What are the classifications of copper tubes?

Copper pipes can be categorized in the following ways:

By material

Purple copper tube: also known as pure copper tube, high copper content, with good electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance and ductility, commonly used in electrical, refrigeration, HVAC and other thermal conductivity and electrical performance requirements of the field.

Brass tube: alloy tube composed of copper and zinc, strength is higher than purple copper tube, corrosion resistance is also better, in the field of seawater desalination, shipbuilding and other areas of application.

According to the production process

Extruded copper tube: produced by extrusion process, with high dimensional accuracy and good surface quality, it can produce large-diameter copper tubes, which are used in air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, water supply and drainage of buildings.

Drawn copper tube: processed by stretching, higher precision and surface finish, good mechanical properties, suitable for instrumentation, electronics industry and other areas requiring high precision and performance of copper tube.

According to the use of points

Air-conditioning copper tube: used in air-conditioning system to connect indoor and outdoor units, transfer refrigerant, need to have good refrigeration performance and corrosion resistance.

Architectural copper pipe: used in the building water supply and drainage, heating system, requires strong corrosion resistance, long service life, to protect the water quality and hygiene.

Electrical copper tubes: used in the manufacture of conductive parts in electrical equipment, such as transformers, motors, etc. Conductivity is the key indicator.