SPECIALTY TUBE

OVERVIEW

Streamline® Plastic-Coated Copper Tube is manufactured in a variety of options for use when copper tube is to be buried or used in a potentially aggressive environment. Some building and insulation materials may contain chemicals that are potentially corrosive to plain copper tube, requiring it to be protected to ensure its longevity in service.

Offering

Our plastic-coated copper tube eliminates the need for on-site tape wrapping or sleeving, creating a savings on labor and ensuring a professional-looking installation. It can be used in a wide variety of situations including reclaimed water applications and the movement of natural gas.

Application

Potable/non-potable water applications, Natural Gas & Liquefied Petroleum Gas Applications, Fuel Oil Applications

Material

Streamline® Copper Tube is manufactured from UNS C12200 grade of copper.

Specifications

Coated tube is suitable for direct burial in concrete slabs

Compatible with standard solder fittings & brazing techniques

Provides protection against galvanic reaction

Approvals & Certifications

Mueller Industries’ GasShield meets the applicable requirements of the following codes:

  • NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code*
  • International Fuel Gas Code – 2006
  • International Residence Code – 2006*
  • CAN/CSA 149.1-05*
  • Uniform Mechanical Code

*Third party certified by Intertek Testing Services

All material applicable to the production of PlumbShield copper tube meets ASTM B88 and ANSI/NSF 61 standards

Mueller Industries’ OilShield® meets the applicable requirements of the following codes:

  • UL Listed to UL971, Nonmetallic Underground Piping for Flammable Liquids
  • NFPA 31 Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment
  • International Residence Code – 2006*
  • CAN/CSA B139*
  • Uniform Mechanical Code
  • International Fuel Gas Code – 2006*

DOWNLOAD RESOURCES

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Copper Tube StandardsDownload
GasShield – For Natural Gas & Liquified Petroleum Gas Applications – SubmittalDownload
Lead-Free Compliance – Copper Tube and FittingsDownload
OilShield – For use in Fuel Oil Applications – SubmittalDownload
PlumbShield – For use with Potable & Non-Potable Water Applications – SubmittalDownload
Previous Streamline Plastic Coated Copper Tube XCLDownload
Statement of UL Recognized 48 Bar RatingDownload
Statement of UL Recognized 700PSI RatingDownload
Streamline Plastic Coated Copper Tube XCLDownload