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BRITISH STANDARD BS EN
1057 : 1996
IncoTpomtirlg
Amendment No. 1
Copper and copper alloys -

Seamless, round copper tubes
for water and gas in sanitary
and heating applications
The European Standard EN 1057 : 1996 has the status of a

British Standard
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Committees responsible for this

British Standard
The preparation of this B r i W standard was eníxwted by Technical Committee
"EXM, Copper and copper alloys, to Subcommittee NFE/38p7, upon which the
foilowing bodies were represented:
British Non-Ferrous Metais Federation

British Plumbii Fittings Manufacturem' Associati
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British Refìigeraüon Associati
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Non-Femus Meîai stockists
Power Generation Contractors' Association (BEAMA)
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Committees responsible Inside front cover
National foreword ii
Foreword 2
Text of EN 1057 3
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BS EN 1067 :1996
National foreword
This British standard has been prepared by Technical Committee "E/34 and is the
English language version of EN 1057 : 1996 Copper and copper alloys -Sea?nh?s,
m nd copper tubesfor water and gas in sanita% and heating applhtions,
published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). It supersedes
BS 2871 :Part 1 : 1971 which is withdrawn.
Textual error. When implementing this European Standard a textual error was
noticed in the text relating to the introduction, which has been reported to CEN
Central Secretariat. For the convenience of the user of this standard the omitted text is
reproduced below.
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'in respect of potentiai adverse effects on the quality of water intended for human
consumption, caused by the product covered by this standard
1) This standard provides no informalion as to whether the product may be used
without restriction in any of the Member States of the EU or EFT&
2) It should be noted that,while awaiting the adoption of verifiable European
criteria, existmg national regulations concerning the use and/or the characteristics
of this product remain in force.'
Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity
from legal obligations.
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EUROPEAN m m EN 1057
NORNE EUR0PEE”E
EuROP&CHE NORM April 1996
ICs 23.040.15
Descriptors: copper, copper alloys, copper tube,seamless tubes,water pipes, gas pipes, sanitary appliances, heating, designation, chemical
composition, mechanical properties, dimensions, dimensional tolerances, tests, defects, markmg, conditioning.
Ehgk4-1version

Seamless, round copper tubes for water and gas in sanitary and
heating applicalions
Cuivre et m e s de cuivre - Kupfer und Kupferlegíerungen -

nibes ronds sans soudure en cuivre pour l’eau et le Nahtlose Rundrohre aus Kupfer für Wasser - und
gaz dans les applications sanitaires et de chaunage Gasleitungen fur San-i ‘onen und
Hebm-gmhgen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 199642-25.CEN members are

