In pressure vessels and petrochemical equipment, the tube sheet plays a critical role in heat exchangers and condensers. It must withstand high mechanical loads while resisting aggressive corrosive media. Selecting the right tube sheet material directly impacts safety, service life, and total cost of ownership.
Why Choose Clad Tube Sheets?
A clad tube sheet is formed by metallurgically bonding two distinct metals:
Backing Layer: Typically carbon steel, providing structural strength and pressure-bearing capacity.
Clad Layer: A corrosion-resistant alloy (CRA) such as stainless steel, nickel alloys, or titanium, positioned on the process side.
This engineered combination delivers measurable advantages:
1. Reliable Corrosion Protection
The clad layer offers the same level of corrosion resistance as a solid alloy tube sheet, helping extend equipment life in aggressive environments.
2. Significant Cost Savings
By using carbon steel for the base layer, clad tube sheets reduce material costs by 30–50% compared to solid alloy alternatives—without compromising performance.
3. High Bond Integrity
Our explosion welding process creates a strong, void-free metallurgical bond, ensuring reliable performance under pressure and thermal cycling.
Common Applications
Heat exchangers and condensers
Chemical reactors
Scrubbers and strippers
Offshore platform equipment
Your Partner in Clad Solutions
PHOHOM specializes in the manufacture of high-quality bimetallic clad plates and clad tube sheets. We provide reliable, cost-effective material solutions for the global pressure vessel and petrochemical industry.
What We Offer:
Strict quality control and non-destructive testing
A wide range of material combinations
Expert technical support
Visit our website to learn how PHOHOM clad tube sheets can enhance the performance and value of your equipment.