The Merit Pipeline - September 2024

Optimize Operations with StainlessPress? Fittings & Valves

Looking to enhance your operational efficiency and save money? StainlessPress? fittings and valves, available in sizes from 1/2" to 2" IPS, help reduce inventory costs by having to stock only 316 vs both 304 & 316. Type 316 provides your customers with superior corrosion resistance and the steel's lifespan is improved. In addition, this offering mates with stainless steel pipe which helps you streamline your purchases.

To help you ensure your customers' installations are safe & efficient, StainlessPress? features the Visual Indicator Press Ring? (VIPR?). The color-coded VIPR? provides redundancy in identifying unpressed connections and indicates the sealing element material, preventing costly and unsafe installation errors. The color-coded plastic sleeve can be easily removed when the connection is pressed.

• EPDM (Green VIPR? and Black Sealing Element): Ideal for water applications, providing durability and resilience in plumbing systems, municipal water facilities, and residential installations.
• HNBR (Yellow VIPR? and Sealing Element): Ideal for gas applications, ensuring safety and durability in oil and gas production, distribution systems, and HVAC installations.
• FKM* (White VIPR? and Green Sealing Element): Ideal for industrial applications, this sealing element is resistant to chemicals and extreme temperatures, making them suitable for chemical processing, manufacturing plants, and other harsh industrial environments.

*FKM available upon request.

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StainlessPress? fittings and valves provide PVF wholesale distributors with benefits that can enhance your product offering and help meet the needs of your customers in various industries. Some of these benefits include:

• Reduced Labor Costs: The ease of installation with stainless steel press fittings and valves reduces the need for specialized labor, lowering labor costs for contractors.
• Versatility Across Applications: Stainless press products are corrosion-resistant and suitable for a wide range of applications, including potable water systems, gas lines, and industrial fluid handling.
• Enhanced Safety Features: Stainless steel press fittings and valves eliminate the need for open flames or welding on-site, making installations safer, especially in confined spaced or hazardous environments.
• Less Downtime in Critical Systems: Stainless press products offer a faster and more reliable installation solution, making them ideal for maintenance and repair operations, where minimizing disruption is crucial.
• Growing Market Demand: The adoption of press technology is growing rapidly across various sectors due to its speed, reliability, and cost-efficiency, allowing wholesale distributors to attract new customers and retain existing ones looking for modern solutions.

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Unlock the Potential of Stainless Steel Pipe in the PVF Industry

Are you looking to elevate your inventory and meet the diverse needs of your customers? As a PVF wholesale distributor, elevating your inventory to meet the diverse needs of your customers hinges on understanding the significance of pipe.

Pipes serve as the essential foundation of any connection, playing a vital role in our daily lives and the functioning of various industries. Whether it’s delivering water to our homes, managing waste from buildings, or transporting fuel for vehicles, pipelines are integral to countless applications. Here are some key benefits of incorporating pipe into your inventory as a wholesale distributor:

• Core Product Offering: By supplying a wide range of pipe materials, wholesalers meet the essential needs of their customers, ensuring consistent demand for their business.
• Cross-Selling Opportunities: Pipe is often sold alongside valves and fittings, as customers typically need all components for a complete piping system.
• Diverse Industry Applications: Pipes are used in numerous industries such as construction, plumbing, waterworks, energy, and industrial manufacturing.
• Inventory Flexibility: Pipes come in many sizes and grades, allowing wholesalers to stock a broad range of products tailored to different industry needs.
• Infrastructure Growth and New Projects: As infrastructure continues to grow—whether in municipal, commercial, or residential sectors—there will always be demand for pipes in new construction and renovation projects.

Choose the Right Type of Pipe for Your Project

Stainless steel pipe has become an indispensable asset in the PVF industry because of its durability, corrosion resistance, and versatility, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of applications. In addition, our Schedule 10 Stainless Steel Pipe in Type 3104 or 316 mates with our StainlessPress? fittings and valves which allows for greater opportunities with your customers. Some benefits of using stainless steel pipe in your piping projects include:

• Prevents contamination of the product from small particles, rust, and scale?
• Resists corrosive attack from hundreds of industrial and chemical solution mixtures
• Retains lustrous appearance over a long period of time
• Meets ASTM A-312/ASME SA-312 specifications
• Meets NSF/ANSI 372 as a lead-free product

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Safety & Sustainability in Municipal Water Systems

The municipal industry is dedicated to building infrastructure that ensures safe water, sustainable waste management, and essential services like schools, hospitals, and emergency services to support growing populations. From the initial flow of water through to its distribution, the durability and safety of brass and stainless steel components are paramount.

What Keeps the Municipal Industry Safe & Sustainable?

The municipal water distribution system comprises components designed to carry water from the main supply network to homes and buildings. This includes pipelines, pumps, water storage facilities, and additional distribution accessories, all of which benefit from the strength and corrosion resistance of brass and stainless steel.

Wholesale distributors can offer tailored solutions by providing the right components for the four major types of municipal water distribution systems—dead-end, grid iron, circular (or ring), and radial. Designing these systems requires careful consideration of factors like pressure, cost, maintenance, and pipe length to ensure uninterrupted supply and safety.

By providing durable and reliable brass and stainless steel components, wholesale distributors can better serve their customers, ensuring efficient and reliable water delivery for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.

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Considering these essential components and the careful planning required, it’s evident that PVF wholesale distributors are crucial to the municipal industry. Some benefits that wholesalers can experience with projects in the municipal industry include:

• Consistent, Large-Scale Projects: Municipal projects, such as water treatment plants, sewer systems, and public infrastructure, require large quantities of PVF materials, creating a stable and reliable market for wholesalers.
• Diverse Product Needs: Municipal projects require a wide range of products allowing wholesalers to offer a broad product portfolio and cater to diverse needs.
• Regulatory Compliance: Municipal projects must adhere to strict regulatory standards, and wholesalers who provide high-quality, compliant products can build a reputation for reliability and trustworthiness.
• Networking Opportunities: Entering the municipal market can open doors to networking with engineers, contractors, and government officials, which can lead to more project opportunities in the future.
• Opportunity for Recurring Business: Municipalities often maintain and upgrade infrastructure regularly. This creates opportunities for recurring business with PVF wholesalers, as municipalities will need parts and materials for repairs and expansions over time.

By positioning themselves as reliable suppliers for the municipal industry, PVF wholesalers can secure a stable market, achieve significant sales volumes, and enhance their reputation through compliance and innovation. It’s a mutually beneficial relationship that supports both the wholesalers and the municipalities they serve.

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Meet the Merit Family: Your Partners to Your Success

Meet Marcus Estrella, Director of Product Line Management (previously Associate Director of Product Line Management) at Merit Brass! Marcus has been a part of the Merit Family for almost 3 years and brings over 20+ years of experience in the PVF industry. Marcus has a strong engineering background which helps him develop new product innovations and pipe joining technology for Merit. His innovative approach and deep understanding of our product lines is pivotal not only to our company's success, but to our customers' success as well. Marcus is committed to paying attention to the details and delivering legendary customer service.

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