USA Piping Solution is a globally recognized condenser tubes manufacturer, stockist and exporter that are specially engineered for power generation, refineries, petrochemical plants and HVAC systems. A wide range of materials are in stock such as ASTM A179 carbon steel condenser tubes, ASTM A213 alloy steel, ASTM A249/A269 stainless steel, and ASTM B111 copper-nickel and admiralty brass tubes. We have an IBR approved manufacturing facility in the USA which exports to Middle East, Europe, Southeast Asia, and Africa. We provide mill test reports (MTRs), inspection by third parties and fast delivery, whether of 20 tubes for a maintenance shutdown or 20,000 tubes for a greenfield condenser bundle. Get a quote today and our tech sales team will reach out to you within 24 hours to provide you with pricing and availability.
Condenser Tubes Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| OD Range | 6 mm to 76 mm (0.236 in to 2.992 in) |
| Wall Thickness | 0.5 mm to 5.0 mm (per ASTM schedule) |
| Standard Length | 20 ft (6096 mm) standard; custom lengths available |
| End Finish | Plain ends or bevelled ends as specified |
| Surface Hardness (A179) | Max 72 HRB (Rockwell B) |
| Hydrostatic Test | Each tube tested per ASTM standard; leak-free certification |
| Straightness | Max 3.175 mm per 3 m (1/8 in per 10 ft) |
| IBR Approval | Available on request for American boiler regulation compliance |
All condenser tubes supplied by USA Piping Solution are traceable from heat to finished product. We supply mill test reports conforming to EN 10204 3.1 and 3.2, and third-party inspection by TUV, BV, DNV, SGS, and Lloyds Register is available. For tube requirements that form part of an integrated Heat Exchanger Tubes and Pipes package, we coordinate supply of shell components, baffles, and tube sheets as a bundled solution.
Types of Condenser Tubes
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Condenser Tubes Size Range
| OD | Wall Thickness | Available Lengths | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.70 mm OD | x | 0.6 mm wall | in lengths up to 20 m (65.62 ft) |
| 15.00 mm OD | x | 1.22 mm wall | in lengths up to 20 m (65.62 ft) |
| 19.05 mm OD | x | 1.65 mm wall | in lengths up to 20 m (65.62 ft) |
| 25.40 mm OD | x | 2.11 mm wall | in lengths up to 20 m (65.62 ft) |
| 38.10 mm OD | x | 2.64 mm wall | in lengths up to 20 m (65.62 ft) |
Condenser Tubes Tolerances
- OD Tolerance: +/-0.005 in. (per ASTM A450/A450M)
- Hardness: Maximum 72 HRB (ASTM A179)
- Wall Thickness: ±10%
Condenser Tubes Pressure Rating
Pressure ratings shown are calculated for ASTM A179 / A214 carbon steel grades (Min Yield 30,000 PSI / Min Tensile 75,000 PSI per ASTM standard). For alloy steel (A213 T11/T22), stainless steel (A249 TP304/TP316), and copper-nickel (B111 CuNi 90-10) grades, contact our technical team for grade-specific pressure calculations per ASME Section II.
| AVE. WALL INCHES | MIN YIELD STRENGTH (PSI) | MIN TENSILE STRENGTH (PSI) | THEORETICAL BURST PRESSURE * (PSI) | WORKING PRESSURE (PSI) 25% OF BURST | THEORETICAL YIELD POINT ** (PSI) | COLLAPSE PRESSURE *** (PSI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.250 | 0.020 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 14,286 | 3,571 | 5,714 |
| 0.250 | 0.028 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 21,649 | 5,412 | 8,660 |
| 0.250 | 0.035 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 29,167 | 7,292 | 11,667 |
| 0.250 | 0.049 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 48,355 | 12,089 | 19,342 |
| 0.250 | 0.065 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 81,250 | 20,313 | 32,500 |
| 0.375 | 0.020 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 8,955 | 2,239 | 3,582 |
| 0.375 | 0.028 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 13,166 | 3,292 | 5,266 |
| 0.375 | 0.035 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 17,213 | 4,303 | 6,885 |
| 0.375 | 0.049 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 26,534 | 6,634 | 10,614 |
| 0.375 | 0.065 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 39,796 | 9,949 | 15,918 |
| 0.500 | 0.020 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 6,522 | 1,630 | 2,609 |
| 0.500 | 0.028 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 9,459 | 2,365 | 3,784 |
| 0.500 | 0.035 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 12,209 | 3,052 | 4,884 |
| 0.500 | 0.049 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 18,284 | 4,571 | 7,313 |
| 0.500 | 0.065 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 26,351 | 6,588 | 10,541 |
| 0.500 | 0.083 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 37,275 | 9,319 | 14,910 |
| 0.625 | 0.020 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 5,128 | 1,282 | 2,051 |
| 0.625 | 0.028 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 7,381 | 1,845 | 2,953 |
| 0.625 | 0.035 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 9,459 | 2,365 | 3,784 |
| 0.625 | 0.049 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 13,947 | 3,487 | 5,579 |
| 0.625 | 0.065 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 19,697 | 4,924 | 7,879 |
| 0.625 | 0.083 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 27,124 | 6,781 | 10,850 |
| 0.625 | 0.095 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 32,759 | 8,190 | 13,103 |
| 0.625 | 0.109 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 40,172 | 10,043 | 16,069 |
| 0.750 | 0.028 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 6,052 | 1,513 | 2,421 |
| 0.750 | 0.035 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 7,721 | 1,930 | 3,088 |
| 0.750 | 0.049 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 11,273 | 2,818 | 4,509 |
