Seamless Tube Inspection
Using a 5-power magnifying glass, our team inspects all sanitary or pharmaceutical tube bundles for any pinholes or scratches. This inspection of all units requiring 32 Ra or better finish ensures a sanitary finish on our food, dairy and pharmaceutical units. If a heat exchanger unit has an electropolished finish, the seamless tubes are inspected […]
Understanding Finish Requirements for Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers
When hiking, it is important to understand the terrain before setting out. Scaling the Rocky Mountains is far different than taking a leisurely stroll around the block. And the physical endurance required for each will provide drastically different results. This is just as true in stainless-steel manufacturing and finishing procedures. Metals are not completely flat, […]
Industrial Heat Exchanger FAQs
Heat exchangers are key elements of industrial heating systems for facilities in a variety of industries. Alongside other major pieces of industrial heating equipment, like thermal fluid heaters, heat exchangers serve to transfer heat between fluids and gases, making various processes possible. Looking to learn more about heat exchangers? You’ve come to the right place. […]
Steam Generator FAQs
Thinking about investing in a new steam generator for your facility? If you’re early on in the process of shopping for this new piece of equipment, you likely have some questions in mind that you’re mulling over. And we’ve got answers! As leaders and innovators in our industry, we know a lot about what it […]
Floating Tube Sheet Straight Tube Exchangers – Advantages and Types
Inspecting and maintaining shell and tube heat exchangers is important to ensure that they work efficiently and safely, and to prevent costly downtime from plugged tubes or leaks. In situations where disassembly is preferred to inspect and clean all the parts of the exchanger, plant operators often opt for a floating tubesheet style heat exchanger. […]
Immersion Heaters – Whitepaper
Pasteurization Makes Milk Safe for Consumers Knowing how to properly heat a solution or other liquid is critical to the integrity of the liquid. The right method can save time, energy and money. Using an inadequate approach to the task of heating a full tank of solution can have consequences ranging from damaged equipment to […]
Expansion Joints and Demystifying the Four Most Common Questions
Let us demystify the four most common questions when it comes to expansion joints. One of the most misunderstood parts in a shell and tube heat exchanger is the expansion joint installed in place of a shell section (on fixed tube sheet designs) for thermal expansion protection. When designing custom exchangers for our clients, they […]
Ramping Up Production of Hygiene-Related Products
The escalation of hygiene-related product production has become an imperative since the outbreak of the pandemic. As COVID-19 affected the entire populace, the surging demand for hygiene essentials like hand sanitizer and soap consistently outstrips the available supply. In response to this public health crisis, the Personal Care industry has embarked on a multifaceted approach, […]
Oil Heaters / Oil Coolers – Enerquip Value Added Design
Since 1980, Germany based VPT-Kompressoren GmbH has gained international recognition in developing individual engineering solutions for gas compression. They specialize in the design, construction and installation of gas compressors along with the compression of air, gasoline vapors, landfill gas, sewage gas, natural and flare gas, benzene air mixtures, NH³, propane, butane as well as several […]
Industrial Bayonet Immersion Heaters: What They Are & How They Work
If you’re looking for an efficient and cost-effective way to heat large quantities of fluid at your plant or facility, an industrial bayonet immersion heater may be your best bet. These versatile pieces of heating equipment are incredibly effective when it comes to regulating the temperature of process solutions, oils, heat transfer fluids and more. […]