TALOS® XS

TALOS® XS tubes are manufactured using a high strength copper-alloy (CuFe2P) material, in order to satisfy the demands of today’s high-pressure CO₂ systems in refrigeration, as well as, other high-pressure HVAC&R applications.

CO₂ as a refrigerant

CO₂ (R-744) refrigerant is termed a “natural” refrigerant because it exists in the natural environment. Released from refrigeration systems into the atmosphere, CO₂ has a negligible effect to global warming and thus is not under any regulatory restrictions, as is the case for CFC, HCFC and HFC refrigerants.

In addition to its environmental-friendly character, CO₂ is currently viewed as a viable solution for low-temperature refrigeration applications because it is non-ozone depleting, non-toxic, non-flammable and has a high volumetric cooling capacity. However due to its physical properties, CO₂ based refrigeration systems request much higher pressure, compared to conventional systems. The design pressure of such systems can be 120/130bar in the trans-critical cycle. CO₂ meets the demand for a low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant, but presents challenges in both its application and handling. The higher operating pressure and broad temperature fluctuations require that all the system components, including piping, should be designed accordingly.

Extra-Strong TALOS® XS tubes for high-pressure systems

TALOS® XS tubes are designed to withstand high operating pressures of up to 120/130bar. At the same time, TALOS® XS tubes are manufactured with comparatively thinner walls and thus achieve an economical advantage that meets the pressure equipment design. The well-known installation practices of refrigeration copper tubes are followed also for the case of TALOS® XS tubes, both in systems and in the field (see relative EN378 standard for guidelines). Since the processing methodology remains essentially the same, existing tooling and handling equipment are utilized. This includes brazing with standardized silver braze alloy (min. silver content of 2%), bending with traditional tools and joining with standardized fittings made from copper alloy (CuFe2P).

TALOS® XS Product Features

  • Ideally suitable for CO2 refrigeration applications
  • Made from Extra-Strong Copper-Iron (CuFe2P) alloy
  • Cost-effective and lightweight, manufactured with comparatively thinner walls
  • Traditional processing techniques and equipment
  • Compatible with existing fittings, made of the same alloy
  • Clearly marked and easily identified

Material

Copper-iron alloy (CuFe2P) with chemical composition according to EN 12735-1 (CW107C) and UNS C19400

Outside DiameterWall ThicknessTemper
120bar1130bar1
(mm)(inch)(mm)(inch)(mm)(inch) 
9.523 / 8″0.560.0220.650.026R300
12.71 / 2″0.750.0300.850.033R300
15.875 / 8″0.930.0371.050.041R300
19.053 / 4″1.190.0461.300.051R300
22.237 / 8″1.380.0541.500.059R300
28.571 1 / 8″1.780.0701.900.075R300
34.921 3 / 8″2.170.0852.300.091R300
41.271 5 / 8″2.560.1002.700.106R300
53.972 1 / 8″3.350.1313.550.140R300
66.672 5 / 8″4.140.1634.450.175R300

1 Maximum Allowable Pressure of 120bar (1740psi) and 130bar (1885psi) up to 150°C (302°F) and down to -196°C (-320°F) calculated acc. to EN14276:2020.

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TALOS® ACR

Our product range is designed with a commitment to excellence, delivering unmatched durability and efficiency to meet your needs. Engineered for reliability and performance, each product offers exceptional value, ensuring long-lasting solutions that enhance your experience. Whether you’re seeking practicality or innovation, our range provides reliable results you can count on every time.

Material

Copper phosphorus deoxidised (Cu-DHP), having minimum copper content 99,90% and P = 0,015% – 0,040%.

Specifications

EN 12735 parts 1 & 2, ASTM B280/B68/B743, JIS H3300

TALOS® ACR copper tubes produced according to EN 12735 parts 1 & 2 are certified according to the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 2014/68/EU, as well as, the German regulation AD2000/W6 for pressure vessels.

Quality Marks

AENOR, TÜV, GL, VIK.

