Heat Exchange Tube FAQ - Technical Questions Answered

Yes, we offer complete tube bundle manufacturing services, including tubesheet drilling, tube insertion, expansion or welding, and hydrostatic testing. We can provide partial assemblies (tubes cut to length, tubesheets drilled only) or fully assembled bundles ready for installation into the heat exchanger shell. This integrated service ensures consistent quality, shortens your manufacturing lead time, and eliminates the risk of tube-to-tubesheet joint failure. Please share your heat exchanger drawings with our team for a complete quotation.

Internally grooved tubes are typically 10-20% more expensive than smooth tubes of the same diameter and wall thickness. However, because they provide 30-50% higher heat transfer efficiency, you can use fewer tubes or a smaller heat exchanger to achieve the same thermal performance, potentially reducing overall system costs. The return on investment is particularly attractive for high EER and inverter AC products.

R32 operates at higher pressures than R410A and R22. For R32 applications, we recommend optimized groove designs with slightly increased fin height and modified helix angles to enhance heat transfer while maintaining mechanical strength under high pressure. Kenergy has developed specific R32-optimized tube designs, verified through extensive testing.

Yes, with specific design considerations. CO₂ transcritical systems operate at extremely high pressures (up to 130 bar). We offer enhanced internally grooved tube designs for CO₂ applications, with thicker walls and groove geometries. These tubes are made from high-strength copper alloys to ensure safe and reliable operation under transcritical conditions.

For standard sizes and groove patterns, our minimum order quantity is typically 500 kg per specification. For custom groove designs or non-standard diameters, the MOQ is 1000 kg. Sample quantities (under 50 kg) are available for qualification testing and prototype development. Please contact our sales team with your specific requirements for detailed MOQ information.