Repair, Replacement & Maintenance Services
Operation and maintenance manuals are available with specific details for disassembly and reassembly of each product. BROWN FINTUBE Hairpin Heat Exchangers - In general, the bundle of a hairpin exchanger is removed by first removing the tubeside bolting, flanges, and split rings. The next step is to remove the shellside bolting, flanges, and split rings. Finally, the return bonnet bolting is removed and the bonnet is placed to the side. The tube element can now be pulled from the back end of the shell by placing a sling around the U-bends. On larger multitubes, a plate is installed around the U-bend for proper sling placement. Assembly is performed by reversing the process and utilizing new gaskets.
ALCO™, ALCO-TWIN™, SMITHCO™ Hairpin Heat Exchangers are designed for a long-term, trouble-free service life. When you need additional performance, service parts, retrofits, or new units to ensure an efficient process, contact us to provide proven aftermarket support. We have the engineering information, research, and thermal-rating capability to find, source, or completely engineer the right solution for your existing ALCO™, BOS-HATTEN™, or SMITHCO™ units.