Copper Fin Tubes are intended for use in heat transfer applications such as HVAC, heat exchanger, condenser, chiller and industrial thermal equipment. These tubes are produced from high conductivity copper like UNS C12200 and the copper tubes offer outstanding thermal properties, corrosion resistance and reliable service under extreme operating conditions. They can be supplied with integral low fins or extruded high fins or wound L, KL and G fin profiles depending on the heat exchanger design. Copper fin tubes can be used in applications when compact heat transfer surfaces are desired and when there is a need for a consistent thermal performance. It can be produced with controlled dimensions, fin density, wall thickness and material properties to applicable ASTM standards. Amardeep Steel is a renowned Copper Fin Tubes Manufacturer and Supplier in India, offering precision engineered finned tubes for HVAC, marine, process and industrial heat transfer applications.
Technical Data
Specifications of Copper Fin Tubes
Specification Parameter | Technical Detail |
|---|---|
Primary Material Grade | UNS C12200 / Cu-DHP (High Phosphorus Deoxidized Copper) |
Governing Standards | ASTM B359 / ASME SB359 (Integral Fin Tube), ASTM B111 / ASME SB111 (Base Tube) |
Base Tube Outer Diameter (OD) | 9.52 mm to 25.40 mm (3/8 in to 1 in) |
Base Tube Wall Thickness | 0.91 mm to 4.00 mm |
Fin Type Configurations | Integral (Low Fin), Extruded, L-Type, KL-Type, G-Type (Embedded) |
Fin Density Range | 19 to 40 Fins Per Inch (FPI) |
Temper Conditions | As-Finned (Hard), O60 Light Annealed, or Annealed on request |
Form / Delivery Condition | Straight lengths (up to 20 meters) or U-Bend configurations |
Quality & Certification | 100% Eddy Current Tested, Hydrostatically Tested, EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificate (MTC) |
Chemical Compositions of Copper Fin Tubes
Element | Weight Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
Copper (Cu) + Silver (Ag) | 99.90% Minimum |
Phosphorus (P) | 0.015% to 0.040% |
Copper Fin Tubes Mechanical & Physical Properties
Parameter | Annealed Temper (O60) | Hard Drawn Temper (H80) / As-Finned |
|---|---|---|
Tensile Strength (Min) | ~220 MPa | ~379 MPa |
Yield Strength (0.2% Offset) | ~69 MPa | ~310 MPa |
Elongation (in 50 mm) | ~45% Minimum | ~8% Minimum |
Density | 8.94 g/cm³ | 8.94 g/cm³ |
Thermal Conductivity | 339 W/m·K | 339 W/m·K |
Electrical Conductivity | 85% IACS Minimum | 85% IACS Minimum |
Equivalent Standards & Grades of Copper Fin Tubes
International Standard System | Equivalent Grade Designation | Applicable Product Specification |
|---|---|---|
ASTM / ASME | UNS C12200 / Cu-DHP | ASTM B359 / SB359 (Integral Fin), ASTM B111 / SB111 (Base Tube) |
EN (European Standard) | CW024A / Cu-DHP | EN 12451 / EN 12449 |
BS (British Standard) | C106 | BS 2871 Part 3 |
JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) | C1220T | JIS H3300 |
DIN (German Standard) | 2.0090 (SF-Cu) | DIN 1786 / DIN 17671 |
IS (Indian Standard) | Cu-DHP | IS 191 / IS 1545 |
Dimensions Chart of Copper Fin Tubes
Tube OD (ins) | Tube OD (mm) | Tube Wall (S.W.G) | Plain Tube Weight (Kg/M) | Approx. Finned OD (ins) | Approx. Finned OD (mm) | Fin Density / Pitch | 48 Fins/Ft (158 Fins/M) Weight (Kg/M) | 48 Fins/Ft Fin Area (Sq.Ft./Ft.) | 48 Fins/Ft Fin Area (Sq.M/M) | 60 Fins/Ft (197 Fins/M) Weight (Kg/M) | 60 Fins/Ft Fin Area (Sq.Ft./Ft.) | 60 Fins/Ft Fin Area (Sq.M/M) | 72 Fins/Ft (237 Fins/M) Weight (Kg/M) | 72 Fins/Ft Fin Area (Sq.Ft./Ft.) | 72 Fins/Ft Fin Area (Sq.M/M) | 96 Fins/Ft (316 Fins/M) Weight (Kg/M) | 96 Fins/Ft Fin Area (Sq.Ft./Ft.) | 96 Fins/Ft Fin Area (Sq.M/M) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1" | 25.4 | 18 (1.77 mm) | 1.41 | 45 | 1.97" (49 mm) | 28 | 1.71 | 2.17 | 0.66 | 1.87 | 2.66 | 0.81 | 2.05 | 3.12 | 0.95 | 2.41 | 4.08 | 1.24 |
