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Extra High-Strength 172 Beryllium Copper Rods
- Yield Strength: See Table
- Hardness: See Table
- Temper:
3/8" and 5/8" dia. rods: TD04 (Hard)
All other sizes: TH04 (Hard) - Heat Treatable: Yes
- Specifications Met: ASTM B196, RWMA Class 4
Rated RWMA Class 4, 172 beryllium copper is the strongest beryllium copper alloy that is also electrically conductive and extremely wear resistant. It’s often used in inserts, die facings, and molds for plastic that need to withstand stress over repeated use. While stronger than RWMA Class 3 coppers, it has lower conductivity. 172 beryllium copper is nonsparking, so it’s safe for use in hazardous areas such as mines and oil rigs. It’s also nonmagnetic, meaning it can be used in navigational tools and computing equipment. Unlike pure copper, this alloy won’t rust when exposed to the outdoors, including marine environments.
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| Diameter | Diameter Tolerance | Yield Strength  | Hardness | 1 ft. Lg. | 3 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | |
| 3/8" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 75,000 psi | Rockwell B95 (Medium) | 000000 | |||
| 5/8" | -0.003" to 0.003" | 75,000 psi | Rockwell B95 (Medium) | 000000 | |||
| 3/4" | -0.003" to 0.003" | 155,000 psi | Rockwell B110 (Hard) | 000000 | |||
| 1" | -0.003" to 0.003" | 155,000 psi | Rockwell B110 (Hard) | 000000 | |||
| 1 1/8" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 145,000 psi | Rockwell B110 (Hard) | 000000 | |||
| 1 1/2" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 145,000 psi | Rockwell B110 (Hard) | 0000000 | |||
| 1 5/8" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 145,000 psi | Rockwell B110 (Hard) | 0000000 | |||
| 1 3/4" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 145,000 psi | Rockwell B110 (Hard) | 0000000 | |||
| 2" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 145,000 psi | Rockwell B110 (Hard) | 00000000 | |||
| 2 1/4" | -0.0045" to 0.0045" | 145,000 psi | Rockwell B110 (Hard) | 00000000 | |||
| 2 3/4" | -0.0055" to 0.0055" | 145,000 psi | Rockwell B110 (Hard) | 00000000 |
Super-Conductive Extra High-Strength 17510 Beryllium Copper Bars
- Yield Strength: 90,000psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B98 (Medium)
- Temper: TH04
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Specifications Met: RWMA Class 3
In addition to being conductive, these 17510 beryllium copper bars are non-sparking and non-magnetic, so they’re used in mines and oil rigs, as well as for navigational tools. The beryllium and nickel in this alloy make it stronger and more rigid than pure copper, but not as conductive. These bars are conductive enough for electrical relays, probe pins, and test-socket and modular-jack contacts, while being strong enough for welding dies, plunger tips, and injection-mold nozzles. Even after collisions and frequent use, they maintain their shape, so they’re used for molds and cavities. Meeting RWMA Class 3, they’re recommended when seam and spot welding electrically-resistant material, such as stainless steel. They also withstand extreme temperatures and won’t rust outdoors.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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| Width | Temper Rating | Straightness Tolerance | 1 ft. Lg. | 3 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | |
1/2" Thick. (-0.005" to 0.005" Tolerance) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1" | Hard | 1/2" per 3 ft. | 0000000 | |||
| 1 1/2" | Hard | 1/2" per 3 ft. | 0000000 | |||
3/4" Thick. (-0.005" to 0.005" Tolerance) | ||||||
| 3/4" | Hard | 1/2" per 3 ft. | 0000000 | |||
| 1" | Hard | 1/2" per 3 ft. | 0000000 | |||
1" Thick. (-0.006" to 0.006" Tolerance) | ||||||
| 1" | Hard | 1/2" per 3 ft. | 0000000 | |||
1 1/4" Thick. (-0.006" to 0.006" Tolerance) | ||||||
| 1 1/4" | Hard | 1/2" per 3 ft. | 0000000 | |||
Super-Conductive Extra High-Strength 17510 Beryllium Copper Rods
- Yield Strength: 90,000psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B98 (Medium)
- Temper: TH04 (Hard)
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Specifications Met: RWMA Class 3
These 17510 beryllium copper rods are not only conductive, but also non-sparking and non-magnetic, making them suitable for mines, oil rigs, and navigational tools. Containing beryllium and nickel, this alloy is stronger and more rigid than pure copper, though not as conductive. These rods are conductive enough for electrical relays, probe pins, and test-socket and modular-jack contacts, as well as strong enough for welding dies, plunger tips, and injection-mold nozzles. They maintain their shape despite collisions and frequent use, so they’re good for molds and cavities. Meeting RWMA Class 3, they’re recommended when seam and spot welding stainless steel and other electrically-resistant material. They also resist extreme temperatures and won’t rust outdoors.