Material Condition Designation TemperMinimum Tensile strength Rm (MPa)Min elongation, A%
Annealed22040
Half Hard25030
Hard2903

TemperMinimum Tensile strength Rm (MPa)Yield strength, Rp0.2 (MPa)Min elongation, A%
Soft Annealed21035-80>40%
Light Annealed22040-90>40%
Half Hard250>30%
Hard290>3%

PANCAKES (SOFT)

COPPER TUBE EXTERNAL DIAMETER MMCOPPER TUBE WALL THICKNESS MMWEIGHT KGR/M
4,760,800,089
6,350,800,124
7,940,800,160
9,520,800,195
12,700,800,266
15,881,000,416
19,051,000,505
22,231,000,594

STRAIGHT LENGTHS (5 METERS)

COPPER TUBE EXTERNAL DIAMETER MMCOPPER TUBE WALL THICKNESS MMWEIGHT KGR/M
9,520,750,184
12,700,800,266
15,880,800,337
19,050,800,408
22,231,000,594
28,581,000,771
34,931,251,177
41,281,251,399
53,981,652,414
66,682,003,617
79,382,304,957
92,082,506,262
104,782,858,122

Customized dimensions are manufactured upon request.


PANCAKES (SOFT TEMPER)

COPPER TUBE EXTERNAL DIAMETER INCH COPPER TUBE EXTERNAL DIAMETER MMCOPPER TUBE WALL THICKNESS INCH COPPER TUBE WALL THICKNESS MMWEIGHT KGR/M
3/164,760,0300,760,085
1/46,350,0300,760,119
5/167,940,0320,810,162
3/89,520,0320,810,198
1/212,700,0320,810,270
5/815,880,0350,890,372
3/419,050,0350,890,451
7/822,230,0451,140,672

STRAIGHT LENGTHS (HARD TEMPER, 4 OR 5 METERS)

COPPER TUBE EXTERNAL DIAMETER INCH COPPER TUBE EXTERNAL DIAMETER MMCOPPER TUBE WALL THICKNESS INCH COPPER TUBE WALL THICKNESS MMWEIGHT KGR/M
3 / 89,520,0300,760,187
1 / 212,700,0350,890,294
5 / 815,880,0401,020,424
3 / 419,050,0421,070,538
7 / 822,230,0451,140,672
1.1/ 828,560,0501,270,970
1.3/ 834,930,0551,401,312
1.5/ 841,280,0601,521,690
2.1/ 853,980,0701,782,598
2.5/ 866,680,0802,033,669
3.1/ 879,380,0902,294,936
3.5/ 892,080,1002,546,359
4.1/ 8104,780,1102,797,956

Customized dimensions are manufactured upon request.

Packaging

Straight lengths, in bundles (hard copper tubes) and in wooden boxes (soft copper tubes) Pancakes-PNC in shrink-wrapped individual plastic bags. Depending on market requirements, products can be placed in cardboard boxes and pallets. Customised dimensions are manufactured upon request.

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

TALOS® ACR copper tubes for HVAC & R units are available in the following forms:

Spools (LWC)

TALOS® ACR copper tubes are available in spools (LWC) with or without central support (hard carton). Spool sides may be delivered protected by “flanges” of reinforced cardboard.

“CD” coils: Spools with a “central” decoiling

Spools with a “central” decoiling are especially prepared so that unwinding from the center of the coil is possible. They provide significant advantages to the user, such as reduction in packaging materials, unwinding directly from the pallet and greater weights per spool. “CD” coils of TALOS® ACR copper tubes do not require special unwinding equipment; they have lower handling costs, reducing machine downtime and increasing production efficiency.

EXTERNAL DIAMETERINCH – MM 5/16 – 7,943/8 – 9,521/2 – 12,705/8 – 15,87
Thickness (inch) (mm)0,011
0,28
XX  
Thickness (inch) (mm)0,012
0,30
XX  
Thickness (inch) (mm)0,014
0,35
XXX 
Thickness (inch) (mm)0,016
0,41
XXXX
Thickness (inch) (mm)0,018
0,45
 XXX
Thickness (inch) (mm)0,020
0,51
 XXX
Thickness (inch) (mm)0,025
0,635
  XX
Thickness (inch) (mm)0,028
0,71
 XXX

SPOOL WEIGHT kgFORM OF SUPPLY
75With or without carton spool
85With or without carton spool
115With or without carton spool
150With or without carton spool
200With or without carton spool
290Without carton spool
460Without carton spool
580Without carton spool

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Halcor is Our People

At Halcor, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that our progress is inseparable from their dedication, expertise, and innovation. This principle drives our philosophy: Halcor is our people.

Aligned with Industry 4.0, we merge advanced technologies with human ingenuity to lead and innovate. We invest in education, health, and safety, fostering a work culture that values well-being, growth, and collaboration. Together, we succeed at Halcor.

Leader in Innovation

Our commitment to innovation is evident in our investments in Research & Development and advanced production processes.

