Engineering Data

Engineering Data The Advantages of Wrot Copper Fittings From EPC

Elkhart Products Corporation, Plumbing Products Division, manufactures
Working Pressures and Solder .................................................... Page 39
Estimated Qty. of 50-50 Solder Required to Make 100 Joints...... Page 39 a comprehensive line of Wrot Copper Solder-Joint fittings in sizes
Wrot Copper and Bronze Solder-Joint Pressure Fittings ............ Page 39 ranging from 1/8" to 8", which are shown on the following pages. Wrot
Wrot Copper Solder-Joint Drainage Fittings ................................ Page 40 Copper fittings have many advantages over their cast brass counterparts
Wrot Copper Fittings Large Diameter Welded Design ................ Page 40 and Elkhart Products Corporation, recognizing the high rate of acceptability
Copper Water Tube-Standard Dimensions and Weights .............. Page 40 of the quality and well-designed fittings, is continually adding new items
Copper Water Tube-Calculated Bursting Pressure*...................... Page 41 to this line.
Sizes of Copper Tube Fittings ...................................................... Page 41 These advantages show why EPC Wrot Copper Fittings are rapidly
Soldering and Brazing Copper Tube .................................................... Pages 41-42
being accepted for copper installations in all parts of the country.
Rated Internal Working Pressures for
Copper Tube Types K, L, M, and DWV ........................................ Pages 43-44 1. Reduced Installation Costs-EPC Wrot Copper Fittings heat up more
Fractional Inch/Decimal Inch/Millimeter Conversion Chart .......... Page 44 rapidly than cast and thus effect a savings in time and fuel.
2. Smooth Inside Surface-Being fabricated from copper tube, EPC
Product Certification Wrot Fittings have no rough surfaces to collect waste or deter flow.
Elkhart Products Corporation manufactures and/or supplies products
which meet the following speci cations: 3. Full Flow Capacity-EPC Wrot Fittings have the same inside diameters
as the rest of the installation.
MSS SP104-1995 Wrought Copper Solder Joint
Pressure Fittings 4. Wrot Copper-The physical properties of copper tube from which EPC
ASME B16.29-1994 Wrought Copper and Wrought Wrot Fittings are made eliminate the danger of leakage from sand
Copper Alloy Solder Joint Drainage holes or poor castings.
Fittings - DWV
ASME B16.18-1994 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint 5. Less Bulky than Cast-This facilitates handling, particularly on prefab
Pressure Fittings installations, yet EPC Wrot Fittings have the same strength as tube.
ASME B16.15-1994 Cast Bronze Threaded Fittings This can also be a money saver on transportation costs.
ASME B16.26-1988 Cast Copper Alloy Fittings for 6. More Rugged-Due to fabrication processes, EPC Wrot Fittings are
Flared Copper Tube
stronger and more rugged than tube with which they are used.
ASME B16.23-1992 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint
Drainage Fittings - DWV 7. Priced Competitively-EPC Wrot Fittings cost no more than their
ASME B16.24-1998 Bronze Pipe Flanges and cast counterparts.
MSS SP106-1991 Flanged Fittings
8. Neat Appearance-In matching the color and appearance of the tube,
MSS SP109-1997 Welded Fabricated Copper Solder
EPC Wrot Fittings contribute toward a neater and more workman-
Joint Pressure Fittings
MSS SP123-1998 Non Ferrous Threaded and Solder
like installation.
Joint Unions For Use With Copper 9. Accurate Pitch-EPC Wrot Fittings are made with accurately machined
Water Tube dies which ensure the proper pitch required for installations.
EPC’s wrot copper solder joint fittings also are manufactured to comply
with the material performance and installation/joining dimensions of 10. Boxed and Labeled-EPC Wrot Fittings are boxed in convenient
ANSI B16.22-1995. quantities to facilitate handling and storage, and for protection
The materials used to manufacture these fittings are also in
compliance with the following specifications: against damage and dirt. Box contents are easily identified by bar
Tubular Wrought Copper: coded, easy-to-read labels.
ASTM B75 Alloy C12200, Standard Specification for
Seamless Copper Tube, or
Products Made From Sheet:
ASTM B152 Alloy C11000, Standard Specification for
Copper Sheet, Strip, Plate and Rolled Bar.
Cast Products:
ASTM B584 Alloy C84400, Standard Specification for
Copper Alloy Sand Castings for General Applications.
Federal Specification WW-U-516 for Type 111, Class A
and Class B Copper Alloy Unions.