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Easy-To-Machine 173 Beryllium Copper Rods
- Yield Strength: 50,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B80 (Medium)
- Temper: TD04 (Hard)
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Specifications Met: ASTM B196
With the addition of lead, this beryllium copper alloy forms small chips that won’t clog machines when it’s drilled or cut, so it is ideal for automated production lines. Adding beryllium to a copper base makes a normally soft copper strong and rigid. This alloy is also nonsparking and nonmagnetic. It is often used in hazardous areas such as mines and oil rigs, as well as in navigational tools, computers, and high-wear molds. Even with these other elements mixed in, this alloy still allows electric currents to pass, just like copper, but without deforming thanks to that added strength. It resists corrosion in marine environments, however it may form a green patina when exposed to oxygen and oxides.
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | 1 ft. Lg. | 3 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | |
| 5/64" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 0000000 | |||
| 3/32" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 0000000 | |||
| 1/8" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 0000000 | |||
| 5/32" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 0000000 | |||
| 3/16" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 0000000 | |||
| 7/32" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 0000000 | |||
| 1/4" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 0000000 | |||
| 5/16" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 0000000 | |||
| 3/8" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 0000000 | |||
| 7/16" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 0000000 | |||
| 1/2" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 0000000 | |||
| 5/8" | -0.003" to 0.003" | 0000000 |
Extra High-Strength Marine-Grade ToughMet™ Copper Nickel
- Yield Strength: 110,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell C30 (Hard)
- Temper: AT110 (Hard)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM B929, NACE MR0175/ISO15156
Often used to make bearings and couplings in tough transportation, oil- and gas-drilling, and marine industries, these rods resist fatigue and corrosion. Also known as ToughMet™ 3 rods, they’re up to four times stronger than other marine-grade copper nickel rods. They are similar in strength to beryllium copper and Monel K-500 nickel rods and are also less likely to deform than aluminum bronze rods when stress is applied. Even at low and high temperatures, they maintain 90% of their strength and fatigue resistance. All of these rods resist corrosion from salt water as well as algae and barnacle buildup—no need for special coatings. They also withstand hydrogen and chloride, so you can use them to create saltwater valve and pump parts.
These rods stand up to wear when in contact with other metal parts, such as stainless steel and nickel alloys. They allow electrical currents to pass through and cool down quickly. Similar to other copper alloys, you can spot weld, seam weld, and braze them. Unlike alloys with higher nickel content, such as Monel K-500 nickel rods, these rods can be machined at higher speeds with coolant and carbide tooling to reduce production time and wear on tools. All are nonmagnetic.
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Medium-Pressure Copper Tubing for Drinking Water
This Type L tubing has thicker walls than Type M tubing to handle higher pressures. It is also known as copper pipe. Tubing has good corrosion resistance and excellent heat transfer qualities. It is seamless, so it has a smooth interior for unrestricted flow. It meets NSF/ANSI 61 safety standards for use with drinking water systems.
