Copper tube is made to EN 1057 standard and coated in plastic.
Plastic coated copper tube is useful for:
Identification purposes:
Plastic can have UV stabilisers added if used outside.
Instructions for use:
The Plastic Coating is a LDPE with a World Wide UV stabiliser.
Resistance to some common chemicals below:
| Very good chemical resistance | Good Chemical Resistance | Medium Chemical Resistance | Poor Chemical Resistance |
| Acetatic acid Amonium hydroxide 30% Calcium hydroxide 30% Diethylene glycol Ethylene glycol Ethanol 100% Glycerin Glycol Hydrogen peroxide 30% Mercury Methanol Potassium hydroxide 30% Sodium hydroxide 30% | Acetone Formaldehyde 10-40% Gas oil Caproic acid Iodine Isobutanol Isopropanol Mineral oil Motor oil Natural gas Gasoline Phenol Tranformer oil Vaseline | Dibutylether Ethylene acetate 100% Furfurol 100% Heptane Paraffin | Diethylether Ethylenechloride Hydrogen peroxide 90% Methylene chloride |
| LDPE coating would have no chemical resistance from Acetylene dichloride | |||
The Physical properties are as follows:
| Melting point: | 114°C |
| Vicat Softening Point: | 93°C (Maximum Operating Temperature) |
| Brittleness Point: | < -75°C |
| Hardness: | 55 Shore D |
| Tensile Break: | 13.40 MPa |
| Flexural Strength: | 8.10 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 500% |
| Volume Resistivity | >1015 Ohm-cm³ |
| Surface Resistivity: | >1015 Ohm-cm² |
This range is ideal for use within walls, outside, underground and in aggressive atmospheres. The covering creates a thermal barrier reducing heat loss underground and condensation from exposure in extreme weather conditions.
Tubes can withstand temperatures from -40 to +114°C and can be bent (except 35-54mm) and jointed as per standard plain EN1057 tubes using EN1254 fittings. To expose bare copper, plastic coating needs to be cut and pulled back away from the joint and flame (if brazing). Once joint has been made coating needs returning back to original position and both joint and cut need to be protected using an impervious plastic tape. See Plastic Coated Copper Tube Installation Guide for specific details.
to BS EN 13349 / BS EN 1057 R250/R290
| Product Code | O.D. (mm) | Length (m) | Wall (mm) | PE Thickness |
| TXPEW015 | 15 | 3, 5.8 & 6 | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| TXPEW022 | 22 | 3, 5.8 & 6 | 0.9 | 1.0 |
| TXPEW028 | 28 | 3, 5.8 & 6 | 0.9 | 1.0 |
| TXPEW035 | 35 | 3, 5.8 & 6 | 1.2 | 1.5 |
| TXPEW042 | 42 | 3, 5.8 & 6 | 1.2 | 1.5 |
| TXPEW054 | 54 | 3, 5.8 & 6 | 1.2 | 1.5 |
| TXPEW067 | 67 | 3, 5.8 & 6 | 1.2 | 1.5 |
| TXPEW076 | 76 | 3, 5.8 & 6 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| TXPEW108 | 108 | 3, 5.8 & 6 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
to BS EN 1057 R220
| Product Code | O.D. (mm) | Length (m) | Wall (mm) | PVC Thickness |
| TWPVCBLK008 | 8 PVC Black | 25 | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| TWPVCW008 | 8 PVC White | 25 | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| TWPVCW010 | 10 PVC White | 25 & 50 | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| TWPVCY015 | 15 PVC Yellow/Blue | 25 | 1.0 | 1.5 |
| TWPVCY022 | 22 PVC Yellow/Blue | 25 | 1.2 | 1.5 |
| TWPVCY028 | 28 PVC Yellow | 20 | 1.2 | 1.5 |
to BS EN 1057 R250
| Product Code | O.D. (mm) | Length (m) | Wall(mm) | PVC Thickness |
| TXPVCY015 | 15 PVC Yellow | 3 & 6 | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| TXPVCY022 | 22 PVC Yellow | 3 & 6 | 0.9 | 1.0 |
| TXPVCY028 | 28 PVC Yellow | 3 & 6 | 0.9 | 1.0 |
to BS EN 13349 / BS EN 1057 R250/R290
| Product Code | O.D. (mm) | Length (m) | Wall (mm) | PE Thickness |
| TYPEG015 | 15 | 5.8 & 6 | 0.7 or 1.0 | 1.0 |
| TYPEG022 | 22 | 5.8 & 6 | 0.9 or 1.2 | 1.0 |
| TYPEG028 | 28 | 5.8 & 6 | 0.9 or 1.2 | 1.0 |
| TYPEG035 | 35 | 5.8 & 6 | 1.0 or 1.5 | 1.5 |
| TYPEG042 | 42 | 5.8 & 6 | 1.0 or 1.5 | 1.5 |
| TYPEG054 | 54 | 5.8 & 6 | 1.2 or 1.5 | 1.5 |
| TYPEG067 | 67 | 5.8 & 6 | 2.0 | 1.5 |
| TYPEG076 | 76 | 5.8 & 6 | 2.0 | 1.5 |
| TYPEG108 | 108 | 5.8 & 6 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Test | Unit | Lower Spec Limit | Upper Spec Limit |
| Tensile Strength | N/mm [kg/cm2] | 29.52 10 [3.2] | 31.52 10 [3.0] |
| Elongation | % | 70 | 100 |
| Compression strain | % (25%) | 3.4 | 6 |
| Water absorbing capacity | G/m2 | 0.003 | 0.008 |
| Conductivity factor | W/(mk2) [kcal/m2hm2] | 0.038(0.033) | 0.040(0.035) |
| Temperature of heat resistance | º C | -40 | +114 |
Copper Pipe Plastic Coated Straight Length
