Tube Spears
TT Series
Tube Spears
Elliott’s TT Spears are used with the Elliott Tube Tugger or Super Tube Tugger to successfully pull tubes in chillers, heat exchangers, condensers, fin fan coolers, and boilers.
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Tube Size: 0.625” to 2.000” (15.9 – 50.8mm) OD
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Type: Tube Spear
E-Series
Hex Spears
Elliott’s E Series Hex Spears are used with the Elliott Stub Tugger or Manual Tube puller to successfully pull tubes in chillers, heat exchangers, condensers, fin fan coolers, and boilers.
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Tube Size: 0.375" to 3.000" (9.5 - 76.2mm) OD
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Type: Tube Spear
Suggested Articles
The Benefits of a Tube Bundle Cutter
For fabrication shops with large, recurring workloads, the time needed to retube a heat exchanger is a constant drag on productivity. Manual methods of tube removal are time-consuming and labor-intensive, often stretching projects out over multiple weeks. One way to reduce job time is by using a tube bundle cutter or bundle saw. This can dramatically speed up the retubing process, offering significant benefits in terms of time, safety, and ultimately, cost savings.
How To Retube an Air Cooler
Tube removal is a common challenge regardless of the application. In air cooled exchangers, the layout of the tubes, as well as the outer diameter of the fins, could pose some challenges if using traditional methods. However, there are a few tips to make this process quicker.
Avoiding Common Pitfalls of Tube Extraction
Tube removal can be a daunting task, especially when encountering challenges like corrosion or tight spaces. One of the most frustrating situations operators face is the inability to pull a tube using a hydraulic puller. This article explores the four primary reasons behind this issue and offers simple solutions to overcome them.
Do I Need Torque Control?
With the amount of rolling motors on the market, there are a lot of variables to consider. However, one of the most common questions is around torque control, setting torque, and when it’s not needed for a job.
How To Retube A Locomotive Boiler
Historically, many railroad companies used steam locomotives for transportation. Today, most steam locomotives are reserved for private rails, museums, and other charity organizations. As these systems age, they present several unique maintenance challenges that can arise due to the design and location of these units. Understanding the composition of locomotive boilers, as well as the maintenance needs, can make restoration jobs a little bit easier.
When To Retube or Replace
To get the best performance out of a vessel it’s important that it maintains necessary operating capacity. While there are several preventative maintenance procedures that can prolong the life of the vessel, eventually a decision on retubing or replacing the unit will need to be made.