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Working Pressures Rated Internal Working Pressures of Piping System

Made of Copper Water Tube and Soldered Fittings
and Solder
The table of maximum working Service POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH
pressures below must be Solder Used Temp. Water (a)
understood to reflect what is in joints °F Copper Water Tube-Nominal Sizes
*The data given for 50% tin-50% lead applies
generally considered as good
1
⁄8" to 1" 11⁄4" to 2" 21⁄2" to 4" 5" to 8" also for the 40% tin-60% lead alloy.
engineering practice under Incl. Incl. Incl. Incl.
The values in this table are based on data in
reasonably constant and * 50-50 100 200 175 150 135 the National Bureau of Standards Publications,
favorable conditions; i.e., Tin-Lead (b) 150 150 125 100 90 Building Materials and Structures Reports
BMS 58 and BMS 83.
pressures which are fairly 200 100 90 75 70
250 85 75 50 45 (a) Including other noncorrosive liquids and
steady, absence of particularly gases
corrosive media, etc. Unusual 95-5 100 500 400 300 270 (b) ASTM B32, Alloy Grade Sn 50
conditions require increased Tin-Antimony 150 400 350 275 250 (c) ASTM B32, Alloy Grade Sb 5
(d) The Safe Drinking Water Act Amendment
safety factors and therefore, (c) (d) 200 300 250 200 180 of 1986 prohibits the use in potable water.
lower working pressures 250 200 175 150 135 Systems of any solder having a lead
Brazing Alloys Temperature and pressure ratings consistent with the content in excess of 2%.
should be used.
Melting at or materials and procedures employed. NOTE: The table at left is from data published
by the Copper and Brass Research
above 1000° F. Association.

Estimated Quantity of 50-50 Solder Required to Make 100 Joints

Size in Inches 3/8 1/2 3/4 1 1 1/4 1 1/2 2 2 1/2 3 3 1/2 4 5 6 8
Quantity in Pounds .5 .75 1.0 1.4 1.7 1.9 2.4 3.2 3.9 4.5 5.5 8 15 32
1. The quantity of hard solder used is dependent in the skill of the operator, but for estimating purposes, 75% of the above gures may be used.
2. Two ounces of Solder Flux will be required for each pound of solder.

Wrot Copper and Bronze Solder-Joint Pressure Fittings Male End

T K
Dimensions of Soldered-Joint Ends (in inches)
Male End Female End Inside
Standard Diameter O A

Water Ouside Inside Wall of

Tube Diameter Length Diameter Depth Thickness Fitting
T
Size A K F G T O
Min. Max. Min. Min, Max. Min. Avg. Min.
1/8 0.248 0.251 0.31 0.252 0.256 0.25 .019 0.18 O A
1/4 0.373 0.376 0.38 0.377 0.381 0.31 .023 0.30
3/8 0.497 0.501 0.44 0.502 0.506 0.38 .026 0.39
T
1/2 0.622 0.626 0.56 0.627 0.631 0.50 .029 0.52
5/8 0.747 0.751 0.69 0.752 0.756 0.62 .031 0.63 Female End
3/4 0.872 0.876 0.81 0.877 0.881 0.75 .033 0.74 G T
1 1.122 1.127 0.97 1.128 1.132 0.91 .040 0.98
1 1/4 1.372 1.377 1.03 1.378 1.382 0.97 .044 1.23
F O
1 1/2 1.621 1.627 1.16 1.628 1.633 1.09 .051 1.47
2 2.121 2.127 1.41 2.128 2.133 1.34 .059 1.94
2 1/2 2.621 2.627 1.53 2.628 2.633 1.47 .067 2.42 T
3 3.121 3.127 1.72 3.128 3.133 1.66 .075 2.89 G

3 1/2 3.621 3.627 1.97 3.628 3.633 1.91 .086 3.37

4 4.121 4.127 2.22 4.128 4.133 2.16 .096 3.84
F O
5 5.121 5.127 2.72 5.128 5.133 2.66 .111 4.70
6 6.121 6.127 3.22 6.128 6.133 3.09 .124 5.72
T
8 8.119 8.127 4.09 8.128 8.133 3.97 .173 7.55 T

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Wrot Copper Solder-Joint Drainage Fittings

Dimensions of Soldered-Joint Ends (in inches) See Diagram Page 39
Male End Female End Inside
Metal Diameter
Size Outside Diameter Length Inside Diameter Depth Thickness of Fitting
A K F G T O
Min. Max. Min. Min. Max. Min. Min. Min.
1 1/4 1.372 1.377 0.56 1.378 1.382 0.50 0.040 1.29
1 1/2 1.621 1.627 0.62 1.628 1.633 0.56 0.042 1.53
2 2.121 2.127 0.69 2.128 2.133 0.62 0.042 2.01 Extracted from American National Standard Wrought Copper
and Bronze Solder-Joint Drainage Fittings (ANSI B16.29) with
3 3.121 3.127 0.81 3.128 3.133 0.75 1.045 2.98 permission of the publisher. The American Society of
4 4.121 4.127 1.06 4.128 4.133 1.00 0.058 3.93 Mechanical Engineers, 3 Park Ave., New York, N.Y. 10016-5990

Wrot Copper Fittings Large Diameter Welded Design

Fitting Material: Method of Joining:
Copper Alloy #122, Phosphorus Electric Weld.
Deoxidized-High Residual Phosphorus (DHP).
Composition: 99% Copper; .015-.040% Phosphorus. Dimensions & Specifications:
EPC Welded ttings are produced in accordance with
Weld Material: speci cations shown in Manufactures Standardization
Silicon Bronze. Meets speci cation Society (MSS) SP-109 for wrought copper, and copper
American Welding Society (AWS) A5.7-91R alloy solder-joint pressure ttings.
and American Metals Society. (AMS) 4616 B
Testing:
Weld Specifications: Each tting is individually tested with air under
Tensile Strength-Up to 58,000 PSI water. The burst pressure of EPC welded ttings
Yield Strength-Up to 25,000 PSI exceeds the recommended working pressure of
Elongation in 2"-53% to 55% comparable diameter, annealed, straight, seamless
Hardness-80 to 100 Brinell (500kg. Load) ASTM B88-96-A type L copper water tube by a
Temperature: Melt 1832¡F, Flow 1931¡F. safety factor

