Condenser tubes for power stations are long, very long!

And they take experience to manage the practical aspects of shipping and road transport.

CHASE International is a leading supplier of condenser tubes for power stations. Together with our partners we have over 40 years experience in the supply of tubes produced from copper alloys, nickel alloys, titanium, stainless steel and exotic alloys.

Condenser tubes are used in a wide range of applications, mainly power stations, refineries and desalination plants. We can supply condenser tubes with plain, corrugated or finned surfaces.

Posted: June 2022


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