Cleaning Balls for Heat Exchangers
Shell-and-tube heat exchangers are the workhorses of industrial thermal management, found in chemical plants, pharmaceutical facilities, power stations, and commercial buildings. Tube-side fouling, whether from mineral scale, biofilm, oil deposits, or suspended solids, reduces heat transfer rates and increases energy consumption across the entire process. Regular tube cleaning is not optional in high-throughput systems, it is a maintenance requirement that directly affects operating efficiency and equipment lifespan. Heat exchanger cleaning balls and rubber balls for heat exchangers are designed for continuous automatic circulation in these systems, keeping tube surfaces clean without process interruption.
Commercial Air Conditioning · Pipe Cleaning Balls
| Item | Parameter Specification |
| Product Type | Air Conditioning Special Rubber Sponge Cleaning Balls |
| Density | 150–280 kg/m³ |
| Wet Density | 0.95–1.05 |
| Shore Hardness | 25–35 Shore A |
| High Temperature Resistance | -10℃～80℃ |
| Acid and Alkali Resistance | pH 5–11 |
| Tear Resistance | ≥20 kN/m |
| Tensile Strength | ≥1.4 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | ≥260% |
| Compression Set | ≤9% |
| Bend Passing Performance | Excellent, smooth passage through 90°/180° bends |
| Adsorption Performance | Strong adsorption of dust, oil stains, mold, slime |
| Applicable Scenarios | Cleaning of central air conditioning circulating water pipes, heat exchange pipelines |
| Core Features | No jamming when passing bends, thorough cleaning, reduced energy consumption, no secondary pollution |
Recommended Cleaning Balls for Heat Exchangers
Heat Exchanger Cleaning Balls
Heat exchanger cleaning balls are purpose-built for shell-and-tube heat exchanger tube bundles running automatic online cleaning systems. Shore hardness 25–35A, density 150–280 kg/m³, with excellent bend-passing performance for smooth passage through 90° and 180° bends without jamming. Strong adsorption of dust, oil, mold, and slime on every pass. Applicable pipe diameter Φ14–Φ38mm. Temperature range -10°C to 80°C.
Rubber Balls for Heat Exchanger
Rubber balls for heat exchangers offer a firmer construction for heat exchangers where deposits are slightly harder or water quality is higher in dissolved solids. Higher Shore hardness provides increased mechanical contact against tube walls, improving cleaning effectiveness on moderate mineral scale while remaining safe for copper, titanium, and stainless steel tube materials.
Sponge Cleaning Balls
Sponge cleaning balls are the preferred choice for heat exchangers with sensitive tube materials or softer fouling profiles. The open-cell sponge structure absorbs and carries away fine particulates, biofilm, and soft scale without any risk of tube wall abrasion. Ideal for pharmaceutical, food-grade, and precision heat exchanger applications.
Selecting the Right Ball for Your Heat Exchanger
For general industrial heat exchangers running circulating water, heat exchanger cleaning balls cover most daily cleaning requirements. Where fouling is moderate and harder, rubber balls for heat exchangers provide more contact force. For tube-sensitive or hygiene-critical heat exchangers, sponge cleaning balls are the safe choice. Custom diameters and Shore hardness are available for non-standard tube specifications. Contact us with your tube ID and operating conditions for a matched recommendation.