Copper Water Tube-Standard Dimensions and Weights

Outside Inside Diameter, Inches Wall Thickness, Inches †Pounds per Linear Foot
Nominal Dia., In.
Tube Types Type Type Type Type Type Type Type Type Type Type Type Type
Size K-L-M- K L M DWV K L M DWV K L M DWV
Inches DWV
1/4 .375 .305 .315 - - .035 .030 .025 - .145 .126 .106 -
3/8 .500 .402 .430 - - .049 .035 .025 - .269 .198 .145 -
1/2 .625 .527 .545 - - .049 .040 .028 - .344 .285 .204 -
5/8 .750 .652 .666 - - .049 .042 .030 - .418 .362 .263 -
3/4 .875 .745 .785 - - .065 .045 .032 - .641 .455 .328 -
1 1.125 .995 1.025 - - .065 .050 .035 - .839 .655 .465 -
1 1/4 1.375 1.245 1.265 1.291 1.295 .065 .055 .042 .040 1.04 .884 .682 .650
1 1/2 1.625 1.481 1.505 1.527 1.541 .072 .060 .049 .042 1.36 1.14 .940 .809
2 2.125 1.959 1.985 2.009 2.041 .083 .070 .058 .042 2.06 1.75 1.46 1.07
2 1/2 2.625 2.435 2.465 2.495 - .095 .080 .065 - 2.93 2.48 2.03 -
3 3.125 2.907 2.945 2.981 3.035 .109 .090 .072 .045 4.00 3.33 2.68 1.69
3 1/2 3.625 3.385 3.425 3.459 - .120 .100 .083 - 5.12 4.29 3.58 -
4 4.125 3.857 3.905 3.935 4.009 .134 .110 .095 .058 6.51 5.38 4.66 2.87
5 5.125 4.805 4.875 4.907 4.981 .160 .125 .109 .072 9.67 7.61 6.66 4.43
6 6.125 5.741 5.845 5.881 5.959 .192 .140 .122 .083 13.9 10.2 8.92 6.10
8 8.125 7.583 7.725 7.785 - .271 .200 .170 - 25.9 19.3 16.5 -

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Copper Water Tube-Calculated Bursting Pressure* Sizes of

Nominal Outside Inside Diameter Wall Thickness Bursting Pressure Lb. per Sq. In. Copper Tube
Tube Diameter, In. Inches Inches Type K Type L
Size, Types Type Type Type Type Hard Soft Hard Soft OD Nominal
Inches K-L K L K L (Drawn) (Annealed) (Drawn) (Annealed) Size Size
1/4 .375 .305 .315 .035 .030 6,700 5,600 5,800 4,800 1/8 -
3/8 .500 .402 .430 .049 .035 7,100 5,900 5,000 4,200 3/16 -
1/2 .625 .527 .545 .049 .040 5,600 4,700 4,600 3,800 1/4 1/8
5/8 .750 .652 .666 .049 .042 4,700 3,900 4,000 3,400 5/16 -
3/8 1/4
3/4 .875 .745 .785 .065 .045 5,300 4,500 3,700 3,100
1/2 3/8
1 1.125 .995 1.025 .065 .050 4,200 3,500 3,200 2,700
5/8 1/2
1 1/4 1.375 1.245 1.265 .065 .055 3,400 2,800 2,900 2,400
1 1/2 1.625 1.481 1.505 .072 .060 3,200 2,700 2,700 2,200
3/4 5/8
2 2.125 1.959 1.985 .083 .070 2,800 2,300 2,400 2,000 7/8 3/4
1 7/8
2 1/2 2.625 2.435 2.465 .095 .080 2,600 2,200 2,200 1,800 1 1/8 1
3 3.125 2.907 2.945 .109 .090 2,500 2,100 2,100 1,700 1 1/4 1 1/8
3 1/2 3.625 3.385 3.425 .120 .100 2,400 2,000 2,000 1,700 1 3/8 1 1/4
4 4.125 3.857 3.905 .134 .110 2,300 1,900 1,900 1,600 1 5/8 1 1/2
5 5.125 4.805 4.875 .160 .125 2,200 1,900 1,800 1,500 2 1/8 2
2 5/8 2 1/2
6 6.125 5.741 5.845 .192 .140 2,300 1,900 1,600 1,400
3 1/8 3
3 5/8 3 1/2
8 8.125 7.583 7.725 .271 .200 2,400 2,000 1,800 1,500
4 1/8 4
*Bursting Pressures are calculated from the following formula for thin, hollow cylinders under tension. 5 1/8 5
where P = Bursting Pressure, Lb. per Sq. In.
P=2tS t = Wall Thickness, Inches 6 1/8 6
D D = Outside Tube Diameter, Inches 8 1/8 8
S = Tensile Strength (36,000 Lb. per Sq. In. for hard tubes and 30,000 for soft tubes)

