The Floating Head Heat Exchanger Tube Bundle is an advanced removable heat transfer assembly engineered for large-scale industrial heat exchangers where thermal flexibility, maintenance efficiency, and long operating cycles are critical.
Designed with a floating head configuration, the tube bundle allows controlled movement between the tube side and shell side during thermal expansion. This helps maintain mechanical stability when equipment operates under frequent temperature changes or demanding process conditions.
Wuxi Yiteng Pressure Vessel Co., Ltd. manufactures customized floating head tube bundles for global chemical, petrochemical, energy, and industrial equipment companies. By combining engineering experience, precision fabrication, and strict quality control, Yiteng delivers reliable heat transfer components for new equipment projects and industrial replacement requirements.
Floating head technology is preferred when conventional fixed structures cannot effectively handle thermal stress.
The design provides:
✓ High thermal flexibility
✓ Reduced expansion-related stress
✓ Improved reliability during start-up and shutdown cycles
✓ Better adaptability to demanding operating conditions
Typical applications include:
Industrial customers focus on equipment lifetime, not only initial performance.
Yiteng floating head tube bundles are designed for:
✓ Extended service intervals
✓ Stable heat transfer performance
✓ Reduced unexpected maintenance
✓ Reliable operation in harsh environments
Suitable for industries where production continuity is essential.
For aging heat exchanger systems, replacing the tube bundle can restore performance without replacing the entire unit.
Yiteng supports:
Helping customers:
✓ Reduce capital investment
✓ Shorten equipment recovery time
✓ Extend existing equipment lifespan
Each floating head tube bundle follows strict manufacturing control.
Quality procedures include:
Supporting projects requiring professional documentation and third-party inspection.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Floating Head Heat Exchanger Tube Bundle |
| Structure | Floating Head Removable Design |
| Application | Heavy Duty Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers |
| Standard | ASME VIII Div.1 / TEMA / EN13445 |
| Heat Transfer Area | Customized up to 5000 m² |
| Design Pressure | Up to 35 MPa |
| Design Temperature | -196°C ~ +600°C |
| Tube Material | Stainless Steel / Duplex / Titanium / Nickel Alloy |
| Tube Type | Straight Tube |
| Tube Arrangement | Customized |
| Suitable Media | Water / Steam / Chemical Fluids / Process Fluids |
| Inspection | PMI / NDT / Hydro Test |
Floating head tube bundles are widely selected for:
The removable structure supports easier maintenance during planned shutdown periods.
Used in:
Suitable for complex chemical environments requiring material reliability.
Applications include:
Ideal for: