--- title: "Blog: The Latest in HVAC/R Design with Small Diameter Copper Tubes | small diameter copper tube heat exchangers" description: small diameter copper tube heat exchangers | The Ultimate Resource for OEMs to Stay Informed on HVAC/R Design with Small Diameter Copper Tubes --- [Skip to content](https://blog.copper.org/hvac/r/tag/small-diameter-copper-tube-heat-exchangers#main-content) [![](https://blog.copper.org/hs-fs/hubfs/CDA_Logo_Copper_RGB.png?width=1118&height=256&name=CDA_Logo_Copper_RGB.png)](https://copper.org/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Contact us](https://www.copper.org/about/contact.php) [Contact us](https://www.copper.org/about/contact.php) BLOG # The Latest in HVAC/R Equipment Design with Small Diameter Copper Tubes [SUBSCRIBE](https://share.hsforms.com/1ghctSXBJSyOSWsYU0YgbLQctv7o) [![Enhanced Small-Diameter Copper Tubes in Heat Exchangers](https://blog.copper.org/hubfs/image2.png)](https://blog.copper.org/hvac/r/the-global-shift-to-enhanced-small-diameter-copper-tubes) ## [The Global Shift to Enhanced Small-Diameter Copper Tubes in Heat Exchangers](https://blog.copper.org/hvac/r/the-global-shift-to-enhanced-small-diameter-copper-tubes) [Marcus Elmer](https://blog.copper.org/hvac/r/author/marcus-elmer) Aug 17, 2026, 11:15:45 AM Overview Global cooling demand is rising rapidly, pushing HVAC/R manufacturers to improve efficiency... 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