32 mm Diameter "U" Type Clamp, 32 kN

The BARA 32053232 jaw is a professional accessory for pressing tools, designed to make joints in 32 mm diameter with U profile. Identified within the 32 kN category, it allows work with compatible pipes and fittings that specifically require a U32 pressing geometry.

It is especially suited to professional plumbing, heating, and installation work carried out with press-fit piping systems. Before use, always check that the installed fitting supports 32 mm U profile and that the pressing machine is compatible with this type and category of jaw.

U32 pressing jaw

Reference 32053232 corresponds to a 32 mm jaw with U pressing profile. The U32 designation makes it easy to identify both the working diameter and the contour that must be applied to the fitting.

In a press-fitting installation, the jaw profile is a key parameter, as it determines the geometry used to compress the sleeve or pressing body of the fitting.

Designed for 32 mm diameter

This jaw is specifically sized to work with compatible 32 mm pipes and fittings.

The jaw diameter must match exactly the diameter of the fitting to be pressed. Using an incorrect size prevents the compression geometry intended by the system manufacturer from being achieved.

U pressing profile

The BARA 32053232 uses a U profile, a common geometry in certain professional multilayer pipe systems and other press-fit systems.

During the pressing cycle, the machine closes the jaw around the fitting and transmits the necessary force through the inner shape of the U profile.

This profile must not be replaced with TH, H, M, V, or other geometries unless the pipe system manufacturer expressly authorizes such compatibility.

32 kN pressing category

The jaw is identified within the 32 kN category.

This indicates the class of pressing tool for which it is designed. The force is generated by the pressing machine and transmitted to the fitting through the jaw.

Standard U-profile jaws used in professional 32 kN tools commonly include sizes such as U16, U20, U25, and U32.

For professional plumbing and heating installations

The BARA U32 jaw is intended for installers working with press-connection systems.

Whenever the system manufacturer specifies a U profile, it can be used in applications such as:

• Plumbing installations.
• Water distribution networks.
• Heating installations.
• Compatible multilayer piping systems.
• Renovation of existing installations.
• Assembly of fittings by press-fitting.

Compatible with multilayer systems requiring U profile

BARA markets pressing tools for multilayer pipe equipped with U-profile jaws in 16, 20, 25, and 32 mm diameters, with this reference corresponding to the U32 size in the range.

However, not all 32 mm multilayer fittings necessarily use the same profile. The fitting manufacturer’s documentation must expressly state that the fitting accepts U contour.

Transfers the force from the press tool to the fitting

The jaw is the element positioned between the pressing machine and the fitting. During the working cycle, it transfers the force generated by the tool and shapes the fitting according to the geometry of its inner profile.

Before pressing, the following must match correctly:

• Diameter: 32 mm.
• Profile required by the fitting: U.
• Tool category: compatible with 32 kN jaws.
• Coupling system: compatible between machine and jaw.

Individual jaw to complete professional equipment

The BARA 32053232 is supplied as an individual jaw, making it suitable for completing a pressing set or specifically having the U32 size when you already have a compatible machine.

It can also be used to replace another jaw of the same diameter and profile when equipment needs to be renewed, always after checking compatibility with the press tool.

Typical range of BARA U-profile jaws

Within BARA multilayer pressing equipment, the following U-profile sizes are commonly available:

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

This range allows the same tool family to be used for different common multilayer installation diameters, selecting the corresponding jaw for each joint.

Checks before carrying out a pressing operation

Before using the jaw, it is recommended to check:

• That the pipe and fitting have a nominal diameter of 32 mm.
• That the fitting manufacturer specifies U profile.
• That the press tool is compatible with the jaw.
• That the tool supports the corresponding pressing category.
• That the jaw is correctly fitted and locked in the machine.
• That the pressing area is clean.
• That there is no damage, deformation, or abnormal wear.
• That the pipe has been cut and prepared according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• That the fitting is correctly inserted before starting the cycle.

Importance of using the correct profile

The profile is part of the joint system design. Even if two fittings have the same 32 mm diameter, they may require different pressing geometries.

Using a jaw with a contour different from the one specified may cause incorrect deformation of the fitting and compromise the joint.

For this reason, the U32 designation should always be checked against the technical specifications of the installed system.

Jaw maintenance

Jaws are repeatedly subjected to high mechanical stress, so they must be inspected and kept in good condition.

It is advisable to keep the pressing surfaces clean, check that the joints move correctly, and periodically inspect for deformation, cracks, or signs of excessive wear.

A damaged or excessively worn jaw should not be used, as it could alter the final pressing geometry.

Features of the BARA 32053232 jaw

• Brand: BARA.
• Reference: 32053232.
• Type: pressing tool jaw.
• Diameter: 32 mm.
• Pressing profile: U.
• Designation: U32.
• Pressing category: 32 kN.
• Application: pressing compatible pipes and fittings.
• Use: professional.

BARA U32 jaw for press-fit installations

The BARA 32053232 provides installers with a specific jaw for making joints in 32 mm with U profile. Its configuration allows a compatible press tool to be completed with one of the common sizes used in multilayer piping systems.

To achieve a safe joint in accordance with system specifications, always check together the compatibility of the press tool, the 32 kN category, the U32 profile, and the fitting to be pressed.