The Different Copper Tube Types

The Different Copper Tube Types

Copper Tube is used in a variety of appliances, including air conditioners and refrigerators. Copper Pipes and Tubes are an important part of any project, whether they are soft copper or rigid copper, and whether they are used for residential or commercial construction. However, there are many types of copper tube, and in order to complete the job properly, you must first determine which type of copper tube is required. The following are the different kinds of Copper Tubes and their applications in different fields.

  • Type L Copper Tube
  • Type K Copper Tube
  • Type M Copper Tube
  • Type DWV Copper Tube

Type L Copper Tube:

The most popular type of copper tube is Type L, which can be used in interior plumbing systems. There are two types of copper tube Type L: hard copper Type L and soft copper Type L. The latter is more common for water line replacement inside the building, and the former is more durable and would need to withstand direct exposure to the elements outside the house.

Type K Copper Tube:

Type K copper tubing has the thickest walls of the three types of copper tubing. Copper tube of type K are widely used in water delivery systems, but they’re also used in the oil industry, heating and air systems, and even fire safety. These, on the other hand, would never be used for natural gas.

Type M Copper Tube

This is the thinnest of the three styles of pipes, but it’s also the cheapest. It comes in both soft and hard types, much like Type L. Type M copper pipes are most commonly used in vacuum systems and for distributing water in your home, making them a popular copper tubing option.

Type DWV Copper Tube

While Types L, K, and M are the most common copper pipe types, DMV tubing is a fourth, less common type. You’ve probably seen this style if you live in an older house. However, it is still in use, but only above ground for drains and as a way to vent plumbing. DMV tubing, like Type M piping, have thin walls and cannot withstand high pressure.

Manibhadra Fittings is one of the leading Copper Tubes manufacturers in India. Copper has a high resistance to corrosion, but it is becoming increasingly expensive. There are two types of copper tubes: rigid copper and soft copper. Copper tubes are most often used to supply cold or hot tap water, but they can also be used in HVAC systems as a refrigerant thread. Type L, Type DWV, Type K, and Type M are the most common thicknesses available for tubes made of copper in the United States and Canada.

We, Manibhadra Fittings are India’s best leading Copper Tube Manufacturer in India. Copper Tube also has the highest thermal conductivity of any heat exchange material.

  1. Copper pipes have been used in plumbing for many years.
  2. Some plumbers prefer working with copper because it’s easily installed and requires fewer tools during installation. Copper pipes are durable. They resist snapping and bacteria growth.
  3. One of the main strengths of copper is that it won’t degrade in UV light.
  4. Unlike plastic pipes which are only for indoor use, copper pipes can be used in areas exposed to natural light.

Copper Tube: Types, Standards, Applications, Lengths

Manibhadra Fittings is a well-known Copper Tube Manufacturer in India. We provide copper tubes with a full range of outer diameter and wall thickness combinations, designed to exact specifications to meet the highest standards of performance as demanded by the refrigeration and air conditioning industry.

