What is BS EN 12167 - Copper and copper alloys profiles and bars about?
BS EN 12167 is a European standard on copper alloys profiles and bars that discusses the criteria for manufacturing high-quality and precise hollow rods. BS EN 12167 specifies the composition, property requirements, and dimensional tolerances for copper alloy profiles including L-, T-, U-shaped cross-sections, and bars, finally produced by drawing or extruding.
BS EN 12167 applies to profiles with L-, T- and U-shaped cross-sections which would fit within a circumscribing circle of a maximum 180 mm diameter and to bars with thicknesses from 3 mm up to and including 60 mm and with widths from 6 mm up to and including 120 mm. The sampling procedures, the methods of test for verification of conformity to the requirements of BS EN 12167, are also specified.
Who is BS EN 12167 - Copper and copper alloys profiles and bars for?
BS EN 12167 on copper and copper alloys profiles and bars is relevant to:
- Manufacturer of copper and copper alloys profiles and bars
Why should you use BS EN 12167- Copper and copper alloys profiles and bars?
Solid copper and copper alloys bars are used in electrical panelboards, for power distribution and when bending and processing requirements do not allow to use of default fixing connection points. Copper-drawn bars are good electrical conductors and are appreciated for their flexibility, strength, and endurance.
BS EN 12167 provides guidance on designations, material condition, mechanical properties, chemical composition, dimension and tolerance, resistance to dezincification, surface quality, sampling, and test method.
BS EN 12167 exemplifies the required dimension and tolerance, mechanical properties, chemical composition that help you achieve precision in terms of product functionality and specification. With obedience and compliance to BS EN 12167, you can efficiently manufacture high-quality copper and copper alloys profiles and bars with precise tolerances, dimensions and shapes. BS EN 12167 provides you with comprehensive information useful throughout the process of production.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 12167:2016 supersedes BS EN 12167:2011 which is withdrawn.
In comparison with EN 12167:2011, the following significant technical changes were made:
- Addition of four new materials: CuZn37Pb1 (CW605N), CuZn35Pb1,5AlAs (CW625N)
- CuZn33Pb1,5AlAs (CW626N) and CuZn33Pb1AlSiAs (CW725R) due to the market requirements on the restriction of lead and modification of the chemical composition for CuZn39Pb1 (CW611N)
- Introduction of an optional procedure how to refer to restrictions to the chemical composition imposed by the 4 MS Common Composition List for materials used for products accepted for contact with drinking water
- Requirements and test methods for resistance of dezincification modified
- Provisions for surface quality added
- Mechanical properties for CuZn21Si3P (CW724R) modified
