ASTM B111 UNS C12200 Copper Alloy Seamless Tube Heat Exchanger Tube

ASTM B111 UNS C12200 Copper Alloy Seamless Tubes have excellent hot and cold working properties. UNS C12200 Copper Alloy Tube is performed at a hot working temperature ranging from 760 to 871°C (1400 to 1600°F) . It has excellent deep drawing characteristics and resistance to pitting corrosion when exposed to severe weather and water environments.

The copper tube is a seamless and drawn seamless tube. It has many features such as light weight, good thermal conductivity, high temperature resistance, etc. It is used to make heat transfer equipment (such as condensers, etc.). It is also used in oxygen-making equipment to assemble cryogenic piping. Small diameter copper tubes are usually used to transport pressurized liquids (such as oil pressure systems, etc.) and pressure gauges.

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Q1: What is the difference between ASTM B111 and ASME SB111?

A: ASME SB111 is identical in technical content to ASTM B111, but it is the version adopted by the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. For pressure vessel and heat exchanger construction requiring ASME code stamping, SB111 is the required specification. For general commercial applications, ASTM B111 is sufficient.

Q2: What is the hot working temperature range for C12200?

A: The hot working temperature ranges from 760 to 871°C (1400 to 1600°F) . This is important for forging, extrusion, and other hot forming operations.

Q3: What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ)?

A: The MOQ is 100 KGS. This is relatively low for a mill supplier, making it suitable for smaller projects or trial orders.

Q4: What is the delivery time?

A: Delivery time ranges from 5 to 90 work days, depending on order quantity, specifications, and current production schedules. Please confirm with the supplier for your specific requirements.

Q5: What NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) methods are applied?

A: The product listing mentions:

ET (Eddy Current Testing)

UT (Ultrasonic Testing)

HT (Hydrostatic Testing)

PT (Penetrant Testing)

These tests ensure tube integrity and are standard requirements for heat exchanger and condenser applications.

Q6: What is the size range available?

A:

Outside Diameter: 2mm to 914mm

Wall Thickness: 0.5mm to 80mm

Length: 1m to 12m (or custom)

This is an exceptionally wide range – verify availability for extreme sizes with the supplier.

Q7: Is C12200 suitable for cryogenic (low temperature) applications?

A: Yes. The product description states C12200 tubes are used in oxygen-making equipment to assemble cryogenic piping. C12200 maintains good toughness even at low temperatures.

Q8: What certifications are available?

A: We offers multiple certifications including ABS, GL, DNV, NK, PED, AD2000, GOST9941-81, CCS, and ISO 9001-2015. These are important for projects requiring third-party inspection or compliance with specific marine, pressure equipment, or Russian standards.

Q9: What is the BSI equivalent of C12200?

A: The BSI (British Standards Institution) equivalent is C106.

Q10: Is C12200 suitable for high-pressure applications like oil pressure systems?

A: Yes. The product description mentions small diameter C12200 tubes are used to transport pressurized liquids such as oil pressure systems and pressure gauges. The cold drawn manufacturing process provides good strength for pressure applications.

Q11: What is the difference between C12200 and C106?

A: They are the same material. C106 is the British Standard (BSI) designation for phosphorus-deoxidized copper, equivalent to UNS C12200.

Q12: Are these tubes suitable for earthing/grounding systems?

A: Yes. The applications list includes Earthing Systems Industry. Copper is an excellent conductor and C12200, with 85-90% IACS conductivity, is suitable for grounding applications where corrosion resistance is also required.

Poor packaging destroys even the best copper heat exchanger tube. As a professional copper heat exchanger tube factory serving copper heat exchanger tube USA, Europe, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and India, we follow military-grade export packaging standards to ensure zero damage during sea or air freight.

Our Standard Packaging Process:

For U-Bundle Orders: U tube heat exchanger and U tube bundle heat exchanger are placed in dedicated steel jigs inside the crate to prevent bending radius distortion.

Our Certifications & Compliance:

ASTM B111 pdf and ASME SB111 pdf full traceability.

ISO 9001:2015 quality management system.

Third-party inspection accepted: SGS, BV, Lloyds, or TUV.

Copper heat exchanger tube life expectancy testing reports available upon request.

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