What is BS EN 1057 - Seamless, round copper tubes about?
BS EN 1057 is a European standard on copper and copper alloys that discusses the best procedures and specifications required for manufacturing high-quality seamless round copper tubes. BS EN 1057 specifies the requirements, sampling, test methods, and conditions of delivery for seamless round copper tubes. BS EN 1057 applies to tubes having an outside diameter from 6 mm up to and including 267 mm for:
- Distributing networks for hot water and cold water
- Hot water heating systems, including panel heating systems (under-floor, wall, overhead)
- Domestic gas and liquid fuel distribution
- Wastewater sanitation
BS EN 1057 is also applicable to seamless round copper tubes intended to be pre-insulated before use for any of the above purposes.
Who is BS EN 1057- Seamless, round copper tubes for?
BS EN 1057 on seamless round copper tubes is relevant to:
- Manufacturer of seamless round copper tubes
- Manufacturer of heating appliances
Why should you use BS EN 1057- Seamless, round copper tubes?
Seamless, round copper tubes are most often used for heating systems and as a refrigerant line in HVAC systems. Copper tubing is slowly being replaced by PEX tubing in hot and cold water applications. There are two basic types of copper tubing, soft copper and rigid copper. BS EN 1057 provides guidance on designations, material, material characteristics, weldability, composition, mechanical properties, dimensions and tolerances, sampling, testing, and conformity criteria.
As a user of BS EN 1057, you can be ensured of the technological requirements of seamless round copper tubes. With obedience and compliance to BS EN 1057, you can efficiently manufacture high-quality seamless, round copper tubes for water and gas in sanitary and heating applications. With BS EN 1057 you can be ensured that the products consistently meet and exceed quality assurance targets. BS EN 1057 exemplifies the required material composition, mechanical properties that help you achieve precision in terms of product functionality and specification. BS EN 1057 provides you with comprehensive information useful throughout the process of production.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 1057:2006+A1:2010 supersedes BS EN 1057:2006 which is withdrawn. In comparison with the first edition of EN 1057:1996, the following significant technical changes were made:
- Harmonization of the standard to the Construction Product Directive (CPD) and the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)
- Introduction of two new definitions: "permanently marked" and "durably marked"
- Updating of the definitions regarding soldering, brazing, fusion welding, braze welding and mean diameter
- Introduction of five new items in Clause 5 "Ordering information" regarding options on tests and documents
- Modification of the table in Annex A, the introduction of new diameters and wall thicknesses
