The WICU® plastic-covered copper tube

The KME WICU® tube is a copper tube with a plastic covering designed to give the tube external protection.

KME WICU® is designed to give the tube protection from aggressive materials as well as the weather. The covering also creates a thermal barrier which reduces heat loss in buried tubing and condensation from pipework exposed to the cold.

ADVANTAGES

  • Certified for outdoor corrosion protection according to DIN 30672.
  • Multi-purpose
  • The copper tube is protected against aggressive materials, accidental damage and abrasion
  • Reduced installation time
  • Condensation is reduced on exposed pipework
  • The surface temperature of the tube is reduced, reducing the risk of burns and overheating
  • The plastic covering withstands service water temperatures of up to 95°C
  • The covering remains flexible down to -60°C
  • The noise level in exposed pipework is reduced
  • The need to paint exposed pipework is reduced
  • Suitable above or below ground as outdoor piping (e.g. for LP)
  • Suitable for installation in areas with an aggressive atmosphere.
SIZES
  Straight lengths Coils
Length 5m 25m 50m
Outer Diameter x wall thickness (mm) 12x1.0 - 54x2.0 8x1.0 - 22x1.0 8x1.0 - 22x1.0

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

  • Hot and cold water systems
  • Underground pipework, including contaminated ground
  • Pipework installed in concrete
  • Humid environments

CONNECTING THE TUBES

  • Soft and hard soldering
  • Welding
  • Clamping
  • Press technique