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Nestled in the industrial heart of Safat, Kuwait, Lathief Pipes has built a strong reputation as a trusted manufacturer and supplier, particularly known for its high-performance copper nickel boiler tubing. We understand that in demanding environments, reliability is not just a feature but a necessity. That’s why our tubing is engineered to offer exceptional durability and corrosion resistance, providing a robust solution for critical applications where failure is not an option, ensuring your operations run smoothly and efficiently.
The strength of our copper nickel boiler tubing comes from its precise composition, primarily a blend of copper and nickel with additions like iron and manganese. This specific alloy mix is key to developing outstanding mechanical properties, including high tensile strength and excellent ductility. These characteristics allow the tubing to withstand significant internal pressures and thermal stresses without compromising its integrity, making it a fundamentally resilient component built for long-term performance in tough conditions.
| Boiler Tube Standard | ASTM B552 / ASME SB552 |
| Seamless Boiler Tube Sizes | 1 / 2″ NB – 16″ NB |
| Welded Boiler Tube Sizes | 1 / 2″ NB – 24″ NB |
| Boiler Tube Outside Diameter | 6.00 mm OD up to 914.4 mm OD, Sizes up to 24” NB available Ex-stock, OD Size Steel Boiler Tubes available Ex-stock |
| Boiler Tube Manufacturing Process | Seamless / Welded / ERW |
| Cupro Nickel Boiler Tube Schedule | SCH 5, SCH10, SCH 40, SCH 80, SCH 80S, SCH 160, SCH XXS, SCH XS |
| Boiler Tube Length | Single Random, Double Random, Standard & Cut length |
| Delivery Condition | Annealed and Pickled, Polished, Bright Annealed, Cold Drawn |
| Outside Finish | 2B, No.4, No.1, No.8 Mirror Finish for Cupro Nickel Boiler Tubes, Finish as per customer Requirements |
| Value Added Services | Cutting, Beveling, Polishing, Threading, Destructive, Non Destructive, Ultrasonic Testing |
| Properties | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Yield strength (depending on temper) | 40000-76000 psi | 276-524 MPa |
| Shear modulus | 6380 ksi | 44.0 GPa |
| Tensile strength | 38000-77000 psi | 262-531 MPa |
| Elongation at break (in 50.8 mm) | 46% | 46% |
| Poisson’s ratio | 0.34 | 0.34 |
| Elastic modulus | 17000 ksi | 117 GPa |
| Machinability (UNS C36000 (free-cutting brass) = 100) | 20 | 20 |
| Designation | Chemical Composition % | ||||||||
| Cu | Sn | Al | As | Ni | Fe | Mn | Pb max. | Zn | |
| C70400 | Rem | – | – | – | 4.8-6.2 | 1.3-1.7 | 0.3-0.8 | 0.05 | 1.0max |
| Property |
Metric Units |
Imperial Units |
|---|---|---|
|
Melting Point (Liquidus) |
11,500°C |
21,000°F |
|
Melting Point (Solidus) |
11,000°C |
20,100°F |
|
Density |
8.94 gm/cm³ @ 20°C |
0.323 lb/in³ @ 68°F |
|
Specific Gravity |
8.94 |
8.94 |
|
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
17.1 x 10 -6 / °C (20-300°C) |
9.5 x 10 -5 / °F (68-392°F) |
|
Themal Conductivity |
40 W/m. °K @ 20°C |
23 BTU/ft³/ft/hr/°F @ 68°F |
|
Thermal Capacity (Specific Heat) |
380 J/kg. °K @ 20°C |
0.09 BTU/lb/°F @ 68°F |
|
Electrical Conductivity (Annealed) |
5.26 microhm?¹.cm?¹ @ 20°C |
9.1% IACS |
|
Electrical Resistivity (Annealed) |
0.190 microhm.cm @ 20°C |
130 ohms (circ mil/ft) @ 68°F |
|
Modulus of Elasticity (tension) |
140 GPa @ 20°C |
20 x 10 6 psi @ 68°F |
|
Modulus of Rigidity (torsion) |
52 GPa @ 20°C |
7.5 x 10 6 psi @ 68°F |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Choosing Copper Nickel Boiler Tubing from Lathief Pipes and Tubes ensures outstanding corrosion resistance, high strength, and durability. Our Tube is designed for diverse industrial applications, delivering reliability and performance in challenging environments while maintaining competitive pricing.
Choose Copper Nickel Boiler Tubing from Lathief Pipes and Tubes for its superior seawater corrosion resistance, biofouling protection, and excellent thermal conductivity, making it ideal for marine, industrial, and coastal applications requiring long-lasting performance and reliability.
Yes, we offer custom sizes for Copper Nickel Boiler Tubing to meet your specific requirements. Our team at Lathief Pipes and Tubes is committed to providing tailored solutions for all your Piping & tubing needs. For more details, contact us at sales@lathiefpipes.com.
Copper Nickel Boiler Tubing finds extensive use in marine boiler systems, naval vessels, and offshore platforms, thanks to its remarkable resistance to seawater corrosion and biofouling. In the power generation sector, it’s utilized in boilers, superheaters, and heat exchangers to manage high-pressure steam and heated fluids. Additionally, it plays a vital role in desalination plants, chemical processing units, and thermal power stations, where reliability during temperature fluctuations is essential. With its outstanding thermal and mechanical properties, it’s the go-to choice for critical heat transfer applications.
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