The copper pipe is made to EN 1057 standard, except it is chrome plated for aesthetic purposes i.e. exposure in a bathroom.
Chrome coating is to ISO 1456:2009.
All chrome plated copper pipes are individually bagged to ensure they are protected during transport.
Note: in order to apply chrome plated there has to be nickel coating applied first. This metal is a harder material than copper in nature, therefore it is not recommended to overexert the bending of the tubes. Tube sizes 35mm and above are NOT suitable for any bending.
Material Grade Phosphorus de-oxidised copper; Cu-DHP or CW024A as defined in BS EN 1976
Minimum Copper Content 99.90 % (including silver)
Phosphorus 0.015-0.040 %
Total Impurity Maxima 0.060 % (excluding phosphorus and silver)
The melting point of copper is 1083ºC and it has a density of 8.9 gm/cc
Chrome coating as per ISO 1456:2009
Packaging
All chrome plated tubes are individually bagged to ensure they are protected during transport
Marking
Sizes 15 – 54mm copper tubes are stamped with:
Instructions for use:
Copper Tube & Solder Type Fitting Instructions
Can you deliver your chrome copper pipes overseas?
Yes, our export department is fully capable of arranging shipping for chrome copper pipes to various destinations. Whether it’s a full container, LCL, or air shipment, we can meet your requirements. Please get in touch with us for more information.
Do you provide any warranty for your products?
Yes, we offer a 25-year warranty against manufacturers’ defects on all products sold. For more detailed warranty information, please refer to our warranty policy.
Dimensions and Tolerances (includes chrome plated and PVC covered)
| O.D. (mm) | Wall (mm) | Temper | Max Working Pressure bar up | Thickness Tolerance | Diameter Tolerance Mean | Diameter Tolerance Including Ovality |
| 6 | 0.6 (TX) | Half Hard | 133 | ±10% | ± 0.04mm | ±0.09mm |
| 6 | 0.6 | Soft | 90 | ±10% | ± 0.04mm | Not applicable |
| 6 | 0.8 (TY) | Half Hard | 188 | ±10% | ± 0.04mm | ±0.09mm |
| 8 | 0.6 (TX) | Half Hard | 97 | ±10% | ± 0.04mm | ±0.09mm |
| 8 | 0.6 | Soft | 66 | ±10% | ± 0.04mm | Not applicable |
| 8 | 0.8 (TY) | Half Hard | 136 | ±10% | ± 0.04mm | ±0.09mm |
| 10 | 0.6 (TX) | Half Hard | 77 | ±10% | ± 0.04mm | ±0.09mm |
| 10 | 0.7 (TY) | Soft | 62 | ±10% | ± 0.04mm | Not applicable |
| 10 | 0.8 (TY) | Half Hard | 106 | ±10% | ± 0.04mm | ±0.09mm |
| 12 | 0.6 (TX) | Half Hard | 63 | ±10% | ± 0.04mm | ±0.09mm |
| 12 | 0.8 (TY) | Half Hard | 87 | ±10% | ± 0.04mm | ±0.09mm |
| 15 | 0.7 (TX) | Half Hard | 58 | ±10% | ± 0.04mm | ±0.09mm |
| 15 | 1.0 (TY) | Half Hard | 87 | ±13% | ± 0.04mm | ±0.09mm |
| 15 | 1.0 (TY) | Soft | 67 | ±13% | ± 0.04mm | Not applicable |
| 22 | 0.9 (TX) | Half Hard | 51 | ±10% | ± 0.05mm | ±0.10mm |
| 22 | 1.2 (TY) | Half Hard | 69 | ±15% | ± 0.05mm | ±0.10mm |
| 22 | 1.2 (TY) | Soft | 57 | ±15% | ± 0.05mm | Not applicable |
| 28 | 0.9 (TX) | Half Hard | 40 | ±10% | ± 0.05mm | ±0.10mm |
| 28 | 1.2 (TY) | Half Hard | 55 | ±15% | ± 0.05mm | ±0.10mm |
| 35 | 1.0 (LiteX) | Hard | 42 | ±15% | ± 0.06mm | ±0.07mm |
| 35 | 1.2 (TX) | Half Hard | 42 | ±10% | ± 0.06mm | ±0.11mm |