| 0.750 | 0.065 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 15,726 | 3,931 | 6,290 |
| 0.750 | 0.083 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 21,318 | 5,330 | 8,527 |
| 0.750 | 0.095 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 25,446 | 6,362 | 10,179 |
| 0.750 | 0.109 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 30,733 | 7,683 | 12,293 |
| 0.750 | 0.120 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 35,294 | 8,824 | 14,118 |
| 0.875 | 0.020 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 3,593 | 898 | 1,437 |
| 0.875 | 0.028 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 5,128 | 1,282 | 2,051 |
| 0.875 | 0.035 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 6,522 | 1,630 | 2,609 |
| 0.875 | 0.049 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 9,459 | 2,365 | 3,784 |
| 0.875 | 0.065 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 13,087 | 3,272 | 5,235 |
| 0.875 | 0.083 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 17,560 | 4,390 | 7,024 |
| 0.875 | 0.095 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 20,803 | 5,201 | 8,321 |
| 0.875 | 0.109 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 24,886 | 6,221 | 9,954 |
| 0.875 | 0.120 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 28,346 | 7,087 | 11,339 |
| 1.000 | 0.028 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 4,449 | 1,112 | 1,780 |
| 1.000 | 0.035 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 5,645 | 1,411 | 2,258 |
| 1.000 | 0.049 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 8,149 | 2,037 | 3,259 |
| 1.000 | 0.065 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 11,207 | 2,802 | 4,483 |
| 1.000 | 0.083 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 14,928 | 3,732 | 5,971 |
| 1.000 | 0.095 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 17,593 | 4,398 | 7,037 |
| 1.000 | 0.109 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 20,908 | 5,227 | 8,363 |
| 1.000 | 0.120 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 23,684 | 5,921 | 9,474 |
| 1.000 | 0.134 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 27,459 | 6,865 | 10,984 |
| 1.250 | 0.035 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 4,449 | 1,112 | 1,780 |
| 1.250 | 0.049 | 30,000 | 75,000 | 6,380 | 1,595 | 2,552 |
Condenser Tubes Wall Thickness
| Gauge | Typical Value in Inch | Thickness Range in Inch |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | 0.042 | 0.038 through 0.042 |
| 11 | 0.12 | 0.112 through 0.122 |
| 17 | 0.058 | 0.053 through 0.058 |
| 15 | 0.072 | 0.066 through 0.074 |
| 20 | 0.035 | 0.031 through 0.035 |
| 22 | 0.028 | 0.025 through 0.029 |
| 10 | 0.134 | 0.126 through 0.136 |
| 18 | 0.049 | 0.044 through 0.049 |
| 12 | 0.109 | 0.101 through 0.111 |
| 9 | 0.148 | 0.140 through 0.150 |
| 16 | 0.065 | 0.060 through 0.065 |
| 13 | 0.095 | 0.087 through 0.097 |
| 14 | 0.083 | 0.075 through 0.085 |
| 8 | 0.165 | 0.157 through 0.167 |
| 7 | 0.18 | 0.175 through 0.185 |
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Applications of Condenser Tubes Across Industries
Condenser tubes serve as the primary heat transfer element in industrial thermal systems. The application environment determines the correct material grade, wall schedule, and surface finish. Our Boiler and Heat Exchanger Tubes range covers the full spectrum from boiler feedwater heating to final condensate recovery.
Power Plant Surface Condensers — Thousands of seamless ASTM A179 carbon steel condenser tubes form the tube bundles in thermal power plant surface condensers, converting exhaust steam back into condensate under vacuum. Coastal and offshore plants using seawater cooling require CuNi 90-10 per ASTM B111 for chloride resistance.
Refinery Overhead Condensers — ASTM A213 T11 and T22 alloy steel tubes handle hydrocarbon vapors with hydrogen sulfide and chlorides at elevated temperatures. For aqueous acid-phase services, ASTM A249 TP316 stainless steel offers improved pitting and crevice corrosion resistance.
HVAC Chiller Bundles — Admiralty Brass per ASTM B111 is standard in freshwater chiller bundles for its high thermal conductivity. Systems with recirculated tower water and elevated biocide dosing call for ASTM A249 TP316L for superior pitting resistance.
Seawater Coolers and Offshore Applications — CuNi 90-10 per ASTM B111 is the global standard for seawater service, combining inherent biofouling resistance with chloride corrosion performance across power plants, desalination preheaters, and offshore platform coolers.
Related Products
| Boiler and Heat Exchanger Tubes | Heat Exchanger Tubes and Pipes |
| SA179 / A179 Tubes | A214 / SA214 Tubes |
| A178 / SA178 Tubes | ASTM A213 Tubing |
| Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes | Stainless Steel Pipes and Tubes |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between ASTM A179 and A214 condenser tubes?
A179 is seamless cold-drawn for high-integrity, vacuum, and IBR service. A214 is ERW-welded, same tensile ratings but suited for lower-pressure, non-critical duty at lower cost. See SA179/A179 and A214/SA214.
What is the best material for seawater condenser tubes?
CuNi 90-10 (ASTM B111) has superior chloride corrosion, pitting, and biofouling resistance. Admiralty Brass suits low-chloride freshwater service. Carbon steel (A179) is not recommended for seawater.
Are IBR-approved condenser tubes available?
Yes. IBR-approved condenser tubes in A179 and A213 grades available with Form III-B certification. Specify IBR requirement at inquiry for compliant MTRs. Suitable for NTPC, BHEL, and SEB projects.
Mill-certified stock. ASTM A179, A213, A249, B111. OD 6 mm to 76 mm. IBR approved on request. Full MTR documentation.
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