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Stainless Steel Spiral Wound Tube Bundle | ASME SA213 TP304/316L | High-Efficiency Heat Exchanger Bundle for Cryogenic & Chemical Applications
Complete Heat Exchanger Solutions
Yuhong Group Co., Ltd. designs and manufactures thermal equipment including shell & tube heat exchangers (TEMA heat exchanger designs), pressure vessels, air coolers, and advanced spiral wound heat exchanger tube bundles. We also supply individual components: Fin Tube, Furnace Tube, Heat Exchanger Tube, Stainless Steel Seamless Tube, Nickel Alloy Tube, Copper alloy tube, heat exchanger tubesheet, and heat exchanger tube bundle. Our spiral wound bundles offer superior thermal efficiency and compact footprint for demanding cryogenic, petrochemical, and gas processing applications.
Compact & Efficient Design
The stainless steel spiral wound tube bundle is a high-performance alternative to conventional straight-tube bundles. Instead of straight tubes, the bundle consists of multiple layers of spirally wound seamless tubes wrapped around a central core. Each tube layer is separated by spacers to create multiple flow passages. This design delivers extremely high heat transfer coefficients in a small volume, making it ideal for liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants, air separation units (ASU), and chemical reactors. Our bundles are fabricated from ASME SA213 TP304/304L or TP316/316L stainless steel seamless tubes, ensuring excellent corrosion resistance and strength at cryogenic temperatures.
Key Components & Their Roles
Component
Material / Standard
Role in Equipment Performance
Heat Exchanger Tube (spiral layer)
Stainless steel seamless tube (304/316L)
Carries one fluid in a helical path; provides very long flow length in compact shell
Central Core Pipe
Stainless steel seamless tube
Supports inner winding layers; may serve as a fluid distributor
Spacer Bars / Strips
Stainless steel (same grade)
Maintain precise gap between tube layers; creates shell-side flow channels
Layer Winding Rings
Stainless steel
Separate each tube layer and ensure consistent winding pitch
Tubesheet (end plate)
Forged stainless steel SA182 F304/316L
Anchors tube ends; drilled with spiral pattern matching tube layers
External Bandage / Wrap
Stainless steel strap
Secures the wound bundle before insertion into shell
Fin Tube (optional on some layers)
Stainless steel base tube + aluminum/SS fin
Occasionally added to boost heat transfer on gas-side layers
Why Choose Spiral Wound Over Straight Tube Bundle?
Up to 5* more heat transfer area in same shell diameter due to multiple tube layers
High thermal effectiveness - true counter-current flow even in large temperature crosses
Handles high pressure differentials - tube side can operate at very high pressure while shell side at low pressure
Compact footprint - reduces plot space, piping, and insulation costs
Technical Highlights
Precision winding: Computer-controlled winding machines ensure uniform tube pitch and layer spacing - critical for predictable thermal performance
Tube-to-tubesheet joint: Tubes are expanded and seal-welded to the stainless steel tubesheet. Each joint is helium leak-tested for cryogenic service
Layer separation: Spacers are welded to tube surfaces without damaging tube wall - a specialized process we have mastered
Full material traceability: All tubes, spacers, and tubesheet come with ASME Section II Mill Test Certificates
Spiral Wound vs. Straight Tube Bundles
Feature
Spiral Wound Bundle
Straight Tube Bundle (Fixed / Floating)
Area density
Very high (100-300 m²/m³)
Moderate (30-60 m²/m³)
Temperature approach
As low as 1-2°C
Typically 5-10°C
Pressure drop (shell side)
Higher due to tortuous path
Lower
Fouling tendency
Moderate; chemical cleaning recommended
Easier mechanical cleaning (straight tubes)
Maintenance access
Limited - typically not removable from shell
Removable bundle for inspection
Typical applications
LNG liquefaction, air separation, ethylene plants
General refining, power, HVAC
Cost per m²
Higher
Lower
When to Choose a Stainless Steel Spiral Wound Bundle:
You need large heat transfer duty in a small shell (space-constrained retrofit)
Your process requires very close temperature approach (e.g., gas liquefaction)
Tube side fluid is high pressure (e.g., 100-200 bar natural gas)
Shell side fluid is relatively clean (fouling can be managed by chemical cleaning)
Advantages
Cryogenic compatibility - 304/316L retains toughness down to -196°C (liquid nitrogen)
Corrosion resistance - ideal for sour gas, amine solutions, and many chemical streams
Leak-tight integrity - each tube individually tested before winding, and final bundle helium tested
Long service life - stainless steel eliminates rust and general corrosion in most services
Typical Applications
LNG plants - main cryogenic heat exchangers (MCHE) - multiple spiral wound bundles in one shell
Air separation units - nitrogen/oxygen liquefaction exchangers
Ethylene plants - cold box exchangers
Hydrogen liquefaction - low-temperature heat transfer
Chemical reactors - spiral wound feed/effluent exchangers for high-pressure synthesis
Component-Only Availability for Parts Replacement
Not ready for a full bundle? We also supply individual components:
Stainless steel seamless tube (TP304/316L) - cut to length, with or without winding
Spacer bars - precision-cut to your layer gap specification
Yuhong Group is one of the large scale group company in China, more than 35 years experience in the international market, providing high-quality services to over 3000 customers, end user which like Aramco, Petrobras, Pemex, Petronas, Ecopetro, Petroecuador, …. till now Yuhong Grou...
Yuhong Group is one of the large scale group company in China, more than 35 years experience in the international market, providing high-quality services to over 3000 customers, end user which like Aramco, Petrobras, Pemex, Petronas, Ecopetro, Petroecuador, …. till now Yuhong Grou...