Note: Copper tube size is an accepted industry designation, not an actual size.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
- Temperature Range: 32° to 180° F
- Bendable: No
- Compatible Tube Fittings: Push to Connect and Solder Connect
| Copper Tube Size | OD | Wall Thick. | ID | Max. Pressure | Temper Rating | Copper Tube Type | Specifications Met | 2 ft. | 5 ft. | 10 ft. | |
| 1/4 | 3/8" | 0.03" | 0.315" | 1,500 psi @ 72° F | Hard | L | ASTM B88, NSF/ANSI 61 | 00000000 | |||
| 3/8 | 1/2" | 0.035" | 0.43" | 1,300 psi @ 72° F | Hard | L | ASTM B88, NSF/ANSI 61 | 00000000 | |||
| 1/2 | 5/8" | 0.04" | 0.545" | 1,200 psi @ 72° F | Hard | L | ASTM B88, NSF/ANSI 61 | 00000000 | |||
| 5/8 | 3/4" | 0.042" | 0.666" | 1,000 psi @ 72° F | Hard | L | ASTM B88, NSF/ANSI 61 | 00000000 | |||
| 3/4 | 7/8" | 0.045" | 0.785" | 1,000 psi @ 72° F | Hard | L | ASTM B88, NSF/ANSI 61 | 00000000 | |||
| 1 | 1 1/8" | 0.05" | 1.025" | 850 psi @ 72° F | Hard | L | ASTM B88, NSF/ANSI 61 | 00000000 | |||
| 1 1/4 | 1 3/8" | 0.055" | 1.265" | 750 psi @ 72° F | Hard | L | ASTM B88, NSF/ANSI 61 | 00000000 | |||
| 1 1/2 | 1 5/8" | 0.06" | 1.505" | 700 psi @ 72° F | Hard | L | ASTM B88, NSF/ANSI 61 | 00000000 | |||
| 2 | 2 1/8" | 0.07" | 1.985" | 620 psi @ 72° F | Hard | L | ASTM B88, NSF/ANSI 61 | 00000000 | |||
| 2 1/2 | 2 5/8" | 0.08" | 2.465" | 570 psi @ 72° F | Hard | L | ASTM B88, NSF/ANSI 61 | 00000000 | |||
| 3 | 3 1/8" | 0.09" | 2.945" | 540 psi @ 72° F | Hard | L | ASTM B88, NSF/ANSI 61 | 00000000 |
High-Pressure Copper Tubing for Drinking Water
This Type K tubing has the thickest walls of all our copper tubing for drinking water to handle the highest pressures. It is also known as copper pipe. Tubing has good corrosion resistance and excellent heat transfer qualities. It is seamless, so it has a smooth interior for unrestricted flow. It meets NSF/ANSI 61 safety standards for use with drinking water systems.
Note: Copper tube size is an accepted industry designation, not an actual size.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
- Temperature Range: 32° to 180° F
- Bendable: No
- Compatible Tube Fittings: Push to Connect and Solder Connect
| Copper Tube Size | OD | Wall Thick. | ID | Max. Pressure | Bendable | Temper Rating | Copper Tube Type | Specifications Met | 2 ft. | 5 ft. | 10 ft. | |
| 1/4 | 3/8" | 0.035" | 0.305" | 1,800 psi @ 72° F | No | Hard | K | ASTM B88, NSF/ANSI 61 | 00000000 | |||
| 3/8 | 1/2" | 0.049" | 0.402" | 1,900 psi @ 72° F | No | Hard | K | ASTM B88, NSF/ANSI 61 | 00000000 | |||
| 1/2 | 5/8" | 0.049" | 0.527" | 1,500 psi @ 72° F | No | Hard | K | ASTM B88, NSF/ANSI 61 | 00000000 | |||
| 5/8 | 3/4" | 0.049" | 0.652" | 1,200 psi @ 72° F | No | Hard | K | ASTM B88, NSF/ANSI 61 | 00000000 | |||
