Careful design is important and proper installation in accordance to the copper development association cda publication a40151416 the copper tube handbook, will. While the work hardening of the drawing process used to size the tubing makes the copper hard or rigid, it is carefully annealed to make it soft again. Copper 1 copper 2 installation for houses 2 duct presentation houses lay openreach duct 54 from the footway joint box, with the socket end presented to the joint box. Wrot wrought copper is made of 85% copper and no more than 15% zinc and are rated for seamless copper water tubing. The new app makes it easier and quicker for plumbers, hvac technicians and contractors to obtain information about copper tube, piping and fitting as well as different joining methods and applications. Selecting the right tube for the job advantages of copper tube minimum recommendations for various applications it is up to the designer to select the type of copper. Although copper tube is most commonly found in water distribution systems, it can also be used in other applications to add value and cut costs. Also as irregular distortions, in twisted, wirelike shapes. Copper water pipes and cisterns were also widely used by the romans and good examples of copper plumbing can still be seen at the archaeological site of. An installers pocket guide for swagelok tube fittings ms. Care must be taken that the tube is not deformed while being cut. Copper tube for airconditioning and refrigeration field service acr.
Anvil pipe fitters handbook 5 gruvlok installation pipe and flange data weld fitting and steel flange data table of contents gruvlok tech. In 2016, the australian copper tube manufacturing reaches 100 years of operation. Presently, copper is used in building construction. In the united states, it is manufactured to meet the requirements of specifications. Regardless of method, the cut must be square to the run of the tube so that the tube will seat properly in the fitting cup.
These fittings save material and make smooth, neat, strong and leakproof joints. Kembla, is proud to issue the ninth edition of the plumbers handbook which is published as an industry aid at a time when marked changes are taking place with respect to installation practice and material specification. Kembla copper tube kembla copper tube manufactured to australian standard as1432 is suitable for use in pressure and nonpressure plumbing, gas fitting and drainage applications. Copper tubing is most often used for heating systems, and as a refrigerant line in hvac systems. There are two basic types of copper tubing, soft copper and rigid copper. Read this manual before using the hand tube bender. Walter garfield neale, lenox hawes rand, edward barney sturgis. Pdf format for technical references and information on applications and proper installation procedures, please. Copper tube handbook introduction table of contents. Copper cu c 20012005 mineral data publishing, version 1 crystal data.
As hot and cold water piping, the system carries a continuous use rating of 100 psi at 180 f and 400 psi at 73 f. Metric swagelok tube fittings metric tube fittings have a stepped shoulder on the body hex. Move the solder and flame to the side opposite the melted solder, continually feeding small amounts of solder and moving the torch until the solder has circled the fitting. No extra thickness or weight is necessary to compensate for material removed by threading. The handbook is available for viewing or a free download at a free copy of the copper tube handbook can also be ordered through the cda at 8007416823. Cda has converted the copper tube handbook into an app for either your tablet or smartphone. Swagelok hand tube benders provide consistent, high. Hunter handbook of technical information formulas general 2 general slope slope, as used in irrigation, is a measure of the incline of an area. Copper tube handbook industry standard guide for the design and installation of copper piping systems. Copper tube or fitting uns c122000 has been evaluated by nsf international to nsfansi 61 for use in drinking water supplies of ph 6. Careful design is important and proper installation in accordance to the copper development association cda. To view the following pdf, you must have the free adobe acrobat reader.
For additional copies of this handbook please contact your local fisher distributor, or call 18005585853, or 193788673. Refrigerant piping design goals a common goal is to size the suction, hot gas and liquid lines for about 1f. Copper tube will not burn or support combustion and decompose to toxic gases. Copper tubing is slowly being replaced by pex tubing in hot and cold water applications. Pdf copper tube handbook industry standard guide for the. It can be described as 1 a percent, formula a, 2 a degree, formulas b and c, or 3 a ratio, formula d. Pdf format for technical references and information on applications and proper installation procedures, please see the copper tube handbook. Copper tubing is joined using flare connection, compression connection, pressed connection, or solder. Stevens copper handbook company, 1920 mineral industries. The copper handbook, volumes 45 horace jared stevens, walter harvey weed full view 1904.
Product is designed to join astm b88 and astm b280 seamless copper tube. This article was originally published in the comprehensive. By 2007, the combined australian copper tube manufacturing plants reached 145 years of operation. Jun 02, 2017 several manufacturers of copper tube and fittings have tested and received listings using this standard such that copper tube and fittings can be used in hvacr systems and equipment operating above the calculated rated pressures shown in tables 14. Wrot copper fittings and pipe are rated at four times the burst pressure of l copper for high pressure. February 1981 conversion factors product cu content copper ores 0. We are known for superior product quality, unparalleled customer service, expert technical support and our u. Swagelok tube fitting componentsbut they cannot be manufactured in accordance with swagelok engineering standards, nor do they benefit from innovations in design and manufacture defined by 36 active swagelok tube fitting patents issued since 1989. The product consists of sdr 11 cpvc tube made to the copper tube size cts ods outside diameters, and cpvc sockettype fittings. Welcome to cerro flow products, a manufacturer of worldclass grade copper tube for the plumbing, hvac, refrigeration, and industrial markets. Soft or ductile copper tubing can be bent easily to travel around obstacles in the path of the tubing. Dimensions and physical characteristics of copper tube. Usgs mineral resources program coppera metal for the ages.
The greater the incline, the greater the tendency for runoff. A free copy of the copper tube handbook can also be ordered through the cda at 8007416823. Types, standards, applications, tempers, lengths 63 table 14. To help you better understand all the options available, the copper development association publishes handbooks and other technical reference guides. Copper tube handbook soldering plumbing free 30day. This publication contains general information on the selection of different types of copper tube, fittings, and joining methods for various building applications. If you find this site has been helpful, a small donation would be most appreciated. Tubing data the swagelok hand tube bender bends 18, 14, 516, 38, and 12 in. Paumac tube forming handbook was designed to be a useful guide for the buyer, engineer or designer whose responsibilities include the specifications and procurement of metal tube assemblies. The purpose is to allow the solder to completely fill the area between the fitting and the tubing by. Sections on bending, end finishing, coating, and tube design provide previously hardtofind information that will help to minimize the cost of your.
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