M Press Copper 90° Elbow
The M Press Copper 90° Elbow provides a fast and professional way to change direction in compatible copper pipework. Designed for M profile press systems, it creates a secure 90-degree bend without soldering, flames or traditional hot works.
Installation is straightforward. Firstly, cut and prepare both copper pipes. Next, insert each pipe fully into the elbow. Finally, use a compatible press tool with the correct M profile jaw to press both connections.
As a result, installers can create neat directional changes quickly and consistently. Furthermore, press technology makes the fitting particularly useful in areas where access is limited or hot works are undesirable.
Our M Press Copper 90° Elbows form part of the wider Kudos Trading M Press Copper Fittings range for water, plumbing and heating installations.
Why Choose M Press Copper 90° Elbows?
Fast Direction Changes
The 90° elbow creates a clean right-angle change in pipe direction. Therefore, installers can route copper pipe around walls, joists and other obstacles efficiently.
No Soldering Required
The fitting creates its connection mechanically using a compatible press tool. Consequently, installers do not need solder, flux or a blowtorch.
Ideal for Water Pipework
The elbow provides a professional fitting for compatible hot and cold water installations.
Suitable for Heating Systems
It also suits compatible water-based heating applications. Therefore, the same M Press system can be used across a wide range of plumbing and heating work.
Secure Press Connection
A compatible press tool compresses each end of the fitting around the prepared copper tube. As a result, correctly installed joints provide a strong and dependable connection.
M Profile Compatible
These elbows use the M press profile. Therefore, always use the correct size compatible M profile jaw.
Key Features
- M Press copper 90° elbow
- Creates a right-angle pipe direction change
- M profile press connection
- Suitable for compatible copper tube
- Suitable for water applications
- Suitable for compatible heating systems
- No soldering required
- No blowtorch required
- No flux required
- Reduced hot works
- Fast installation
- Clean jointing method
- Secure mechanical connection
- Professional finish
- Ideal for new installations
- Ideal for alterations
- Useful for maintenance work
- Suitable for domestic plumbing
- Suitable for commercial plumbing
- Compatible press tool required
- Correct M profile jaw required
Technical Specification
- Product: M Press Copper 90° Elbow
- Product Type: Equal 90° Elbow
- Connection Type: Press x Press
- Angle: 90 Degrees
- Press Profile: M Profile
- Pipe Material: Compatible Copper Tube
- Application: Water, Plumbing and Compatible Heating Systems
- Jointing Method: Mechanical Press Connection
- Soldering Required: No
- Open Flame Required: No
- Press Tool Required: Yes
- Press Jaw Required: Correct Size M Profile Jaw
- Installation: Direction Change in Copper Pipework
Always confirm fitting size, copper tube specification and system compatibility before installation.
What Is an M Press Copper 90° Elbow?
An M Press Copper 90° Elbow connects two compatible copper pipes while changing direction by 90 degrees.
Elbows remain one of the most commonly used fittings in plumbing and heating installations.
For example, installers may need to turn pipework around a corner, change from horizontal to vertical or route copper around structural obstacles.
Instead of soldering the connection, the M Press elbow uses a mechanical press joint.
Therefore, installers can create a secure right-angle connection quickly without heating the fitting.
What Is an M Press Connection?
M Press refers to the jaw profile used when pressing the fitting.
A compatible M profile jaw surrounds the designated pressing section of the elbow. The press tool then applies a controlled mechanical force.
This permanently compresses the fitting around the copper tube and its internal sealing element.
Consequently, the completed fitting creates a secure joint without soldering.
Different press systems can use different jaw profiles. Therefore, always confirm that you are using an M profile jaw before pressing these fittings.
Copper Press Elbows for Water
Copper remains one of the most established materials for water pipework.
However, modern press fitting technology allows installers to create bends and direction changes without traditional soldered elbows.
M Press Copper 90° Elbows provide a practical solution for compatible:
- Hot water pipework
- Cold water pipework
- Domestic plumbing
- Water distribution
- Heating systems
- Plant rooms
- Commercial plumbing
- Property renovations
- New build installations
- Pipework alterations
- Maintenance work
Therefore, installers can combine familiar copper tube with a fast mechanical jointing system.
Ideal for Corners and Direction Changes
Copper pipe rarely runs in one straight line.
Installers often need to change direction around walls, cupboards, joists or other building elements.
The M Press Copper 90° Elbow provides a compact solution for these changes.
Simply prepare both pipes, insert them fully into the elbow and complete both press connections.
Therefore, the fitting works particularly well when:
- Turning around a wall
- Changing from horizontal to vertical
- Routing pipe into a cupboard
- Connecting to vertical risers
- Altering existing pipework
- Building neat plant room layouts
No Hot Works Required
One of the major advantages of M Press copper fittings is the elimination of a naked flame at the joint.
