Titanium and Zirconium Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers
As a titanium shell heat exchanger fabricator with roots dating back to 1972, TiFab designs and builds shell and tube heat exchangers in titanium, zirconium, and nickel alloys. We work with anticorrosion materials daily, which means we identify cost and delivery solutions that fabricators handling more common metals often overlook. Every unit is custom-engineered to the specific thermal and mechanical requirements of your application.
Our heat exchangers serve chemical processing, oil and gas refining, offshore platforms, petrochemical plants, and pulp and paper operations worldwide. Whether you need titanium on the tubeside, the shellside, or both, we handle the full scope of design, fabrication, and material sourcing from our facilities in the U.S. and Canada.
In-House Design and Engineering
TiFab performs all thermal and mechanical design in-house using multiple licensed software platforms, including HTRI, B-Jac, PV-Elite, and CodeCalc. This means your project moves from engineering through fabrication under one roof, reducing lead times and miscommunication between separate vendors. As a zirconium tube heat exchanger fabricator, we bring the same depth of alloy expertise to every unit we build, whether it calls for Grade 2 titanium or Zirconium 702.
We also stock titanium and zirconium tubing in 3/4" and 1" diameters, which allows us to offer faster turnaround when project timelines are tight.
Condensers, Reboilers, and Beyond
Our heat exchanger capabilities span condensers, reboilers, and coolers in sizes ranging from 8" to 96" in diameter, with lengths up to 50 ft. We have manufactured titanium and titanium-clad condensers for refineries and offshore platforms since the early 1970s. On the reboiler side, we fabricate kettle, recirculating, once-through, and horizontal stab-in configurations for chemical plants producing acetic acid, chlorine, methacrylic acid, and other process chemicals.
Beyond new builds, we also re-tube existing bundles and repair damaged tubesheets, giving you a single point of contact for both new equipment and maintenance of your installed base.
Request a Quote
Ready to discuss your next shell and tube heat exchanger project? Contact us or request a quote to get started. Our engineering team will work with you to determine the right alloy, configuration, and design approach for your specific operating conditions. You can also explore our precision CNC machining services for finish machining of tubesheets, flanges, and other heat exchanger components.
Heat Exchangers
Condensers
One of the largest applications for titanium worldwide is in Coolers and Condensers using saltwater as a tubeside medium.
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Reboilers
Though not as common as titanium tube coolers and condensers, TiFab has fabricated many titanium and zirconium tube reboilers for chemical plants worldwide.
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