| Retubing to OEMs Procedures
where applicable and including the supply of replacement tubes. Both
pneumatic and electric tube pulling and torque controlled expanding equipment
are available to suit vessel size and site conditions. Tube plugs
in all popular sizes are held in stock for emergency repairs prior to retubing |
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Replacement of 2600 tubes in R22 evaporator
for original equipment manufacturer |
| One of 8 U-tube bundles retubed using
copper tubes, having 12 point aluminium inserts in the tubes. The
original tube plates were welded to the shell. The assembly was modified
by provision of a flange ring to allow for removal and replacement of the
tube bundle. |
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One of three ammonia vessels retubed for
the original equipment manufacturer, using 1300 1¼" steel tubes |
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