It is nearly impossible to say that any method of fastening or type of tool is better than another. As with almost anything in the plumbing world, there is a time and a place for everything. PEX pinch clamps and crimp rings are certainly no exception.
Both copper crimp rings and stainless pinch clamps are great for making connections onto ASTM-F1807 PEX fittings. In this blog, we will cover several reasons you may want to consider using stainless steel pinch clamps instead of copper crimp rings when making PEX plumbing connections.
When working with PEX tubing in plumbing applications, there are a number of ways to attach a PEX pipe to a fitting (such as an elbow, a tee, or a valve) in order to branch off or continue the piping.
What is a PEX Crimp Connection?
A crimp ring makes the aforementioned connection by utilizing a metal ring (called a crimp ring) that is an unbroken single piece of metal that slides onto the end of the PEX tubing; only marginally larger than the tube itself. This

























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