| 35 | 1.5 (TY) | Hard | 64 | ±10% | ± 0.06mm | ±0.07mm |
| 42 | 1.0 (LiteX) | Hard | 35 | ±15% | ± 0.06mm | ±0.07mm |
| 42 | 1.2 (TX) | Half Hard | 35 | ±10% | ± 0.06mm | ±0.11mm |
| 42 | 1.5 (TY) | Hard | 53 | ±10% | ± 0.06mm | ±0.07mm |
| 54 | 1.2 (TX) | Hard | 33 | ±15% | ± 0.06mm | ±0.07mm |
| 54 | 2.0 (TY) | Hard | 55 | ±10% | ± 0.06mm | ±0.07mm |
| 66.7 | 1.2 (TX) | Hard | 26 | ±15% | ± 0.07mm | ±0.10mm |
| 66.7 | 2.0 (TY) | Hard | 45 | ±15% | ± 0.07mm | ±0.10mm |
| 76.1 | 1.5 (TX) | Hard | 29 | ±15% | ± 0.07mm | ±0.10mm |
| 76.1 | 2.0 (TY) | Hard | 39 | ±15% | ± 0.07mm | ±0.10mm |
| 108 | 1.5 (TX) | Hard | 20 | ±15% | ± 0.07mm | ±0.20mm |
| 108 | 2.5 (TY) | Hard | 34 | ±15% | ± 0.07mm | ±0.20mm |
| 133 | 1.5 (TX) | Hard | 16 | ±15% | ± 0.20mm | ±0.70mm |
| 159 | 2.0 (TX) | Hard | 18 | ±15% | ± 0.20mm | ±0.70mm |
| 219 | 3.0 (TX) | Hard | 20 | ±15% | ± 0.60mm | ±1.50mm |
Table W Microbore
| O/D mm | Capacity kg/m |
| 6 | 0.0169 |
| 8 | 0.0347 |
| 10 | 0.0558 |
Table X 6mm – 159mm
| O/D mm | Capacity kg/m |
| 6 | 0.0169 |
| 8 | 0.0347 |
| 10 | 0.0615 |
| 12 | 0.0890 |
| 15 | 0.1416 |
| 18 | 0.2063 |
| 22 | 0.3140 |
| 28 | 0.5308 |
| 35 | 0.8220 |
| 42 | 1.2163 |
| 54 | 2.0712 |
| 67 | 3.2134 |
| 76 | 4.1699 |
| 108 | 8.6107 |
| 133 | 13.2647 |
| 159 | 18.8351 |
Table Y 6mm – 108mm
| O/D mm | Capacity kg/m |
| 6 | 0.0139 |
| 8 | 0.0302 |
| 10 | 0.0529 |
| 12 | 0.0818 |
| 15 | 0.1280 |
| 18 | 0.1952 |
| 22 | 0.2943 |
| 28 | 0.5050 |
| 35 | 0.7888 |
| 42 | 1.1758 |
| 54 | 1.9317 |
| 67 | 3.2375 |
| 76 | 4.0438 |
| 108 | 8.2527 |
Copper has a coefficient of linear expansion of 17 x 10-6oC. for example, a 10 metre length of copper tube carrying hot water at 600C will increase in length by almost 7mm when heated from 200C. Assuming that temperature cycling of the system is 200C, thaere will be a continuous cycle of expansion and contration of 3.4mm. Refer to table below.
| Temperature change | 3m | 4m | 5m | 6m | 7m | 8m | 9m | 10m | 12m | 25m |
| 10° | 0.5mm | 0.7mm | 0.9mm | 1.0mm | 1.2mm | 1.4mm | 1.5mm | 1.7mm | 2.0mm | 4.3mm |
| 20° | 1.0mm | 1.4mm | 1.7mm | 2.0mm | 2.4mm | 2.7mm | 3.0mm | 3.4mm | 4.0mm | 8.5mm |
| 30° | 1.5mm | 2.0mm | 2.6mm | 3.1mm | 3.6mm | 4.1mm | 4.6mm | 5.1mm | 6.1mm | 13.0mm |
| 40° | 2.0mm | 2.7mm | 3.4mm | 4.1mm | 4.8mm | 5.4mm | 6.1mm | 6.8mm | 8.2mm | 17.0mm |
| 50° | 2.6mm | 3.4mm | 4.3mm | 5.1mm | 6.0mm | 6.8mm | 7.7mm | 8.5mm | 10.2mm | 21.0mm |
| 60° | 3.1mm | 4.1mm | 5.1mm | 6.1mm | 7.1mm | 8.2mm | 9.2mm | 10.2mm | 12.2mm | 26.0mm |
| 70° | 3.6mm | 4.8mm | 6.0mm | 7.1mm | 8.3mm | 9.5mm | 10.7mm | 11.9mm | 14.3mm | 30.0mm |
| 80° | 4.1mm | 5.4mm | 6.8mm | 8.2mm | 9.5mm | 10.9mm | 12.2mm | 13.6mm | 16.3mm | 34.0mm |
| 90° | 4.6mm | 6.1mm | 7.7mm | 9.2mm | 10.7mm | 12.2mm | 13.8mm | 15.3mm | 18.4mm | 38.0mm |
| 100° | 5.1mm | 6.8mm | 8.5mm | 10.2mm | 11.9mm | 13.6mm | 15.3mm | 17.0mm | 20.4mm | 43.0mm |
| 150° | 7.65mm | 10.2mm | 12.75mm | 15.3mm | 17.85mm | 20.4mm | 22.95mm | 25.5mm | 30.6mm | 63.75mm |
| 200° | 10.2mm | 13.6mm | 17.0mm | 20.4mm | 23.8mm | 27.2mm | 30.6mm | 34.0mm | 40.8mm | 85.0mm |
Chrome Copper Pipes
