| Fin Thickness | Minimum 0.8mm, Maximum 3 Mm |
|---|---|
| Fin Height | 1.5″(38 Mm), Minimum 0.25″(6.35 Mm) |
| Fin Density : | Minimum 46 Fins Per Meter, Maximum 287 Fins Per Meter |
| Material | Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Alloy Steel, Inconel, High Nickle & Incolloy |
| Tubes Diameter | 30mm Od Minimum, 220mm Od Maximum |
Helical Fin Tubes Spiral Fin Pitch Consistency Tube Alignment and Manufacturing Accuracy
Timex Metals is one of the largest Helical Fin Tube Manufacturers, and it produces top-quality and precision-engineered tubes that improve the efficiency of heat transfer in industrial use. These are common tubes used in power plants, refineries, and chemical industries, and in the HVAC systems of thermal management. The company has high-technology of manufacturing and quality assurance and control measures that make each fin tube offer incredible performance, resistance to corrosion, and durability.
The Helical Fin Tube layout helps air to get in contact with the tube surface more effectively thus improving the thermal response. At the same time, the strength is kept during the continuous operation. Usually, this kind of finned construction is chosen where the compact equipment design and controlled airflow are the main performance factors. On a B2B Portal, having access to the correct data on material grades, fin geometry, and weight per meter is very helpful for the buyers to compare the configurations and match the specifications with the requirements of the system. Similar decision-making factors are used when choosing the corresponding products such as Copper Fin Tubes, especially in the case of higher thermal conductivity and efficient heat dissipation.
Helical Fin Tube – Material & Specification Table
| Base Tube Material | Base Tube Grade | Fin Material | Tube OD (mm) | Wall Thickness (mm) | Fin Height (mm) | Fin Pitch (FPI) | Approx. Weight (kg/m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon Steel | ASTM A179 | Aluminium | 25.4 | 2.11 | 10 | 10 | 2.40 |
| Carbon Steel | ASTM A192 | Aluminium | 31.75 | 2.77 | 12 | 9 | 3.60 |
| Carbon Steel | ASTM A106 Gr B | Aluminium | 38.10 | 3.05 | 12 | 8 | 4.90 |
| Stainless Steel | ASTM A213 TP304 | Aluminium | 25.4 | 2.11 | 10 | 10 | 2.70 |
| Stainless Steel | ASTM A213 TP316 | Aluminium | 31.75 | 2.77 | 12 | 9 | 3.95 |
| Alloy Steel | ASTM A213 T11 | Aluminium | 38.10 | 3.40 | 14 | 8 | 5.40 |
- Application Functional Logic Role: Helical fin tubes are meant to enhance constant heat transfer through winding of fins in a helical design along the tube length. This design provides even heat dissipation, constant interaction of airflow and enhanced thermal efficiency of air-cooled heat exchangers, economizers and gas-to-air cooling systems.
- Manufacturing Process & Fin Attachment: These tubes are made by either helically wrapping, or embedding, metal fins on the underlying tube either by mechanical bonding or by groove-lock. The helical connection has constant contact between the fins, has low thermal conduction, and structural stability to vibration and thermal cycling.
- Grade Selection or Material: Base tubes are supplied of carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel or copper grade as per ASTM and ASME standards and fins are usually aluminium or steel. Materials are chosen on the basis of working temperature, pressure allowance, their exposure to corrosion and service life anticipated.
- Other Operational Advantages: Helical fin tubes are useful in providing resistance to the deformation of the fins, even distributions of loads along the tube, and enhanced performance of the system in the context of the varying airstream velocity. Their design facilitates effective performance in clean and moderately foul environments and is thus suitable in the continuous industry work.
Client Project Report of Helical Fin Tube
| Product Supplied | Quantity | Cities (India) |
|---|---|---|
| Helical Fin Tubes for Air Cooler Banks | 169 Pieces | Bharuch |
| Helical Fin Tubes for Waste Heat Recovery Units | 204 Pieces | Durgapur |
| Helical Fin Tubes for Refinery Process Coolers | 187 Pieces | Jamnagar |
| Helical Fin Tubes for Power Plant Economizers | 196 Pieces | Talcher |
Helical fin tubes are employed in cases where more heat transfer to the air (as opposed to exchanger footprint) is needed. The constant spiral finish gives the same heat radiation and mechanical stability to different thermal loads. Fin and material dimensions are chosen depending on operating temperature, corrosion exposure and airflow velocity. Helical fin designs are frequently compared to Integrally Finned Tubes during elaborate heat analysis and have been found to be more consistent in balancing the manufacturing technique, fin bonding strength, and long term performance in the harsh service environment.
Type of Sub-products

Single Helical Fin Tube Single Helical Fin Tube
Typically used in lower heat load applications.

Double Helical Fin Tube Double Helical Fin Tube
More effective for higher heat transfer requirements.
