Fine Tubes

High Performance Stainless Steel, Nickel Alloy and Titanium Tubing

Fine Tubes is a leading global manufacturer of custom-made precision metal tubing in a wide range of high performance stainless steel, nickel and titanium alloys.

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Plymbridge RoadPlymouthDevonPL6 7LGUnited Kingdom1www.finetubes.comwww.finetubes.com

Fine Tubes is a leading global manufacturer of custom-made precision metal tubing in a wide range of high performance stainless steel, nickel and titanium alloys.

Our expertise lies in developing quality tubing to the very highest specifications for mission critical components. These components demand 100% reliability and play a major role in ensuring high quality, long life-cycles and safety in nuclear power plants.

Alloys: Stainless steel, nickel, titanium
Seamless, welded or welded & redrawn (Weldrawn®) finish
Size range up to 45mm (1 5/8") outside diameter
Straight lengths up to 65 ft. (20 m) and coils up to 33,000 ft. (10,000 m) long

Nuclear applications
Our high precision seamless, welded and redrawn tubing ensure long life-cycles and safety in supercritical nuclear applications including:

Primary and Field Instrumentation
Control Rod Drive Mechanism
Fuel Cans or Cladding Tubes
Flux Thimble Guide Tubes
In-Core Heat Exchangers
Steam Generators
Primary and field instrumentation
Control rod drive mechanism
Fuel cans
Cladding tubes
Flux thimble guide tubes
Grid sleeves
Seamless nickel coils for flux detectors
Other fuel assembly components

Instrumentation Tubes
Instrumentation tubing is deployed in the nuclear and turbine islands of nuclear reactors and encases equipment monitoring various parameters such as pressure and temperature.

Nuclear Fuel Tubes (Cans)
We manufacture nuclear fuel tubes (cans) in stainless steel (20/25Nb) in seamless form. Deployed in the fuel cans of Advanced Gas-cooled Reactors, our tubes withstand extreme heat, pressure and radiation.

Heat Exchanger Tubes
Fine Tubes supplies thin wall heat exchanger products in Nickel alloys, Duplex and Super duplex as seamless, welded or welded redrawn form.

Condenser Tubes
Fine Tubes has the flexibility to produce thin wall condenser tubing in seamless, welded and welded redrawn formats in the following grades:

Titanium (Ti CP Grade 2) in seamless only
Duplex (S31803)

Cooling Tubes
We supply seamless stainless steel stator bars used for water and hydrogen cooling in generators within the turbine island.

Nuclear Tubing Quality

RCC-M
Nadcap (Heat Treatment, NDT, Fusion Welding)
97/23/EC (PED) – TüV
ISO 9001 / AS EN 9100
ISO 14001

Tubing supply is based upon the technical requirements of ASME III.

Global presence
Fine Tubes is part of AMETEK Specialty Metal Products Division, consisting of five businesses and operating facilities in the United States and the United Kingdom. The specialist businesses all proven experts in the manufacture of advanced metallurgical products.

Fine Tubes exports products to over 35 countries worldwide, offering 75 plus years of engineering expertise to support global customers in developing innovative tubing solutions for the toughest technical challenges.

White Papers

Press Releases

Demand Increases for Nuclear Metal Tubing as Higher Energy Consumption Leads to Plans for New Reactors Worldwide

Currently, nuclear energy makes up around 10% of the world’s electric power generation , with global demand showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, the figures are rising as people search for ways to preserve finite fossil fuels, reduce carbon dioxide emissions, and keep up with the rapid population growth and need for mass power consumption all over the world.

14 January 2021

Fine Tubes marks International Women in Engineering Day

As a leading manufacturer of precision tubing, Fine Tubes is delighted to be supporting International Women in Engineering Day. In our commitment to marking the event, we asked several women working at our operation facility in Plymouth about their working experience at Fine Tubes and their views on how to encourage more women to become involved in engineering.

11 July 2018

New Nadcap accreditation for Fluid Distribution Systems

Reflecting its commitment to the strictest quality processes, Fine Tubes, a leading manufacturer of high-performance tubing, has secured Nadcap accreditation for Fluid Distribution Systems. This is in addition to accreditations the company already holds for Heat Treating, Non-Destructive Testing, Fusion Welding and Chemical Processing.

3 November 2017

Securing a Fourth Nadcap Accreditation Confirms Fine Tubes

Fine Tubes, a UK-based leading manufacturer of high-quality precision tubing for the most-critical applications, has been awarded a Nadcap accreditation for Chemical Processing. Nadcap is an internationally recognised accreditation system that covers the key manufacturing and production processes used within the aerospace industry.

9 August 2017

Superior Tube and Fine Tubes make three key sales management appointments

US-based Superior Tube and UK-based Fine Tubes, global leaders in precision tubing for critical applications, are pleased to announce three key additions to their sales management team. Mark A Boyle has been appointed to the position of Global Aerospace Market Manager and will be based at Superior Tube's head office in Collegeville, PA, as will Andrew Millett who has been named Sales Manager for the Americas, while Matthew Jablonsky joins as Regional Sales Manager, based in Houston, TX.

25 October 2016

Fine Tubes and Superior Tube see growing demand from the global nuclear industry

Fine Tubes and Superior Tube see a growing interest in their specialist tubing products from the nuclear industry around the world. The industry, which, since the Fukushima nuclear reactor incident, has experienced several difficult years with a number of projects being put on hold or some even cancelled, is currently seeing activity starting to increase again.

