Howell Metal Co
Tubes and pipes
Company Overview
Howell Metal specializes in the manufacturing of copper tubing, primarily serving the residential and non-residential construction markets across the nation. The company emphasizes a just-in-time delivery model, aiming to meet client demands efficiently and reliably.
Products and Offerings
Howell Metal produces a diverse range of copper tubing configurations. Their product lineup includes Type K, L, M, and DWV in straight lengths, as well as Type K and L Oxy/ACR straight lengths. For the do-it-yourself market, bar-coded material is available in straight, coil, or cut lengths. The company also manufactures high-quality linesets, with tubing tested to ASTM E-243 standards and insulation to ASTM E-84 specifications. A key feature of their linesets is the annealing of tubing in straight length form prior to insulating and coiling, which contributes to increased flexibility.
Their copper tubing caters to various applications such as water service, fire protection, solar, fuel oil, natural gas, medical gas service, air conditioning, and refrigeration. These products are suitable for underground residential, commercial, and industrial uses, as well as above-ground residential and light commercial applications. Available in standard lengths and tempers like 10' Hard, 20' Hard, 60' Soft, 100' Soft, 50' Soft, and 100' Soft, Howell Metal's offerings adhere to rigorous specifications including WWT-775-B, WWT-779-B, ASTM B-88, NSF 61-G, ASTM B-280, ASTM B-819, and ASTM B-306.
Quality and Manufacturing
Howell Metal maintains a commitment to quality in its copper plumbing tube production. While copper has long been a reliable material, the company continuously upgrades its tube-making processes. These enhancements are focused on ensuring energy efficiency, environmental acceptability, and adherence to today's stringent quality standards, thereby delivering a dependable product to its customers.