Traditional soldering normally requires a blowtorch, flux and solder.
In contrast, M Press elbows use mechanical pressing.
Therefore, they can prove particularly useful when working:
- Near timber
- Inside cupboards
- In loft spaces
- Around finished surfaces
- In occupied buildings
- Near insulation
- In confined spaces
- On commercial sites
- In refurbishment projects
Reduced hot works can also simplify site procedures and risk management.
Faster Than Traditional Soldering
Traditional soldering remains an established copper jointing method. However, each elbow requires several stages.
Installers need to prepare the joint, apply suitable flux, assemble the fitting and heat it correctly before introducing solder.
Furthermore, surrounding materials may require heat protection.
M Press removes many of these stages.
Once the copper pipe has been correctly prepared and inserted, the installer simply positions the press jaw and completes the pressing cycle.
Therefore, M Press can significantly improve installation speed across larger projects.
How to Install an M Press Copper 90° Elbow
Correct preparation plays an essential role in every press connection.
Firstly, cut both copper pipes squarely using a suitable pipe cutter.
Next, remove internal and external burrs from each cut end.
Inspect the pipe and make sure it remains clean, round and undamaged.
Then, mark the required insertion depth where specified.
Push each copper tube fully into the elbow.
Check the insertion marks before pressing.
Next, position the correct size M profile press jaw over the designated pressing section.
Operate the press tool through its complete cycle.
Repeat the process at the opposite end.
Finally, inspect the completed connections according to the fitting manufacturer’s installation requirements.
Always Deburr Copper Pipe
A freshly cut copper tube can have sharp internal and external edges.
Therefore, installers should deburr the pipe before inserting it into the press fitting.
This preparation helps protect the fitting’s internal sealing components.
Furthermore, a correctly prepared pipe enters the elbow more smoothly and reaches the correct insertion depth.
A suitable pipe reamer or deburring tool should therefore form part of every professional copper press installation kit.
Mark the Correct Insertion Depth
Pipe insertion depth provides an important visual installation check.
If the pipe does not enter the fitting far enough, the completed press may not perform as intended.
Therefore, installers should mark the required insertion depth before assembly where instructed.
Once the pipe enters the elbow, the mark allows the installer to confirm its position.
Furthermore, it helps identify accidental pipe movement before the press tool operates.
Two Press Connections Per Elbow
A 90° elbow has a connection at both ends.
Therefore, both sides of the fitting must be correctly pressed.
Firstly, check that each pipe reaches the correct insertion depth.
Then, press the first side using the correct M profile jaw.
Finally, move to the opposite connection and complete the second press.
Before finishing the installation, visually check both joints.
Use the Correct M Profile Jaw
The press jaw must match both the fitting profile and fitting size.
These copper elbows require an M profile press jaw.
Therefore, before pressing, confirm:
- Fitting size
- Copper pipe size
- M jaw profile
- Press jaw size
- Press tool compatibility
- Jaw condition
- Correct jaw positioning
Never assume that another press profile will create an equivalent connection.
M Press Copper Elbows for Repairs
Elbows also provide a useful solution when altering existing copper pipework.
For example, installers may need to reroute a pipe around a new obstacle or change the direction of an existing branch.
Once the copper pipe has been prepared, the M Press 90° Elbow can create the required bend without soldering.
Consequently, plumbers can complete neat alterations with reduced hot works.
M Press Copper Fittings for Renovation Work
Renovation projects frequently involve changes to existing copper pipework.
Furthermore, installers may need to work close to finished walls, floors, cabinets and timber.
Using a naked flame in these areas can require additional protection.
M Press fittings eliminate the soldering flame at the joint.
Therefore, 90° elbows provide a particularly useful solution for refurbishment and renovation projects.
M Press Copper Fittings for Commercial Installations
Commercial plumbing installations can contain large quantities of directional fittings.
Consequently, installation efficiency becomes increasingly important.
Press fitting allows installers to make repeatable connections quickly. Furthermore, completed copper press systems create a neat and professional appearance.
Typical applications can include:
- Hotels
- Apartment developments
- Offices
- Schools
- Retail properties
- Public buildings
- Plant rooms
- Commercial refurbishments
- Residential developments
- Maintenance projects
M Press 90° Elbow vs Soldered Elbow
Both fittings perform the same basic function: creating a 90-degree change in copper pipe direction.
However, the installation methods differ considerably.
M Press Copper 90° Elbow
The M Press fitting uses a compatible mechanical press tool.