bound to comply with the CENKENELEC Jnternai Regulations which stipulate the
conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard
without any alteration.
Uptodate lists and bibiiogmphical references concerning such national standards
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may be obtained on application to the C e n m Secretariat or to any CEN member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German).
A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a
CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the
same status as the officiai versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands,
Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
CEN
European Committee for Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation
Europäisches Komitee fix Normung
Centrai Secretariat: rue de Stassart 36, B-1050 Brussels
O 1996 AU rights of reproduction and communication in any form and by any means reserved in all countries to
CEN and its members.
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EN 1û57 : 1996
Foreword Contents
This European Standard has been prepared by page
CENB'C 133, Copper and copper alloys, the secretariat Foreword 2
of which is held by DIN.
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Introduction 3
Within its programme of work, Technical Cornmitte 1 Scope 3
CENB'C 133 requested CENirC 133/wG3.1, Copper 2 Normative references 3
tubes, to prepare the following standard 3 Definitions 3
EN 1057 Copper and copper &ys - seamless 3.1 seamless round copper tube 3
round wpper tubes far water and gas in 3.2 soldering and brazing 3
sanitary and heating app1.iCatiim-s 3.3 welding 3
This European Standard shall be given the status of a 3.4 braze welding 3
national standard, either by publication of an identical 3.6 meandiameter 4
text or by endorsement, at the latest by October 1996, 3.6 deviation from circular form 4
and conflictirtg standards shaU be withdrawn at the 3.7 deviation from concentricity 4
latest by October 1996. 3.8 production batch 4
The attention of the user of this standard is drawn to 4 Designations 4
the fact that nationai or local reguiations or practices 4.1 Material 4
might restrict the choice of dimensions and tempers in 4.2 Materialtemper 4
the application of products conforming to this 4.3 Product 4
standard. 6 Orderinginformation 4
This is one of a series of European standards for 6 Requirements 7
copper and copper d o y tubes. Other products will be 6.1 Composition 7
specified as follows: 6.2 Mechanical properties 7
*)Copperand copper alloys - & M s , round tubes 6.3 Dimensions and tolerances 7
far geneml purposes (WI: 00133008)
*>Copperand copper a h y s - Seamkss, rounù tubes 6.4 F'reedom from defects 8
for heat m c h n g m (WI: 00133009) 6.6 Surfacequality 8
*)Copperand copper alloys - RoW,finned, 6.6 Bending 8
seamless tubes for heat a c h n g m (WI: 00133011) 6.7 Driftexpanding 8
*)Copper and copper W S - Seardes, m n d 6.8 Flanging 8
copper tubes for air conditioning and refmgeration 7 sampling 9
Part 1: Tubesfor piping systems (WI: 00133031) 8 Testmethods 9
*)Copperand copper alloys - Smrdes, round 8.1 Analysis 9
wpper tubes for air conditioning and refmgemtion 8.2 Tensiletest
Part 2 lbbes for equ.iPment (WI: 00133037) 9
8.3 Harcìnesstest 9
*)copperand copper &ys - Seardes, mrui
copper tubes for rned.iCaì gmes (WI: 00133032) 8.4 Carbon content test 9
*)Copper and copper &ys - Seardes, m n d 8.6 Carbonñìmtest 9
copper capülary tubes (WI: 00133034) 8.6 Bending test 9
*)Copper and copper alloys -&-insulated copper 8.7 Driftexpandingtest 9
tubes 8.8 Flangingtest 9
Part 1: Tubes with solid covering (WI: 00133044) 8.9 Freedom from defects tests 9
*)Copper and copper alloys- &-i&ted copper 8.10 Retests 10
tubes 9 Marking and form of delivery 10
Part 2: Tubes with expanded mering (WI: 00133050) 9.1 Marking 10
*h?opper and impper &ps -Seardes copper tubes 9.2 Form of delivery 10
for electrical purposes (Wl: 00133023)
Annexes
Accorduig to CENICENELEC internai Regulations, the
national standards organizations of the following A (nonnative) Standardhd dimensions
countries are bound to implement this European for reconsidemtion at a future revision 11
Stand& Austria, Belgium,Denmark, Finland, France, B (nomiative) Carbon Nm test 11
Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Itaiy, Luxembourg, C (nomiative) F'reedom from defects
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal,Spain, Sweden, tests 11
Switzerland and the United Kingdom. D (informative) Bibliography 12
*)in course of preparation.
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Introduction prEN 723 Copper and copper alloys - Combustion

