ASTM SA-179 Seamless Finned Tubes For Air Cooled Condenser
ASTM A179 / SA-179 Embedded (G-Type) Finned Tubes used in Air-Cooled Condensers (ACC) are engineered for high thermal loads and elevated working temperatures (up to 400°C).
- Process: Grooved fin (embedded type)
- Base Tube
Material: ASTM SA-179
Outer Diameter: 1 inch (25.4 mm)
Wall Thickness: 2.11 mm (14 BWG) - Fin
Material: Aluminum and Copper
Fin Outer Diameter: 57.15 mm
ASTM SA-179 Seamless Finned Tubes For Air Cooled Condenser
ASTM SA-179 seamless finned tubes (Groovy Fin Embedded With Aluminum Fins) are high-performance components specifically designed for air-cooled condensers, heat exchangers, and boiler systems; their key advantages lie in superior thermal conductivity and corrosion resistance.
Manufactured in accordance with the ASTM A179/A179M standard using a cold-drawn, low-carbon steel process, these tubes are particularly well-suited for heat exchange equipment in the power generation, petrochemical, and chemical industries.
ASTM SA-179 Finned Tube for Air-Cooled Condensers(Most Common Sizes)
| Parameter | Imperial Unit | Metric Unit |
| Base Tube OD | 1″ | 25.4 mm |
| Base Tube Wall Thickness | BWG 14 / BWG 12 | 2.11 mm / 2.77 mm |
| Fin Height | 1/2″ or 5/8″ | 12.7 mm or 15.88 mm |
| Fin Thickness | 0.016″ | 0.40 mm |
| Fin Pitch | 10 FPI | 2.54 mm (~394 fins/meter) |
| Bare Ends | As per drawing | Typically 50 mm – 150 mm on each end |
In industrial heat exchange equipment procurement, the quality of embedded finned tubes directly determines the operational efficiency and service life of the equipment. Every single tube produced by Datang Finned Tube is fully traceable by our Quality Control Department and guaranteed to be leak-free. We fully provide ISO certifications and Material Test Certificates (MTC / Mill Test Certificates) for all products.
ASTM A179 Base Pipe Fin Aluminum
ASTM SA-179 seamless steel tubes for air-cooled condensers are engineered for high-efficiency heat transfer, with strict dimensional tolerance and excellent corrosion resistance, ensuring long-term stable operation under high-temperature and high-pressure working conditions.

High-performance aluminum fins are precision-rolled from high-purity aluminum foil as thin as 0.03mm,They effectively expand the heat exchange area by over 18%, reduce air resistance by 12%, and boost the overall cooling efficiency of your equipment while cutting long-term energy consumption.

Air cooler tube sheets, precision CNC machined from premium carbon steel, stainless steel or alloy steel, are perfectly tailored for ASTM SA-179 finned tubes. With accurate hole positioning and tight flatness control, they deliver leak-proof sealing under long-term high-pressure, high-temperature air cooling operations.
Fin tube support collar suitable for aluminum finned tube, extruded finned tube and L/ll / KL finned tube, and ismost commonly used in G-type finned tube.Our fin tube supports secure air cooler finned tube bundles firmly, preventing sagging, vibration and abrasion.
G-type Embedded Fin Tube Production Line
This G-type embedded fin tube production line is a fully automated precision manufacturing system dedicated to grooving the base tube, embedding aluminum fins and rolling the fin root tightly in one continuous workflow. It ensures zero fin loosening even under frequent thermal shocks, delivering consistent high-quality G-type fin tubes with stable heat transfer performance for air cooler applications.

Customizable ASTM SA-179 Seamless Embedded Finned Tubes
We can customize the material, specification and length according to your requirements.Solve your problems anytime and anywhere. Customize fin tubes and equipment according to your needs. Provide free technical guidance. Welcome to customize with drawings, so that you can purchase without worries.
Strict Quality Control
Every Groovy Fin Embedded aluminum finned tube undergoes strict full-process inspection per API 661 standards — 100% eddy current testing, hydraulic pressure testing, thermal cycle fatigue verification and precision dimension check — to lock zero fin loosening, zero leakage and stable long-term performance for your air cooling systems.


ASTM A179 G Type Finned Tube Package
Export packaging for ASTM A179 G Type Finned Tubes: Secured in iron-framed plywood cases with inner shockproof cushioning, marked with clear shipping labels and moisture-proof protection, to keep tubes free from deformation, corrosion and damage during long-distance ocean transportation.
ASTM SA-179 Embedded Fin Tube Quality Checks




Each of our G type finned tube,embedded fin tube is subjected to stringent quality checks.Inspection and Tests Performed:
1.Chemical Composition inspection。
2.Mechanical Properties Test(Tensile Strength, Yield Strength, Elongation, Flaring, Flattening, Hardness, Impact Test).
3.Surface and Dimension Test.
4.No-destructive Test.
5.Hydrostatic Test.
Case Study
Discover our latest project for a Jordanian client involving custom G-Type (embedded) finned tubes. Detailed insights into our precision measurement, professional export packaging, and shipping process.
Discover how Datang Finned Tube supplied high-precision Embedded G Finned Tubes (58mm OD, 10000mm length) for a heavy-duty air cooler project in the UAE. Learn about our strict QC and desert-proof heat transfer solutions.
ASTM SA-179 Seamless Finned Tubes Application

The basic heat transfer element of the embedded fin tube for heat exchanger is the embedded finned tube. By adding fins outside the tube, the heat transfer area is greatly increased.

The main advantages of G type finned tube-embedded fin air cooled heat exchanger include high efficiency, corrosion resistance, low noise, energy saving and environmental protection.

Embedded fin tube economizer can effectively recover waste heat in flue gas, reduce exhaust gas temperature, improve boiler efficiency, reduce energy waste and reduce operating costs.
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Embedded Fin Tube | G Type Finned Tube FAQs
A: G type finned tube(embedded fin tube) production line 12.
A: We can provide embedded fin tube samples for free.
A: After you confirm G type fin tube sample details, the samples will be ready for delivery in 3-7days,and will be sent to you via express and arrive in 3-5days.
A: G type fin tube can be customized, we can make the new thermoforming or extruding mode based on your drawings and we can sign a confidentiality agreement about your patented product, pls contact us for any further information.
A: Always a pre-production sample,before mass production;always final inspection before shipment.
Inspection & Guarantee Certificate is supplied with shipment, and the Third Party Inspection is available.



