Benefits include:
- Fast installation
- No naked flame
- No solder
- No flux
- Reduced hot works
- Consistent mechanical pressing
- Clean installation
Soldered Copper 90° Elbow
A traditional solder elbow uses heat, flux and solder to form the connection.
Soldered copper remains widely used. However, the installer must apply heat correctly and protect nearby materials.
Therefore, M Press provides an excellent alternative when speed and flame-free installation matter.
M Press Elbow vs Pipe Bending
Installers can sometimes create a 90° change using a pipe bender instead of a fitting.
Both methods have advantages.
M Press 90° Elbow
An elbow provides:
- Compact direction change
- Consistent 90° angle
- Easy positioning
- Fast installation
- Useful where bending space is limited
Bent Copper Pipe
A formed bend can reduce the number of fittings required. However, it needs enough space and a suitable bending tool.
Therefore, the correct method depends on the installation layout and available space.
Complete M Press Copper Fitting Range
90° elbows form part of a complete copper press system.
Depending on the installation, the wider M Press range can include:
- Straight couplers
- Sleeve couplings
- End stops
- 90° elbows
- Tees
- Reducing couplers
- Reducing tees
- Male adaptors
- Female adaptors
- Other copper press fittings
Consequently, installers can build complete copper plumbing and heating systems using the same press jointing method.
Ideal for Professional Plumbers
M Press copper systems provide several advantages for professional installers.
Firstly, they help increase installation speed.
Secondly, they eliminate the need for soldering at the joint.
Furthermore, a compatible press tool provides controlled and repeatable connections.
Therefore, M Press Copper 90° Elbows suit:
- Plumbers
- Heating engineers
- Mechanical contractors
- Plumbing contractors
- Property maintenance engineers
- Facilities teams
- Building contractors
- Commercial installers
- Domestic installers
Why Buy M Press Copper 90° Elbows from Kudos Trading?
Kudos Trading supplies professional copper press fittings, plumbing products and installation tools to tradespeople throughout the UK.
Furthermore, our expanding M Press Copper Fittings range allows installers to purchase elbows alongside straight couplers, sleeve couplings, end stops, tees, adaptors, press tools and M profile jaws.
When you order from Kudos Trading, you’ll benefit from:
- Professional M Press copper fittings
- Extensive fitting range
- Competitive UK prices
- Fast nationwide delivery
- Expert technical support
- Extensive stock availability
- Friendly customer service
- Over 25 years of plumbing and heating experience
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an M Press Copper 90° Elbow?
An M Press Copper 90° Elbow connects two compatible copper pipes while creating a right-angle change in direction.
What press profile does the fitting use?
The elbow requires a compatible M profile press jaw.
Does an M Press 90° Elbow need soldering?
No. A compatible press tool creates the connection mechanically.
Do I need a blowtorch?
No. M Press fittings provide a flame-free method of joining compatible copper tube.
Is the M Press 90° Elbow suitable for water?
Yes. It is designed for compatible water and plumbing applications.
Can I use it on heating pipework?
It can suit compatible water-based heating systems where the fitting specification permits.
Do both ends need pressing?
Yes. A 90° elbow has two press connections. Therefore, installers must correctly press both ends.
What tool do I need?
You need a compatible press tool fitted with the correct size M profile jaw.
Can I use a U profile jaw?
No. Always use the specified press profile. These fittings require an M profile jaw.
Do I need to deburr the copper pipe?
Yes. Proper deburring helps protect the internal sealing components when inserting the pipe.
Should I mark the insertion depth?
Yes, where required by the installation instructions. The mark provides a useful visual check before pressing.
Can I use an M Press Elbow instead of bending copper pipe?
Yes. An elbow provides a compact and consistent 90° change in direction, especially where bending space is limited.
Are M Press elbows suitable for renovation work?
Yes. Their flame-free installation makes them particularly useful close to finished surfaces and combustible materials.
Are M Press fittings faster than soldering?
Press fitting can significantly reduce installation time because it removes several stages associated with traditional soldering.
Are M Press elbows suitable for commercial plumbing?
Yes. Their fast installation and consistent jointing method make them useful across larger domestic and commercial projects.
Can the fitting be removed after pressing?
No. A completed press connection is intended as a permanent joint.
Related Products
- M Press Copper Straight Couplers
- M Press Copper Sleeve Couplings
- M Press Copper End Stops
- M Press Copper 90° Elbows
- M Press Copper Tees
- M Press Copper Reducers
- M Press Copper Male Adaptors
- M Press Copper Female Adaptors
- M Press Copper Fittings
- M Press Tool
- M Profile Press Jaws
- Copper Pipe Cutters
- Pipe Reamers & Deburring Tools
- Plumbing & Heating Tools
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