method for d e m i m t i o n of carbon on
It is recommended that tubes manufactured to this ULe inner suvace of coppm tubes or
standard are certified as conforming to the fittings
requirements of this standard based on third pasty prEN 1971 Copper and copper alloys - Eddy
testing and continuing surveillance which should be current test for t u h
coupled with an assessment of a supplier's quality EN 10002-1 Metauic materials - Tensile testing
system against the appropriate standard, Part 1: Method of test (at ambient
i.e. EN Is09001, EN IS0 9002 or EN IS09003. tempemture)
nibes having an outside diameter of not more than EN 10232 Metauk materials - l'ùbe (inw
108 mm are suitable for c a p i h y soldering, brazing or sect.ion) -Bend test
assembling by mechanical compression or collared EN 10234 Metauicmaterials-lùbe-L@~
fittings.For tubes having an outside diameter of more l?xpanding test
than 108mm, assembly should preferably be performed EN 10235 Metauic materìuìs - lbbe -Fiunging
by welding or braze welding. test
Reference may be made to this standard for tubes IS0 6507-1 Metauic matemals -Hardness test -
intended for other applications or for the Vkkms test
transportation of other fluids. In such cases special Part 1:HV5toHVlOo
requirements (for specifications, conditioning or NOTE. informative references to documents used in the
delivery conditions) m y be agreed between the preparation of this standard, and cited at the appropriate places in
purchaser and the supplier*). the text, are listed in a bibliography, see annex D.
NOTE. Appropriate precautions should be taken if applying
insulating material because it couìd be detrimental to the copper 3 Definitions
tube. For the purposes of this standard the following
definitions apply:
1 Scope 3.1 seamless round copper tube
This European Standard specifies the requirements, Hollow semi-finished product, circular in cross-section,
sampiing, test methods and conditions of delivery for made of copper, having a uniform nominai wail
thickness, which at ail stages of production has a
copper tubes. continuous periphev, supplied in straight lengths or in
It ic applicable to seamless round copper tubes having coils.
an outside diameter from 6 mm up to and including 3.2 soldering and brazing1)
267 mm for operations in which metal parts are joined by means
- distributing networks for hot water and cold of capillary action of a filer metal in the liquid state
water; with a melting temperature lower than that of the parts
- hot water heating systems, including underfioor to be joined and wetting the parent metal@),which
does (do) not participate in the making of the joint.
heating systems;
3.2.1 soldering; sofi sol&ringl>
- domestic gas and liquid fuel distribution; Jointing by means of capillary action of a filler metal
- waste water sanitaiion. having a melting (ìiquidus) temperature lower than
It is also applicable to seamless round copper tubes 450 "C.
intended to be preinsulated before use for any of the 3.2.2 brazing; hard solderig')
above purposes. Jointing by means of capillary action of a filler metal
having a melting (liquidus) temperature higher than
450 "C.
2 Normative references 3.3 welding2)
This European Standard incorporates, by dated or Union of two or more parts by heat or pressure or a
undated reference, provisions from other publications. combination of both, such that the materials form a
These normative references are cited at the continu&
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appropriate places in the text and the publications are A filier maî~riaìhaving a melting point similar to that
listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent of the materials to be welded may be used.
amendments to or revisions of any of these 3.4 braze welding1)
publications apply to this European Standard oniy Operation in which a joint of the open type is obtained
when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For step by step by an operating technique similar to
undated references, the iatest edition of the publication fusion welding, the melting temperature of the filler
referred to applies. metal being higher than 450 "C.
*) See national foreword for detaiis of textual error.

