Temper Capabilities for Copper and Aluminum Tubes

At Wieland Small Tube Products (WSTP), we specialize in delivering precision-engineered copper and aluminum tubing tailored to meet your specific requirements. One of our core competencies is providing a wide range of temper options, from heavy anneal to full-hard conditions. These temper offerings allow us to provide optimal formability based on the customers’ unique applications.

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What Is Temper?

Temper refers to the hardness of a material. In copper and aluminum alloys, the temper is determined by:

  • Softness: Achieved through annealing (controlled temperature and time).
  • Hardness: Achieved through cold work reduction (controlled deformation of tube).

While annealing can produce a softened tube, varying degrees of hardness—ranging from quarter-hard to full-hard conditions—are achieved through controlled cold reduction. This process enables us to provide a wide spectrum of temper options to meet diverse customer needs.

Temper Grades Available at WSTP

We offer a comprehensive range of tempers ensuring we can deliver the right solution for any project:

For Copper Tubing

Soft Tempers
  1. Heavy Anneal (O62): Now available per ASTM B75 specifications for specialized needs.
  2. Soft Anneal (O60): Maximum flexibility and ductility.
  3. Light Anneal (O50): Temper aimed at smaller granular structure to improve formability.
Hard Tempers
  1. ½ Hard (H55): Provides increased strength while retaining workability.
  2. As Drawn / Drawn (H58): Uniform hardness for precise performance.
  3. Hard (H80): Maximum strength for demanding applications.

Other tempers are available for your unique application.

For Aluminum Tubing

  1. O temper (annealed)
  2. H12 (similar to ¼ hard temper)
  3. H14 (similar to ½ hard temper)
  4. H16 (similar to ¾ hard temper)
  5. H18 (similar to hard temper)

By integrating precise temper capabilities with decades of expertise, Wieland Small Tube Products delivers the quality and performance you expect. Let us help you achieve your project goals with customized copper tubing solutions.

Custom Temper Solutions for Copper and Aluminum Tubes

WSTP works closely with customers to provide tailored temper solutions for their copper and aluminum tube needs. Our precise control of annealing and cold work reduction ensures:

  • Consistency: Uniform hardness and performance across all products.
  • Customization: Temper grades adjusted to match your exact application requirements.
  • Quality Assurance: Adherence to ASTM standards for reliability and durability.

Why Choose Wieland Small Tube Products?

  1. Comprehensive Temper Range: From soft anneal to full hard, we have the temper you need.
  2. Unmatched Expertise: Over 75 years of experience in copper and aluminum tube manufacturing.
  3. Customer Focused: Tailored solutions for unique applications.
  4. Exceptional Quality: ISO 9001 QMS and ISO 17025-accredited test lab.

Contact Us for Custom Temper Solutions

Looking for custom fabricated copper tubing with specific temper requirements? Our team is here to help! Reach out today to request a product review and learn how WSTP can streamline your manufacturing process.

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