16 mm Diameter "U"-Type Clamp, 32 kN

The BARA 32051616 jaw is a professional accessory for pressing tools, designed to make connections in 16 mm diameter with U profile. The reference is identified within the 32 kN category and allows work with compatible press pipes and fittings for this size and geometry.

Its U16 configuration is intended for professional plumbing, heating, and pipe system installation work using press-fit connections. To achieve a correct joint, it is essential to first verify that the fitting used accepts 16 mm U profile and that the press tool is compatible with the jaw.

U16 pressing jaw

Reference 32051616 corresponds specifically to a 16 mm jaw with U profile. This identification makes it easy to quickly recognize both the working diameter and the geometry used to compress the fitting.

The pressing profile is a fundamental element in this type of installation, as it defines the way the jaw compresses the sleeve or pressing area of the fitting.

For 16 mm pipes and fittings

This jaw is sized to work with compatible 16 mm fittings and pipe systems.

The diameter must match exactly the fitting to be pressed. A jaw of another size does not provide the geometry needed to make the joint correctly.

U pressing profile

The BARA 32051616 uses U profile, one of the geometries used in professional pipe joining systems by pressing.

During the working cycle, the machine closes the jaw over the fitting and the internal geometry of the U profile shapes the pressing area.

Before making the joint, it must be checked that the pipe system and fitting manufacturer expressly authorizes the U profile. It must not be replaced by TH, H, M, V, or other geometries unless expressly indicated by the fitting manufacturer.

32 kN pressing category

The reference is marketed as a 32 kN jaw.

This indication identifies the force category of the pressing system with which it must be used. The force is generated by the press tool and transmitted through the jaw to the fitting.

For this reason, before assembly it must be checked that the coupling system of the machine and the jaw are compatible and that the tool supports this type of jaw.

Suitable for professional installations

The BARA U16 jaw is intended for professional work in installations made with press fittings.

It may be suitable, provided that the pipe system used specifies U profile, for applications such as:

• Plumbing installations.
• Water distribution networks.
• Heating installations.
• Installations with compatible multilayer pipe.
• Renovations and extensions of pipe networks.
• Assembly of fittings by pressing.

Compatible with multilayer systems using U profile

BARA markets tools for multilayer pipe together with jaws in U profile in 16, 20, 25, and 32 mm diameters. The U16 corresponds to the smallest size in this common series.

This does not mean that all 16 mm multilayer fittings can be pressed with U profile. Compatibility must always be checked in the technical documentation of the installed system manufacturer.

Connecting element between press tool and fitting

The jaw is the part that transmits the force generated by the press tool to the fitting.

To make a joint correctly, at least three essential parameters must match:

• Fitting diameter: 16 mm.
• Required profile: U.
• Tool compatibility: suitable for the jaw and its pressing category.

Choosing these elements correctly is essential to obtain the deformation intended by the system manufacturer.

Individual jaw to complete the pressing equipment

As an individual reference, the BARA 32051616 allows you to complete a jaw set or specifically have the U16 size when you already have a compatible press tool.

It can also be used as a replacement for a jaw of the same size and profile, provided there is mechanical and technical compatibility with the machine.

BARA range of U profile jaws

Within the available BARA range, U profile jaws are sold in several common sizes:

• U16: 16 mm.
• U20: 20 mm.
• U25: 25 mm.
• U32: 32 mm.

This variety allows the professional to select the jaw corresponding to the diameter of the pipe system used in each installation.

Checks before pressing

Before making each joint, it is recommended to verify:

• That the pipe and fitting have a 16 mm diameter.
• That the fitting manufacturer specifies U profile.
• That the jaw is correctly attached to the press tool.
• That the machine supports the category and jaw system used.
• That the pressing surface is clean.
• That there are no deformations, cracks, or abnormal wear on the jaw.
• That the pipe has been cut and prepared according to the system instructions.
• That the fitting has been inserted up to the position indicated by its manufacturer.

Importance of respecting the pressing profile

In a press-fit installation, the geometry of the jaw is part of the joining system itself. Using a profile different from the specified one can alter the deformation of the fitting and compromise the final result.

For this reason, the U16 designation should not be interpreted only as a size: it simultaneously identifies the 16 mm diameter and the U profile required for pressing.

Jaw maintenance

Press jaws are subject to repeated mechanical stress and must be kept in good condition to maintain joint accuracy.

It is recommended to keep the internal pressing area clean, check the free movement of the joints, and periodically inspect the overall condition of the tool.

A jaw showing visible damage, deformation, or wear that could alter the pressing geometry should not be used.

Features of the BARA 32051616 jaw

• Brand: BARA.
• Reference: 32051616.
• Product type: pressing tool jaw.
• Diameter: 16 mm.
• Profile: U.
• Identification: U16.
• Indicated pressing category: 32 kN.
• Application: pressing compatible pipes and fittings.
• Use: professional.

BARA U16 jaw for press-fit installations

The BARA 32051616 jaw provides a specific solution for working with 16 mm fittings that require U profile. Its individual format allows you to complete the equipment of a compatible press tool or have a replacement jaw for this size.

To ensure correct pressing, it is essential to always verify compatibility between the press tool, U16 jaw, pipe, and fitting, following the specifications of the installed system manufacturer.