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BS EN 1057 : 1996

Committees responsible for this

British Standard
The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted to Technical Committee
NFE/34, Copper and copper alloys, upon which the following bodies were
represented:

British Bathroom Council

British Cable Makers Confederation
British Refrigeration Association
British Valve and Actuator Manufacturers' Association
Copper Development Association
INCO Europe Ltd.
London Metal Exchange
Non-Ferrous Metal Stockists
Transmission and Distribution Association (BEAMA)
Co-opted members

This British Standard, having

been prepared under the
direction of the Engineering
Sector Board, was published
under the authority of the
Standards Board and comes into
effect on
15 August 1996

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Amendments issued since publication
Amd. No. Date Text affected

The following BSI references

relate to the work on this
standard:
Committee reference NFE/34
Draft for comment 93/304025 DC

ISBN 0 580 26225 1

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Contents

Page
Committees responsible Inside front cover
National foreword ii
Foreword 2
Text of EN 1057 3

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BS EN 1057 : 1996

National foreword

This British Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee NFE/34 and is the
English language version of EN 1057 : 1996 Copper and copper alloys Ð Seamless,
round copper tubes for water and gas in sanitary and heating applications,
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BS 2871 : Part 1 : 1971 which is withdrawn.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.
`In respect of potential adverse effects on the quality of water intended for human
consumption, caused by the product covered by this standard:
1) This standard provides no information as to whether the product may be used
without restriction in any of the Member States of the EU or EFTA;
2) It should be noted that, while awaiting the adoption of verifiable European
criteria, existing 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 STANDARD EN 1057
NORME EUROPEÂENNE
EUROPAÈISCHE 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, marking, conditioning.

English version

Copper and copper alloys Ð

Seamless, round copper tubes for water and gas in sanitary and
heating applications

Cuivre et alliages de cuivre Ð Kupfer und Kupferlegierungen Ð

Tubes ronds sans soudure en cuivre pour l'eau et le Nahtlose Rundrohre aus Kupfer fuÈr Wasser Ð und
gaz dans les applications sanitaires et de chauffage Gasleitungen fuÈr SanitaÈrinstallationen und
Heizungsanlagen

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 1996-02-25. CEN members are
bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the
conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard
without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards
may be obtained on application to the Central 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 official 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
Comite EuropeÂen de Normalisation
EuropaÈisches Komitee fuÈr Normung

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

 1996 All rights of reproduction and communication in any form and by any means reserved in all countries to
CEN and its members.
Ref. No. EN 1057 : 1996 E
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Foreword Contents
This European Standard has been prepared by Page
CEN/TC 133, Copper and copper alloys, the secretariat Foreword 2
of which is held by DIN. Introduction 3
Within its programme of work, Technical Committee 1 Scope 3
CEN/TC 133 requested CEN/TC 133/WG 3.1, Copper 2 Normative references 3
tubes, to prepare the following standard: 3 Definitions 3
EN 1057 Copper and copper alloys Ð Seamless 3.1 seamless round copper tube 3
round copper tubes for water and gas in 3.2 soldering and brazing 3
sanitary and heating applications 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 3.5 mean diameter 4
text or by endorsement, at the latest by October 1996, 3.6 deviation from circular form 4
and conflicting standards shall 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 national or local regulations or practices 4.1 Material 4
might restrict the choice of dimensions and tempers in 4.2 Material temper 4
the application of products conforming to this 4.3 Product 4
standard. 5 Ordering information 4
This is one of a series of European Standards for 6 Requirements 7
copper and copper alloy tubes. Other products will be 6.1 Composition 7
specified as follows: 6.2 Mechanical properties 7
*)Copper and copper alloys Ð Seamless, round tubes
for general purposes (WI: 00133008) 6.3 Dimensions and tolerances 7
*)Copper and copper alloys Ð Seamless, round tubes 6.4 Freedom from defects 8
for heat exchangers (WI: 00133009) 6.5 Surface quality 8
*)Copper and copper alloys Ð Rolled, finned, 6.6 Bending 8
seamless tubes for heat exchangers (WI: 00133011) 6.7 Drift expanding 8
*)Copper and copper alloys Ð Seamless, round 6.8 Flanging 8
copper tubes for air conditioning and refrigeration 7 Sampling 9
Part 1: Tubes for piping systems (WI: 00133031) 8 Test methods 9
*)Copper and copper alloys Ð Seamless, round
8.1 Analysis 9
copper tubes for air conditioning and refrigeration
8.2 Tensile test 9
Part 2: Tubes for equipment (WI: 00133037)
*)Copper and copper alloys Ð Seamless, round 8.3 Hardness test 9
copper tubes for medical gases (WI: 00133032) 8.4 Carbon content test 9
*)Copper and copper alloys Ð Seamless, round 8.5 Carbon film test 9
copper capillary tubes (WI: 00133034) 8.6 Bending test 9
*)Copper and copper alloys Ð Pre-insulated copper 8.7 Drift expanding test 9
tubes 8.8 Flanging test 9
Part 1: Tubes with solid covering (WI: 00133044) 8.9 Freedom from defects tests 9
*)Copper and copper alloys Ð Pre-insulated copper
8.10 Retests 10
tubes 9 Marking and form of delivery 10
Part 2: Tubes with expanded covering (WI: 00133050) 9.1 Marking 10
*)Copper and copper alloys Ð Seamless copper tubes
9.2 Form of delivery 10
for electrical purposes (W1: 00133023)
Annexes
According to CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the
national standards organizations of the following A (normative) Standardized dimensions
countries are bound to implement this European for reconsideration at a future revision 11
Standard: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, B (normative) Carbon film test 11
Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, C (normative) Freedom 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 Ð Combustion

