Don’t Overlook The Importance Of A Tube Gauge
Erica Bray2019-11-25T14:11:21-05:00Tube Hole Gauges make it easy to accurately measure tube IDs and tube sheet holes found in vessels such as heat exchangers, chillers, and surface condensers.
Common Tube Removal Problems Solved
Erica Bray2019-11-25T14:11:21-05:00Retubing a vessel can be very extremely difficult depending on the type of vessel, how long the tube has been in service, and how efficient the initial expansion was. From support sheet bending to broken tubes, there are many issues that an operator can face during the removal process. Here are some tips & tricks you can use to overcome these common tube removal problems.
How To Size Your Die Hard Brush
Erica Bray2019-11-25T14:11:21-05:00Sizing your brushes correctly to the tubes being cleaned is a critical step in operating your Die-Hard Cableless Tube Cleaner. Its cleaning technique incorporates a unique design unlike any on the market today and will require your attention to use your Die-Hard to its full potential.
Increasing Spear Longevity and Productivity
Erica Bray2019-11-25T14:11:23-05:00To pull tubes using a tube puller and spears, one of the first steps is to “set” the spear in the tube. This process is done by threading the spear into the tube ID with an impact wrench or by hand.
How To Select The Right Tube Puller
Erica Bray2019-11-25T14:11:23-05:00Tube pullers grip and pull the tube out from the tube sheet. There are a variety of tube removal tools available and each one has a specific use. Review the quick guide below to make sure you select the right tool for the job.
Determining Proper Wall Reduction With Tube Material
Erica Bray2020-04-01T13:33:47-05:00Knowing how to determine wall reduction is important; however it is equally important to know the characteristics of the popular tubing materials. A simple rule of thumb is the harder the material, the less wall reduction required to obtain a tube joint.
Selecting An Assisted Tube Rolling System
Erica Bray2020-10-06T14:50:44-05:00Assisted tube rolling systems are a great way to increase productivity and decrease cost. Elliott offers 4 quality systems to suit your specific industry and application needs.
Pipe Rattling Motors: Make Them Last Longer, Work Faster, & Clean Better
Erica Bray2019-11-25T14:11:24-05:00Pipe Rattling Motors: Make Them Last Longer, Work Faster, & Clean Better Pipe rattling motors are vital to the cleaning processes used at many [...]
Why Should Tubes Be Cleaned Before Testing?
Erica Bray2019-11-25T14:11:25-05:00Every tubed vessel requires the surface of the tubes to be clean and scale-free to function efficiently and to ensure accurate testing when searching for tube leaks.
Selecting The Correct Tube Plug Material
Erica Bray2019-11-25T14:11:25-05:00Selecting The Correct Tube Plug Material Not having a compatible tube plug material can result in leaks, costing hundreds of thousands of dollars or more in lost [...]