Finned tube heat exchangers are the type of heat exchangers in which fins are attached to the outer tube of the exchanger. Adding fins facilitates the transfer of fluid outside the tube. It is for the transfer of air or another gas. In a finned tube heat exchanger, an overall flow pattern is often crossflow, but it can also be counterflow or parallel flow. A finned tube is very helpful as one of the fluids is air or any other gas in an air heat exchanger. There is a low air-side heat transfer coefficient, which increases the surface area of heat transfer.
Fin Tube heat exchangers have a wide range of applications, a few of which are:
Finned tube heat exchangers are designed to boost heat transfer efficiency by attaching fins to the exterior of tubes, significantly increasing the surface area for heat exchange. A liquid, such as water or coolant, flows inside the tubes, while air or another gas passes over the fins, making them ideal when the internal fluid’s heat transfer coefficient is higher than the external gas. Fin designs vary by application—crossflow exchangers use radial circular or square fins, while counterflow or parallel flow systems employ longitudinal fins. In enclosed systems, finned tubes function as internal components, enhancing heat transfer in compact setups. Materials like aluminum or copper ensure excellent thermal conductivity and durability.
These exchangers are widely used across industries. In the automotive sector, truck and car radiators cool engine coolant using crossflow air patterns, with S-shaped fins in heavy truck radiators maximizing efficiency. HVAC systems rely on finned tube evaporator coils to condense and cool air, while chemical and petrochemical processes use them for precise temperature control in reactors or refining. Additionally, finned tube heat exchangers support sustainable dry cooling in steam power plants, where air-cooled condensers replace water-cooled systems, reducing water usage. Their customizable designs and high efficiency make them essential for automotive, industrial, and energy applications.
Unmatched Performance and Durability
Our Fin Tube heat exchanger is designed for optimal thermal efficiency and long-term reliability, backed by 20 years of manufacturing expertise.
Good heat transferperformance:
Large heat transfer coefficientdue to fluid perturbation by thefins, resulting in continuousrupture of the boundary layer.
Corrosion resistant:
Preferred materialsanti-oxidation,corrosionresistance, longer service life.
Compact structure:
The combination can adapt todifferent heat exchangeconditions such as:counterflowstaggered flow, multi-streamflow and multi-pass flow.
Customizable Design:
Tailored to HVAC, refrigeration, and industrial cooling needs.
Customers submit inquiries via website, email, or phone, detailing application, specs, output, and conditions.
Step2: Design Confirmation
Manufacturer finalizes material, dimensions, and parameters with the customer, optimizing provided drawings or creating a new design.
Step3: Quotation & Negotiation
Manufacturer provides a detailed quote with specs and services. Terms like price and delivery are negotiated.
Step4: Sample Order & Payment
Customer approves design, pays sample fee, and manufacturer starts sample production.
Step 5: Sample Production & Delivery
Sample is produced to high standards, delivered, and feedback is collected for adjustments.
Step6: Contract & Payment
After sample approval, a contract is signed, and full payment is made for bulk production.
Step7: Production & Quality Control
Manufacturer follows the contract, ensures quality, and updates customer on progress.
Step 8: Pre-Shipment & Final Payment
Customer pays any remaining balance; manufacturer prepares shipping documents.
Step 9: Shipping & Tracking
Product is shipped via preferred method, with tracking details provided.
Step10: After-Sales
Manufacturer offers installation support, training, and regular follow-ups for feedback and improvements.
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