Custom Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers

Engineered Heat Exchangers for Petrochemical & Chemical Plants

Corrosive chemicals? No sweat — we build for extreme resistance.

The petrochemical industry runs on high temperatures, corrosive fluids, and 24/7 uptime. Since 1906, KAM Thermal Equipment has designed custom shell and tube heat exchangers to meet the extreme chemical demands of processing plants and refineries. We understand what leads to system failure — and we engineer every unit to prevent it.

petrochemical heat exchanger

What Can Our Petrochemical Heat Exchangers Handle?

The real question is – what can’t they withstand?

Custom Shell & Tube Designs

Every unit is built from scratch to withstand corrosive fluids, pressure swings, and reactive chemical media. We optimize for thermal reliability, corrosion resistance, uptime, and operator safety.

Advanced Materials for Harsh Environments

In petrochemical applications, we rely on specialty alloys like Inconel, Hastelloy, duplex stainless steel, and titanium to combat acidic compounds, chlorides, and high-temperature oxidation — because failure is never an option in corrosive service.

Precision Fabrication & Testing

Every petrochemical unit we build is certified to ASME Section VIII, Division 1 and meets TEMA R standards for rugged, high-performance service. We provide hydrostatic, dye-penetrant, and radiographic testing to ensure safety in corrosive, high-pressure environments.

Built for Easy Integration

Chemical plants are complex — our heat exchangers are designed to match your existing layout, nozzle orientation, and process flow without requiring system redesign.

Engineered for Corrosive Process Environments

Proven in High-Pressure, High-Corrosion, and High-Stakes Environments

Petrochemical Production

Ethylene, propylene, benzene, and toluene separation and cooling.

Petrochemical Production

Ethylene, propylene, benzene, and toluene separation and cooling.

Chemical Reaction Systems

Reactor feed/effluent cooling, jacket heating, and heat recovery.

Distillation Units

Column reboilers, condensers, and overhead vapor cooling.

Acid and Caustic Handling

Heat transfer for sulfuric acid, nitric acid, and caustic soda services.

Solvent Recovery Systems

Condensers and coolers for volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Ammonia & Fertilizer Plants

Process gas cooling, steam generation, and condensate recovery.

Polymer & Resin Production

Thermal control for extrusion, pelletizing, and batch reactors.

Utility Systems

Plant steam, condensate, and cooling water integration.

Why Chemical Processors Choose KAM Thermal

Get It Built By The Industry Experts

Deep Industry Experience

We’ve supported chemical producers, process engineers, and EPC firms with high-performance heat exchangers — applying over a century of insight to every custom build.

Proven in Harsh Environments

Our exchangers are built to withstand corrosive chemicals, extreme temperatures, and pressure swings — performing reliably in harsh reactor loops and volatile plant environments.

Fast Turnarounds for Critical Systems

In chemical plants, delays can halt entire process lines. Our responsive team delivers custom exchangers fast — minimizing disruption and keeping production flowing.

Made in the USA

All exchangers are manufactured in our U.S. facility with full traceability and QA documentation to meet chemical plant compliance and inspection standards.

Corrosive media, volatile processes, and nonstop production demand more than off-the-shelf equipment — that’s why chemical plants rely on KAM Thermal for engineered durability.

Let’s Engineer Your Next Chemical-Grade Heat Exchanger

Don’t settle for generic thermal equipment in a high-risk chemical environment. We understand the pressures, corrosion, and process demands you face — and we build exchangers that handle them all. Let’s talk about what your project needs. Give us a call at (631) 348-4800, and request a free quote at any time.