Soldering and Brazing Copper Tube Cleaning - Cleaning is quickly and easily done. The removal of oxides and surface
Soldering and Brazing with capillary solder joint fittings is the most common soil is crucial if filler metal is to flow properly. Oxides, surface soil and oil can
system for joining copper tube. The American Welding Society defines soldering interfere with the strength of the joint and this may result in the joint’s failure.
as a joining process which takes place below 840° and brazing as a similar Mechanical cleaning is a simple operation. The end of the tube should be cleaned
process which occurs above 840°. using sand cloth or nylon abrasive pads for a distance only slightly more than the
depth of the fitting socket. The socket of the fitting should also be cleaned using
The basic theory and technique of soldering and brazing are the same for all sand cloth, abrasive pads, or properly sized fitting brushes. The same precautions,
diameters...the variables are: the amount of time, heat and filler metal required to as when reaming the tube, should be observed.
complete a designated joint. A good joint is the product of a well trained craftsman
who knows and respects the materials and methods he uses. Copper is a soft metal; if too much material is removed, a loose fit will result and
interfere with satisfactory capillary action in making the joint. The capillary space
Basic Steps in Joining Process between tube and fitting is approximately .004-in. Solder or brazing filler metal can
Measuring - Measuring the length of the tube must be accurate. If the tube is too fill this gap by capillary action. This spacing is critical for the filler metal to flow into
short it will not reach all the way into the socket of the fitting and a proper joint the gap and form a strong joint. Chemical cleaning may be utilized, providing the
cannot be made. tube and fittings are thoroughly rinsed, according to the manufacturer’s
recommendations furnished with the cleaner. This will help neutralize any acidic
Cutting - Cutting tube can be accomplished in a number of different ways to conditions that may exist. The surfaces, once cleaned, should not be touched with
produce a satisfactory, square-end cut. The tube can be cut with a disc type tube bare hands or oily gloves. Skin oils, lubricating oils and grease impair solder flow
cutter, a hacksaw, abrasive wheels, or stationary and portable bandsaws. Care and wetting.
must be taken that the tube is not deformed while being cut. Regardless of the
cutting method used, the cut must be square with the run of the tube so that it will Temperature Ranges
seat properly in the fitting socket. Up to this point, the joining process is the same for both soldering and brazing.
The choice for soldering or brazing will depend upon operating conditions. Solder
Reaming - Most methods of cutting leave a small burr on the end of the tube. joints are generally used where the system temperatures do not exceed 250° F
Unless these rough edges are removed, erosion-corrosion may occur due to local and brazed joints can be used where greater strengths are required, or where
turbulence and increased velocities in the tube. Tools used to ream tube ends system temperatures are as high as 350° F. In actual practice, most soldering is
include the reaming blade on the tube cutter half-round or round files, a pocket done at temperatures about 350° F to 550° F, while brazing is done at
knife, or a suitable deburring tool. With annealed tube, care must be taken not to temperatures ranging from 1100° F to 1550° F.
get the tube end out-of-round by applying too much pressure. Both the inside and
the outside of the tube may require removal of the burr. A properly reamed piece Because of the differences in the soldering and brazing process, each will be
of tube will provide a smooth surface for better flow. discussed separately.

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Soldering
Applying Flux - A non-aggressive soldering flux is recommended. Stir the flux surfaces from re-oxidation during heating and they promote the wetting of the
before use. A good flux will dissolve and remove traces of residual oxides from the surfaces to be joined by the brazing filler metal. Fluxes also provide the craftsman
surfaces to be joined, protect the surfaces from re-oxidation during heating and with an indication of temperature. Application of the flux is the same as when
promote the wetting of the surfaces by the solder. A thin, even coating of flux should soldering. If the outside of the fitting and the heat affected area of the
be applied with a brush to both tube and fitting. Avoid the use of fingers to apply flux. tube are covered with flux, it will prevent oxidation and greatly improve the
Chemicals in the flux can be harmful if carried to the eyes or open cuts. appearance of the joint.

