In the vast realm of petrochemical equipment, precision and reliability are paramount. One crucial component that plays a vital role in ensuring efficient operation is the tube sheet and baffles assembly. These components serve as a key interface between the tubes and the shell of heat exchangers and boilers, providing structural integrity, fluid separation, and […]
Tube sheets and baffles play a crucial role in the efficient functioning of Ethylene Oxide (EO) reactors. These specialized components are responsible for directing the flow of fluids within the reactor and ensuring optimal heat transfer. Understanding Tube Sheets and Ethylene Oxide Reactors Tube sheets are thick, flat plates with precisely drilled holes used to […]
In seawater desalination, tube sheets and baffles play a critical role in ensuring the efficient transfer of heat between saltwater and freshwater. Tube sheets are typically circular or rectangular plates with holes drilled in them to hold the tubes, while baffles are used to direct the flow of the water through the tubes. In a […]
Baffle plates play an important role in controlling fluid flow and preventing vortex formation in pressure vessels. In this article, we will discuss a project case involving the manufacturing of 300 baffle plates using 2205 and Q235B carbon steel with thicknesses of 12mm and 16mm. The baffle plates were custom-made according to the drawings provided […]
When a food plant needed tube sheets for its refrigeration system, it turned to Openex, a professional tube sheet manufacturer, for custom-made solutions that would meet its specific needs. The customer provided the design, and Openex was responsible for manufacturing tube sheets that would fit the design specifications while also meeting the high standards of […]
The batch of tube sheets is made of 10mm thick 304 stainless steel sheets. The fabrication process involves laser cutting, machining, etc. Delivery time is 15 days. The customer has worked with our company multiple times, and we have processed over 1000 metal parts for them to date. The customer is very satisfied with our […]
The quantity of this batch of surfacing tube sheets is 70. The fabrication process of the surfacing tube sheet involves the manufacturing of pre-welding tooling, preheating plate, surfacing, heat treatment, NDT, finishing, turning, drilling, quality control, etc. What's Surfacing/Overlaying Tube Sheet? Surfacing a tube sheet typically involves adding a layer of material to the […]
Openex recently manufactured a batch of custom flanges for a chemical customer, and more than the flanges were well received by the customer. The flanges are made of 20mm thick 316L stainless steel with diameters of 1.3m, 1.8m, and 2.1m respectively. The manufacturing of the flanges needs the following steps: grinding, waterjet cutting, welding, shaping, […]
Recently, more than 900 baffle plates for a large refinery project in Italy were shipped smoothly. After inspecting the products, the customer affirmed our processing technology and product quality. And they indicated that they would continue to cooperate with us in the future. What's a Baffle Plate? A baffle plate is a piece of metal […]
Thickness: 16mm Material: Stainless Steel Application: for heat exchangers The stainless steel tube plate is 16MM thick, and processing technology involves laser cutting, leveling, machining, etc. Due to the first cooperation, the customer is very cautious and has very strict requirements on machining aperture accuracy, burr removal, and so on. Relying on sophisticated equipment and […]