')Based upon the definitions in IS0 857.
')Adopted from the International Institute of Welding (IIW).
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3.5 mean diameter The product designation for products to this standard
Arithmetical mean of any two diametem n o d to shall consist of:
each other at the same cross-section of the tube. - denomination (Copper tube);
3.6 deviation from circular form - number of this European Standard (EN 1057);
Difference between the maximum and minimum - maierial temper (see table 1);
outside diameters measured at any crosssection of the - nominai crosssectionai dimensions in millimetres:
tube. outside diameter X wall thickness.
3.7 deviation from concentricity The d e r i d o n of a product designation is shown in
the following example.
Half of the difference between the maxjmum and
minimum waü thicknesses at the same cross-section of EXAMPLE:
the tube. Copper tube conforming to this standard, temper R220
(annded), nominal outside diameter 12 mm, nominai
3.8 production batch wall thickness 1,O nun, shall be designakà as follows:
Definite quantity of products of the same form, the
same temper and the same cross-sectionai dimensions CoRper tube EN 1057 - E 2 0 - 12 X 1,O
manufactured during the same production sequence
under uniform conditions. Denomination I
4 Designations Number of this
European Standad
4.1 Material
4.1.1 Gemral
The material is designated either by symbol or number
Temper designation I
(see6.1). Nominal cross-sectional
àimensions in millimetres
4.1.2 Symbol
The material symbol designation is based on the
designation system given in IS0 11W1. 5 Ordering information
4.1.3 Number In order to facilita& the enquiry, order and
The material number designation is in accordance with confinnation of order procedures between the
the system given in EN 1412. purchaser and the supplier, the purchaser shall state on
his enquiry and order the following information:
4.2 Material temper a) quantiw of materiai required (in metres);
For the purpases of this standard, the foìiowhg b) denomination (Copper tube);
designaiion, which is in accordance with the system
given in EN 1173, applies for the material temper (see c) number of this European Standard (EN 1057);
table 1): d) temper designation (see 4.2 and table 1);
R... Temper designated by the minimum value of tensile e) nominai crosssectionai dimensions: outside
strength requirement for the product with mandatory diameter X wall thickness (see table 3 and annex A);
tensile strength and elongation requirements. f) length (see 9.2);
4.3 Product g) form of delivery (see9.2).
The product designation provides a standardized NOTE. It is recommended that the product designation as
described in 4.3 is used for items b) to e).
patteni of designation from which a rapid and
unequivocal description of a product is conveyed in EXAMPLE2
communication. It provides mutual comprehension at Ordering details for 500 m copper tube conforming to
the internationai level with regard to products which EN 1057, in temper U 2 0 (anneded), nominai outside
meet the requirements of the relevant European diameter 12 mm, nominal wall thickness 1,0 mm, in
Standard. 50m coils:
The product designation is no substitute for the fuii 500 m Copper tube EN 1057- W20 -
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Material temper Nominal outside diameter Tensile strength Elongation Hardness

(indicative)
d R, A Hv5
mm MPa %
Designation in common term
accordance
with EN 1173 min. max. min. min.
I
R220 anneaieci 6 54 220 40 (40 to 70)

R2501) halfhardl) 6 667 250 301) (75 to loo)
6 159 201)
R290 hard 6 267 290 3 h i n . loo)
')See table 2 for relationship between tube dimensions and elongation for R25û (haif hard) tubes.
NOTE 1. Hardness figures in parentheses are not requirements of this standard but are given for guidance purposes oniy.
NOTE 2. 1 m a is eauivaient to 1 ~/mm2.
I Table 2. Minimal elongation values for R250 (half hard) temper tubes
Nominal wall thicknesses e
133
159
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R indicates the European recommended àimensions

X indicates other European dimensions
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6 Requirements 6.3.3 Tolerances on outside diameter

The outside diameter shall conform to the tolerances
6.1 Composition given in table 4.
The composition shall conform to the following
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requirements: Table 4. Tolerances on outside diameter
Cu +Ag: min. 99,90%
0,015 % 5 P I0,040 % Nominal outside Tolerances on nominal diameter
This copper grade is designated either Cu-DHP or diameter
cw024A.
6.2 Mechanical properties
d
1 to mean
diameter 1
applicable applicable to any
diameter')
The tensile strength and elongation shall conform to