Types of Solder - There are a variety of solders available that will produce sound, Brazing Filler Metals - There are two general types of brazing filler metal used for
leak-tight joints. Solders that are used for piping applications contain tin and varying joining copper tube: BCuP (Brazing - Copper - Phosphorus) and BAg (Brazing -
amounts of either antimony, copper, lead or silver. Choice of solder will depend upon Silver). These brazing filler metals are classified according to their components.
application and local codes. For potable water systems, solders which do not contain
lead are the best choice. BCuP filler metals are preferred for joining copper tube and fittings. The phosphorus
in these filler metals acts as a fluxing agent and the lower percentage of silver
Assembly - After both surfaces are properly fluxed, they should be assembled by makes them relatively low cost filler metals. When using copper tube, wrought
placing the fitting on the tube, making sure the tube seats against the base of the copper fittings and BCuP brazing filler metal, fluxing is an option due to the self-
fitting socket. A slight twisting motion is suggested to ensure even coverage by the fluxing action of the phosphorus present in all components of the brazed joint.
flux. Remove the excess flux with a rag. Because of the heat that is required during
soldering and brazing, only cotton rags should be used. Complete all prepared joints The choice of brazing filler metals depends upon four main factors:
within a single work day. Care must be taken to assure that the tube and fittings are • dimensional tolerance of the joint
properly supported with a reasonable, uniform capillary space around the entire • type and material of fitting (cast or wrought)
circumference of the joint. Uniformity of capillary space will ensure good filler metal • desired appearance
penetration if the guidelines of successful joint making are followed. Excessive joint • cost
clearance can cause the filler metal to crack under stress or vibration.
Heating - Oxy/fuel torches are generally used when brazing because of the higher
Heating - Because of the open flame and high temperatures required for soldering temperatures required. Due to recent innovations in air/fuel torch tip design, they can
and the flammability of the gases used, safety precautions must be observed. The now be used on a wider variety of size for soldering and brazing.
heat is generally applied by use of an air/fuel torch. These torches can cause
When working with temperatures this high, safety precautions must be followed and
acetylene or a variety of LP gases. Electric resistance pliers can also be used.
care taken to protect both the operator and the materials being used.
Heating should begin with the flame perpendicular to the tube. This preheat will
The heating operation is the same as for soldering. First preheat the tube and then
conduct the initial heat into the socket for even distribution of heat inside and out.
the tube and fitting. When the brazing filler metal starts to melt, apply the heat at the
Preheating depends upon the size of the joint - experience will indicate the proper
base of the fitting socket to help draw the brazing filler metal in by capillary action.
amount of time. The flame should not be moved onto the fitting. Move the flame from
the fitting socket onto the tube a distance equal to the fitting socket. Touch the solder Applying Brazing Filler Metal - Remember to allow the heat of the joint to melt the
to the joint. If the solder does not melt, remove it and continue the heating process. filler metal. Do not melt the filler metal with the torch. The melted filler metal will be
Be careful not to overheat or direct the flame into the fitting cup. This action can drawn into the joint by capillary action. It is very important that the flame be in
cause the flux to burn and destroy its effectiveness. When the melting temperature continuous motion and should not be allowed to remain on any one point long
has been reached, heat may be applied to the base of the cup to aid capillary action enough to burn through the tube or fitting. When the joint is complete, a continuous
in drawing the solder into the cup. filler should be visible completely around the joint. If the filler metal fails to flow, or
has the tendency to ball-up, it indicates oxidation on the metal surfaces or insufficient
Applying Solder - When the tube is in a horizontal position, start applying the solder
heat on the parts to be joined. If the filler metal refuses to enter the joint and tends to
slightly off-center of the bottom of the joint. Proceed across the bottom of the fitting
flow over the outside of either part of the joint, it indicates that this part is overheated
and up to the top-center position. Return to the point of beginning, overlap the
or that the other part is underheated.
starting point and then proceed up the incompleted side to the top. Again,
overlapping the solder. Molten solder will be drawn into the joint by capillary action Cooling and Cleaning - When the joint is complete, allow it to cool naturally. Flux
regardless if the solder is being fed upward, downward or horizontally. residues can be removed by washing with hot water and brushing with a stainless
steel wire brush.
Cooling & Cleaning - After the joint has been completed, natural cooling is best.
Shock cooling may cause unnecessary stresses on the joint and may result in Summary
eventual failure. Once the fitting is cool, clean off any remaining flux with a wet rag. If the parts to be joined are properly prepared, properly heated and the correct filler
metal is used, the finished joint should be sound. Soldered or brazed copper piping
Brazing systems, when installed properly, will provide years of safe and reliable service.
Applying Flux - The fluxes used for brazing copper joints are different in
Proper training of the correct installation techniques, such as those just covered, will
composition from soldering fluxes. They cannot, and should not, be used
give the craftsman the ability to achieve consistently reliable soldered and brazed
interchangeably.
joints in all diameters.
Brazing fluxes are water based. Similar to soldering fluxes, brazing fluxes dissolve
Prepared with technical assistance from the Copper Development Association.
and remove residual oxides from the metal surfaces, they protect the metal