5/8" | 15.9 | 20 (1.26 mm) | 0.73 | 32 | 1.42" (36 mm) | 28 | 0.98 | 1.34 | 0.41 | 1.18 | 1.61 | 0.49 | 1.41 | 1.89 | 0.58 | 1.84 | 2.49 | 0.76 |
1/2" | 12.7 | 20 (0.98 mm) | 0.53 | 25 | 1.10" (29 mm) | 28 | 0.62 | 0.89 | 0.27 | 0.72 | 1.05 | 0.32 | 0.85 | 1.27 | 0.38 | 1.12 | 1.64 | 0.50 |
3/4" | 19.1 | 18 (1.54 mm) | 1.11 | 39 | 1.73" (44 mm) | 28 | 1.45 | 1.99 | 0.61 | 1.78 | 2.42 | 0.74 | 2.09 | 2.88 | 0.88 | 2.73 | 3.76 | 1.15 |
Weight Chart of Copper Fin Tubes
Tube OD | Wall Thickness | Plain Tube Weight | Approx. Finned OD | Fin Thk. (S.W.G.) | Metric / Imperial | 48 Fins/Ft (158 Fins/M) | 60 Fins/Ft (197 Fins/M) | 72 Fins/Ft (237 Fins/M) | 96 Fins/Ft (316 Fins/M) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1″ (25.4 mm) | 18 S.W.G. (1.77 mm) | 1.41 Kg/M | 1.97″ (49 mm) | 28 S.W.G. | Weight Area / Ft Area / M | 1.71 Kg/M 2.17 Sq.Ft. 0.66 Sq.m | 1.87 Kg/M 2.66 Sq.Ft. 0.81 Sq.m | 2.05 Kg/M 3.12 Sq.Ft. 0.95 Sq.m | 2.41 Kg/M 4.08 Sq.Ft. 1.24 Sq.m |
3/4″ (19.1 mm) | 18 S.W.G. (1.54 mm) | 1.11 Kg/M | 1.73″ (44 mm) | 28 S.W.G. | Weight Area / Ft Area / M | 1.45 Kg/M 1.99 Sq.Ft. 0.61 Sq.m | 1.78 Kg/M 2.42 Sq.Ft. 0.74 Sq.m | 2.09 Kg/M 2.88 Sq.Ft. 0.88 Sq.m | 2.73 Kg/M 3.76 Sq.Ft. 1.15 Sq.m |
5/8″ (15.9 mm) | 20 S.W.G. (1.26 mm) | 0.73 Kg/M | 1.42″ (36 mm) | 28 S.W.G. | Weight Area / Ft Area / M | 0.98 Kg/M 1.34 Sq.Ft. 0.41 Sq.m | 1.18 Kg/M 1.61 Sq.Ft. 0.49 Sq.m | 1.41 Kg/M 1.89 Sq.Ft. 0.58 Sq.m | 1.84 Kg/M 2.49 Sq.Ft. 0.76 Sq.m |
1/2″ (12.7 mm) | 20 S.W.G. (0.98 mm) | 0.53 Kg/M | 1.10″ (29 mm) | 28 S.W.G. | Weight Area / Ft Area / M | 0.62 Kg/M 0.89 Sq.Ft. 0.27 Sq.m | 0.72 Kg/M 1.05 Sq.Ft. 0.32 Sq.m | 0.85 Kg/M 1.27 Sq.Ft. 0.38 Sq.m | 1.12 Kg/M 1.64 Sq.Ft. 0.50 Sq.m |
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Request a QuoteApplications and Industrial Uses of Copper Fin Tubes
- HVAC Cooling Coils
- Air Conditioning Systems
- Marine Condensers
- Industrial Heat Exchangers
- Process Heaters
- Refrigeration Systems
- Industrial Chillers
- Boiler Heat Recovery Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Copper Fin Tubes?
Copper Fin Tubes are copper tubes with fins attached or formed on the tube surface to increase the heat-transfer area and improve thermal performance.
What are Copper Fin Tubes used for?
They are used in heat exchangers, HVAC systems, refrigeration equipment, condensers, evaporators, chillers, and other heat-transfer applications.
How do Copper Fin Tubes improve heat transfer?
The fins increase the surface area available for heat exchange, allowing heat to transfer more efficiently than through a bare tube.
Are Copper Fin Tubes suitable for heat exchangers?
Yes. They provide good thermal conductivity and increased surface area, making them suitable for various heat exchanger applications.
What is the difference between Copper Fin Tubes and bare copper tubes?
Copper Fin Tubes have fins that increase the heat-transfer surface area, while bare copper tubes have a smooth surface and provide less area for heat transfer.
Are Copper Fin Tubes suitable for condensers and evaporators?
Yes. Copper Fin Tubes are commonly used in condensers and evaporators because of their good thermal conductivity and efficient heat-transfer performance.
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