the requirements given in table 1. The test shail be
carried out in accordance with 8.2.
Over I up to and
including I
1
gmpers I z:d)
temper
1
I
B260
(half hard)
temper
The size range for values of elongation of R250 (haif 62) 18 f 0,04 f 0,M f 0,m
hard) tube is dependent on the relationship between 18 28 0,05 0,Oô f 0,lO
diameter and wall thickness as shown in table 2.
28 54 f 0,06 f 0,07 f 0,11
Elongation 2 30 % when d I66,7 and either
54 76,l f 0,07 f:0,lO f 0,15
e < l m m o r d >24;
2 76,l 88,9 f 0,07 f 0,15 f 0,20
Elongation 2 20 % when d > 66,7 mm; or e 2 1mm 108 0,07 f 0,20 f 0130
88,9 f
and also -$ I24. 108 159 f 0,2 f 0,7 f 014
Where 159 267 f 0,6 f 1.5 -
')Including deviation from circular form
d is the nominal outside diameter in millimetres; 2)Including 6
e is the nominal wall thickness in millimetres. NOTE.Tolerances for tubes in R220 (annealed) temper are
amlieable oniv to mean diameter.
6.3 Dimensions and tolerances
6.3.4 Tolerances on wall thickness
6.3.1 General
The tolerance on wall thickness expressed in
The geometrical properties of the tube are defined by percentage of the nominai thickness as measured at
outside diameterl wall thickness and length. The any point shal conform to the requirements given in
outside diameter and wall thickness shall conform to table 5.
the requirements given in tables 3 (or Al), 4 and 5.
In cases of dispute these dimensions shall be measured
at a temperature of (23 f 5) "C. Tolerances on wall thickness e')
Nominal outside
6.3.2 Nominal dimensions diameter
The standardized nominal outside diameters and
nominal wall thicknesses are given in table 3 (or Al).
The lengths recommended are indicated in table 10.
d
mm
c 18
-:I f 10
I :'
f
I-
13
NOTE 1. These standardized dimensions have been selected from
those used on the European market at the time of establishment 1 18 f 10 f 152)
of the present standard. ')Including deviation from concentricity
NOTE 2. A limited number of other dimensions has been listed in ')* 10 % for R250 (half hard) tubes of 35 mm, 42 mm and 54 mm
m e x A for reconsideration at a future revision of this standard. diameter with a wall thickness of 1,2 mm
NOTE 3. CEN/TC 133 has defined the recommended R marked
dimensions as a first step towards rationalization aiming for not NOTE.Concentricity (uniformity of wail thickness) is contmlled
more than three wall thicknesses for each diameter, and a by tolerance on wall thickness.
restricted number of diameters.
6.3.6 Tolerances on length
The lengths shall be equal to or greater than those
ordered.
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6.4 Freedom from defects 6.6 Bending

The tubes shall be leaktight (see 8.9) and shall have no No tear shall be visible to the unaided eye when tubes
detrimental defects. of the sizes and temper given in table 7 are tested in
accordance with 8.6.
6.6 Surface quality
The outer and inner surfaces of the tubes shall be 6.7 Drift expanding
clean and smooth. No crack,break or tearing of the metal shall be visible
The inner surface shall not contain any detrimental to the unaided eye when tubes of the sizes and
íilm nor present a carbon level high enough to allow tempers given in table 7 (and agreed between the
the formation of such a film during installation When purchaser and the supplier, where necessary) are
tested in accordance with 8.4 and 8.6 as appropriate tested in accordance with 8.7.
the tube shall conform to the appropriate requirements 6.8 Flanging
given in table 6. The resuits of the tests shall be No crack on the tube edge shall be visible to the
documented and presented to the purchaser, or his
representative, upon request. unaided eye when tubes of the sizes and temper given
in table 7 (and agreed between the purchaser and the
NOTE. For routine quality control, it is at the discretion of the supplier, where necessary) are tested in accordance
manufacturer to choose between quantitative analysis of carbon
content or the carbon film test. with 8.8.
Nominal outside diameter Material temper Residual Potential Total Carbon film
carbon') carbon') carbon') test
mm max. ma. max.

from 10 R220 (annealed) 0,20 - 0,20 Y=
UD to and 54 0.20 - - ves
over 54 R250 (half hard) 0,20 - - Yes

R290 O - LO - no
Nominal outside diameter Material temper Technological tests
Id
lm l I I
IOver I up to and
including I I bending')
I cirifi expanding
I flanging
I
18 R220 (anneaìed) - M A
R250 (half hard) - M -
R250 (half hard) - A -
ma - - -
54 267 Fa20 (annealed) - - -
R250 (half hard) - - -
Wd) - - -
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8.5 Carbon film test

