Petrochemical

Leading global supplier for high-temperature petrochemical applications such as ethylene cracking, hydrogen reforming, and DRI

Petrochemical plants demand quality and safety in high-temperature and high-pressure conditions.  MetalTek’s broad selection of alloys includes dozens of heat resistant grades with superior performance for tubes and fabricated assemblies operating under extreme pressure in temperatures exceeding 2,000°F (1,093°C) for 10 years or more.  Across more than 400 customer facilities in dozens of countries, MetalTek provides technical expertise and solutions that push the limits of performance for the world’s leading petrochemical companies while keeping their employees safe in extreme conditions.

MetalTek's solutions for ethylene cracking (pyrolysis), hydrogen reforming, and the direct reduction of iron (DRI) are detailed below. To learn more you can contact us, find a Petrochemical Key Account Manager, or consider a TekSession.

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Typical Petrochemical Products

  • Bullhead Tees

  • Catalyst tubes / assemblies

  • Elbows

  • Ethylene cracking coils

  • Ethylene cracking fittings

  • Ethylene cracking tubes

  • Manifold tees

  • Manifold tubes / assemblies

  • Radiant sections

  • Radiant tube trees

  • Reformer tubes / assemblies

  • Tube sheets

  • Wye fittings

Certifications and Compliance

  • ISO 9001:2015 (QMS)

  • ASNT-TC-1A

  • ASTM A 488

  • ASME Section IX

  • ASME B31.3

  • API STD 530

  • PED Material Manufacturer

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Solutions

Cracking Furnace Coil

Cracking Furnace Coil

Centrifugal tubes essential in high temperature settings.

Ethylene Cracking Tubes Solution

Ethylene Cracking Tubes

MetalTek’s strict metallurgical and manufacturing process control results in centrifugally cast ethylene cracking tubes that resist coking and carburization.

Steam Methane Reformer Tubes

Steam Methane Reformer Tubes

MetalTek’s metallurgical and manufacturing process expertise results in steam reformer tubes that achieve extended life by resisting material stress and thermal creep.

DRI Reformer Tubes

DRI Reformer Tubes

MetalTek International is the world’s leading supplier of OEM DRI reformer tubes, for many reasons.

Manifold Tees

Manifold Tees

A centrifugally cast tee is the better choice.

Petrochemical Fittings

Petrochemical Fittings – The Full Range

MetalTek manufactures a full range of petrochemical fittings.