Here is the English translation of the description for Overlapped L Type Fin Tube:
Overlapped L Type Fin Tube is a highly efficient heat exchange element that improves heat dissipation efficiency through a unique structural design and is widely used in the field of industrial heat exchange.
🔧 I. Structural Definition & Manufacturing Principle
Core Design:
Metal fin strips (typically aluminum or copper) are pre-bent into an “L” shape, creating fins with vertical feet. During winding onto the base tube, adjacent fins’ feet overlap to form a continuous interlocked layer.
Manufacturing Process:
High-tension spiral winding ensures tight adhesion to the base tube surface, with overlapping sections reinforced by tension to prevent loosening under thermal stress.
⚙️ II. Performance Advantages (vs. Single L-Type)
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Enhanced Heat Transfer
- Overlapped structure increases contact area between fins and base tube, significantly reducing thermal resistance;
- Continuous coverage improves airflow turbulence, boosting convective heat exchange efficiency.
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Superior Mechanical Stability
- Interlocked fin feet provide vibration resistance, suitable for high-vibration environments (e.g., petrochemical equipment);
- Broader temperature tolerance adaptable to high-temperature applications (dependent on materials).
🧱 III. Materials & Customization
Component | Material Options | Key Properties |
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Base Tube | Carbon steel, stainless steel (TP316/316L), copper-nickel alloy | Corrosion/high-pressure resistance |
Fins | Aluminum (lightweight), 銅 (high conductivity), galvanized steel | Aluminum >80% usage for cost-performance balance |
Surface Treatment | Zinc/aluminum metallization at tube ends | Prevents end corrosion (Electro Spray process) |
🏭 IV. Industrial Applications
- Energy & Power: Boiler air coolers (API 661 compliant), gas turbine heat exchange units;
- Petrochemical & Gas: Oil/gas condensers, heat exchangers for corrosive media;
- Refrigeration Systems: High-efficiency condenser/evaporator tubes for improved energy efficiency.
💎 Technical Comparison
Type | Overlapped L-Type | Single L-Type | Extruded Type |
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Structural Strength | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Interlocked) | ⭐⭐⭐ (Tension-fixed) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Metallurgical bond) |
Vibration Resistance | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Cost Efficiency | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Balanced) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ (High cost) |
Note: Extruded type involves base tube-fin extrusion bonding for optimal performance at higher cost. |