The detection and assessment of carbon film shaii be
carried out on the samples obtained in accordance
with c l a w 7 using the method described in m e x B.
8.6 Bending test
When required, the bending test shall be carried out
Thbe weight per Quantity for one sampling unit at under current operaîjng conditions using appropriate
metre predicted monthly metreage') bending machines without intemal mandrel in
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< 100000m 2 100ûûûm accordance with EN 10232. The test piece shall be bent
k€m kg kg to an angle of 90" and to the appropriate minimum
raàius of curvature given in table 9.
I0,25 1500 3000
> 0,25 12 500 16000 Table 9. Minimum radius of curvature
')At least one sampling unit shall be taken per production batch. Nominal outside Minimum radius of curvature
diameter
These sampling rates shall apply when testing for d internal radius neutral axis radius
dimensionai controls; controis of other mandatory 6 27 30
properties shall be carried out on each second
Sampllng unit. 8 31 35
For the verification of the composition, resuits may be 10 35 40
used from anaiyses carried out at an earlier stage of
manufacturing the product, e.g. at the casting or billets 12 39 45
inward stage, if product identity is mahtahed during 14 43 50
production and if the quality system of the
manufacturer is certified as conforming to EN IS0 9001
15 48 I
or EN LSO 9002. 16 52 160
8 B s t methods
8.7 Drift expanding test
8.1 Analysis When required, the drift expanding test shall be carried
For composition, analysis shall be carried out on the out in accordance with EN 10234. The outside diameter
test Samples obtained in accordance with clause 7. The of the tube end shall be expanded by 30 % using a
anaiytical methods used shall be chemical or conical mandrel having an angle of 45".
spectrographic in accordance with appropriate
European or Intemational standards.In cases of 8.8 Flanging test
dispute the reference method shall be by chemical When required, the flanging test shall be carried out in
analysis. accordance with EN 10235. After testing, the outside
diameter of the flange shall be at least 30 % greater
8.2 Tensile test
than the nominal tube diameter when the tube was
The tensile test shall be carried out in accordance with formed on a h g i n g tool with a corner radius of
the method given in EN 10002-1on test pieces approximately 1nun.
prepared h m the samples obtained in accordance
with clause 7. 8.9 Freedom from defects tests
Each tube shall be subjected to one of the following
8.3 Hardness test tests:
When required, the Vickers hardness test shall be - eddy current test for detection of local defects, in
carried out in accordance with IS0 6507-1. accordance with prEN 1971 and the requirements
8.4 Carbon content test in c.1;
The determination of carbon content shall be carried - hydrostatic test in accordance with the method
out on the samples obtained in accordance with in c.2;
clause 7 using the reference method described in - pneumatic test in accordance with the method
prEN 723. in Ca.
NOTE.For routine controls in the course of quality assurance The choice of the method, selected from the above, is
procedures, other methods e.g. the carbon black test (modified
VTR method), may be used as an alternative. at the discretion of the manufacturer.
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8.10 Retests nibes from 6 mm but less than 10mm, or greater than
in the event that the tube sample fails to meet the test 54 mm diameter shall be at least similarly marked
legibly at both ends.
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requirements, the batch represented by the tube
sample 05 in the case of continuous production, ali 9.2 Form of delivery
tubes manufactured since the previous check, shall be The recommended form of delivery of tubes is given in
placed in a bond. table 10.
Further samples shall be taken from the bonded tubes
at a sampling rate four times more frequent than I Ikrble 10. Recommended form of delivery
specified in clause 7. If any of the retest samples fail to
Form of Nominal outside Length Material
meet the specification requirements, the tubes delivery diameter temper
represented by the samples shall be deemed not to
meet the requirements of this standard and shall be
rejected if all the retest samples meet the m
requirements, the tubes represented by the samples
shall be deemed to meet the requirements of this
Standard.
54
9 Marking and form of delivery -