| 3/4 | 7/8" | 0.065" | 0.745" | 1,400 psi @ 72° F | No | Hard | K | ASTM B88, NSF/ANSI 61 | 00000000 | |||
| 1 | 1 1/8" | 0.065" | 0.995" | 1,100 psi @ 72° F | No | Hard | K | ASTM B88, NSF/ANSI 61 | 00000000 | |||
| 1 1/4 | 1 3/8" | 0.065" | 1.245" | 910 psi @ 72° F | No | Hard | K | ASTM B88, NSF/ANSI 61 | 00000000 | |||
| 1 1/2 | 1 5/8" | 0.072" | 1.481" | 850 psi @ 72° F | No | Hard | K | ASTM B88, NSF/ANSI 61 | 00000000 | |||
| 2 | 2 1/8" | 0.083" | 1.959" | 740 psi @ 72° F | No | Hard | K | ASTM B88, NSF/ANSI 61 | 00000000 | |||
| 2 1/2 | 2 5/8" | 0.095" | 2.435" | 680 psi @ 72° F | No | Hard | K | ASTM B88, NSF/ANSI 61 | 00000000 | |||
| 3 | 3 1/8" | 0.109" | 2.907" | 660 psi @ 72° F | No | Hard | K | ASTM B88, NSF/ANSI 61 | 00000000 |
Low-Pressure Copper Tubing for Drinking Water
- Temperature Range: 32° to 180° F
- Bendable: No
- Compatible Tube Fittings: Push to Connect and Solder Connect
This Type M tubing has the thinnest walls of all our copper tubing for drinking water. It is also known as copper pipe. Tubing has good corrosion resistance and excellent heat transfer qualities. It is seamless, so it has a smooth interior for unrestricted flow. It meets NSF/ANSI 61 safety standards for use with drinking water systems.
Note: Copper tube size is an accepted industry designation, not an actual size.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Copper Tube Size | OD | Wall Thick. | ID | Max. Pressure | Temper Rating | Copper Tube Type | Specifications Met | 2 ft. | 5 ft. | 10 ft. | |
| 3/8 | 1/2" | 0.025" | 0.45" | 980 psi @ 72° F | Hard | M | ASTM B88, NSF/ANSI 61 | 00000000 | |||
| 1/2 | 5/8" | 0.028" | 0.569" | 850 psi @ 72° F | Hard | M | ASTM B88, NSF/ANSI 61 | 00000000 | |||
| 3/4 | 7/8" | 0.032" | 0.811" | 700 psi @ 72° F | Hard | M | ASTM B88, NSF/ANSI 61 | 00000000 | |||
| 1 | 1 1/8" | 0.035" | 1.055" | 580 psi @ 72° F | Hard | M | ASTM B88, NSF/ANSI 61 | 00000000 | |||
| 1 1/4 | 1 3/8" | 0.042" | 1.291" | 580 psi @ 72° F | Hard | M | ASTM B88, NSF/ANSI 61 | 00000000 | |||
| 1 1/2 | 1 5/8" | 0.049" | 1.527" | 560 psi @ 72° F | Hard | M | ASTM B88, NSF/ANSI 61 | 00000000 | |||
| 2 | 2 1/8" | 0.058" | 2.009" | 510 psi @ 72° F | Hard | M | ASTM B88, NSF/ANSI 61 | 00000000 | |||
| 2 1/2 | 2 5/8" | 0.065" | 2.495" | 470 psi @ 72° F | Hard | M | ASTM B88, NSF/ANSI 61 | 00000000 | |||
| 3 | 3 1/8" | 0.072" | 2.981" | 430 psi @ 72° F | Hard | M | ASTM B88, NSF/ANSI 61 | 00000000 |
General Purpose Copper Tubing
This tubing has good corrosion resistance and excellent heat transfer qualities. It is seamless, which provides a smooth interior for unrestricted flow. It can be flared without splitting. All tubing meets international standards for copper tubing.
