Quality chrome copper pipes
The copper pipe is made to EN 1057 standard, except it is chrome plated for aesthetic purposes i.e. exposure in a bathroom.
Chrome coating is to ISO 1456:2009.
All chrome plated copper pipes are individually bagged to ensure they are protected during transport.
Note: in order to apply chrome plated there has to be nickel coating applied first. This metal is a harder material than copper in nature, therefore it is not recommended to overexert the bending of the tubes. Tube sizes 35mm and above are NOT suitable for any bending.
BS EN 1057 /BS EN 1456
Material Analysis
Material Grade Phosphorus de-oxidised copper; Cu-DHP or CW024A as defined in BS EN 1976
Minimum Copper Content 99.90 % (including silver)
Phosphorus 0.015-0.040 %
Total Impurity Maxima 0.060 % (excluding phosphorus and silver)
The melting point of copper is 1083ºC and it has a density of 8.9 gm/cc
Chrome coating as per ISO 1456:2009
Packaging
All chrome plated tubes are individually bagged to ensure they are protected during transport
Marking
Sizes 15 – 54mm copper tubes are stamped with:
- Tube size
- Kitemark
- EN 1057
- Temper
- Manufacturer
- Date (quarter)