7 September 2016

Fine Tubes and Superior Tube continue to extend their industry-leading nuclear capabilities

Plymouth, United Kingdom - Fine Tubes, a leading manufacturer and global supplier of precision tubes for critical applications, continues to extend and promote its industry-leading nuclear capabilities together with its sister company, US-based Superior Tube. Both companies are showcasing their latest high-specification tubing ranges in stainless steel, titanium, zirconium and nickel alloys at the World Nuclear Exhibition (WNE), June 28-30, 2016, in Paris, exhibiting in Hall 2B at Stand M23 as part of the GIIN (Groupe Intersyndical de L’Industrie Nucleaire).

24 June 2016

Fine Tubes granted F4N status by Nuclear AMRC

Plymouth, UK - Fine Tubes, a leading manufacturer and global supplier of precision tubes for critical applications, has successfully completed the Fit for Nuclear (F4N) programme run by Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) http://namrc.co.uk/services/f4n/companies/

14 June 2016

Fine Tubes and Superior Tube showcase Nuclear tubing capabilities at the World Nuclear Exhibition

Fine Tubes and Superior Tube will present their latest high specification tubing range in stainless steel, titanium, zirconium and nickel alloys at the World Nuclear Exhibition in Paris from 28-30 June 2016.

14 June 2016

Paris Air Show: High Demand for Titanium Tubing Generated

Fine Tubes (United Kingdom) and Superior Tube (United States), leading global manufacturers of high precision tubing in titanium, stainless steel and nickel alloys, enjoyed a successful week at the Paris Air Show. The sister companies supply tubular products for critical airframe and engine component applications, and their presence at the show attracted considerable attention from the delegates, with particular interest shown in their high performance titanium alloy tubing.

31 July 2015

Fine Tube Appoints New Procurement Specialist

PLYMOUTH, UK--Fine Tubes, a leading manufacturer of precision metal tubing for a wide range of critical applications, is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Clark as Procurement Specialist.

21 July 2015

NORSOK Super Duplex Approval Opens Global Supply Chain for Fine Tubes

Thursday, May 21, 2015 PLYMOUTH, UK--Fine Tubes, a leader in the manufacture of precision tubing for critical applications across a range of global markets, is delighted to announce that it has received NORSOK approval to supply the oil and gas industry with UNS S32750 seamless straight length tubing in the wall thickness range of 1mm to 3.98mm.

12 June 2015

Fine Tubes: Interview with Charles Ferreira on tubing for the nuclear sector

In October, Fine Tubes exhibited at the World Nucelar Exhibition in Paris. We speak to Charles Ferreira, Nuclear Products Division at Fine Tubes about supplying tubing for the nuclear sector.

19 November 2014

Growing Demand for High Pressure Tubing

Fine Tubes are delighted to report growing demand for the high pressure tubing products we manufacture for some of the most demanding applications, including oil and gas extraction projects and the latest aerospace programmes. We work closely with our clients to solve tough challenges and develop high performance solutions that add value to our customers' products and create competitive advantage.

18 November 2014

Fine Tubes appoints new HR Business Partner

Fine Tubes, a world-leading manufacturer and global distributor of precision tubes for a wide range of critical applications, is pleased to announce the appointment of Claire Baker as HR Business Partner.

28 October 2014

Fine Tubes’ 2013 financial results reflect strategy for planned growth in aerospace and energy markets

Fine Tubes, a world-leading manufacturer and distributor of precision tubes for critical applications, is delighted to announce an increase in turnover of 5.5% in its 2013 results.

10 June 2014

Fine Tubes chosen by FMC Technologies to supply advanced tubing for TOTAL’s Egina project

Fine Tubes, a world-leading manufacturer and distributor of precision tubes for critical applications, is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a major order by FMC Technologies for the supply of advanced tubing for Total's offshore Egina project.

30 May 2014

Fine Tubes receives additional NORSOK approval by Parker Hannifin and Statoil

Fine Tubes has received additional NORSOK approval to supply UNS S31254 seamless tubes as endorsed by Parker Hannifin and Statoil. The company has also achieved a place on the Statoil TR2000 approved supplier list.

14 May 2014

Fine Tubes appoints new agent in Kuwait

Fine Tubes, a world-leading manufacturer and distributor of precision tubes for critical applications, is delighted to announce that it has appointed Bait Al-Aseel to act as its agent in Kuwait.

28 April 2014

Fine Tubes appoints Phil Adderley as Technical and Quality Director

Fine Tubes, the Plymouth-based manufacturer and global supplier of precision tubes for the most demanding applications, is delighted to announce the appointment of Phil Adderley as Technical and Quality Director.

3 April 2014

Fine Tubes reloacts Indian office to accomodate growing customer base

Fine Tubes, a leading manufacturer and global supplier of precision tubes for critical applications, is delighted to announce that it is strategically relocating its office in India to keep up with the growing demand for its high quality tubing products.

25 February 2014

Fine Tubes’ Leaders Undertake Managment Training at City College Plymouth

UK-based Fine Tubes, which manufactures and distributes precision tubes for critical applications, has been working with City College Plymouth to develop and implement a customer service-focused management training course.

22 January 2014

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