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Tube Bending
The process of bending a tube into a desired shape or angle.
Tube Joining
The process of connecting tubes using various fittings and techniques.
Mechanical Tube
A tube used for construction and protection, not intended for carrying internal pressures.
Pressure Tube
A tube designed to carry process fluids and gases.
Impulse Lines
Tubing used for connecting measuring instruments, typically found in pressure tubes.
Flare Fittings
Fittings that consist of a nut, sleeve, and body with a flared end.
Flareless Fittings
Fittings that use a ferrule to create a seal between tubing and the fitting body.
Push-in Fitting
Fittings that utilize an O-ring to grip the tubing and create a seal.
Solder
A metal alloy with a low melting point used to join metallic surfaces.
Flux
A cleaning agent that removes oxidation from metals during soldering.
Capillary Action
The ability of a liquid to rise in narrow spaces or tubes against gravity.
Copper Tube Standards
Specifications and classifications of copper tubing defined by ASTM.
Types of Copper Tube
Categories of copper tubes including Type K, L, M, DWV, ACR, and OXY/MED, each with specific applications.
Soldering Process Steps
Steps to create a good solder joint: cut, clean, apply flux, assemble, heat, and cool.
Annealed Temper
A soft and flexible state of tubing achieved through slow cooling.
Drawn Temper
A hard or rigid state of tubing achieved through a drawing process.
Common Copper Tube Materials
Materials used for pressure tubing, including copper, steel, and thermoplastic.
Soldering Equipment
Tools used in soldering, such as torches and solder materials.