It is recommended that tubes manufactured to this
standard are certified as conforming to the
requirements of this standard based on third party
testing and continuing surveillance which should be
coupled with an assessment of a supplier's quality
system against the appropriate standard,
i.e. EN ISO 9001, EN ISO 9002 or EN ISO 9003.
Tubes having an outside diameter of not more than
108 mm are suitable for capillary soldering, brazing or
assembling by mechanical compression or collared
fittings. For tubes having an outside diameter of more
than 108 mm, assembly should preferably be performed
by welding or braze welding.
Reference may be made to this standard for tubes
intended for other applications or for the
transportation of other fluids. In such cases special
requirements (for specifications, conditioning or
delivery conditions) may be agreed between the
purchaser and the supplier*).
NOTE. Appropriate precautions should be taken if applying
insulating material because it could be detrimental to the copper
tube.
1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the requirements,
sampling, test methods and conditions of delivery for
copper tubes.
It is applicable to seamless round copper tubes having
an outside diameter from 6 mm up to and including
267 mm for:
± distributing networks for hot water and cold
water;
± hot water heating systems, including underfloor
heating systems;
± domestic gas and liquid fuel distribution;
± waste water sanitation.
It is also applicable to seamless round copper tubes
intended to be pre-insulated before use for any of the
above purposes.
2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates, by dated or
undated reference, provisions from other publications.
These normative references are cited at the
appropriate places in the text and the publications are
listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent
amendments to or revisions of any of these
publications apply to this European Standard only
when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For
undated references, the latest edition of the publication
referred to applies.
method for determination of carbon on
the inner surface of copper tubes or
fittings
prEN 1971 Copper and copper alloys Ð Eddy
current test for tubes
EN 10002-1 Metallic materials Ð Tensile testing
Part 1: Method of test (at ambient
temperature)
EN 10232 Metallic materials Ð Tube (in full
section) Ð Bend test
EN 10234 Metallic materials Ð Tube Ð Drift
expanding test
EN 10235 Metallic materials Ð Tube Ð Flanging
test
ISO 6507-1 Metallic materials Ð Hardness test Ð
Vickers test
Part 1: HV 5 to HV 100
NOTE. Informative references to documents used in the
preparation of this standard, and cited at the appropriate places in
the text, are listed in a bibliography, see annex D.
3 Definitions
For the purposes of this standard the following
definitions apply:
3.1 seamless round copper tube
Hollow semi-finished product, circular in cross-section,
made of copper, having a uniform nominal wall
thickness, which at all stages of production has a
continuous periphery, supplied in straight lengths or in
coils.
3.2 soldering and brazing1)
Operations in which metal parts are joined by means
of capillary action of a filler metal in the liquid state
with a melting temperature lower than that of the parts
to be joined and wetting the parent metal(s), which
does (do) not participate in the making of the joint.
3.2.1 soldering; soft soldering1)
Jointing by means of capillary action of a filler metal
having a melting (liquidus) temperature lower than
450 ÊC.
3.2.2 brazing; hard soldering1)
Jointing by means of capillary action of a filler metal
having a melting (liquidus) temperature higher than
450 ÊC.
3.3 welding2)
Union of two or more parts by heat or pressure or a
combination of both, such that the materials form a
continuity.
A filler material having a melting point similar to that
of the materials to be welded may be used.
3.4 braze welding1)
Operation in which a joint of the open type is obtained
step by step by an operating technique similar to
fusion welding, the melting temperature of the filler
metal being higher than 450 ÊC.

