How-to Repair A Tube Bundle

Nichefpp20 Jul, 2023Business

Fluoropolymer tubing and pipe can be cut and used in special applications as well as OEM system designs.A leaking tube in Niche Shell and Tube Fluoropolymer Heat Exchanger can be plugged easily once the bundle is removed from the shell. 1). Once the leak is located, cut the damaged fluoropolymer tube at the break and separate the two cut tube ends from the other tubes in the bundle. 2). Recut the tube about 6 to 8 inches (150 to 200 mm) from each end of the bundle. The fluoropolymer tube is now ready to be repaired. 3). Once a leak is located, it can be plugged using the same procedure as for shell and tube bundle repairs. Cut the damaged tube at the break, and separate the two cut tube ends from the other tubes in the bundle. 4). Recut the tube about 6 to 8 inches (150 to 200 mm) from each end of the coil. The damaged tube ends are now ready for repair. 5). Clean the inside of the tube using a pipe cleaner or cotton swab dipped in alcohol or another appropriate solvent.