Halcor’s Heat Transfer Laboratory is one of the few in the world specializing in inner grooved tubes (IGT). It applies cutting-edge technologies to producing high-specification products customized to the technical requirements of each customer.

Customer-Driven Solutions

Halcor has developed long-term partnerships with leading global companies. Collaborating with these reputable companies demonstrates our steady focus on providing top-quality and innovative products.

Halcor specializes in developing solutions for a broad spectrum of applications, primarily for HVAC & R, Industrial, Building applications, Electrical, the automotive industry, and renewable energy sources.

Evolving Beyond Copper

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Our Profile

Halcor is the copper and alloys extrusion division of ElvalHalcor S.A. and the largest producer of copper tubes in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). By implementing long-term investments, we supply dynamically developing countries with a broad range of sustainable products and cutting-edge solutions.

With more than 85 years of experience in the metal processing industry, Halcor is a reliable partner for industries manufacturing equipment and fittings, as well as commercial companies that market products to meet customers’ needs worldwide. Our strong network of privately owned subsidiaries across Europe, combined with technical support services, allows us to deliver customized solutions to the industry with flexibility and reliability.

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1937

Incorporation of Hellenic Copper Industry

Launches production in Viohalco’s newly established industrial plants in Tavros (Attica).

1976

Halcor is incorporated from VIOHALCO with its first activity being the production of copper billets and slabs.

1977

Establishment of VECTOR, which takes over the previous activity of VIEM, a subsidiary of VIOHALCO, which operates at the factory in Tavros, in the field of manufacturing copper and brass cups as well as cutting aluminum discs.

1978

FITCO S.A. is founded by VIEM S.A., a subsidiary of VIOHALCO, and Dimitrios Gontzes.

1981

The rolling and extrusion branches of VIEM are integrated into Halcor, along with VIOHALCO’s expertise in the field.

1990

Share capital increase of VECTOR and Halcor contributes to VECTOR its rolling equipment.

VECTOR begins operations in the copper and other alloy rolling, extrusion and slitting and cutting sectors.

1992

Production of IGT copper tubes (Inner Grooved Tubes) begins.

1997

Merger with VECTOR which was listed on the Athens Stock Exchange in 1996. The new company is named Halcor.

2000

Halcor purchased the Bulgarian factory KOZM S.A. and established a new subsidiary under the name Sofia Med S.A.

Ηalcor acquires majority shareholding in Hellenic Cables.

2003

Launch of production for pre-insulated copper tubes Ecutherm.

2005

The Halcor plant in Tavros launched production of titan-zinc rolled products.

Complete transfer of production of rolled copper and brass products to Sofia Med.

The new pioneering Cusmart® tubes are launched in the market, protected by a European patent.

2010

The Group completes its 10-year extensive investment plan to increase the competitiveness of its production base.

Fitco incorporates the brass bars and tubes manufacturing branch of Halcor into its production process.

2012

Τalos® Plated and Talos® Geotherm copper tubes are launched in the market.

2014

Establishment of Halcor’s Tube Heat Transfer Laboratory.

2015

Launch of Talos® XS high-pressure copper tube series on the market.

Halcor acquires the commercial activities and distribution network of Reynolds European’s copper segment in France and Reynolds Cuivre SA is set up.

Halcor cooperates with Turkish company Cantas A.S. to found HC Isitma with a 50%-50% percent.

2017

Merger of Elval and Halcor, forming “ElvalHalcor Hellenic Copper and Aluminium Industry S.A.” (ElvalHalcor).

2018

An investment plan is completed in Halcor’s copper tubes mill to enhance its production capacity.

All assets of Epirus Metalworks S.A. are acquired focusing in the production of blanks for coins and applications in the defense industry.

50% of the Dutch company NedZink BV is acquired, through a share capital increase.

2019

Cablel Wires ΑΕ. was fully acquired from ElvalHalcor.

2021

Merger by absorption of wholly-owned subsidiary Fitco.

Issue of a 7-year ordinary bond loan on the Athens Stock Exchange worth EUR 250 million.

2024

Establishment of the NedZink Holdings B.V. joint venture.

2014
2023
2024

2014

“Best Suppliers” award by Daikin Europe.

2023

Completion and successful upgrade of the SMS 40MN press in collaboration with SMS Group.

2024

ElvalHalcor received the EcoVadis 2024 Gold Sustainability Rating medal – an important distinction that is awarded only to the top five percent of companies assessed by EcoVadis in the previous year and highlights the company’s efforts at continuous improvement and excellence.