*) See national foreword for details of textual error.

1)Based upon the definitions in ISO 857.
2)Adopted from the International Institute of Welding (IIW).

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3.5 mean diameter
Arithmetical mean of any two diameters normal to
each other at the same cross-section of the tube.
3.6 deviation from circular form
Difference between the maximum and minimum
outside diameters measured at any cross-section of the
tube.
3.7 deviation from concentricity
Half of the difference between the maximum and
minimum wall thicknesses at the same cross-section of
the tube.
3.8 production batch
Definite quantity of products of the same form, the
same temper and the same cross-sectional dimensions
manufactured during the same production sequence
under uniform conditions.
4 Designations
4.1 Material
4.1.1 General
The material is designated either by symbol or number
(see 6.1).
4.1.2 Symbol
The material symbol designation is based on the
designation system given in ISO 1190-1.
4.1.3 Number
The material number designation is in accordance with
the system given in EN 1412.
4.2 Material temper
For the purposes of this standard, the following
designation, which is in accordance with the system
given in EN 1173, applies for the material temper (see
table 1):
R... Temper designated by the minimum value of tensile
strength requirement for the product with mandatory
tensile strength and elongation requirements.
4.3 Product
The product designation provides a standardized
pattern of designation from which a rapid and
unequivocal description of a product is conveyed in
communication. It provides mutual comprehension at
the international level with regard to products which
meet the requirements of the relevant European
Standard.
The product designation is no substitute for the full
content of the standard.
The product designation for products to this standard
shall consist of:
± denomination (Copper tube);
± number of this European Standard (EN 1057);
± material temper (see table 1);
± nominal cross-sectional dimensions in millimetres:
outside diameter 3 wall thickness.
The derivation of a product designation is shown in
the following example.
EXAMPLE:
Copper tube conforming to this standard, temper R220
(annealed), nominal outside diameter 12 mm, nominal
wall thickness 1,0 mm, shall be designated as follows:
Copper tube EN 1057 Ð R220 Ð 12 3 1,0
Denomination
Number of this
European Standard
Temper designation
Nominal cross-sectional
dimensions in millimetres
5 Ordering information
In order to facilitate the enquiry, order and
confirmation of order procedures between the
purchaser and the supplier, the purchaser shall state on
his enquiry and order the following information:
a) quantity of material required (in metres);
b) denomination (Copper tube);
c) number of this European Standard (EN 1057);
d) temper designation (see 4.2 and table 1);
e) nominal cross-sectional dimensions: outside
diameter 3 wall thickness (see table 3 and annex A);
f) length (see 9.2);
g) form of delivery (see 9.2).
NOTE. It is recommended that the product designation as
described in 4.3 is used for items b) to e).
EXAMPLE:
Ordering details for 500 m copper tube conforming to
EN 1057, in temper R220 (annealed), nominal outside
diameter 12 mm, nominal wall thickness 1,0 mm, in
50 m coils:
500 m Copper tube EN 1057 Ð R220 Ð
12 3 1,0 2 50 m coils
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Table 1. Mechanical properties

Material temper Nominal outside diameter Tensile strength Elongation Hardness
(indicative)
d Rm A HV 5
mm MPa %
Designation in common term
accordance
with EN 1173 min. max. min. min.

R220 annealed 6 54 220 40 (40 to 70)

R2501) half hard1) 6 66,7 250 301) (75 to 100)
6 159 201)
R290 hard 6 267 290 3 (min. 100)
1)See table 2 for relationship between tube dimensions and elongation for R250 (half hard) tubes.
NOTE 1. Hardness figures in parentheses are not requirements of this standard but are given for guidance purposes only.
NOTE 2. 1 MPa is equivalent to 1 N/mm 2.

