Aluminum L-Foot Tension

   Tube Materials: Unlimited.

   Fin Material: Aluminum 1100-0 or 5055

   Dimensional Ranges:

      Tube OD: 5/8" to 1-1/2"

      Tube Length: 6" to 720" (60 Ft.)

      Fin Height: 3/8" to 5/8"

      Fin Thickness: 0.015"

      Fin Pitch: 4 to 12 Fins per Inch

   Services: Operating temperatures up to 400F (204C).

Production: Using high speed machinery, a 1/16" wide L-Foot is continuously formed on one edge of the fin strip and wound tightly around the tube as shown above.  High tension during the wrapping process seats the foot securely, providing excellent metal to metal contact for efficient heat transmission.

Advantages: The primary advantages of this fin type are low cost and rapid delivery.