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At Halcor, our mission as a leading copper fabricator is to generate innovative, sustainable, and customized solutions, being the partner of choice for our global customers.

By fostering our peoples’ expertise within a culture of continuous improvement and investing in cutting-edge technology, we commit to excellence in every aspect of our operations, from product development to customer success. Our firm commitment to a safe and supportive work environment reflects our steadfast focus on employee welfare, ensuring our people thrive while delivering outstanding results. This dedication complements our environmental responsibility and social impact, driving us to operate with integrity, transparency, and respect for the communities we serve.

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TALOS® ACR INNER GROOVED

Our product range is designed with a commitment to excellence, delivering unmatched durability and efficiency to meet your needs. Engineered for reliability and performance, each product offers exceptional value, ensuring long-lasting solutions that enhance your experience. Whether you’re seeking practicality or innovation, our range provides reliable results you can count on every time.

TALOS®IGT copper tubes feature inner grooves that enhance the heat transferred by the refrigerant and as a result increase the energy efficiency of the HVACR units. Applications of TALOS® IGT include heat exchangers for condensation and/or evaporation in A/C and refrigeration systems, as well as, heat pumps.

HALCOR’s production technology for TALOS® IGT copper tubes enables the manufacture of advanced inner-groove designs for a complete range of sizes, starting from 16mm outside diameter down to the new generation microgrooveTM tubes with an outside diameter of 5mm or less, being one of the few manufacturers worldwide to have this capability.

The ability of Halcor to provide complete solutions to its clients was reinforced by the establishment of a Tube Heat Transfer Laboratory. The equipment of the Tube Heat Transfer Laboratory was specially designed to enable measurements of the heat transfer performance of ACR tubes under fully controlled test conditions. Critical features, such as, the heat transfer co-efficient and the pressure drop, are measured using a sophisticated system for condensation and evaporation of HFC and natural refrigerants, as well as, single-phase fluids and fluid mixtures. The flow and thermal parameters are programmed to simulate specific operating conditions, such as, refrigerant flow rate, saturation temperature, vapor quality, thermal capacity, etc. and thus allow Halcor’s engineers to study the influence of the inner-groove design.

The Tube Heat Transfer Laboratory gives Halcor the capability to incorporate the test results in a complete framework of technical support to manufacturers of heat-exchangers, with the purpose of optimizing their heat-exchanger design for any of the following:

  • Improved efficiency
  • Higher capacity
  • Reduction of raw material
  • Compact heat-exchanger size
  • Reduction of refrigerant charge

External diameter D (mm)Bottom wall thickness tb (mm)Groove depth h (mm)Top angle γ (deg)Lead angle φ (deg)Number of grooves nUnit weight(g/m)
5,00 0,20-0,23 0,12-0,15 11-40 18-40 40-58 32-35 
6,35 0,23-0,27 0,15-0,16 12-40 18-28 45-54 46-53 
7,00 0,21-0,27 0,10-0,24 10-53 15-40 50-70 46-60 
7,94 – 8,00 0,23-0,41 0,12-0,22 12-42 18-43 50-80 57-69 
9,52 0,27-0,45 0,15-0,25 20-90 15-30 55-85 80-128 
11,90-12,00 0,32-0,40 0,17-0,25 15-55 16-30 70-98 120-145 
12,70 0,32-0,41 0,23-0,25 30-58 18-30 70-75 135-170 
15,00 – 15,90 0,35-0,50 0,25-0,35 30-53 18-30 30-75 188-259

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TALOS® FIN

TALOS® FIN copper tubes are advanced technological products of high added value and significantly superior in effectiveness compared to conventional insulation methods.

Copper Tube Material/Alloys

Copper phosphorus deoxidised (DHP-Cu) with min. copper content 99,90% and Ρ=0,015% – 0,040%.

Introducing our new joint venture, HALCOR-NTT, as a synergy of leadership and technical expertise, we have the vision to revolutionize the HVACR market.

Our company, driven by the motto “Engineering Thermal Innovation,” combines the strengths of a leading European manufacturer with the innovative capabilities of a recognized technical expert. This partnership ensures a comprehensive range of engineered products that are designed, tested and produced within Europe, tailored to meet the diverse needs of the European market for technical tubing. Together, we are committed to delivering superior quality, cutting-edge technology, and unparalleled service, setting new standards in thermal engineering excellence.

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