Custom Drilled Tubesheets
Sandmeyer Steel Company manufactures precision, custom drilled tubesheets used in heat exchangers, condensers, boilers, air coolers, and filtration systems. With extensive in-house machining and the largest on-site stainless steel plate inventory in North America, Sandmeyer Steel delivers high quality tubesheets to meet demanding project requirements, from chemical processing and power generation to marine and nuclear applications.
Tubesheet Materials
Tubesheets are manufactured from stainless steel, nickel alloy, and titanium plate sourced directly from Sandmeyer Steel’s comprehensive on-site inventory. Having this immediate access to material ensures consistent quality, rapid turnaround, and the flexibility to meet urgent project needs.
Material selection is based on end use requirements such as corrosion resistance, high strength, or elevated temperature performance. Specialized grades – including cobalt-restricted 304L/304CO stainless steel with a maximum cobalt content of 0.05% – are available for nuclear or other high purity environments.
Tubesheet Manufacturing Capabilities
All tubesheets are made to customer specifications. Sandmeyer Steel’s full range of in-house plate processing capabilities includes drilling, cutting, polishing, grinding, and surface preparation to meet exact project tolerances.
Sandmeyer Steel Company’s high speed machining centers are ideally suited for producing tubesheets efficiently and cost effectively. Single piece drilling can be done through standard stock thicknesses up to 6″ (152.4 mm), or stacked drilling can be used for thicker configurations, all while maintaining tight tolerances and on time delivery.
What is a Tubesheet?
A tubesheet is a thick metal plate with drilled holes that secure and seal tubes transferring fluids within heat exchangers, condensers, boilers, and similar equipment. It serves as a critical interface between the tubes and the surrounding shell, ensuring both structural integrity and fluid isolation.
Technical Specifications, Testing and Certifications for Tubesheets
- Maximum diameter: Up to 95″ (2413 mm)
- Hole sizing: Custom to specification, including optional expansion grooves
- Testing and certification: Per customer or industry requirements
Every tubesheet undergoes rigorous inspection and verification to ensure compliance with applicable standards and customer expectations.
Production Time for Tubesheets
Sandmeyer Steel Company has immediate availability of stainless steel plates from its extensive inventory, with the largest on-site stainless steel plate inventory in North America. Having the material readily available reduces lead times and supports urgent project needs.
Contact Sandmeyer Steel Company for Tubesheets
Contact Sandmeyer Steel today to discuss tubesheet production and get a quote.
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