Titanium Corrugated Tubes for Superior Heat Transfer Efficiency
Precision-engineered corrugated surfaces improve heat transfer efficiency while reducing fouling in demanding process environments.
Titanium Corrugated Tube
Titanium Corrugated Tube
Innovation Beyond Conventional Titanium Pipes
ATX developed titanium corrugated tubes to overcome the structural and performance limitations of conventional titanium pipes in demanding operating environments.
First-of-Its-Kind Development in Korea
This development marks the first successful realization of titanium corrugated tubes in Korea, representing a significant advancement in titanium heat-transfer technology.
Exclusive Global Supplier
ATX is currently the only company in the world supplying titanium corrugated tubes, providing a unique solution unavailable through conventional suppliers.
Industry Challenges
01. Fouling & Maintenance Dependency
Transporting long titanium pipes has traditionally required freight-only delivery.
This dependence on dedicated truck transport significantly increases domestic shipping costs.
In addition, importing titanium pipes from overseas involves substantial logistics and transportation expenses.
02. Installation-Centric Design
Installing long pipes on-site requires cutting, bending, welding, and assembly work.
Because these processes must be performed in the field, installation becomes complex and leads to significant additional costs.
03. Corrosion as a Lifecycle Risk
Even stainless steel corrodes rapidly when continuously exposed to seawater or chemical environments.
In particular, during on-site fabrication, if oxygen is not fully excluded under poor welding conditions, corrosion can occur at titanium weld joints.
ATX Solution: Titanium Corrugated Tube
ATX developed titanium corrugated tubes to overcome the limitations of conventional titanium pipes.
As the first development of its kind in Korea, ATX is currently the only company in the world supplying titanium corrugated tubes.
01. Installation & Handling Flexibility
Flexible structure that can be bent by hand
Thanks to the flexible corrugated structure, the tube can be bent and shaped on-site without the need for a bending machine.
Easy cutting with simple hand tools
While conventional pipes require cutters or grinders, the thin-walled corrugated tube can be cut using small hand tools alone.
02. Logistics & Storage Efficiency
Supplied in roll form
Supplied in roll form, allowing convenient parcel delivery, easy storage, and simple handling. Thanks to titanium’s high corrosion
03. Thermal Performance & Efficiency
Thin wall thickness (0.3t)
While conventional pipes have a minimum wall thickness of 0.5t, titanium corrugated tubes feature a wall thickness of 0.3t, making them approximately 40% thinner. This reduced thickness results in higher heat exchange performance.
Expanded heat transfer area through corrugated structure
The corrugated structure provides a larger heat transfer area compared to a straight pipe of the same length.
As a result, the required tube length can be reduced by approximately 30% to achieve the same heat transfer capacity.
Enhanced heat transfer through turbulence
As fluid flows through the tube, it repeatedly interacts with the corrugated surface, generating turbulence.
In straight pipes, fluid layers remain separated after heat exchange, leading to reduced efficiency.
In contrast, turbulence generated within the corrugated tube significantly improves heat transfer efficiency.
04. Enhanced heat transfer through turbulence
As fluid flows through the tube, it repeatedly interacts with the corrugated surface, generating turbulence.
In straight pipes, fluid layers remain separated after heat exchange, leading to reduced efficiency. In contrast, turbulence generated within the corrugated tube significantly improves heat transfer efficiency.
Product Specifications
Corrugated tube
| Size | Outer Diameter (O.D) |
Inner Diameter (I.D) |
Wall Thickness (T) | Weight (kg/m) | Tolerance (mm) | Available Length | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10A | OD16.4 | 11.7 | 0.3t | 0.083 | 0.3 | 1~100m | Ti Grade 2 |
| 15A | OD19.4 | 15.4 | 0.3t | 0.104 | 0.3 | 1~100m | Ti Grade 2 |
| 20A | OD25.2 | 22.5 | 0.35t | 0.16 | 0.3 | 1~100m | Ti Grade 2 |
Corrugated Tube Socket
Corrugated Tube Cutter
Corrugated Tube Socket
| Size | Type (Threads) | Material | Outer Diameter (OD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10A | Female Thread | Titanium / Brass | 16.4 |
| Male Thread | |||
| 15A | Female Thread | 19.4 | |
| Male Thread | |||
| 20A | Female Thread | 25.2 | |
| Male Thread |
Finished Product - Corrugated Tube Heat Exchanger (Ready-to-Install)
Supplied as a finished heat exchanger using corrugated tubes.
Corrugated Tube Configured for Process Conditions
The corrugated tube is provided as a flexible component-level solution, manufactured according to required size, length, wall thickness, and forming specifications based on on-site operating conditions.
By sharing key process parameters such as operating temperature, pressure range, fluid characteristics, corrosion environment, and installation constraints, an optimized corrugated tube specification can be defined to ensure mechanical stability and long-term performance in the intended application.
The corrugated structure enhances flexibility and adaptability, allowing the tube to accommodate thermal expansion, vibration, and minor misalignment within piping or thermal systems.
As a result, corrugated tubes can be efficiently integrated into a wide range of thermal, chemical, and fluid-handling systems where customized dimensions, corrosion resistance, and reliable material performance are required at the component level.
Corrugated Tube Heat Exchanger Optimized for Operating Conditions
The corrugated tube heat exchanger is supplied as a fully engineered system, configured to match specific process conditions, operating environments, and application requirements.
Based on flow conditions, thermal performance targets, pressure levels, and installation constraints, an optimized configuration is proposed to ensure efficient heat transfer and structural reliability.
Delivered in a fully assembled state with a socket connection design, the heat exchanger allows direct connection to existing piping without additional on-site fabrication.
Compared to conventional heat exchangers with complex manufacturing processes, this simplified structure enables reduced fabrication time, competitive pricing—often up to approximately 30% lower—and shorter delivery lead times.
Configuration proposal based on process conditions
- The corrugated tube heat exchanger is manufactured in a configuration that reflects on-site conditions, according to the required size, shape, and length.
Ready for immediate use with socket connection
- The finished product adopts a socket connection method, allowing installation simply by connecting to existing piping.
- It is supplied in a fully assembled state, enabling immediate operation after installation without any additional on-site fabrication.
Configuration proposal based on process conditions
- By sharing your operating environment and process conditions, we can propose an optimized corrugated tube heat exchanger configuration tailored to your application. As a result, production costs are high and lead times are often extended.
- In contrast, corrugated tube heat exchangers offer excellent manufacturability and ease of installation, significantly reducing fabrication time and process-related costs.
- This enables supply at approximately 30% lower cost compared to conventional heat exchangers, with shorter delivery lead times.
Applications & Fit
Many customers have already been using it reliably for a long time.
Aquaculture Heat Exchange
- Seawater / sludge-containing water
- Continuous operation required
- Fouling and corrosion are critical risks
- ✔ Titanium construction
- ✔ Sludge-tolerant structure
- ✔ Stable long-term operation
Chemical / Laboratory Heat Exchange
- Acidic or chemically aggressive fluids
- High material purity required
- Reliability over frequent replacement
- ✔ High corrosion resistance
- ✔ No coating degradation
- ✔ Proven material stability
Electroplating Process Heating
- Heating of plating solutions
- Precise temperature control required
- Chemical compatibility critical
- ✔ Uniform heat transfer
- ✔ Titanium compatibility with plating chemicals
- ✔ Reduced maintenance downtime
Product & Application Views
Many customers have already been using it reliably for a long time.
Material Grades & Applicable Standards
Many customers have already been using it reliably for a long time.
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