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Copper Tubing & Copper Pipes for Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainage Applications – AS1432

Austral Wright Metals copper tube & copper pipe for plumbers is manufactured to meet the requirements of Australian Standard AS1432 and carries the Watermark Certificate of approval. We also supply many manufacturing companies, so please contact us about your Layer Wound Coil (LWC) copper, non-standard sizes, refrigeration requirements and other designated products in copper tube and copper pipe. We have the right product for your job.

Copper pipe and tube is classified into four different specification types based on wall thickness for a specific outside diameter. Products can be colour coded with cap as follows: Type A : Green Type B : Blue Type C : Red Type D : Black

Inherent Strength

Copper tube has inherent strength, providing good resistance to external damage, puncture, abrasion, vibration bumps, and has a wide operating range for pressure and vacuum. Also good corrosion resistance.

Impervious

Copper tube is impervious to oxygen, insecticide, solvents and toxins.

Non-Flammable

Copper pipe and tube is non-flammable and does not emit toxic fumes during fire.

Full Flow Joints

Copper pipe and tube jointing does not reduce the bore of the tube, maximising flow.

U.V. Resistance

Copper tube and pipe does not degrade from direct sunlight or become brittle with age.

Pancake coils

Also available in small pancake annealed coils.

Resistance Rodent Attach

Copper pipe and tube is not prone to damage due to rodent attack.

Multi Applications

Copper pipe sizes, copper pipe fittings and tube is made to universal sizes, not a unique brand size.

Stability

Copper pipe and tube does not creep with age and has 7 to 15 times less linear expansion than other materials with heat, and continues to perform at high temperatures.

Healthier and Non-tainting

Copper pipe and tube does not adversely affect the taste of water and can reduce the number of harmful micro-organisms. As seen in the well-publicised reports on the anti-microbial properties of copper.

Copper fittings

There is a wide range of copper plumbing fittings and methods for installation, such as silver solder, push fit and press fittings.

Recyclable

Copper pipe and tube is a valuable recyclable material.

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AS1432 Copper Tubing & Copper Tubes for Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainage Applications

TYPE A – Straight Lengths

AWM Item Number	Nominal Size	Outside Diameter mm	Wall Thickness mm	Imperial Equivalent ODand swg	Temper	Length m	Nominal Weightkg/length	Safe Working Pressure kPa(up to 50C)
70001604	A6	6.35	0.91	1/4” x 20	Hard	6	0.83	11,320
70001603	A8	7.94	0.91	5/16” x 20	Hard	6	1.08	8,810
70001602	A10	9.52	1.02	3/8” x 19	Hard	6	1.46	8,350
70001018	A15	12.70	1.02	1/2” x 19	BQ	6	2.01	6,100
70001605	A18	15.88	1.22	5/8” x 18	BQ	6	3.01	5,750
70001606	A20	19.05	1.42	3/4” x 17	BQ	6	4.22	5,560
70001607	A25	25.40	1.63	1” x 16	Hard	6	6.53	4,750
70001608	A32	31.75	1.63	1 1/4” x 16	Hard	6	8.27	3,750
70001609	A40	38.10	1.63	1 1/2” x 16	Hard	6	10.02	3,100
70001610	A50	50.80	1.63	2” x 16	Hard	6	13.50	2,310
70001611	A65	63.50	1.63	2 1/2” x 16	Hard	6	16.99	1,840
70001612	A80	76.20	2.03	3”x 14	Hard	6	25.37	1,900
70001613	A90	88.90	2.03	3 1/2” x 14	Hard	6	29.71	1,630
70001614	A100	101.60	2.03	4” x 14	Hard	6	34.05	1,500
70001615	A125	127.00	2.03	5” x 14	Hard	6	42.74	1,200
70001616	A150	152.40	2.64	6” x 12	Hard	6	66.61	1,300
70001617	A200	203.20	2.64	8” x 12	Hard	6	89.21	910

TYPE B – Straight Lengths

AWM Item Number	Nominal Size	Outside Diameter mm	Wall Thickness mm	Imperial Equivalent OD and swg	Temper	Length m	Nominal Weightkg/length	Safe Working Pressure kPa(up to 50C)
70001620	B6	6.35	0.71	1/4” x 22	Hard	6	0.67	8,560
70001619	B8	7.94	0.71	5/16” x 22	Hard	6	0.86	6,700
70001618	B10	9.52	0.91	3/8” x 20	Hard	6	1.32	7,220
70000845	B15	12.70	0.91	1/2” x 20	BQ	6	1.81	5,290
70001621	B18	15.88	1.02	5/8” x 19	BQ	6	2.55	4,810
70001293	B20	19.05	1.02	3/4” x 19	BQ	6	3.10	3,970
70001021	B25	25.40	1.22	1” x 18	Hard	6	4.97	3,500
70001022	B32	31.75	1.22	1 1/4” x 18	Hard	6	6.28	2,780
70001023	B40	38.10	1.22	1 1/2” x 18	Hard	6	7.58	2,300
70001025	B50	50.80	1.22	2” x 18	Hard	6	10.19	1,710
70001030	B65	63.50	1.22	2 1/2” x 18	Hard	6	12.80	1,370
70001028	B80	76.20	1.63	3” x 16	Hard	6	20.48	1,520
70001622	B90	88.90	1.63	3 1/2” x 16	Hard	6	23.97	1,300
70001029	B100	101.60	1.63	4” x 16	Hard	6	27.45	1,200
70001623	B125	127.00	1.63	5” x 16	Hard	6	34.43	960
70001557	B150	152.40	2.03	6” x 14	Hard	6	51.43	1,000
70001558	B200	203.20	2.03	8” x 14	Hard	6	68.80	720

