prEN 12451

Copper and copper alloys - Seamless, round tubes for heat exchangers prEN 12451

Publication date:   Aug 27, 2026

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40.20   DIS ballot initiated: 12 weeks   Aug 27, 2026

CEN

CEN/TC 133 Copper and copper alloys

European Norm

23.040.15   Non-ferrous metal pipes

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This document 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 is applicable to 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 document are also specified.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

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 12451:2012

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