Medical Copper Pipes & Tubes for Medical Gas Systems
Medical Copper Pipes & Tubes for Medical Gas Systems
Medical copper pipes and tubes are the conveying element used to build medical gas pipeline systems in hospitals, medical centres, clinics, laboratories and healthcare facilities. Medical copper tubing is manufactured from high-quality copper, then cleaned and processed for use in medical gas systems, and supplied degreased and capped so its internal cleanliness is preserved until installation.
What is it?
Medical copper tube is available from CPX Precision UK and LAWTON in the United Kingdom, manufactured under strict quality-control procedures with attention to cleanliness, traceability and compliance with the technical standards relevant to medical gas systems. Copper tubing sizes for medical gas systems are selected from flow and pressure-drop calculations per gas and per branch; joints are brazed under an inert purge to prevent internal oxidation, with supports, fixing intervals and protection at zone transitions. Medical gas copper fittings and pipeline accessories are also available, and sizes and accessories can be supplied to project requirements.
Features
- Degreased and capped medical copper tube on delivery
- Cu-DHP chemical composition per the relevant specification
- Strict quality-control procedures during manufacture
- Batch numbering on the tube for full traceability
- Permanent marking on 12 mm to 108 mm tube with standard, dimensions, manufacturer data and part number
- Both tube ends capped and sealed in plastic bags to maintain cleanliness
- Copper tubing for medical gas systems in sizes and accessories to project requirements
- Brazing under inert purge to prevent internal oxidation
Applications
- Hospitals and medical complexes
- Operating theatres and intensive care units
- Emergency and inpatient departments
- Dialysis centres
- Laboratories, day-surgery centres and clinics
- Expansion and refurbishment projects in healthcare facilities
Technical specifications
- Chemical composition
- Cu-DHP per the relevant specification
- Reference standard
- EN 13348 for copper tube used in medical gases and vacuum
- Cleanliness level
- Cleaned so the carbon level does not exceed 0.20 mg/dm²
- Traceability
- Batch numbering on the tube
- Marking
- 12–108 mm permanently marked with standard, dimensions, manufacturer data and part number
- Packaging
- Both tube ends individually capped, then sealed plastic bags
- BSI Kitemark
- Available depending on the product and manufacturer
- Warranty
- Up to 25 years subject to manufacturer and product terms
Related services
Medical Gas System Design
Medical gas system design: terminal unit take-off, load calculation, source and pipe sizing, distribution and isolation drawings, and alarm requirements — to the project's approved specification.
Medical Gas Systems & Components Supply
Supply of medical gas components: manifolds, air and vacuum plants, degreased medical copper, isolation valves and AVSU units, alarm panels, outlets and bed head units — matched to the project specification.
Medical Gas Pipeline Installation
Medical gas pipeline installation: source installation, brazing of medical copper under inert gas, supports and labelling, isolation valves and AVSU units, outlets and bed head units, and preparation for testing.
Medical Gas Testing & Commissioning
Pre-handover medical gas testing and commissioning: pressure and leak testing, cross-connection testing, purging, purity and gas identity verification, terminal unit flow testing and alarm testing — with documented reports.
Medical Gas System Maintenance
Medical gas maintenance programmes: source and manifold inspection, valve and AVSU review, alarm panel testing, outlet checks, fault rectification and existing-system assessment with documented condition reports.
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Frequently asked questions
Why is ordinary plumbing copper not used?
Because medical tube is produced, cleaned and packaged so its internal surface is free of oils and particulates. Using non-dedicated tube introduces contaminants into a gas path connected directly to the patient.
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