267
9.1 Marking
lhbes from 10 mm up to and including 54 mm diameter
shall be permanently marked at repeated distances
along their length of not greater than 600 mm, with at
least the foilowing
- number of this standard (EN 1057);
- nomird cross-sectional dimensions: outside
diameter X wall thickness;
- identincation for R25û (half hard) temper by the
foilowing symbol #i
- manufacturer's identification mark
- date of production: year and quarter (Ito IV) or
year and month (1to 12).
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Annex A (normative) deionized water to wash back into the acid any
particles adhering to the test piece.
Standardized dimensions for
reconsideration at a future revision B.3 Detection and assessment of flìms
The reaction of the test piece in the acid shaii be
1 Table A.l I observed with a microscope of X 10 magmfícation.
The initial observation wiU assess whether a material
released by the acid is in the form of a film or
particulate. If nothing is detected, or particles are
found, the test is passed.
If clearly visible films are seen floating to the surface
these may be of carbon or oxide.
To disthguish between carbon and oxide, the porcelain
or glass dish shall be gently heated and the acid
allowed to boil for about 5 min to dissolve any oxide
films.
If on reexamhation the films have been eluninated or
only particles remain, the test is passed. If there is no
15 X reduction in the film element, then it is carbon and the
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test is failed.
18 X
21 X Annex C (normative)
27,4 X Freedom from defects tests
34 X
C.l Eddy current test
Ix I Maximum drill diametem for the reference standard
tube which is defined in prEN 1971 and are given in
table C.1.
Annex B (normative) Table C.l I
Carbon film test
B.l Preparation of the test piece Nominal outside diameter Drill diameter
d
The sample of tube to be tested shali be cleaned on its
outside surface either abrasively by filing or turrung in
order to remove all traces of the original surîace finish,
over up to and
including
I ma.
or chemically by sealing one end with an acid resistant 6') 28 192

plug and then immersing in concentrated nitric acid to
pickle the outside surface, and then rinsiig with 28 108 2.0
I
I I '
deionized water and drying. ')Including 6
A sample, at least 25 mm long, shall be then cut from
the cleaned section, using a clean saw blade and cut in Signals produced by reference standard tubes set the
haif longitudinaily to make two test pieces. One test sorting limits for acceptance or rejection. lübes
piece shall be degreased by dipping in acetone. containing defects which produce signals equal to or
greater than the sorting limit shail be rejected.
For tube dimensions exceeding 22 mm X 1mm a
sample of comparable surface area shall be taken, the
preparation of which shali correspond to the
procedure described above.
B.2 Method
The degreased test piece shall be placed, with its
internai surface upwards, in a small, flat bottomed
white porcelain or glass dish and covered with
25 % (Vlv) nitric acid at ambient temperature.
The acid causes loosening of surface deposits which
will float to the surface. When the acid turns blue in
colour the test piece shall be removed and rinsed with
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C.2 Hydrostatic test Annex D (informative)

The tube under test shall be connected to a source of Bibliography
pressurized water. Water pressure as specified in
table C.2 shall be maintained in the tube for a in the preparation of this European Standard, use was
minimum period of 10s without evidence of leaking. if made of a number of documents for reference
one or more leaks are observed, the tube shall be purposes. These informative references are cited at the
appropriate places in the text and the publications are
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rejected. If no leak is observed, the tube shail be

