Home to the iconic Instantor brand, Sanbra Fyffe are market leaders in the manufacturing, wholesale and distribution of certified plumbing supplies to the builder’s merchants trade for over 85 years.
The company continues to expand its range of quality Instantor fittings with the successful launch of Instantor Stainless Steel Press Fittings and Pipe for gas and water at the end of 2022. Instantor Stainless Steel Press products are currently available in sizes 15mm–54mm, with larger sizes up to 108mm also available for commercial or industrial applications on request.
As the industry focuses more on a sustainable model, with objectives like the 2030 Climate Target Plan at the forefront, the European Union’s ambition is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to at least 55% below the levels seen in 1990. This means that all industries, stakeholders, and individuals are required to do their part to help achieve these goals. The current and future focus is on reducing emissions, improving energy efficiency, along with utilising sustainable materials and manufacturing practices.
Stainless Steel fittings and pipe are popularly used on modern commercial and industrial building projects due to its quick and safe installation features. Stainless steel is a reliable source of material, even under severe conditions, and does not require a hot works permit. It offers substantial savings in time and risk when compared to traditional brazing and soldering methods, and provides a sleek finish, removing the need for additional painting or external protection.
Instantor Stainless Steel Press Fittings and Pipe are designed and approved for use in potable water, gas supply, water-based heating, saturated steam, solar, sprinkler, compressed air, fire protection, and industrial applications.
The new range offers fittings that are both DVGW certified and WRAS approved, and gas fittings that bear the BSI Kitemark. The new range of fittings are also accompanied by 316L stainless steel pipe, which is also DVGW certified.
Each fitting features an O-ring on each connection, which when pressed correctly, delivers a water-tight seal in seconds. Instantor Stainless Steel press fittings are quick to install in just 5 simple steps – cut, calibrate, check O-ring, mark insertion depth, and press! Stainless steel fittings offer an aesthetic, hygienic appearance, and can usually be found in food and pharmaceutical industry applications. They provide a decorative finish, avoiding the need for extra paint or external protection costs, and minimum load loss resulting in faster fluid flows. Stainless steel fittings are also corrosion, fire, heat and impact resistant, offering peace of mind to both the installer and the end customer.
As an NSAI EN ISO 14001:2015 (Environment) certified company, Sanbra Fyffe are committed to environmental excellence and are continuously taking steps to improve their environmental performance. It makes sense that their new range of fittings, manufactured using 316L stainless steel feature sustainability in mind and, offers long-term value. Stainless steel is widely considered one of the most environmentally friendly metals used in construction as it is 100% recyclable.
Instantor Stainless Steel Press offers a sustainable solution for commercial and industrial plumbing projects. For more information get in touch on +353 (0)1 842 6255 or email sales@instantor.ie.
Building Regulations are continuously being updated and amended in order to provide safer living and working environments for us all. According to the current Building Regulations Technical Guidance Document (Part H), compliant solvent waste pipe to EN1329 with a minimum wall thickness of 3mm should always be used for soil and waste water disposal applications throughout Ireland.
Sanbra Fyffe pride themselves on being a reliable source within the marketplace for high-quality products that adhere to the highest standards and certifications. That said, our product development team regularly introduces new product SKUs to ensure our range meets the current Building Regulations within Ireland.
Sanbra Solvent Waste Pipe is available in various sizes, with a wall thickness from 1.8mm to 3mm. Our solvent waste pipe with 3mm wall thickness is manufactured from PVC-U to comply with EN1329 and the Building Regulations Part H. PVC-U is a plastic piping system designed specifically for soil and waste gravity discharge within a building structure.
It’s important that both plumbers and installers acknowledge Building Regulations as a “set of legal requirements for the design and construction of new buildings, extensions and material alterations to and certain changes of use in existing buildings”. These regulations are covered under the Building and Control Acts 1990 to 2014.
Sanbra Solvent Waste Pipe is quick and easy to install, being an inexpensive material with impact and corrosion-resistant features. The lightweight material is suitable for both domestic and commercial use, providing a satisfactory joint with many years of trouble-free installations well beyond its service life period of 50 years.
The full range of Sanbra Solvent Waste Pipe and Fittings are available to view here or to shop from your local builders merchant. For more information on our range don’t hesitate to get in touch with our sales team on (0)1 842 6255 or email sales@instantor.ie
The Instantor brand is well known in the marketplace for its vast range of Press Fittings, offering versatile options that cover a wide range of applications.
You know as well as we do that when we tend to find a brand we like, we stick with them. At Instantor, our key focus is on customer relationships, delivering high-quality products at the right time and place, and cost-effective solutions. We recognise that merchants, plumbers, specifiers, and homeowners place a lot of trust in the Instantor brand.
The latest release of fittings came last year when Sanbra Fyffe announced the launch of Instantor Stainless Steel Press fittings and pipe. This range offers fittings that are both DVGW certified and WRAS approved, and gas fittings that bear the BSI Kitemark. Fittings are accompanied by 316L stainless steel pipe, which is also DVGW certified.
The qualities that stainless steel offers as a building material make it appealing for use in commercial and industrial projects. These include its durability (highly corrosion & impact resistant), long-term value and sustainability, cost and time savings, no hot works permit required, no use of hazardous welding gases making it hygienic, fire & heat resistance, and offers minimum load loss allowing for faster fluid flows.
Stainless Steel fittings and pipe are often attractive on large-scale projects for many reasons. As stainless steel is a reliable material, it offers a long lifespan which under proper conditions can be up to 50+ years, meaning it provides residual value when compared with other materials. Paired with the wide range of sizes available, Instantor Stainless Steel Press fittings range from 15mm to 108mm.
Sanbra Fyffe are proudly recognised as an ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) certified company. With this accreditation in mind, our team are striving for better practices as a market leader within our industry. With stainless steel being widely considered one of the most environmentally friendly metals used in construction as it is 100% recyclable, this is just the start.
Further product launches will see Instantor focus on the environmental impact of plumbing fittings, and how our company can lead the way down a path that places sustainability at the forefront.
Our vision is to be the leading manufacturer of quality and innovative solutions to the heating and plumbing industry, assisting our customers to create a healthy and energy-sustainable built environment for future generations.
Learn more about Instantor Stainless Steel Press here or reach out to our team anytime at sales@instantor.ie
