ASTM A179/ ASME SA179 Carbon Steel L Type Fin Tubes With Al1060 Aluminium Strip

Product Overview:

The ASTM A179 / ASME SA179 Carbon Steel L-Type Fin Tubes with Al1060 Aluminum Strip are specifically designed for heat exchanger applications, providing high thermal efficiency and corrosion resistance. These tubes combine carbon steel (ASTM A179) for the base tube and Al1060 aluminum for the fins, ensuring superior heat transfer while maintaining a cost-effective and durable solution for industrial cooling systems, such as air coolers, condensers, and heat exchangers.

Key Features

1. Base Tube Material: ASTM A179 Carbon Steel

• ASTM A179 is a low-carbon steel tube known for its good mechanical properties and thermal conductivity. This material is often used in heat exchangers, boilers, and condensers due to its high performance in high-temperature and high-pressure environments.
• Low-carbon content enhances weldability and formability, making it an ideal choice for industrial cooling systems.

2. Fin Type: L-Type Fin

• The L-type fin design features a spiral winding of an aluminum strip around the base tube, providing increased surface area for heat exchange.
• This design helps improve the heat dissipation efficiency, making the system more energy-efficient while ensuring a compact and stable heat exchanger system.
• L-type fins ensure that there is minimal air-side resistance, which helps to enhance the air flow through the tube.

3. Fin Material: Al1060 Aluminum Strip

• Al1060 aluminum offers excellent thermal conductivity, lightweight, and corrosion resistance, making it an ideal material for the fins of the heat exchanger tubes.
• It helps maximize heat dissipation while maintaining resistance to oxidation and corrosion, ensuring a long lifespan for the heat exchanger system.

4. Application: Heat Exchanger, Air Coolers, Condensers

• ASTM A179 Carbon Steel L-Type Fin Tubes with Al1060 aluminum strips are commonly used in industrial heat exchangers, air coolers, condenser units, and HVAC systems where high-efficiency heat transfer is required.
• These tubes are designed to maximize energy savings by improving thermal efficiency and providing reliable performance in harsh industrial environments.

Chemical Composition

Base Tube: ASTM A179 Carbon Steel

Fin Material: Al1060 Aluminum

Mechanical Properties

Base Tube: ASTM A179 Carbon Steel

Fin Material: Al1060 Aluminum

Advantages of L-Type Fin Tube with Al1060 Aluminum Strip

1. High Heat Transfer Efficiency:

   • The L-type fin design increases the surface area for heat transfer, making the heat exchanger more efficient in cooling applications. The spiral winding helps to improve airflow, which optimizes the heat exchange process.

2. Corrosion Resistance:

   • Al1060 aluminum is resistant to oxidation and corrosion, making the tube durable in various environments, especially in humid or chemical-heavy systems where corrosion resistance is crucial.

3. Durability and Strength:

   • Carbon steel (ASTM A179) offers mechanical strength and pressure resistance, ensuring that the tube can withstand high-pressure conditions, while the aluminum fins ensure long-lasting performance and reliability.

4. Energy Efficiency:

   • The combination of high thermal conductivity of Al1060 aluminum and the L-type fin design helps in achieving better heat dissipation and energy savings in industrial cooling systems.

5. Cost-Effective Solution:

   • This design is a cost-effective solution for high-performance heat exchangers, as it combines affordable carbon steel tubes with aluminum fins to achieve optimal performance and energy efficiency.

Applications

• Air Coolers: Used in industrial air cooling systems where high-efficiency heat transfer is required.
• Heat Exchangers: Ideal for chemical processing, petrochemical plants, and HVAC systems, where thermal efficiency and corrosion resistance are important.
• Condensers: Used in industrial condensers to cool and condense gases efficiently.
• HVAC Systems: Employed in large-scale heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to maintain optimal cooling performance.

Conclusion

The ASTM A179 Carbon Steel L-Type Fin Tube with Al1060 Aluminum Strip is an efficient and durable solution for heat exchanger and cooling applications. Its L-type fin design ensures maximum heat dissipation, while the combination of carbon steel and aluminum ensures cost-effectiveness, corrosion resistance, and high thermal conductivity. This tube is ideal for a wide range of industrial systems, providing long-term reliability and superior performance.