Beryllium Copper Tube | C17200 BeCu Alloy Tube Supplier

Description Of Beryllium Copper Tube 

Beryllium Copper Tube in C17200 (also known as Alloy 25) is a high-performance copper alloy tube manufactured to ASTM B643 standard. C17200 contains 1.8–2.0% beryllium with the balance being copper. This alloy offers an exceptional combination of high strength, excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, and outstanding corrosion resistance, making it the most widely used beryllium copper alloy.

C17200 beryllium copper achieves its high strength through precipitation hardening (age hardening). After solution annealing and aging, the alloy develops tensile strength up to 1,400 MPa and hardness up to 40 HRC, while maintaining electrical conductivity of 22–28% IACS. This unique combination of properties makes C17200 ideal for applications requiring both high strength and good conductivity, such as springs, electrical connectors, and precision instruments.

Beryllium copper tubes are available in a range of tempers including TD04 (cold drawn + aged) and TF00 (solution annealed + aged), with custom outer diameters, wall thicknesses, and lengths available upon request. Typical applications include springs, connectors, switches, relays, and precision instruments.

Features Of Beryllium Copper Tube 

• High Strength: Tensile strength up to 1,400 MPa after age hardening.

• High Hardness: Hardness up to 40 HRC after age hardening.

• Excellent Electrical Conductivity: 22–28% IACS after age hardening.

• Excellent Thermal Conductivity: 105–130 W/(m·K).

• Outstanding Corrosion Resistance: Resists seawater, chlorides, and many chemicals.

• Good Fatigue Resistance: Suitable for cyclic loading applications.

• Non-Magnetic: Suitable for applications requiring non-magnetic properties.

• Non-Sparking: Suitable for use in hazardous environments.

• Multiple Tempers Available: TD04, TF00, and custom tempers.

• Customizable Dimensions: Custom outer diameter, wall thickness, and length available.

• ISO 9001 Certified: Full traceability and quality assurance.

Applications Of Beryllium Copper Tube 

• Springs and Spring Contacts: C17200 beryllium copper tubes are used for springs, spring contacts, and helical springs, benefiting from their high strength and fatigue resistance.

• Electrical Connectors and Switches: Used for electrical connectors, switches, relays, and contactors, benefiting from their high conductivity and strength.

• Precision Instruments: Used for precision instruments, gauges, and measuring equipment.

• Electronics: Used for electronic components, including contacts, terminals, and lead frames.

• Aerospace and Defense: Used for aircraft components, missile systems, and defense applications requiring high strength and non-magnetic properties.

• Oil and Gas: Used for downhole tools and valve components, benefiting from their non-sparking and corrosion-resistant properties.

• Medical Devices: Used for medical instruments, surgical tools, and implant components.

Specifications Of Beryllium Copper Tube