Note: Copper tube size is an accepted industry designation, not an actual size.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
- Temperature Range: -420° to 400° F
- Bendable: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM B75
- Compatible Tube Fittings: Compression and Solder Connect
| Copper Tube Size | OD | Wall Thick. | ID | Max. Pressure | Temper Rating | 1 ft. | 3 ft. | 6 ft. | |
For Use With Air, Hydraulic Fluid, Oil, Water | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| __ | 1/8" | 0.032" | 0.061" | 3,400 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 0000000 | |||
| __ | 3/16" | 0.032" | 0.124" | 2,100 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 0000000 | |||
| __ | 1/4" | 0.032" | 0.186" | 1,500 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 0000000 | |||
| __ | 5/16" | 0.032" | 0.249" | 1,100 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 0000000 | |||
| 1/4 | 3/8" | 0.032" | 0.311" | 980 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 0000000 | |||
| 1/4 | 3/8" | 0.065" | 0.245" | 2,200 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 0000000 | |||
| 3/8 | 1/2" | 0.032" | 0.436" | 720 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 0000000 | |||
| 3/8 | 1/2" | 0.065" | 0.37" | 1,600 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 0000000 | |||
| 1/2 | 5/8" | 0.032" | 0.561" | 570 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 0000000 | |||
| 1/2 | 5/8" | 0.065" | 0.495" | 1,200 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 0000000 | |||
| 5/8 | 3/4" | 0.032" | 0.686" | 470 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 0000000 | |||
| 5/8 | 3/4" | 0.065" | 0.62" | 1,000 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 0000000 | |||
| 3/4 | 7/8" | 0.032" | 0.811" | 400 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 0000000 | |||
| 3/4 | 7/8" | 0.065" | 0.745" | 880 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 0000000 | |||
| __ | 1" | 0.032" | 0.936" | 350 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 0000000 | |||
| __ | 1" | 0.065" | 0.87" | 760 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 00000000 | |||
| __ | 1" | 0.083" | 0.834" | 950 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 00000000 | |||
| 1 | 1 1/8" | 0.032" | 1.061" | 310 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 00000000 | |||
| 1 | 1 1/8" | 0.065" | 0.995" | 680 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 00000000 | |||
| __ | 1 1/4" | 0.032" | 1.186" | 280 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 00000000 | |||
| __ | 1 1/4" | 0.065" | 1.12" | 600 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 00000000 | |||
| 1 1/4 | 1 3/8" | 0.032" | 1.311" | 250 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 00000000 | |||
| 1 1/4 | 1 3/8" | 0.065" | 1.245" | 550 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 00000000 | |||
| __ | 1 1/2" | 0.032" | 1.436" | 230 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 00000000 | |||
| __ | 1 1/2" | 0.065" | 1.37" | 500 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 00000000 | |||
| __ | 1 5/8" | 0.065" | 1.495" | 490 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 00000000 | |||
| __ | 1 3/4" | 0.032" | 1.686" | 200 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 00000000 | |||
| __ | 1 3/4" | 0.065" | 1.62" | 430 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 00000000 | |||
| __ | 2" | 0.032" | 1.936" | 170 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 00000000 | |||
| __ | 2" | 0.065" | 1.87" | 370 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 00000000 | |||
| __ | 2 1/2" | 0.032" | 2.436" | 130 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 00000000 | |||
| __ | 2 1/2" | 0.065" | 2.37" | 280 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 00000000 | |||
- Temperature Range: -20° to 400° F
- Bendable: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM B68, ASTM B75
- Compatible Tube Fittings: Solder Connect
| OD, mm | Wall Thick., mm | ID, mm | Max. Pressure | Temper Rating | 0.5 m | 1 m | 2 m | |
For Use With Air, Hydraulic Fluid, Oil, Water | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 2 | 7,400 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 00000000 | |||
| 6 | 1 | 4 | 3,100 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 0000000 | |||
| 6 | 1 | 4 | 4,500 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 00000000 | |||
| 8 | 1 | 6 | 2,100 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 0000000 | |||
| 8 | 1 | 6 | 3,300 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 00000000 | |||
| 10 | 1 | 8 | 1,600 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 0000000 | |||
| 10 | 1 | 8 | 2,600 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 00000000 | |||
| 12 | 1 | 10 | 1,200 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 0000000 | |||
| 12 | 1 | 10 | 2,100 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 00000000 | |||
| 14 | 1 | 12 | 1,000 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 0000000 | |||
| 14 | 1 | 12 | 1,800 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 00000000 | |||
| 16 | 1 | 14 | 1,500 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 00000000 | |||
| 18 | 1 | 16 | 1,300 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 00000000 | |||
| 20 | 1 | 18 | 1,200 psi @ 72° F | Hard | 00000000 | |||