Tube typeColour codeStandardApplicationsCommercially available lengths
Nominal or standard sizesDrawnAnnealed
Type KGreenASTM B 88 3– Domestic water service and distribution- Fire protection- Solar– Fuel/fuel oil– HVAC– Snow melting– Compressed air– Natural gas– Liquified petroleum (LP) gas– VacuumStraight lengths:
1/4 inch to 8 inch20 ft.20 ft.
10 inch18 ft.18 ft.
12 inch12 ft.12 ft.
Coils:
1/4 inch to 1 inch–60 ft.
–100 ft.
1-1/4 inch and 1-1/2 inch–60 ft.
2 inch–40 ft.
–45 ft.
Type LBlueASTM B 88– Domestic water service and distribution- Fire protection- Solar– Fuel/fuel oil– Natural gas– Liquified petroleum (LP) gas– HVAC– Snow melting– Compressed air– VacuumStraight lengths:
1/4 inch to 10 inch20 ft.20 ft.
12 inch18 ft.18 ft.
Coils:
1/4 to 1 inch–60 ft.
–100 ft.
1-1/4 inch to 1-1/2 inch–60 ft.
2 inch–40 ft.
–45 ft.
Type MRedASTM B 88– Domestic water service and distribution- Fire protection- Solar– Fuel/fuel oil– HVAC– Snow melting– VacuumStraight lengths:
1/4 inch to 12 inch20 ft.N/A
DWVYellowASTM B 306– Drain, waste, vent- HVAC- SolarStraight lengths:
1-1/4 inch to 8 inch20 ft.N/A
ACRBlueASTM B 280– Air conditioning- Refrigeration- Natural gas– Liquefied petroleum (LP) gas– Compressed airStraight lengths:
1/4 inch to 4-1/8 inch20 ft.4
Coils:
1/8 inch to 1-5/8 inch–50 ft.
OXY, MEDOXY/MEDOXY/ACRACR/MED(K) Green(L) BlueASTM B 819– Medical gas- Compressed medical air- VacuumStraight lengths:
1/4 inch to 8 inch20 ft.N/A
  • There are many other copper and copper alloy tubes and pipes available for specialized applications. For information on these products, contact the Manibhadra Fittings.
  • Individual manufacturers may have commercially available lengths in addition to those shown in this table.
  • Tube made to other ASTM standards is also intended for plumbing applications, although ASTM B 88 is by far the most widely used. ASTM Standard Classifications B 698 lists six plumbing tube standards including B 88.
  • Available as special order only.

Copper Tube Standard Specification and Size Range

Copper Tubes are available at Manibhadra Fittings in different dimensions. We also supply and export 15mm Copper Pipes & Tubes as per the drawings or client requirements. Our specialization in Copper Tubes has made us a household name in India. With a happy clientele Copper tube, we are proudly able to say that we are one of the top dealers of Copper Tubes.

BSISOENDESCRIPTION
C101Cu-ETPCW004AElectrolytic, tough pitch, high conductive copper
C103Cu-OFCW008AOxygen-free high conductivity copper
C111Cu-SCW114CSulphur copper (free machining)
C109Cu-TEPCW118CTellurium copper (free cutting)
C101Cu-Ag-2CW011ASilver-bearing Copper
C101Cu-Ag-3CW012ASilver-bearing Copper
C101Cu-Ag-4CW013ASilver-bearing Copper
CC102CuCr1ZrCW106CCopper Chrome Zirconium