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Rated Internal Working Pressures for Copper Tube Types K, L, M and DWV
Rated Internal Working Pressures, psi.
Size, Type K Type L Type M Type DWV
Inches Annealed Drawn Annealed Drawn Annealed Drawn Annealed Drawn
(Service Temperature up to 150°F (S = 5,100 psi, annealed 9,000 psi, drawn)
1/4 913 2029 775 1722 - - - -
3/8 979 2135 662 1471 485 1077 - -
1/2 769 1683 614 1362 420 932 - -
5/8 633 1389 536 1192 - - - -
3/4 735 1609 495 1099 346 769 - -
1 563 1236 420 933 286 636 - -
1 1/4 456 1003 373 823 287 638 280 621
1 1/2 424 933 347 771 281 625 249 552
2 372 820 309 686 254 563 185 410
2 1/2 341 751 286 633 233 517 - -
3 330 579 269 476 215 380 135 239
3 1/2 313 549 258 456 214 378 - -
4 308 540 249 440 313 377 128 225
5 295 517 229 404 198 349 128 227
6 296 520 213 376 185 328 126 223
8 315 554 230 406 195 344 124 219
10 315 554 230 407 196 345 - -
12 316 555 213 375 196 345 - -
(Service Temperature up to 200°F (S = 4,800 psi, annealed 9,000 psi, drawn)
1/4 860 2029 730 1722 - - - -
3/8 921 2135 623 1471 456 1077 - -
1/2 724 1683 578 1362 395 932 - -
5/8 596 1389 505 1192 - - - -
3/4 691 1609 466 1099 326 769 - -
1 530 1236 395 933 270 636 - -
1 1/4 429 1003 351 828 270 638 264 621
1 1/2 399 933 326 771 265 625 235 552
2 350 820 291 686 239 563 174 410
2 1/2 321 751 269 633 219 517 - -
3 310 579 254 476 202 380 127 239
3 1/2 294 549 243 456 202 378 - -
4 290 540 234 440 201 377 120 225
5 278 517 215 404 186 349 121 227
6 278 520 201 376 174 328 118 223
8 297 554 216 406 183 344 117 219
10 297 554 217 407 184 345 - -
12 298 555 200 375 184 345 - -
(Service Temperature up to 300°F (S = 4,700 psi, annealed 8,700 psi, drawn)
1/4 842 1974 714 1676 - - - -
3/8 902 2077 610 1431 446 1048 - -
1/2 709 1638 565 1325 387 907 - -
5/8 583 1351 494 1160 - - - -
3/4 662 1566 456 1069 319 748 - -
1 520 1203 387 908 264 619 - -
1 1/4 420 976 344 806 265 621 258 604
1 1/2 391 908 319 750 359 608 230 537
2 343 798 285 667 234 548 170 399
2 1/2 314 731 263 616 215 503 - -
3 304 560 248 449 198 367 124 231
3 1/2 288 531 238 441 197 366 - -
4 283 522 229 425 197 365 117 218
5 272 500 211 391 182 337 118 220
6 272 502 197 364 171 317 116 216 Continued on next page
8 290 535 211 393 179 333 114 209
10 290 535 212 394 180 334 - -
12 291 536 196 363 180 334 - -

