TL;DR
A PEX expansion fitting is a connection made by stretching the end of PEX-A pipe and an expansion ring with a powered or manual tool, inserting a full-bore fitting, and letting the pipe's shape memory shrink tight around it. The system — ASTM F1960, associated with Uponor — leaves a larger internal diameter than crimp fittings, improving flow, and the joint actually strengthens as the pipe relaxes.
What it means
A PEX expansion fitting is a connection made by stretching the end of PEX-A pipe and an expansion ring with a powered or manual tool, inserting a full-bore fitting, and letting the pipe's shape memory shrink tight around it. The system — ASTM F1960, associated with Uponor — leaves a larger internal diameter than crimp fittings, improving flow, and the joint actually strengthens as the pipe relaxes. It works only with PEX-A and is favored in cold climates for its freeze tolerance.
Where it sits in the glossary
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