Table 2. Minimal elongation values for R250 (half hard) temper tubes
Nominal Nominal wall thicknesses e
outside mm
diameter
d 0,5 0,6 0,7 0,8 0,9 1,0 1,1 1,2 1,5 2,0 2,5 3,0
mm
6
8
10
12
14
15
16
18
22
25
28
35
40 A $ 30%
42
54
64
66,7
70
76,1
80
88,9 A $ 20%
108
133
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Table 3. Nominal outside diameters and thicknesses

Dimensions in millimetres
Nominal Nominal wall thickness e
outside
diameter
d 0,5 0,6 0,7 0,8 0,9 1,0 1,1 1,2 1,5 2,0 2,5 3,0
6 3 R R R
8 3 R R R
10 3 R R R R
12 3 R 3 R R
14 3 3 3
15 3 R R R 3 3
16 3 3 3
18 3 R R 3 3
22 3 3 R R X R R
25 3 3 3
28 3 3 R R R R
35 3 3 3 3 R R 3
40 3 3
42 3 3 R R 3
54 3 3 3 R R R
64 3 R 3
66,7 3 R 3 3 3
70 3 3
76,1 3 R R 3
80 3 3
88,9 R 3 3
108 3 R 3 R 3
133 R 3 R
159 3 R R
219 R
267 R
R indicates the European recommended dimensions
3 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
requirements: Table 4. Tolerances on outside diameter
Cu + Ag: min. 99,90 % Values in millimetres
0,015 % # P # 0,040 % Nominal outside Tolerances on nominal diameter
This copper grade is designated either Cu-DHP or diameter
CW024A. d applicable applicable to any
to mean diameter1)
6.2 Mechanical properties diameter
The tensile strength and elongation shall conform to over up to and all R290 R250
the requirements given in table 1. The test shall be including tempers (hard) (half hard)
carried out in accordance with 8.2. temper temper

The size range for values of elongation of R250 (half 62) 18 ± 0,04 ± 0,04 ± 0,09
hard) tube is dependent on the relationship between 18 28 ± 0,05 ± 0,06 ± 0,10
diameter and wall thickness as shown in table 2.
28 54 ± 0,06 ± 0,07 ± 0,11
Elongation $ 30 % when d # 66,7 mm; and either
d 54 76,1 ± 0,07 ± 0,10 ± 0,15
e < 1 mm or 2 > 24;
e 76,1 88,9 ± 0,07 ± 0,15 ± 0,20
Elongation $ 20 % when d > 66,7 mm; or e $ 1 mm 88,9 108 ± 0,07 ± 0,20 ± 0,30
d
and also 2 # 24.
e 108 159 ± 0,2 ± 0,7 ± 0,4
Where 159 267 ± 0,6 ± 1,5 Ð
1)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
applicable only 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 nominal thickness as measured at
outside diameter, wall thickness and length. The
any point shall conform to the requirements given in
outside diameter and wall thickness shall conform to
table 5.
the requirements given in tables 3 (or A.1), 4 and 5.
In cases of dispute these dimensions shall be measured Table 5. Tolerances on wall thickness
at a temperature of (23 ± 5) ÊC.
Nominal outside Tolerances on wall thickness e1)
6.3.2 Nominal dimensions diameter

The standardized nominal outside diameters and d e < 1 mm e $ 1 mm

nominal wall thicknesses are given in table 3 (or A.1). mm % %
The lengths recommended are indicated in table 10. < 18 ± 10 ± 13
NOTE 1. These standardized dimensions have been selected from
those used on the European market at the time of establishment $ 18 ± 10 ± 152)
of the present standard. 1)Including deviation from concentricity
NOTE 2. A limited number of other dimensions has been listed in 2)±10 % for R250 (half hard) tubes of 35 mm, 42 mm and 54 mm
annex 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 wall thickness) is controlled
more than three wall thicknesses for each diameter, and a by tolerance on wall thickness.
restricted number of diameters.
6.3.5 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
detrimental defects.
6.5 Surface quality
The outer and inner surfaces of the tubes shall be
clean and smooth.
The inner surface shall not contain any detrimental
film nor present a carbon level high enough to allow
the formation of such a film during installation. When
tested in accordance with 8.4 and 8.5 as appropriate
the tube shall conform to the appropriate requirements
given in table 6. The results of the tests shall be
documented and presented to the purchaser, or his
representative, upon request.
NOTE. For routine quality control, it is at the discretion of the
manufacturer to choose between quantitative analysis of carbon
content or the carbon film test.
No tear shall be visible to the unaided eye when tubes
of the sizes and temper given in table 7 are tested in
accordance with 8.6.
6.7 Drift expanding
No crack, break or tearing of the metal shall be visible
to the unaided eye when tubes of the sizes and
tempers given in table 7 (and agreed between the
purchaser and the supplier, where necessary) are
tested in accordance with 8.7.
6.8 Flanging
No crack on the tube edge shall be visible to the
unaided eye when tubes of the sizes and temper given
in table 7 (and agreed between the purchaser and the
supplier, where necessary) are tested in accordance
with 8.8.

