Alleima stainless heat exchanger tubes can also be delivered as U-bent tubes*, manufactured according to the common heat exchanger standards. Our basic specification is Alleima spec. 7-2-1179, but we can also use DIN 28179, TEMA RCB 2.31 or various customer specifications. Copies of all specifications are available on request.
Technical parameters
- OD 12.7- 38 mm
- Bending radii from 1.5 x OD up to 1,250 mm. Minimum bending radii for OD over 28 mm after agreement.
- Leg length min. 1,000 mm.
- Leg length max. 12,000 mm.
- Heat treatment for radii up to 1,000 mm.
Heat treatment
If specified, we are equipped to carry out heat treatment of bends plus minimum 150 mm of leg.
- Furnace is computer controlled and all data is recorded.
- We use an Argon protective atmosphere inside the tubes.
- We can supply all types of annealing; solution annealing, stress relieving and stabilization.
Measuring, cutting, deburring and cleaning
- U-bends are measured exactly in accordance with relevant standards.
- All tubes are cut to the specified leg lengths, ends are deburred and the tubes are internally cleaned with air.
- Before packing, both ends of U-bends are capped with plastic caps.
Packing
- In strong, open or closed wooden boxes, depending on destination - max 8,000 kg.
- Ends of tubes protected by plastic caps.
- Vertical separators for each radius.
- Chloride free plastic separators between each row, every 2 meters.
- Each bundle is covered with plastic.
- Customers can provide a packing drawing or Sandvik can prepare a packing plan.
- Packing lists, covered with plastic, are placed on each wooden box for easy identification of order details, including exact list of radii and lengths inside.
* Valid for wall thickness less than or equal to 4 mm/0.157 in.