ASTM A182 F316L Forged Tube Sheet for Heat Exchangers

Description

Product Overview

The tubular sheath made of Austenitic Stainless Steel F316L as per the standard ASTM A182/A182M is a typical device to maintai a working pressure and thus it is a part of an indirect heating system, in scientifically pure-polymer material, in the heat exchangers, condensers, evaporators, and steam generators. The LED luminous module artificially engineered from the low-carbon austenitic stainless steel F316L turned it almost indestructible to all common fading agents and allowed to preserve the mechanical stability of the unit and operational longevity for a very long time in an unfriendly kind of an industrial environment.

The tube sheets are the parts of the plate that have been machined to accuracy so that a large number of holes that were originally used for the placement of the tubes can be drilled in exact contact with the tube holes. In these tubes, the heat exchangers can be expanded or welded in place to obtain a leak-proof union. The tube sheet, as a part of the structure, divides the two sides of the tube from the shell, thus, no cross-contamination occurs when the pressure gradients, temperature differences, and mechanical loads of the tube bundles are absorbed by the tube sheets.

Material Advantages of F316L Stainless Steel

The F316L is a high-grade material, which exhibits strong resistance to any attack from chloride-containing and corrosive media. The main beneficial features of this material are:

The material is very resistant to pitting and crevice corrosion attack thanks to the molybdenum that is included in the structure of the material

The material contains very low carbon, thus carbide precipitation during welding is very minimal

The material is highly resistant to stress corrosion cracking (SCC)

High toughness of the material is retained under both low and high temperatures

The chemical industry is among the fields where F316L forged tube sheets can be used without any doubt, next to seawater cooling, petrochemical units, and offshore ‍‌equipment.

Key Features of Our Forged Tube Sheets

High-Integrity Forged Structure

Compared with cast or plate-fabricated tube sheets, forged tube sheets have:

Higher internal density

Better resistance to pressure cycles

Superior grain structure and fatigue performance

This allows the tube sheet to maintain structural stability during long-term operation.

Precision Machining for Accurate Tube Layout

We provide CNC-machined hole patterns in accordance with TEMA, ASME, DIN, and customer-specific layouts.

Features include:

Accurate hole spacing and position tolerance

Smooth hole surfaces for reliable tube expansion

Machined grooves, gasket seating, and sealing faces

Optional cladding (such as SS316L or nickel alloy overlays)

Excellent Corrosion and Heat Resistance

F316L tube sheets perform exceptionally well in environments involving:

Chloride-rich process fluids

Seawater and brine solutions

Acidic and alkaline chemical media

High-temperature steam applications

This ensures long service life and reduced maintenance downtime.

Applications

Our ASTM A182 F316L forged tube sheets are widely used in:

Chemical and petrochemical heat exchangers

Oil refinery condensers and reboilers

Marine and offshore seawater coolers

Power plant steam generators and evaporators

Pharmaceutical and food processing equipment

They are suitable for corrosive, high-temperature, and high-pressure operating conditions.

Technical Specifications & Options

We offer tube sheets in:

Thickness: customized based on design pressure

Diameter: small to ultra-large (up to several meters)

Heat treatment: solution annealing for optimal corrosion resistance

Tube hole types: straight holes, grooved holes, beveled holes

Standards: ASTM A182/A182M, ASME VIII, TEMA, EN 10222-5

Non-destructive testing (UT/MT/PT), material certificates (EN 10204 3.1/3.2), and third-party inspection (SGS/BV/TÜV) are available.

Why Choose Our F316L Forged Tube Sheets

Decades of experience in stainless-steel forgings

Advanced forging presses and heat-treatment furnaces

Precision machining capability for complex tube layouts

Reliable quality control and full traceability

Custom design support for special service conditions

We deliver tube sheets that meet strict engineering standards while ensuring performance, reliability, and long-term safety.