Table 6. Quantitative and qualitative specification for carbon residues

Nominal outside diameter Material temper Residual Potential Total Carbon film
carbon1) carbon1) carbon1) test
d mg/dm2 mg/dm2 mg/dm2
mm max. max. max.

from 10 R220 (annealed) 0,20 Ð 0,20 yes

up to and 54 R250 (half hard) 0,20 Ð Ð yes
including R290 (hard) Ð 0,20 Ð yes
over 54 R250 (half hard) 0,20 Ð Ð yes
R290 (hard) Ð 1,0 Ð no
1)Definition according to prEN 723.

Table 7. Testing of bending, drift expanding and flanging

Nominal outside diameter Material temper Technological tests
d
mm
over up to and bending1) drift expanding flanging
including
62) 18 R220 (annealed) Ð M A
R250 (half hard) Ð M Ð
R290 (hard) M Ð Ð
18 54 R220 (annealed) Ð A A
R250 (half hard) Ð A Ð
R290 (hard) Ð Ð Ð
54 267 R220 (annealed) Ð Ð Ð
R250 (half hard) Ð Ð Ð
R290 (hard) Ð Ð Ð
1)For nominal wall thicknesses not less than 1 mm
2)Including 6
M Mandatory
A To be agreed upon by the purchaser and the supplier

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7 Sampling 8.5 Carbon film test

For the purpose of quality assurance during The detection and assessment of carbon film shall be
production, the number of sampling units to be taken carried out on the samples obtained in accordance
at random shall be in accordance with table 8. with clause 7 using the method described in annex B.
8.6 Bending test
Table 8. Sampling rate
When required, the bending test shall be carried out
Tube weight per Quantity for one sampling unit at under current operating conditions using appropriate
metre predicted monthly metreage1)
bending machines without internal mandrel in
< 100 000 m $ 100 000 m accordance with EN 10232. The test piece shall be bent
kg/m kg kg to an angle of 90Ê and to the appropriate minimum
radius of curvature given in table 9.
# 0,25 1 500 3 000
> 0,25 2 500 5 000 Table 9. Minimum radius of curvature
1)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
dimensional controls; controls of other mandatory
6 27 30
properties shall be carried out on each second
sampling unit. 8 31 35
For the verification of the composition, results may be 10 35 40
used from analyses 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 maintained during 14 43 50
production and if the quality system of the
15 48 55
manufacturer is certified as conforming to EN ISO 9001
or EN ISO 9002. 16 52 60
18 61 70
8 Test 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
analytical methods used shall be chemical or conical mandrel having an angle of 45Ê.
spectrographic in accordance with appropriate
European or International 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 flanging tool with a corner radius of
the method given in EN 10002-1 on test pieces approximately 1 mm.
prepared from 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 ISO 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 C.3.
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 Tubes from 6 mm but less than 10 mm, or greater than
In the event that the tube sample fails to meet the test 54 mm diameter shall be at least similarly marked
requirements, the batch represented by the tube legibly at both ends.
sample or, in the case of continuous production, all 9.2 Form of delivery
tubes manufactured since the previous check, shall be
placed in a bond. The recommended form of delivery of tubes is given in
table 10.
Further samples shall be taken from the bonded tubes
at a sampling rate four times more frequent than Table 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
d
meet the requirements of this standard and shall be
rejected. If all the retest samples meet the mm m
requirements, the tubes represented by the samples from up to and
shall be deemed to meet the requirements of this including
standard.
Coils 6 54 25; 50 R220
(annealed)
9 Marking and form of delivery Straight 6 267 3; 5 R250 (half
9.1 Marking lengths hard)
Tubes from 10 mm up to and including 54 mm diameter R290 (hard)
shall be permanently marked at repeated distances
along their length of not greater than 600 mm, with at
least the following:
± number of this standard (EN 1057);
± nominal cross-sectional dimensions: outside
diameter 3 wall thickness;
± identification for R250 (half hard) temper by the
following symbol: |||
± manufacturer's identification mark;
± date of production: year and quarter (I to IV) or
year and month (1 to 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
B.3 Detection and assessment of films
reconsideration at a future revision
The reaction of the test piece in the acid shall be
Table A.1 observed with a microscope of 3 10 magnification.
Dimensions in millimetres The initial observation will assess whether a material
released by the acid is in the form of a film or
Nominal Nominal wall thickness e
outside
particulate. If nothing is detected, or particles are
diameter found, the test is passed.
d 0,7 0,75 0,9 1,1 1,2 If clearly visible films are seen floating to the surface
these may be of carbon or oxide.
6 3
To distinguish between carbon and oxide, the porcelain
8 3 or glass dish shall be gently heated and the acid
10 3 allowed to boil for about 5 min to dissolve any oxide
films.
12 3
If on re-examination the films have been eliminated or
14,7 3 only particles remain, the test is passed. If there is no
15 3 reduction in the film element, then it is carbon and the
test is failed.
18 3
21 3 Annex C (normative)
27,4 3 Freedom from defects tests
34 3 C.1 Eddy current test
40,5 3 Maximum drill diameters for the reference standard
53,6 3 tube which is defined in prEN 1971 and are given in
table C.1.
Annex B (normative) Table C.1
Carbon film test Dimensions in millimetres

