ASTM B68 | ASTM B75 | ASTM B88 | ASTM B111 | ASTM B280 | ASTM B359
Elite supplies copper tubes for refrigeration, air conditioning, heat exchangers, condensers, water systems, and industrial thermal applications. Copper tubes are available in straight lengths and coils, with dimensions, temper, surface condition, and material grade selected according to the intended service.
Copper tube products can be supplied in applicable oxygen-free, phosphorus-deoxidized, and other specified copper grades. Options include bright-annealed tubes, general-purpose seamless tubes, refrigeration tubes, water tubes, and copper-alloy tubes for condenser and heat-exchanger service.
| Standard | Material / type | Application |
| ASTM B68 | Bright-annealed seamless copper tube; applicable UNS grades include C10200, C10300, C10800, C12000 and C12200 | Applications requiring a clean internal surface |
| ASTM B75 | Seamless copper tube; applicable UNS grades include C10100, C10200, C10300, C10800, C12000 and C12200 | General engineering applications |
| ASTM B88 | Seamless copper water tube | Water distribution and specified plumbing services |
| ASTM B111 | Copper and copper-alloy seamless condenser and heat-exchanger tubes | Condensers and heat exchangers |
| ASTM B280 | Seamless copper tube; C10200, C12000 or C12200 as specified | Air-conditioning and refrigeration field service |
| ASTM B359 | Copper and copper-alloy seamless condenser and heat-exchanger tubes with integral fins | Heat exchangers and thermal equipment |
| ASTM B280 specifically covers seamless copper tube for field air-conditioning and refrigeration applications, while ASTM B75 covers seamless copper tube for general engineering use. | ||
| Parameter | Elite Specification |
|---|---|
| Product | Copper Tubes |
| Manufacturing | Seamless; other constructions only where permitted by the specified standard |
| Typical Standards | ASTM B68, B75, B88, B111, B280, B359 and other applicable standards |
| Outside Diameter | Application-specific; commonly small-bore sizes for HVAC and heat-transfer service |
| Wall Thickness | As specified by the applicable standard and design |
| Length | Straight lengths or coils, according to product type |
| Temper | Annealed, half-hard, hard-drawn or other specified condition |
| Surface Finish | Bright annealed, cleaned, pickled or other specified finish |
| Tube Forms | Straight, coiled, internally enhanced or integral-finned where applicable |
| Material | Copper and specified copper alloys |
| End Protection | Capped, plugged, sealed or otherwise protected as required |
| Inspection | Dimensional, chemical, mechanical, eddy-current or other applicable tests |
| Documentation | MTC, conformity certificates and inspection reports as specified |
Straight Copper Tubes
Straight lengths for general engineering, water, refrigeration, and heat-transfer applications, according to the selected copper grade and standard.
Coiled Copper Tubes
Flexible tube supplied in coils for refrigeration, air-conditioning, and other specified services. Temper, coil length, and cleanliness requirements depend on the application.
Internally Enhanced Copper Tubes
Tubes with internal grooves or enhanced surfaces designed to improve heat-transfer performance in compatible thermal equipment. Available according to the manufacturer’s design and project requirements.
Finned Copper Tubes
Copper or copper-alloy tubes with integral fins for specified condenser, evaporator, and heat-exchanger applications. Base material and geometry must meet the applicable product specification.
Ordering information: Standard + Copper Grade + OD + Wall Thickness + Length / Coil Length + Temper + Surface Finish + Quantity + Testing + Packaging.
Example: ASTM B280 Seamless Copper Tube, UNS C12200, specified OD and wall thickness, annealed coil, cleaned and sealed ends, testing and packaging according to the applicable standard.
