MediStreams produces Type K ASTM B88 Copper Pipes and Tubes that are produced to handle the high-pressure water, gases, and HVAC systems. These copper pipes are made out of phosphorus-deoxidized copper (C12200) and meet the ASTM B88 standard of seamless copper water tubes. Type K copper tubes are the thickest of all types of B88 providing the best durability, corrosion resistance, and longevity – perfect in underground and industrial applications.
Type K – ASTM B88 Copper Pipes and Tubes : Specification
- Standard: ASTM B88 – Seamless Copper Water Tube, Seamless Copper Gas Tube
- Material: Copper (Cu-DHP) – UNS C12200
- Type: K (Thick Wall)
- Temper: Hard Drawn (H58) / Annealed (O60)
- Manufacturing Type: Seamless, Straight Length or Coil
- Surface Finish: Cleaned, Deburred, and Capped
- Marking: ASTM B88 Type K, Size (e.g., ½”, ¾”, 1″, etc.)
- Certification: ASTM B88 & ASME B16.22 Compliant
- Applications: Water Supply, Gas Distribution, HVAC and Underground Systems
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Get CatalogueType K – ASTM B88 Copper Pipes and Tubes : Dimensions And Sizes Tables
MediStreams Type K ASTM B88 Copper Pipes come in all types of sizes and wall thickness in residential and industrial applications. Each ASTM B88 Copper Tube is produced to a high level of tolerances and thus leak free operation and easy installation is achieved in harsh environment.
ASTM B88 Copper Pipe and Tubes Dimensions – Type K, ASTM B88 – Seamless Copper Water Tubes – Dimensions – Type K | |||||||
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| Nominal Size (inches) | Actual Outside Diameter (inches) | Tolerance on Outside Diameter (inches) | Wall Thickness (inches) | Weight (lb/ft) | |||
| Annealed(1) | Drawn(2) | Nominal | Tolerance | ||||
| 1/4 | 3/8 | 0.375 9.52 | 0.002 0.0508 | 0.001 0.0254 | 0.035 0.889 | 0.0035 0.0889 | 0.133 |
| 3/8 | 1/2 | 0.500 12.7 | 0.0025 0.0635 | 0.001 0.0254 | 0.049 1.24 | 0.005 0.127 | 0.269 |
| 1/2 | 5/8 | 0.625 15.9 | 0.0025 0.0635 | 0.001 0.0254 | 0.049 1.24 | 0.005 0.127 | 0.344 |
| 5/8 | 3/4 | 0.750 19 | 0.0025 0.0635 | 0.001 0.0254 | 0.049 1.24 | 0.005 0.127 | 0.418 |
| 3/4 | 7/8 | 0.875 22.2 | 0.003 0.0762 | 0.001 0.0254 | 0.065 1.65 | 0.006 0.152 | 0.641 |
| 1 | 1 1/8 | 1.125 28.6 | 0.0035 0.0889 | 0.0015 0.0381 | 0.065 1.65 | 0.006 0.152 | 0.837 |
| 1 1/4 | 1 3/8 | 1.375 34.9 | 0.004 0.102 | 0.0015 0.0381 | 0.065 1.65 | 0.006 0.152 | 1.04 |
| 1 1/2 | 1 5/8 | 1.625 41.3 | 0.0045 0.114 | 0.002 0.0508 | 0.072 1.83 | 0.007 0.178 | 1.36 |
| 2 | 2 1/8 | 2.125 54 | 0.005 0.127 | 0.002 0.0508 | 0.083 2.11 | 0.008 0.203 | 2.06 |
| 2 1/2 | 2 5/8 | 2.625 66.7 | 0.005 0.127 | 0.002 0.0508 | 0.095 2.41 | 0.010 0.254 | 2.92 |
| 3 | 3 1/8 | 3.125 79.4 | 0.005 0.127 | 0.002 0.0508 | 0.109 2.77 | 0.011 0.279 | 4.00 |
| 3 1/2 | 3 5/8 | 3.625 92.1 | 0.005 0.127 | 0.002 0.0508 | 0.120 3.05 | 0.012 0.305 | 5.12 |
| 4 | 4 1/8 | 4.125 105 | 0.005 0.127 | 0.002 0.0508 | 0.134 3.4 | 0.013 0.33 | 6.51 |
| 5 | 5 1/8 | 5.125 130 | 0.005 0.127 | 0.002 0.0508 | 0.160 4.06 | 0.016 0.406 | 9.67 |
| 6 | 6 1/8 | 6.125 156 | 0.005 0.127 | 0.002 0.0508 | 0.192 4.88 | 0.019 0.483 | 13.87 |
Type K ASTM B88 Copper Pipes and Tubes
- Long Water Service Lines.
- Hot and Cold Water Plumbing Systems.
- HVAC and Refrigeration Applications.
- Sprinkler Systems and Fire Protection.
- Compressed Air and Industrial Gas Lines.
- Distribution of High-Pressure Water and Steam.