B.1 Preparation of the test piece Nominal outside diameter Drill diameter
d
The sample of tube to be tested shall be cleaned on its
outside surface either abrasively by filing or turning in over up to and max.
order to remove all traces of the original surface finish, including
or chemically by sealing one end with an acid resistant 61) 28 1,2
plug and then immersing in concentrated nitric acid to
pickle the outside surface, and then rinsing with 28 108 2,0
1)Including
deionized water and drying. 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
half longitudinally to make two test pieces. One test sorting limits for acceptance or rejection. Tubes
piece shall be degreased by dipping in acetone. containing defects which produce signals equal to or
greater than the sorting limit shall be rejected.
For tube dimensions exceeding 22 mm 3 1 mm a
sample of comparable surface area shall be taken, the
preparation of which shall correspond to the
procedure described above.
B.2 Method
The degreased test piece shall be placed, with its
internal surface upwards, in a small, flat bottomed
white porcelain or glass dish and covered with
25 % (V/V) 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
pressurized water. Water pressure as specified in
table C.2 shall be maintained in the tube for a
minimum period of 10 s without evidence of leaking. If
one or more leaks are observed, the tube shall be
rejected. If no leak is observed, the tube shall be
accepted.
Bibliography
In the preparation of this European Standard, use was
made of a number of documents for reference
purposes. These informative references are cited at the
appropriate places in the text and the publications are
listed hereafter.

Table C.2 EN 1173 Copper and copper alloys Ð Material

condition or temper designation
Nominal outside diameter Hydraulic
pressure EN 1412 Copper and copper alloys Ð
d European numbering system
mm bar EN ISO 9001 Quality systems Ð Model for quality
over up to and min.
assurance in design/development,
including production, installation and servicing
(ISO 9001 : 1994)
61) 54 35
EN ISO 9002 Quality systems Ð Model for quality
54 108 25 assurance in production, installation
108 159 15 and servicing
(ISO 9002 : 1994)
159 267 10
1)Including
EN ISO 9003 Quality systems Ð Model for quality
6
assurance in final inspection and test
NOTE. 1 bar is equivalent to 0,1 MPa. (ISO 9003 : 1994)
C.3 Pneumatic test ISO 857 Welding, brazing and soldering
processes Ð Vocabulary
The tube under test shall be connected to a source of
pressurized air. Air pressure at 4 bar (0,4 MPa) shall be ISO 1190-1 Copper and copper alloys Ð Code of
maintained in the tube. designation
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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List of references

See national foreword.

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