This specification covers requirements for plain-ended copper tubes suitable for low pressure medical gas and vacuum services and, using the preferred size range, suitable for jointing by compression fittings or capillary solder fittings that comply with SABS 1067: Parts I and II, respectively.
NOTE
a) The standards referred to in the specification are listed in Appendix A.
b) Requirements that must be specified by the purchaser and a requirement that may be agreed upon between the supplier and the purchaser are listed in Appendix B.
c) Guidance on the verification of the quality of copper tubes is given in Appendix C.