeds LS1 1RD
Telephone (0113) 270 6945
Fax (0113) 270 5644

South
Effective distribution
Unit 8 Beadle Way
network
Hithercroft Industrial Estate
Stock is held at our
distribution depots at Leeds, Wallingford OX10 9EZ.
Wallingford, Belfast and Telephone (01491) 825 065
Glasgow. Fax (01491) 825 182

Key
• Sales office and
distribution depot
Scotland
14 Lambhill Quadrant, Glasgow G41 1SB
• Manufacturing plant Telephone (0141) 429 5721
Fax (0141) 429 8219

Northern Ireland
Lislea Drive (Lisburn Road), Belfast BT9 7JG
Telephone (01232) 667 631
Fax (01232) 664 563

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 ....across Europe
he growth in our European interests in Poland
T recent years has been significant. In
addition to our manufacturing facilities
and sales and distribution offices in the UK,
IMI Instalacje Sp. z o.o.
02 – 285 Warszawa, ul
Szyszkowa 35/37
we now have manufacturing sites in Übach- Poland
Palenberg, Germany; Orléans, France and
more recently Budapest, Hungary. Add to that Telephone 00 48 22 668 2733
Fax 00 48 22 668 2734 R. Woeste & Co. ‘Yorkshire’
sales and distribution operations across
GmbH
Europe – from Warsaw to Barcelona – and it’s Woeste has enormous
evident that IMI Yorkshire Fittings is one of Hungary manufacturing capacity at its
Europe’s leading suppliers of fittings and valves. IMI Épületgépész Kft. site in Übach-Palenberg,
Budapest Germany and has a network
France Maglódi Út 16 of sales offices and
Raccord Orléanais H– 1106 distribution depots right
Hungary across mainland Europe.
1 Rue Jacques Dufrasne
Zone Industrielle des Forges Telephone 00 36 1260 7880
45380 La Chapelle Saint-Mesmin Fax 00 36 1260 3272
France
Telephone 00 02 33 38 88 08 86 Belgium
Fax 00 02 33 38 72 54 77 Eclipse n.v.
Prins Boudewijnlaan 9 Unit 6
Germany B-2550 Kontich
Raccord Orléanais
R. Woeste & Co. ‘Yorkshire’ GmbH Belgium Manufacturing in France is
Max-Planck-Straße 15 C Telephone 00 32 3458 3890 carried out by Raccord
D – 40699 Erkrath Fax 00 32 3458 3531 Orléanais who also distribute
Germany through outlets in several
other European countries.
Telephone 00 49 211 25 02 0 Italy
Fax 00 49 211 25 02 200 IMI Componenti Termoidrosanitari s.r.l.
Via E. Mattei, 9
Spain 22070 Bregnano (Como)
IMI Woeste, S.L. Italy
C/Industria, 385-397 Telephone 00 39 3172 2811
08918 Badalona (Barcelona) Fax 00 39 3172 2383
Spain
Telephone 00 34 3460 29 69 European manufacturing sites, sales offices and IMI Épületgépész Kft.
Fax 00 34 3460 22 57 distribution depots are shown on the map below. With a new factory in
Budapest, IMI Épületgépész
is well placed to penetrate
growing Eastern European
markets.

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IMI Yorkshire Fittings Limited • Registered in England No 401507 • Haigh Park Road Stourton Leeds. Telephone 0113 270 1104.