Fit-up is where good fabrication starts. At Alabama Heat Exchangers, our highly skilled fitters prepare and align every component before welding, so the finished heat exchanger or pressure vessel is dimensionally accurate and ready to install.
Replacement equipment that drops right in
Our fitters have earned us a reputation for fabricating replacement equipment that drops right into place as it should. When nozzles, flanges and supports line up with your existing piping and foundations, installation goes faster and your plant gets back online sooner.
Why fit-up matters
Sometimes the problem is not the equipment, it is the fit. Misaligned nozzles, out-of-tolerance flanges and poorly fit joints lead to installation delays, field rework and stressed connections. Careful fit-up prevents those problems before the first weld is made, and it is what makes high-quality code welds possible.
What our fitters handle
- Fit-up of shells, heads, channels and nozzles
- Flange and nozzle orientation to match existing piping
- Tube bundle and baffle assembly
- Supports, saddles and attachments
- Fit-up for repairs and component replacement on existing equipment
Part of one in-house team
Fitting works hand in hand with our machining, code welding and quality control teams under one roof. Close attention to detail at every step is how we maintain the quality we have delivered since 1986.
Frequently asked questions
A fitter prepares, positions and aligns components such as shells, heads, nozzles and flanges to the drawing dimensions before they are welded. Accurate fit-up is essential for sound welds and equipment that installs correctly.
Yes. Our fitters build replacement heat exchangers and pressure vessels to match existing nozzle locations, flange orientations and supports so the new unit drops into place.