accepted. listed hereafter.
EN 1173 Copper and copper alloys- Material
condition or temper des2gnatirm.
Hydraulic
pressure E N 1412 Coipper and copper alloys -
Id
Eumpean numberìng system
bar EN IS0 9001 &ualitg systems - Model f ì q d i t y
min.
assumnce in desigrudevelopment,
over up to and
including pmduction, installation and servicing
(Is0 9001 : 1994)
6l) 54 35
EN IS0 9002 &ualitg systems -Model for quality
54 108 25 assumnce in production, instauation
108 159 16 and servicing
10
(Bo9002 : 1994)
159 267
E N IS09003 QUdity ~y~tems-M M fW quality
assumnce infind inspection and test
NOTE. 1 bar is equivalent to 0,l M h . (Ts09003: 1994)
Is0857 WMing, bmzing and soùìering
C.3 Pneumatic test
p?vcesses- vocabUlar&!
The tube under test shall be connected to a some of
pressurized air. Air pressure at 4 bar (0,4 MPa) shall be Is0 11w1 Copper and copper alloys - C& of
maintained in the tube. clksigmtion
Part 1:Designation of materials
The tube shall be completely immersed in water for a
minimum period of 10 s and inspected for the issue of
bubbles from the tube. Should any bubbles be
observed then the tube shall be rejected. If no bubbles
are observed then the tube shall be accepted.
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published and effective from 15 March 1997
to BS EN 1057 : 1996
Copper and copper alloy tubes - Seamless, round copper tubes for water and gas
in sanitary and heating applications
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Seamless, round copper tubes
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and heating applications
The European Standard EN 1057 : 1996 has the status of a

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BRITISH STANDARD BS EN

Copper and copper alloys -

The European Standard EN 1057 : 1996 has the status of a

NO COPYING WITHOUT BSI PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMïlTED BY COPYRIGHT LAW

BS EN 1067 :1996 Issue 2, March 1997

Committees responsible for this

British Non-Ferrous Metais Federation

Nationai Association of Plumbing, Heating and M e c h a n i d Services Contractors

Amendments issued since publicadon

S T D - B S I B S EN 1 0 5 7 - E N G L 1776 lb24667 Obl09L3 1 O T

S T D * B S I B S EN L057-ENGL L 7 9 b W 1b2LIbb7 Ob109111 O11b H

Copper and copper alloys -

Cuivre et m e s de cuivre - Kupfer und Kupferlegíerungen -

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 199642-25.CEN members are

may be obtained on application to the C e n m Secretariat or to any CEN member.

Centrai Secretariat: rue de Stassart 36, B-1050 Brussels

*)in course of preparation.

Introduction prEN 723 Copper and copper alloys - Combustion

*) See national foreword for detaiis of textual error.

S T D - B S I BS EN 1057-ENGL 177b U Lb2Libb7 Ob109LB 7 7 1

content of the standard. 12 X 1,0 - 50 m coils

STD*BSI B S EN L057-ENGL 177b Lb2Libb7 ObL07L7 b 2 8

Material temper Nominal outside diameter Tensile strength Elongation Hardness

R220 anneaieci 6 54 220 40 (40 to 70)

R indicates the European recommended àimensions

6 Requirements 6.3.3 Tolerances on outside diameter

The tensile strength and elongation shall conform to

STD.BSI B S EN 1057-ENGL 1 7 7 b LbZLibbS Ob10922 112

6.4 Freedom from defects 6.6 Bending

mm max. ma. max.

over 54 R250 (half hard) 0,20 - - Yes

Nominal outside diameter Material temper Technological tests

R250 (half hard) - A -

8.5 Carbon film test

9 Marking and form of delivery -

or chemically by sealing one end with an acid resistant 6') 28 192

C.2 Hydrostatic test Annex D (informative)

rejected. If no leak is observed, the tube shail be

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see national foreword.

STD.BSI B S EN 1057-ENGL 1 9 9 6 Ob10928 b30

ISBN O 580 26225 1 NFW34

Instructions for replacement of pages

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Copper and copper alloys -

The European Standard EN 1057 : 1996 has the status of a

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BS EN lo57: 1996 Issue 2, March 1997

Committees responsible for this

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Amendments issued since publication

9372 March 1997 Indicated in the margin by a sideline

The following BSI references

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