Tube Expander

Any leak in the boiler tubes can lead to major downtime, cost you money from high repair bills, and reduce the efficiency of your equipment. The reason for a leak can be due to poor rolling of the tube and the tube sheet joint. Choosing the proper tube expander tool allows your technician to get an evenly rolled and tightly sealed connection each time. Knowing how the boiler tube expanders work and selecting the appropriate tool for you ensures that leaks won’t occur. Why Do Boiler Tube Joints Develop Leaks? There is huge stress on the boiler tubes because of the high temperatures, pressures, and heating/cooling cycles that they have to endure. When there is under-rolling of the tubes into the tubesheet, small openings remain that lead to leakage of steam or water. Conversely, over-rolling results in compression of the walls of the tube, failure of the joint, and shortened lifetime of your equipment. This problem mostly occurs due to improper selection of the right tool, incorrect set...

Industrial operations require pipes and tubes for fluid transportation and heat exchange. However, in the long run, these components may end up being affected by corrosion, erosion, and stress. To eliminate these components, special equipment is required. Cold cutting is a mechanical metal-cutting process that does not involve thermal techniques and is used in specific industrial applications. Why Do Industrial Plants Need to Remove Damaged Pipes? Piping and tubing problems can cause malfunctions and process interruptions in plants. Some common reasons for equipment failures are: Corrosion: chemical reactions that degrade the tube wall and cause leaks. Erosion: caused by fluids and solid particles wearing out inner surfaces. Mechanical stresses: vibrations, impacts, and heavy loading leading to cracks and deformations. Blockage:  caused by deposits inside the tube. Boilers, condensers, and heat exchangers require tubes to be separated without disturbing other elements. How Does ...