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Kanchan Sales is a renowned manufacturing company being based in India, and is an exporter of various ETP grade copper pipes and tubes for various uses. Some of our products are used by industries in Kuwait due to the high standards of quality and reliability. ETP also known as Electrolytic Tough Pitch is used to produce high conductivity and corrosion resistant Copper Pipes and Tubes for Industrial and Commercial applications. As a company that specializes in offering quality products and excellent service delivery, Kanchan Sales is the ideal partner for any business in Kuwait that requires reliable brands of copper for their projects.
Types of Copper Pipes:
Seamless ETP Copper Pipes in Kuwait
ETP copper pipes do not contain any weld, which means that their inner surfaces for the passage of fluids are polished as far as the seams. They possess high conductivity, high tensile strength and they are more resistant to corrosion than several products.
ASTM B152 C10100 ETP Copper Pipe in Kuwait
This ASTM B152 C10100 describes the standard performance of the electrolytic tough pitch (ETP) copper pipe. It outlines the various aspects like chemical makeup, mechanical characteristics, size and allowable variations for this type of copper piping system.
Coiled ETP Copper Pipes in Kuwait
Coiled ETP copper pipes are flexible pipes made from electrolytic tough pitch copper that are wound to form coiled pipes for easy handling as well as transpiration their application is widespread in the plumbing, HVAC as well as refrigeration system.
ETP Copper Pipes Specifications:
| Technical Parameters | |
|---|---|
| Specifications : | ASTM B42 / ASME SB42, DIN 2.0060, BS 2870 C101, BS 2874 C101, BS 2875 C101, EN CW004A, C11000 |
| Outer Diameter : | 1.5 mm - 350 mm. |
| Length : | Up to 18 Meter |
| Thickness : | 0.1-60mm |
| Materials : | Copper content of 99.9% |
| Temper : | M. Soft; Y4. 1/4 Hard; Y2. 1/2 Hard; Y Hard; T Ultra-hard; R Hot rolling. |
| End : | Plain End |
Features of ETP Grade Copper Pipes:
- Environmentally Friendly: ETP copper pipes are environmentally friendly, since copper is a recyclable material used in the manufacture of the pipes for piping systems.
- Wide Range of Sizes: Manufactured in different dimensions of diameter and thickness, the ETP copper pipes are suitable for different purposes in different sectors.
- Versatility: It has good compatibility with various jointing techniques such as soldering, brazing and compression fittings, increasing versatility in the installation process.
- Safe for Potable Water: ETP copper pipes are ideal for conducting potable water in your home because copper is naturally anti-bacterial and does not contaminate the water with other substances.
- Longevity: ETP copper pipes have a long service life due to their proper installation and maintenance, they are capable of serving their users for several years without failure.
ETP Copper Pipes Chemical Composition
| Chemical Composition | Weight percentage |
|---|---|
| Copper [Cu] | 99.9 % |
| Oxygen [P] | 50 to 400 PPM |
| Lead [Sn] | 0.005% Max. |
| Total Impurity | < 0.02% |
ETP Copper Pipes Physical Properties
| Physical Properties | |
|---|---|
| Coefficient Of Thermal Expansion | 9.4 10−6Per °F (68-212 F) 9.6 10−6Per °F (68-392 F) 9.8 10−6Per °F (68-572 F) |
| Density | 0.322 Lb/In3 @ 68 F |
| Electrical Conductivity | 101%IACS @ 68 F |
| Electrical Resistivity | 10.3 Ohms-Cmil/Ft @ 68 F |
| Melting Point Liquid US | 1981 F |
| Melting Point Solid US | 1949 F |
| Modulas Of Elasticity In Tension | 17000 Ksi |
| Modulas Of Rigidity | 6400 Ksi |
| Specific Gravity | 8.91 |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 0.092 Btu/Lb/°F @ 68 F |
| Thermal Conductivity | 226.0 BTU In/Hr.Ft2.°F @ 68 F |
Advantages and Disadvantages
Advantages
- Versatility across multiple industries.
- Recyclable thus making the product environmentally friendly.
- High conductivity to ensure the efficient transfer of electrical energy.
- High corrosion resistance guarantees the long service life of the equipment in aggressive environments.
- Ductility enables bending and molding to the desired form or shape with minimal resistance.
Disadvantages
- The ETP copper pipes are very costly as compared to other pipes hence translate to high costs for any project.
- It may also corrode further depending on the environment that the steel type is exposed to, thus requiring protection.
- Installation of solar technology and systems takes skills and special knowledge and may also be time-consuming and hence translate to higher costs.
- Their scrap value makes them prone to theft, therefore contraction the question of security.
Sizes available of ETP Copper Pipes:
Kanchan Sales Copper Fittings offers a range of ETP Copper Pipes they come in a number of sizes so that you meet you industrial and commercial flexibility needs. We make our pipes to be able to offer maximum performance and to be long lasting.
| HOLLOW RODS | Min Bore Size 20 Mm And Max OD 100 Mm |
| ROUND RODS/RODS | 8mm To 100 Mm |
| HEX | 10mm To 60mm |
| SQUARE | 10mm To 60mm |
| FLAT | 10mm Min Thickness And Max Width 120mm |
| BILLETS | Up To 200 Mm |
| INGOTS | AS Per Specification |