TYPE C and D – Straight Lengths

AWM Item Number	Nominal Size	Outside Diameter mm	Wall Thickness mm	Imperial Equivalent ODand swg	Temper	Lengthm	Nominal Weightkg/length	Safe Working Pressure kPa(up to 50C)
70001625	C10	9.52	0.71	3/8″ x 22	Hard	6	1.05	5,520
70001624	C15	12.70	0.71	1/2″ x 22	BQ	6	1.43	4,070
70001626	C18	15.88	0.91	5/8″ x 20	BQ	6	2.30	4,180
70001627	C20	19.05	0.91	3/4″ x 20	BQ	6	2.78	3,450
70001628	C25	25.40	0.91	1″ x 20	Hard	6	3.75	2,560
70001629	D32	31.75	0.91	1 1/4″ x 20	Hard	6	4.73	2,040
70001367	D40	38.10	0.91	1 1/2″ x 20	Hard	6	5.70	1,690
70001630	D50	50.80	0.91	2″ x 20	Hard	6	7.65	1,260
70001631	D65	63.50	0.91	2 1/2″ x 20	Hard	6	9.60	1,010
70001632	D80	76.20	1.22	3″ x 18	Hard	6	15.41	1,130
70001633	D90	88.90	1.22	3 1/2″ x 18	Hard	6	18.02	970
70001634	D100	101.60	1.22	4″ x 18	Hard	6	20.63	890
70001635	D125	127.00	1.42	5″ x 17	Hard	6	30.04	830
70001636	D150	152.40	1.63	6″ x 16	Hard	6	41.40	800

COILS

AWM Item Number	Nominal Size	Outside Diameter mm	Wall Thickness mm	Imperial Equivalent OD and swg	Temper	Length m	Nominal Weightkg/length	Quantity Per Box
70001448	A6	6.35	0.91	1/4″ x 20	Annealed	30	4.17	12
70001449	A8	7.94	0.91	5/16″ x 20	Annealed	30	5.39	9
70001289	A15	12.70	1.02	1/2″ x 19	Annealed	18	6.02	6
70001639	A20	19.05	1.42	3/4″ x 17	Annealed	18	12.65	4
70001450	B10	9.52	0.91	3/8″ x 20	Annealed	18	3.96	8
70000809	B15	12.70	0.91	1/2″ x 20	Annealed	18	5.42	6
70001641	B18	15.88	1.02	5/8″ x 19	Annealed	18	7.66	5
70001535	B20	19.05	1.02	3/4″ x 19	Annealed	18	9.30	4
70001642	B25	25.40	1.22	1″ x 18	Annealed	18	14.91	1
70001643	C18	15.88	0.91	5/8″ x 20	Annealed	18	6.89	5
70001644	C20	19.05	0.91	3/4″ x 20	Annealed	18	8.34	4

COPPER TUBING & COPPER TUBE PROPERTIES

Phosphorus Deoxidised Copper High Residual Phosphorus

ALLOY C12200

CHEMICAL COMPOSTION
Copper:	99.90% minimum
Phosphorus:	0.015%-0.040%
TUBE SPECIFICATIONS
Recommended:	AS 1432
Related:	AS 1569, 1571, 1572, EN 1057, ASTM B75, B88, JIS H3300, NZS 3501
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Melting Point:	1083ºC
Density:	8.94 x 103 kg/m3 at 20ºC
Thermal Expansion Coefficient (20-100ºC):	16.8 x 10-6 perºK
Thermal Conductivity (20-100ºC):	305-320 W/(m.K)
Specific Heat Capacity:	385 J/kg ºK
Electrical Conductivity (annealed):	75-90% I.A.C.S.
Electrical Resistivity (annealed):	0.0192-0.0230 microhm m at 20ºC
Modulus of Elasticity:	117 GPa
Modulus Rigidity:	44 GPa
JOINTING PROPERTIES	FABRICATION PROPERTIES
Soldering:	Excellent	Cold Work:	Excellent
Brazing:	Excellent	Hot Work:	Excellent
Welding:	Hot Work Temp:	750ºC-875ºC
Oxy-Acetylene:	Good	Annealing Range:	450ºC-600ºC
Gas Shield Arc MIG/TIG:	Good
Coated Metal Arc:	Not recommended
Resistance Spot & Seam:	Not recommended
Resistance Butt:	Not recommended
SUITABLIITY FOR SURFACE FINISHING BY
Polishing:	Excellent	Machining:	Machinability Rating 20%
Plating:	Excellent
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Tube Temper	Annealed	Bendable	Hard Drawn
Hardness (HV5) – Specification	70 max	80-100	100 min
Yield (0.2% Proof) (MPa) – Typical	70	220	350
Ultimate tensile (MPa) – Typical	220	280	380
Elongation (% on 50mm) – Typical	55	20	5