Cleaning Scale from Boiler Tubes
Scale inside water-tube and fire-tube boiler tubes, superheaters and economizers can be removed with boiler tube cleaners.
Common causes
- Poor water treatment
- Long service without cleaning
How to diagnose
- Check tube OD and whether tubes are straight or bent
- Judge the thickness and hardness of the scale
How to fix it
- Lanbo boiler tube cleaners for routine cleaning
- Fully blocked tubes: G-206 / G-307 tube cleaners for blocked bundles
- Portable: G-212; split design for easy transport: G-302
What to send us
- Boiler type, tube OD, straight or bent tubes
- Type of deposit (photos help)
FAQ
What cleans scale from boiler tubes?
Mechanical tube cleaners sized to the tube; fully blocked tubes need a cleaner made to break through blockages first.
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