How to press TAVINOX PRESS correctly
the first two episodes of the Video Academy
We have launched the TAVINOX Video Academy — short practical videos that take you through the whole pressing sequence on a real tube. Episode one covers the smaller sizes, Ø 15–28 mm, with the BLM-1930 press tool; episode two the medium range, Ø 35–54 mm, with the ED-1550. No animations, just real tools and a real joint.
Episode 1 · Ø 15–28 mm
How to press TAVINOX PRESS correctly, Ø 15–28 mm
Cutting, deburring inside and out, checking the O-ring, marking the insertion depth and pressing. The smaller sizes on the BLM-1930 press tool (19 kN).
26 August 2026 · 3:11 min
Episode 2 · Ø 35–54 mm
How to press TAVINOX PRESS correctly, Ø 35–54 mm
The same sequence on the mid-range sizes — a different deburring tool and the ED-1550 press tool (32 kN) with a higher pressing force. What to watch out for when handling a longer tube.
2 September 2026 · 3:25 min
Six steps that both episodes work through
The sequence is the same for every size — only the tool and the pressing force change. The most common mistakes we see in warranty claims arise in steps 2 and 4.
Cutting
Square to the axis, with a tube cutter for stainless steel. Never an angle grinder with a disc for carbon steel — it carries iron particles onto the surface and causes pitting corrosion.
Deburring
Always both sides, outside and inside. An internal burr damages the O-ring as the tube is inserted and the joint starts to seep.
Checking the fitting
O-ring seated and undamaged, correct size, blue indicator ring in place, fitting clean.
Insertion depth mark
Push the tube in to the stop and mark it with a marker pen at the edge of the fitting. The gap between the mark and the fitting must be less than 3 mm.
Inserting to the stop
Square, all the way to the stop. Water may be used to ease insertion. Never grease, silicone or sealing paste — they damage the O-ring.
Pressing
M-profile press jaws square to the axis. Once the joint has been pressed, the blue indicator ring falls off. The TH, V and U profiles are not compatible.
Products used in the videos
Every tool and every material from both episodes is in stock at our warehouse in Zlín. The codes are the same as in the catalogue, so you can order exactly what you see in the video.
TAVINOX PRESS 316L press fittings
348+ items
Couplings, elbows, tees, threaded adaptors and threaded elbows — in both size ranges in the videos.
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304L/316L tubes
EN 10312
Stainless steel tubes OD 15–108 mm in 6 m lengths. Cut and pressed in the videos.
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O-rings
OK01–OK04
EPDM with Leak Detect for drinking water and heating, FKM (FPM) for high temperatures. Checking the O-ring is step 3.
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Manual tube cutter
00572.IN76 · Ø 6–76 mm
Telescopic spindle, cutting wheel for stainless steel. A manual cut square to the axis, with no sparks and no scale.
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Deburring tool — small
00771.02 · Ø 8–35 mm
For the smaller sizes. Deburrs the outside and the inside edge with a single tool.
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Deburring tool — medium
00771.0 · Ø 10–56 mm
A universal range for the medium sizes, up to Ø 54 mm.
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Cordless drill adapter — small
00771.11 · drill chuck shank, for the Ø 35 deburring tool
The deburring tool clamps into a cordless drill. On a site with dozens of joints it saves most of the time.
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Cordless drill adapter — medium
00771.10 · drill chuck shank, for the Ø 56 deburring tool
The same for the 00771.0 medium deburring tool — a range up to Ø 56 mm.
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RIDGID PC116 electric pipe cutter
In the videos we also cut tube with this bench-top electric cutter. It cuts cold up to Ø 116 mm, with no sparks and no heat-affected zone, so the cut end can go straight under the press tool. We do not carry it in our range — but it is in our rental fleet, with the 137S deburring tool included in the price.
Rent the PC116Rental is available to companies and sole traders only — a Company ID (IČO) is required.
The videos are a supplement. You earn the certificate in the Academy.
You will also find both episodes in the Academy itself, in the chapter on the installation sequence. Work through the training to the end, pass the test and you receive an installer certificate and an extended 8-year warranty on the whole TAVINOX PRESS system.
30 min · 14 questions · min. 75% pass mark · certificate on completion