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U-Bent Tubular Exchanger Tubes

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U-Bent Tubular Exchanger Tubes
U-Bent Tubular Exchanger Tubes
U-Bent Tubular Exchanger Tubes
U-Bent Tubular Exchanger Tubes

U-Bent Tubular Exchanger Tubes

Stainless Steel U-Bend Heat Exchanger Tubes Manufacturer & Supplier–Womic Stainless Steel

U-BENT TUBES Womic Steel Tube heat exchanger tubes can also be supplied as‘U’bends or serpentines, manufactured according to various heat exchanger standards or to customer’s own specifications.
U-Bent Tubular Exchanger Tubes, also known as U-bend heat exchanger tubes or U-tube bundles, are widely used in shell and tube heat exchangers where thermal expansion, high temperature difference and compact design are critical requirements.

Womic Stainless Steel manufactures high-precision seamless U-bent tubes from a full range of stainless steels, duplex stainless steels and special alloys. Through advanced cold forming and controlled bending processes, our U-bend tubes ensure uniform wall thickness, smooth inner surface, excellent mechanical strength and long service life, even under severe operating conditions.

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U bending tube Standard and Materials

• ASTM A179/ ASME SA179
• ASTM A269

• EN 10216-5

• GB/T 13296

• ASTM A213/ ASME SA 213, T11, T22, T22, T5

• ASTM A213/ ASME SA213, TP304/304L, TP316/316L, S31803, S32205, S32750, S32760, TP410;•ASTM B111, C44300, C68700, C70600, C71500

• ASTM B338, GR.1, GR.2

• Monel Alloys

• Nickel Alloys

Duplex & Super Duplex Stainless Steel U-Bent TubesStandards

ASTM A789 / ASTM A790

EN 10216-5

Grades

UNS S31803 / S32205 (Duplex 2205)

UNS S32750 / S32760 (Super Duplex 2507)

Super Austenitic Stainless Steel U-Bent TubesStandards

ASTM A213

Grades

UNS N08904 (904L)

(Nickel alloys, titanium and other special materials are available upon request.)

Chemical Composition (Typical,wt.%)U-Bent Tubular Exchanger Tubes

Grade

C

Cr

Ni

Mo

N

304

≤0.08

18–20

8–10.5

316L

≤0.03

16–18

10–14

2–3

321

≤0.08

17–19

9–12

Ti

2205

≤0.03

21–23

4.5–6.5

2.5–3.5

0.14–0.20

2507

≤0.03

24–26

6–8

3–5

0.24–0.32

904L

≤0.02

19–23

23–28

4–5

Mechanical & Physical Properties (Typical) of U-Bent Tubular Exchanger Tubes

Yield Strength:

Austenitic:≥205 MPa

Duplex 2205:≥450 MPa

Tensile Strength:

Austenitic:≥515 MPa

Duplex 2205:≥620 MPa

Elongation:≥30%

Excellent resistance to thermal fatigue and stress corrosion cracking

Good thermal conductivity and pressure resistance

Chemical Composition of ASTM A179/ASME SA179 U Bend (U Bent) Heat Exchanger Tubes

Material

Chemical Composition(%)

C

Si

Mn

P

S

STM A179/ASME SA179

0.06-0.18

≤0.25

0.27-0.63

≤0.035

≤0.035

Mechanical Propertie of ASTM A179/ASME SA179 U Bend (U Bent) Heat Exchanger Tubes

Grade

ASTM A179

Tensile Strength(MPa)

≥325

Yield Strength(MPa)

≥180

Elongation,%

≥35

Hardness,HRB

≤72

Standard Technical Range of U-Bent Tubular Exchanger Tubes

• OD 6.35mm–38.1mm(1/4” –1 1/2”)

• WT up to 6.35mm

• Bending radii 1.25 x OD up to 1700mm

• Bends can be supplied in accordance with TEMA R / ASTM SA/A556

• Leg length up to 15000mm

• Heat treatment where required by electric furnance or direct resistance

• Hydrotesting up to 10,000 psi
• Straight Length Before Bending: Up to 30 meters

• Bending Radius: As per TEMA / customer drawing

• Surface Finish: Bright Annealed (BA) , Annealed & Pickled (AP)

• Inner Surface Roughness: Ra 0.25–0.80μm

All U-bent tubes can be supplied with full inspection according to standards and customer requirements:

Eddy Current Test (ECT)

Ultrasonic Testing (UT–100%)

Hydrostatic Test

Flattening / Flaring Test

Bending Radius & Ovality Inspection

PMI (Positive Material Identification)

Dimensional & Surface Inspection

EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificate

Heat Treatment Capability of U-Bent Tubular Exchanger Tubes

Womic Stainless Steel is fully equipped to perform heat treatment on U-bent tubes, including the bend area and a minimum of 150 mm of straight leg length on each side, ensuring uniform metallurgical properties after bending.

Heat Treatment Equipment of U-Bent Tubular Exchanger Tubes

Computer-controlled heat treatment furnaces with real-time data recording and traceability

Argon protective atmosphere applied inside stainless steel and special alloy tubes to prevent oxidation and contamination

Capability to perform:

Solution Annealing

Stress Relieving

Other customized annealing processes according to material grade and application requirements

All heat treatment processes comply with applicable ASTM, ASME, EN, and customer-specified standards.

Measuring, Cutting, Deburring & Cleaning of U-Bent Tubular Exchanger Tubes

U-bent tubes are manufactured, controlled, and measured in strict accordance with relevant international standards

All tubes are cut to the specified leg lengths with high precision

Tube ends are fully deburred to ensure safe handling and proper installation

Internal bores are thoroughly cleaned using dried, oil-free compressed air, ensuring cleanliness suitable for heat exchanger service

These processes guarantee dimensional accuracy, surface integrity, and cleanliness, meeting the demanding requirements of shell and tube heat exchanger applications.

Applications of U-Bent Heat Exchanger Tubes

U-bent tubular exchanger tubes are widely used in:

Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers

Condensers & Evaporators

Boilers & Power Plants

Petrochemical & Refinery Units

Chemical Processing Plants

Seawater Coolers & Desalination Systems

Oil & Gas Processing Equipment

HVAC & District Heating Systems

Our Advantages – Womic Stainless Steel

Precision U-bending with minimal ovality

Uniform wall thickness after bending

Excellent thermal expansion resistance

Wide material and standard coverage

Suitable for high temperature & pressure service

Long service life and reduced maintenance cost

Competitive pricing and stable delivery

One-stop solution from straight tube to finished U-bent tube

Manufacturing Process of U-Bent Tubular Exchanger Tubes

Seamless tube production (cold drawn / cold rolled)

Solution annealing or bright annealing

Eddy current / ultrasonic testing

Precision U-bending with controlled radius

Stress relieving heat treatment (if required)

Dimensional & surface inspection

Final marking, packing and shipment

Packaging Method of U-Bent Tubular Exchanger Tubes

Plastic caps on tube ends

Individual protective wrapping

Wooden cases or steel frame packing

Seaworthy export packing

Customized packing available

Delivery & Shipping of U-Bent Tubular Exchanger Tubes

Delivery terms: EXW / FOB / CFR / CIF

Container or bulk cargo shipment

Worldwide delivery to Europe, Middle East, Asia, Africa & Americas

Short lead time for standard sizes

Contact Us

Womic Stainless Steel–Professional U-Bent Heat Exchanger Tube Supplier

Email:  info@womicstainless.com

Website: www.womicstainless.com

Contact us today for technical support, material selection, drawings review or fast quotation. Our engineering team is ready to support your heat exchanger projects.

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