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SizeActualouter diameter,inchesType
KLM
Actual inner diameter, inches
3/81/20.4020.4300.450
1/25/80.5280.5450.569
5/83/40.6520.6680.690
3/47/80.7450.7850.811
11 1/80.9951.0251.055
1¼1 3/81.2451.2651.291
1½1 5/81.4811.5051.527
22 1/81.9591.9852.009
availablein these formsdrawn temper20-footlengths20-footlengths20-footlengths
annealed temper60-foot, 100-foot,and 200-foot coils60-foot, 100-foot,and 200-foot coilsnot made
ItemCopper Pipe, Copper Tube, Copper Coil Tubing
MaterialT1, T2, C10100, C10200, C10300, C10400, C10500, C10700, C10800, C10910,C10920, TP1, TP2, C10930, C11000, C11300, C11400, C11500, C11600, C12000,C12200, C12300, TU1, TU2, C12500, C14200, C14420, C14500, C14510, C14520, C14530, C17200, C19200, C21000, C23000, C26000, C27000, C27400, C28000, C33000, C33200, C37000, C44300, C44400, C44500, C60800, C63020, C68700, C70400, C70600, C70620, C71000, C71500, C71520, C71640, CZ109 CZ107 CZ106 CZ103etc
StandardASTM B75M-02 ASTM B42-02 ASTM B111M-04 JIS G3300-2006
Hardness1/6 hard, 1/8 hard, 3/8 hard, 1/4 hard, 1/2 hard, full hard, soft, etc
SpecificationOD:2mm~914mm, WT:0.2mm~120mm
Outer Diameter2mm~914mm
Thickness0.2mm~120mm
Length1m, 2m, 3m, 4m, 6m, or as required, 1m, 2m, 3m, or as required
Alloy Or NotNon-alloy
Copper Tubing Sizes3.35 mm OD To 101.6 mm OD, 15 NB to 150 NB IN
Wall Thickness0.2mm~120mm
Swg & Bwg10 Swg., 12 Swg., 14 Swg., 16 Swg., 18 Swg., 20 Swg.
Copper tube LengthSingle Random, Double Random, Standard & Cut a length
Copper Tube FinishPolished, AP (Annealed & Pickled), BA (Bright & Annealed), MF
Copper tube FormRound, Coil, Square, Rectangular, Boiler, Hydraulic, Straight or ‘U’ bent Tubes, Hollow, LSAW Tubes Etc.
Copper Tube TypeSeamless, ERW, EFW, Welded, FabricatedACR & HVAC Copper TubingFinned Copper TubeFlexible Copper TubingHard Copper TubingType K Copper TubingType L Copper TubingType M Copper TubingType DWV Copper TubingCopper Water TubingFlexible Copper TubingSoft Copper Tubing
ColourGolden
EndPlain End, Beveled End, Treaded
MarkingAll Copper tubes are marked as follows: Standard, Grade, OD, Thickness, Length, Heat No. (Or according to the customer’s request.)
ApplicationOil Tube, Gas Tube, Fluid Tube, Boiler and Heat exchanger
Value Added ServiceDraw & Expansion as per required Size & Length, Polish (Electro & Commercial) Annealed & Pickled Bending, Machining Etc.
Surfacemill, polished, bright, hairline, mirror, brush, sandblast, etc
Specialize inCopper Capillary Tube & Other Odd SizeCopper Heat Exchanger & Condenser Tubes
Export toIreland, Singapore, Indonesia, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Canada, USA, Brazil, Thailand, Korea, Iran, Russia, Chile, India, Egypt, Oman, Kuwait, Egypt, VietNam, England, Holland, Mexico, Peru, Malaysia, Italy, Nigeria, etc
Supply Ability3000 Metric Ton/Metric Tons per Month Standard size in stock
Container Size20ft GP: 5898mm (Length) x 2352mm (Width) x 2393mm (High)40ft GP: 12032mm (Length) x 2352mm (Width) x 2393mm (High)40ft HC: 12032mm (Length) x 2352mm (Width) x 2698mm (High)
Test CertificateManufacturer Test CertificateLaboratory Test Certificate from Govt. Approved Lab.Under Third Party Inspection
We can also cut, thread, and groove Copper Tubes to meet your specifications
Copper Tubes Manufacturer in India
Copper Tubes Supplier in India

Features of Copper Tube

Copper tubes and pipes provide high thermal and electrical conductivity, resistance against corrosion and reasonable degree of hardiness. They are lightweight, easy to install and are used for plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration and industrial use guaranteeing performance.

  1. High strength
  2. Excellent finish
  3. Chemical resistance
  4. Thermal resistance
  5. Dimensional accuracy
  6. Leakproof and Durable
  7. High energy absorption.
  8. Good workability and weldability.
  9. Good sulfide stress corrosion resistance
  10. High resistance to pitting, crevice corrosion resistance
  11. High resistance to stress corrosion cracking, corrosion fatigue, and erosion
  12. Low thermal expansion and higher heat conductivity than authenticate steels

Dimensions and Physical Characteristics of Copper Tube: Type K

Type K Copper Tube: Industrial applications demand high thickness and strength. Generally, type K copper tube is used in water supply main lines, fire protection, and HVAC system. This is also available in various diameters, ranging from ¼ inch to 2 inches in diameter, and with proper wall thickness for high-pressure conditions. One of its specialties is excellent resistance to corrosion and usage in underground and above-ground installations.

Nominal or standard size, inchesNominal dimensions, inchesCalculated values (based on nominal dimensions)
Outside diameterInside diameterWall thicknessThe cross-sectional area of the bore, sq. inchesWeight of tube only, pounds per linear ft.Weight of tube & water, pounds per linear ft.Volume of the tube, per linear ft.
Cu ft.Gal.
1⁄4.375.305.035.073.145.177.00051.00379
3⁄8.500.402.049.127.269.324.00088.00660
1⁄2.625.527.049.218.344.438.00151.0113
5⁄8.750.652.049.334.418.562.00232.0174
3⁄4.875.745.065.436.641.829.00303.0227
11.125.995.065.778.8391.18.00540.0404
11⁄41.3751.245.0651.221.041.57.00847.0634
11⁄21.6251.481.0721.721.362.10.0119.0894
22.1251.959.0833.012.063.36.0209.156
21⁄22.6252.435.0954.662.934.94.0324.242
33.1252.907.1096.644.006.87.0461.345
31⁄23.6253.385.1209.005.129.01.0625.468
44.1253.857.13411.76.5111.6.0813.608
55.1254.805.16018.19.6717.5.126.940
66.1255.741.19225.913.925.1.1801.35
88.1257.583.27145.225.945.4.3142.35
1010.1259.449.33870.140.370.6.4873.64
1212.12511.315.40510157.8101.7015.25

