EN 12451:2012

Copper and copper alloys - Seamless, round tubes for heat exchangers EN 12451:2012

Publication date:   Oct 17, 2012

General information

90.93 Standard confirmed   Nov 16, 2023

CEN

CEN/TC 133 Copper and copper alloys

European Norm

23.040.15   Non-ferrous metal pipes | 77.150.30   Copper products

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This European Standard specifies the composition, property requirements and tolerances on dimensions and form for seamless round drawn copper and copper alloy tubes for heat exchangers, condensers, evaporators and desalination equipment. It gives guidelines for copper and copper alloy tubes supplied in the size range from 6 mm up to and including 76 mm outside diameter and from 0,5 mm up to and including 3 mm wall thickness.
The sampling procedures and the methods of test for verification of conformity to the requirements of this European Standard are also specified.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

97/23/EC

Pressure equipment

Harmonized/Supporting
2014/68/EU

Directive 2014/68/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of pressure equipment

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EN 12451:1999

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PUBLISHED
EN 12451:2012
90.93 Standard confirmed
Nov 16, 2023