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Continued from previous page

Rated Internal Working Pressures, psi

Size, Type K Type L Type M Type DWV
Inches Annealed Drawn Annealed Drawn Annealed Drawn Annealed Drawn
(Service Temperature up to 400°F (S = 4,700 psi, annealed 8,700 psi, drawn)
1/4 537 771 456 654 - - - -
3/8 576 811 390 559 285 409 - -
1/2 453 640 361 518 247 354 - -
5/8 373 528 316 453 - - - -
3/4 432 611 291 418 204 292 - -
1 331 470 247 355 169 242 - -
1 1/4 268 381 220 315 169 242 165 236
1 1/2 250 355 204 293 166 238 147 210
2 219 312 182 261 150 214 109 156
2 1/2 201 285 168 241 137 196 - -
3 194 527 159 520 127 346 80 218
3 1/2 184 500 152 415 126 344 - -
4 181 492 147 401 126 343 75 205
5 174 471 135 368 117 318 76 207
6 174 474 126 343 109 299 74 203
8 186 505 135 370 115 313 73 200
10 186 505 136 371 115 314 - -
12 186 506 125 342 115 314 - -

Fractional Inch/Decimal Inch/Millimeters Conversion Chart

Fractional Decimal Millimeters Fractional Decimal Millimeters Fractional Decimal Millimeters
Inch Inch Inch Inch Inch Inch
1/64 .0156 .396 23/64 .3593 9.128 45/64 .7031 17.859
1/32 .0312 .793 3/8 .375 9.525 23/32 .7187 18.256
3/64 .0468 1.190 25/64 .3906 9.921 47/64 .7343 18.653
1/16 .0625 1.587 13/32 .4062 10.318 3/4 .750 19.050
5/64 .0781 1.984 27/64 .4218 10.715 49/64 .7656 19.446
3/32 .0937 2.381 7/16 .4375 11.112 25/32 .7812 19.843
7/64 .1093 2.778 29/64 .4531 11.509 51/64 .7968 20.240
1/8 .125 3.175 15/32 .4687 11.906 13/16 .8125 20.637
9/64 .1406 3.571 31/64 .4843 12.303 53/64 .8281 20.034
5/32 .1562 3.968 1/2 .500 12.700 27/32 .8437 21.431
11/64 .1718 4.365 33/64 .5156 13.096 55/64 .8593 21.828
3/16 .1875 4.762 17/32 .5312 13.493 7/8 .875 22.225
13/64 .2031 5.159 35/64 .5468 13.890 57/64 .8906 22.621
7/32 .2187 5.556 9/16 .5625 14.287 29/32 .9062 23.018
15/64 .2343 5.953 37/64 .5781 14.684 59/64 .9218 23.415
1/4 .250 6.350 19/32 .5937 15.081 15/16 .9375 23.812
17/64 .2656 6.746 39/64 .6093 15.478 61/64 .9531 24.209
9/32 .2812 7.143 5/8 .625 15.875 31/32 .9687 24.606
19/64 .2968 7.540 41/64 .6406 16.271 63/64 .9843 25.003
5/16 .3125 7.937 21/32 .6562 16.668 1 1.000 25.400
21/64 .3281 8.334 43/64 .6718 17.065
11/32 .3437 8.731 11/16 .6875 17.462

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