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Copper-Aluminum Pipes: The Future Trend of Air Conditioner Connecting Pipes

Views: 196 Author: LUKWOM Publish Time: 2026-01-14 Origin: LUKWOM

Copper-aluminum pipes are emerging as the future of air conditioner connecting pipes, driven by cost advantages and technological progress. In terms of raw material prices, copper prices have surged to over 100,000 yuan/ton, while aluminum remains stable at around 22,000 yuan/ton, with a price gap exceeding 4 times.

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In production process, advanced technologies like anti-corrosion coating and copper-aluminum transition joints make copper-aluminum pipes reliable. Their lighter weight (1/3 of copper pipes) simplifies transportation and installation, suiting high-rise buildings.

Cost-wise, replacing copper with copper-aluminum pipes cuts single-unit cost by 380 yuan for 1.5HP air conditioners. Supported by national policies promoting aluminum to replace copper, and optimized performance via microchannel design, copper-aluminum pipes are widely adopted by mainstream brands. They balance cost and usability, becoming the inevitable trend in the industry.

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