Forged copper threaded fittings — elbows, tees, unions and adapters — for plumbing, refrigeration and general industrial piping systems.
Grades & Standards
Available grades and the dimensional & threading standards commonly applied to copper forged threaded fittings.
Standards Explained
Technical Data
DHP Copper (C12200) is the standard grade for copper forged fitting stock.
Chemical Composition (% by weight)
| Grade | UNS No. | Cu (incl. Ag, min) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHP Copper | C12200 | 99.9 | 0.015 – 0.040 |
| ETP Copper | C11000 | 99.90 | — |
Composition per ASTM B124. Mill test certificates issued per EN 10204 3.1 on request.
Mechanical Properties — DHP Copper (C12200)
| Property | Annealed | Half-Hard / Drawn |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 220 MPa | 310 MPa |
| Yield Strength | 70 MPa | 275 MPa |
| Elongation | 45% | 8% |
| Density | 8.94 g/cm³ | 8.94 g/cm³ |
Typical values; exact temper confirmed at enquiry stage.
Dimensions
Thread length, outside diameter, minimum wall thickness & center-to-end for 90° & 45° threaded elbows, per ASME B16.11 (Class 3000). Threads to ASME B1.20.1 (NPT). Class 2000 & 6000 available.
| NPS | Min. Thread Length (mm) | Outside Dia. (mm) | Min. Wall (mm) | 90° Center-to-End (mm) | 45° Center-to-End (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2" | 10.9 | 38 | 4.09 | 33 | 25 |
| 3/4" | 12.7 | 46 | 4.32 | 38 | 28 |
| 1" | 14.7 | 56 | 4.98 | 44 | 33 |
| 1-1/4" | 17.0 | 62 | 5.28 | 51 | 35 |
| 1-1/2" | 17.8 | 75 | 5.56 | 60 | 43 |
| 2" | 19.0 | 84 | 7.14 | 64 | 44 |
| 2-1/2" | 23.6 | 102 | 7.65 | 83 | 52 |
| 3" | 25.9 | 121 | 8.84 | 95 | 64 |
| 4" | 27.7 | 152 | 11.18 | 114 | 79 |
Dimensions per ASME B16.11, Class 3000 threaded 90°/45° elbows, NPS 1/2" – 4". Tee, coupling, union, plug & bushing dimensions available on drawing request. Threads & tolerances confirmed with every quotation.
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