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Dimensions and Physical Characteristics of Copper Tube: ACR (Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service)

Nominal or Standard Size, inchesNominal dimensions, inchesCalculated values (based on nominal dimensions)
Outside diameterInside diameterWall thicknessThe cross-sectional area of the bore, sq. inchesExternal surface, sq. ft. per linear ft.Internal surface, sq. ft. per linear ft.Weight of tube only, pounds per linear ft.Volume of the tube, cu. ft. per linear ft.
1⁄8A.125.065.030.00332.0327.0170.0347.00002
3⁄16A.187.128.030.0129.0492.0335.0575.00009
1⁄4A.250.190.030.0284.0655.0497.0804.00020
D.250.200.025.0314.0655.0524.0680.00022
5⁄16A.312.248.032.0483.0817.0649.109.00034
3⁄8A.375.311.032.076.0982.0814.134.00053
D.375.315.030.078.0982.0821.126.00054
1⁄2A.500.436.032.149.131.114.182.00103
D.500.430.035.145.131.113.198.00101
5⁄8A.625.555.035.242.164.145.251.00168
D.625.545.040.233.164.143.285.00162
3⁄4A.750.680.035.363.196.178.305.00252
D.750.666.042.348.196.174.362.00242
7⁄8A.875.785.045.484.229.206.455.00336
D.875.785.045.484.229.206.455.00336
11⁄8A1.1251.025.050.825.294.268.655.00573
D1.1251.025.050.825.294.268.655.00573
13⁄8A1.3751.265.0551.26.360.331.884.00875
D1.3751.265.0551.26.360.331.884.00875
15⁄8A1.6251.505.0601.78.425.3941.14.0124
D1.6251.505.0601.78.425.3941.14.0124
21⁄8D2.1251.985.0703.09.556.5201.75.0215
25⁄8D2.6252.465.0804.77.687.6452.48.0331
31⁄8D3.1252.945.0906.81.818.7713.33.0473
35⁄8D3.6253.425.1009.21.949.8974.29.0640
41⁄8D4.1253.905.11012.01.081.025.38.0833
A = Annealed Temper, D = Drawn Temper

Calculated Rated Internal Working Pressures for Copper Tube: Type K

Nominal or standard size, in inchesAnnealedDrawn
S= 6,000 psi 100FS= 5,100 psi 150FS= 4,900 psi 200FS= 4,800 psi 250FS= 4,700 psi 300FS= 4,000 psi 350FS= 3,000 psi 400FS= 10,300 psi 100FS= 10,300 psi 150FS= 10,300 psi 200FS= 10,300 psi 250FS= 10,000 psi 300FS= 9,700 psi 350FS= 9,400 psi 400F
1⁄410749138778608427165371850185018501850179617421688
3⁄811309609239048857535651946194619461946188918331776
1⁄28917587287136985944461534153415341534149014451400
5⁄87366266015895774913681266126612661266122911931156
3⁄48527246966826685684261466146614661466142413811338
16555575355245134373271126112611261126109310611028
11⁄4532452434425416354266914914914914888861834
11⁄2494420404396387330247850850850850825801776
2435370355348341290217747747747747726704682
21⁄2398338325319312265199684684684684664644624
3385328315308302257193662662662662643624604
31⁄2366311299293286244183628628628628610592573
4360306294288282240180618618618618600582564
5345293281276270230172592592592592575557540
6346295283277271231173595595595595578560543
8369314301295289246184634634634634615597578
10369314301295289246184634634634634615597578
12370314302296290247185635635635635617598580

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