16mm MLCP pipe is a popular choice for professional heating, water and retrofit installations where installers need a flexible, durable and easy-to-route pipe system.
Whether you need a non insulated 16mm multilayer pipe coil, an insulated coil, a conduit-protected option or matching press fittings, PressIT stocks a wide range of products for MLCP pipework.
Browse the full MLCP and fittings collection for 16mm pipe, fittings, adaptors, tees, bends, tools and accessories.
What is 16mm MLCP Pipe?
MLCP stands for multilayer composite pipe. It is designed to combine the flexibility of plastic pipe with the strength and dimensional stability of a metal layer.
16mm MLCP pipe is commonly used in heating and water systems because it is easy to handle, suitable for neat routing and compatible with a wide range of press fittings when the correct system and profile are used.
Common Uses for 16mm MLCP Pipe
- Central heating pipework
- Underfloor heating installations
- Wall heating systems
- Hot and cold water pipework
- Chilled water and cooling applications
- Retrofit plumbing routes where flexibility is helpful
- Connections to manifolds, valves, copper pipe and threaded fittings using the correct adaptors
Why Installers Choose 16mm MLCP Pipe
- Flexible pipe structure makes it easier to route around obstacles.
- Multilayer construction helps provide strength and stability.
- Smooth internal surface can support efficient flow.
- Oxygen barrier options help protect suitable closed heating systems.
- Insulated and non insulated coil options are available.
- Press-fit fittings can help create fast, clean and consistent joints.
- Compatible tools and calibration accessories help prepare pipe ends properly before fitting.
16mm MLCP Pipe Options at PressIT
| Product type | Best for | Typical products |
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| Non insulated 16mm MLCP pipe | General heating and water pipe runs where separate insulation is not required | 100m, 200m and 500m MLCP coils |
| Insulated 16mm MLCP pipe | Pipe runs where insulation helps reduce heat loss and protect pipework | Red, blue and grey insulated MLCP coils |
| MLCP in corrugated conduit | Pipe runs where extra pipe protection and easier identification may be useful | Red and blue conduit coils |
| Press fittings | Creating joints, bends, branches and system connections | Couplers, elbows, tees, stop ends and threaded fittings |
| Transition fittings | Connecting MLCP to copper or other compatible pipework | MLCP to copper connectors and transition spigots |
| Tools and accessories | Preparing and bending 16mm MLCP pipe correctly | Calibration tools and external bending springs |
Pressing Profiles: Check Compatibility Before Installing
Different MLCP systems can use different pressing profiles, so it is important to match the pipe, fittings and jaws before installation.
Always check the product page, fitting markings and manufacturer guidance before pressing.
| Range | Common profile shown | Installer note |
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| PressIT / Tweetop Heating/Water MLCP fittings | U Profile | Use compatible U Profile jaws and follow the system instructions. |
| Emmeti Gerpex MLCP fittings | TH Profile | Use compatible TH Profile tooling for Gerpex press fittings. |
Featured 16mm MLCP Pipe Coils
 | PressIT Heating/Water Coil Non Insulated MLCP 16x2.0 100mA flexible non insulated 16mm MLCP pipe coil for heating, cooling and water installations where a clean, easy-to-handle pipe run is needed.
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 | PressIT Heating/Water Coil Insulated MLCP 16x2.0 Red 100mAn insulated 16mm MLCP pipe coil suited to heating pipe runs where insulation and clear pipe identification are useful on site.
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 | Emmeti Gerpex MLCP Coil 16x2 - 200mA Gerpex 16x2 MLCP coil for hot and cold plumbing, heating and chilled water applications when installed with compatible Gerpex fittings.
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 | Emmeti Gerpex Insulated MLCP 16x2 Blue 10mm Thick - 50m CoilA blue insulated 16mm Gerpex MLCP coil for neat, protected and identifiable pipe runs in compatible plumbing and heating systems.
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 | Emmeti Gerpex MLCP in Corrugated Conduit 16x2 Red - 50m CoilA conduit-protected 16mm MLCP coil for installations where additional pipe protection and colour identification may be helpful.
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Featured 16mm MLCP Fittings and Adaptors
 | PressIT Heating/Water Straight Press Coupling 16x16A straight 16x16 press coupling for joining compatible 16mm MLCP pipe in heating and water systems.
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 | PressIT Heating/Water 90degrees Bend 16x16A 16x16 elbow fitting for creating a neat 90 degree change of direction in compatible PressIT MLCP pipework.
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 | PressIT Heating/Water Equal Tee 16x16x16An equal tee fitting for creating a 16mm branch connection in compatible MLCP heating and water installations.
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 | 16 mm x ¾" Adaptor Female UnionA female union adaptor for connecting compatible 16mm MLCP pipework to threaded system components.
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 | Emmeti Connector - MLCP to Copper 16x2 - 15mmA practical connector for transitioning 16mm MLCP pipe to compatible 15mm copper pipework.
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 | Emmeti Gerpex 90degrees Bend 16mmA TH Profile Gerpex 16mm bend for creating a secure 90 degree direction change in compatible Gerpex MLCP systems.
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 | Emmeti Gerpex Equal Tee 16mmA 16mm Gerpex equal tee for creating branch connections in compatible hot and cold plumbing, heating and chilled water systems.
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 | Emmeti Gerpex MLCP to Copper Transition Fitting 16x2 - 15mmA transition fitting for connecting compatible 16x2 MLCP pipe to 15mm copper pipework or suitable copper fittings.
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Useful 16mm MLCP Tools
 | Emmeti Gerpex External Bending Spring Tool 16mmA useful tool for forming bends in 16mm multilayer composite pipe without kinking the pipe.
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 | Emmeti Gerpex Pipe Calibration Tool 16mmA calibration tool for preparing 16mm Gerpex pipe ends before fitting, helping installers create a cleaner, more reliable connection.
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Choosing the Right 16mm MLCP Product
| Need | Recommended option | Why it helps |
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| Long pipe runs | 16mm MLCP coils | Coiled pipe reduces the number of joints needed across longer routes. |
| Heating pipework | Insulated red MLCP coils | Helps identify heating pipework and provides an insulated outer layer. |
| Cold water or return routes | Blue insulated MLCP coils | Useful for clear pipe identification in mixed installations. |
| Direction changes | 16mm elbows and 90 degree bends | Creates neat changes in direction without forcing the pipe. |
| Branch connections | 16mm equal tees and reducing tees | Allows pipework to split to additional outlets or circuits. |
| Connecting to copper | MLCP to copper transition fittings | Useful when combining multilayer pipe with existing copper pipework. |
| Preparing pipe ends | Calibration tools | Helps prepare the pipe before inserting and pressing compatible fittings. |
Installation Tips for 16mm MLCP Pipe
- Always use pipe and fittings from compatible systems.
- Check whether the fitting requires U Profile or TH Profile jaws before pressing.
- Cut the pipe cleanly and square before preparing the end.
- Use a calibration tool where required by the system.
- Avoid kinking the pipe during bends. Use a bending spring where needed.
- Check pipe depth, fitting alignment and jaw placement before pressing.
- Pressure test the installation according to the relevant system guidance.
Shop 16mm MLCP Pipe and Fittings at PressIT
PressIT supplies 16mm MLCP pipe, insulated MLCP coils, Gerpex pipe, press fittings, transition adaptors and installation tools for professional plumbing and heating work.
From simple straight couplers to full pipe coils and specialist connectors, the range gives installers a practical choice for heating, water and retrofit projects.
