The NIBCO Press System® bronze gate valve features a screw-in bonnet for service where infrequent maintenance is required. The gate valve is designed with press-to-connect end connections with an inboard bead and EPDM O-ring with leak detection for quick and easy copper to copper joinery. Properly applying pressure from a press-fit tool tightens the O-ring onto the tube, ensuring a clean, permanent, watertight seal in seconds, with no flame, solder or flux. The gate valve is constructed of high quality lead-free* dezincification-resistant (DZR) Performance Bronze® silicon alloy per ASTM specifications. Rising stem gate valves are used when positive shutoff is required and a quick visual indicator of open/closed position is needed. The NIBCO Press System is user friendly, quick and easy to install. When properly crimped a unique “N” witness mark is clearly visible. The lead free HydraPure® Performance Bronze® gate valve is specifically designed for use in systems that deliver water for human consumption. Please refer to NIBCO technical data sheets and catalogs for engineering and installation information. NIBCO Press System® applies the proven performance of press technology to NIBCO valves and fittings -- the most specified flow control products in the industry. The NIBCO Press System® features a full range of precision engineered copper fittings, bronze valves, accessories, pressing tools, jaws and chains. NIBCO Press System® valves are backed by a 5-year limited warranty. Because of its longstanding reputation for innovation and precision in design and manufacturing, NIBCO is the preferred brand in the industry.