Tube mapping and plugging services for exchanger reliability and leak prevention
Fairtex Group provides tube mapping and plugging services designed to maintain the integrity and performance of condensers and heat exchangers operating in demanding industrial environments. Our services help identify leaking tubes, damaged tube plugs, and exchanger integrity issues before they result in operational losses, excess back pressure, oxygen ingress, or corrosion-related failures.
We support maintenance programs for power plants, refineries, offshore facilities, petrochemical plants, marine systems, and industrial utilities through leak detection, plug verification, tube removal, insert replacement, and tube sealing solutions. Our experienced technicians apply controlled procedures to minimize downtime exposure and support continued plant operation.
Typical applications: condensers, shell and tube exchangers, chillers, seawater coolers, lube oil coolers, feedwater systems, and industrial process cooling circuits.
What this service covers
Tube mapping and leak verification
Fairtex performs detailed tube mapping to identify plugged tubes, confirm opposite-end sealing integrity, and locate damaged or missing tube plugs. Our inspection processes support preventive maintenance programs aimed at minimizing unplanned shutdowns and maintaining exchanger efficiency.
Tube plugging and sealing solutions
We provide installation and replacement of tube plugs for leaking or damaged heat exchanger tubes using solutions suited to varying operating temperatures, pressures, vibration conditions, and tube materials. Available plug configurations support condensers and exchangers operating under demanding service conditions.
Tube removal and insert replacement
Our technicians safely remove damaged or failed tubes for inspection and laboratory analysis where required. We also remove and replace erosion inserts and dummy tubes to maintain tube sheet sealing integrity and support ongoing exchanger reliability programs.
Key Takeaways
- Tube mapping and plug verification for heat exchanger integrity management
- Tube plugging solutions for condensers and process exchangers
- Tube removal, insert replacement, and laboratory failure analysis support
- Helps reduce downtime, corrosion risks, and operational efficiency losses
