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Specialist tubing

Stainless Steel Condenser Tubes

Request condenser tube pricing using your drawing, tube OD, wall, cut length and required testing.

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Specification

FieldOrder reference
StandardApplicable equipment specification, such as A249 for welded austenitic tubing
Product or routeStraight tubes with expansion or welded tube-sheet joints as specified
Critical dimensions and fitProvide actual OD, wall basis, tube length and tube-sheet drawing
Supply enquiryConfirm sizes, lengths, route, documentation and lead time for your order

Dimensions and weight

Illustrative drawing sizes. The bore and mass are calculated from the nominal dimensions. Use the project tolerance and confirm the size and route in the quote.

Tube OD (mm)Wall (mm)Nominal bore (mm)Estimated kg/m at 8,000 kg/m³
15.880.8914.100.34
19.051.2416.570.56
25.41.6522.100.98

Service and pressure basis

Use the approved design code and service conditions. The applicable rating depends on material, temperature, minimum effective wall, joint details and the limits of the connected assembly. A schedule or a hydrostatic test result alone cannot establish an operating pressure.

Reference ASME process piping code B31.3

Chemical composition

The grade on the purchase line controls chemistry. Specify the grade with the finished product standard or drawing.

CheckWhat to match
Grade and specificationTP or UNS on the quotation and material report
Heat analysisFull limits and any stabilising or alloy additions under the ordered edition

Reference ASTM steel standards

Mechanical properties

Use the ordered grade, delivery condition and product standard to review the actual tensile, yield, elongation or hardness results required by the order.

CheckWhat to verify
ConditionHeat treatment or cold-work condition stated for the offered form
AcceptanceProject-specified dimensions and relevant test records

Reference ASTM steel standards

Testing and certificates

State the required eddy-current method, acceptance and tube-end protection.

WhenWhat to check
Before orderingDocument the required test method, edition and any witness points
At deliveryMatch the material report and heat or lot identification to the shipment

Application and product comparison

A179/SA-179 identifies a low-carbon steel option for a separately specified duty.

For the enquiry, provide actual OD, wall basis, tube length and tube-sheet drawing.

Example request for quotation

Applicable equipment specification, such as A249 for welded austenitic tubing · 15.88 × 0.89 mm. Add quantity, lengths, delivery city and the required reports.

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Ordering guidance

Include the condenser drawing and tube-end requirements

For retubing, provide the existing tube drawing, tube OD, specified wall basis, cut length and quantity. If the ends have separate dimensional or finish requirements, identify them on the RFQ.

Specify the nominated grade and tube standard and state whether the order requires a particular route or additional tests. If the original documentation is missing, provide the equipment reference and measured dimensions for review rather than ordering from measurements alone.

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Illustration: Straight and U-bent heat exchanger tubes

Buyer’s guide

Condenser retubing starts with the tube sheet

Match the original dimensions and joint method

Provide actual tube OD, required wall and finished length, then identify whether the tube ends are expanded, welded or joined by another specified method. For a retube, supply the tube-sheet drawing and the original material schedule. The end fit and installation method matter just as much as the total number of tubes.

Keep cooling-water and material decisions together

If previous tubes showed corrosion, deposits or erosion, send the original material records and the operating team’s assessment to the material reviewer. Water chemistry, temperature and flow can influence selection. Keep any proposed alternate alloy or tube route separate from the specified grade when collecting offers.

Make testing and packing visible

State the requested examination scope, tube marking, bundle size, end protection and required shipping lengths. If the inspection plan calls for an eddy-current report or another test, include the method and acceptance requirements. Document whether a straight sample or a trial fit is needed before the production lot.

Example enquiry

A retube order can list each bank by tube count, actual OD, wall basis, finished length and tube-sheet joint. Attach the material specification and identify any tubes to be supplied first for fit-up.

Can I specify a condenser tube by total tonnage?

Add piece count and lengths so the supplier can quote the replacement bundle and the installation crew can match the tube layout.

Technical references ASTM steel standards directory · ASTM E426 eddy-current examination

Prepare your enquiry

What to put on the purchase list

ItemWhat to send
Product detailsCondenser drawing · OD · wall basis · cut length · tube ends · quantity
DeliveryQuantity with units, delivery city and required date if known
AcceptanceRequired certificates and inspection scope; attach the drawing revision where applicable
Is the cut length the only length I should send?

Send the cut length and identify any separate end preparation or length tolerance shown on the drawing.

Technical reference: ASTM steel standards catalogue

Project enquiries

Request pricing and availability

Send your dimensions, quantities and delivery city. Include any inspection or material certificate requirements so they can be quoted against the same line items.

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