Hudson Products Air Cooled Heat Exchangers

Hudson Products air cooled heat exchangers for LNG, gas processing, petrochemicals, power generation and data centers: engineered-to-order coolers, Tuf-Lite fans and components selected to the duty.

Hudson Products: Fin-Fan® air coolers and Tuf-Lite® fans, a Chart brand

With more than 75 years of innovation, Hudson Products designs and manufactures air cooled heat exchangers and Tuf-Lite axial flow fans for LNG, refineries, power and data centers. Part of Chart Industries (Baker Hughes) since 2018 with engineering and manufacturing in Beasley, Texas.

Engineering and manufacturing facility in Beasley, Texas, USA
Over 75 years of field-proven technology, part of Chart since 2018
Expertise: LNG, mega energy projects, refineries and data centers
Manufacturer inquiry contact: +1 918 619 8000

Hudson Fin-Fan® air cooled heat exchangers: layouts and severe duty

Original Fin-Fan air cooled heat exchangers in horizontal and vertical configurations with forced and induced draft for process cooling and condensing. Engineered for harsh environments, extreme process conditions and special metallurgy in accordance with API 661 standards.

Horizontal and vertical layouts, forced and induced draft
Optimized footprint and cost reduction for mega LNG projects
Configurations for severe climate and extreme operating conditions
Factory assembly and testing at the Beasley, TX facility

Hudson Tuf-Lite® IV axial flow fans for air coolers and cooling towers

The Tuf-Lite IV generation of axial flow fans delivers superior cooling efficiency, quieter operation and versatility in air-cooled heat exchangers, cooling towers and air-cooled steam condensers. Advanced composite blades resist corrosion, aggressive atmospheres and ultraviolet exposure.

Tuf-Lite IV series: superior efficiency and reduced sound levels
Applications in air-cooled heat exchangers, cooling towers and ACCs
Aerodynamically shaped reinforced composite fan blades
Service in power generation, oil and gas, data centers and direct air capture

Tuf-Lite® fan hubs series 4000M, 400MUHT and 5000M

Adjustable pitch fan hubs engineered for assembly diameters ranging from 11 to 24 feet (3.35 to 7.32 m). The 400MUHT series is built specifically for ultra-high temperature discharge air, while 5000M hubs accommodate large diameter assemblies from 18 to 24 feet.

4000M series: adjustable pitch fan assembly from 11' to 16' diameter
400MUHT series: Ultra High Temp hub for elevated process temperatures
5000M series: heavy-duty hub for 18' to 24' fan assembly diameters
Drive train components: gear reducers, shafts, pulleys, belts and motors

Hudson replacement tube bundles, finned tubes and headers

Replacement and redesigned tube bundles for Hudson Fin-Fan air cooled heat exchangers. Supply of bundles with L-tension, embedded or extruded finned tubes, plug box headers and removable cover plates built to unit records and customer specifications.

Replacement and redesigned tube bundles based on unit records
Finned tubing options: wrapped (L-tension), embedded (G) and extruded
Plug-type header boxes and removable cover plate configurations
Selection by serial number, bundle nameplate or dimensional sketch

Hudson Service aftermarket program and replacement parts supply

The Hudson Service aftermarket program covers installation, cleaning, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, revamps and spare parts for all air coolers, including units built by other manufacturers. Supply of components, fan blades, bearings and drives for reliable uptime.

Hudson Service: field installation, cleaning, repairs, revamps and spares
Full service for all air cooled heat exchangers across all manufacturers
Specialized facility in Beasley, Texas and comprehensive field support
Spare parts delivery, troubleshooting and thermal/pressure re-rating

Chart Industries air cooled heat exchangers: engineering base and applications

Hudson Products is part of the Chart Industries air cooled heat exchanger portfolio together with the Smithco and Air-X-Changers brands: the solutions maximize cooling performance and energy efficiency while minimizing plot plan.

Engineering and manufacturing are located in Beasley, Texas and Tulsa, Oklahoma; thermal design uses advanced design software with finite element and structural analysis.

Air cooled heat exchangers dominate natural gas processing plants, liquefaction facilities, refineries, petrochemical complexes and power plants, and are key to emerging sectors such as data centers.

Options include winterization, maintenance and header walkways, ladders, bug screens, louvers, heating coils and warm air recirculation.

Standards and technical documentation for air cooled heat exchangers

Design and acceptance of air cooled heat exchangers for the oil and gas industry follow API Standard 661 (ISO 13706), which covers tube bundles, headers, fans, drives and testing.

According to the manufacturer, Hudson Products pressure sections comply with the ASME code and are engineered for high process pressure and temperature ratings.

For component selection we work with the unit passport, section nameplates and factory documentation: the unit number, the tube bundle and header drawings, and the fan and drive data identify the replacement item and support an accurate quotation.

Selection, quotation and delivery of Hudson Products air cooler components

We select parts and components for Hudson Products air cooled heat exchangers by unit number, component nameplate, drawing or photos: tube bundles, headers, finned tubes, Tuf-Lite fan blades and shafts, bearing assemblies, gear reducers, motors and drives.

Payment by bank transfer, export documentation and delivery to the destination port or terminal.

For pressure components we confirm the process medium, design pressure and temperature from the unit passport and documentation. Lead time, price and scope of supply are stated in the quotation after verification against the specific unit.

Repair and replacement of Hudson Products air cooler components

We select and deliver components for the repair of Hudson Products air cooled heat exchangers: replacement tube bundles, headers and covers, finned tubes, Tuf-Lite fan blades and hubs, shafts, bearing assemblies, gear reducers and motors.

The unit number and part photos identify the replacement item, materials and configuration.

Compatibility is verified against the unit passport: process medium, pressure and temperature, tube and fin materials, fan section dimensions and drive type. Temperature and pressure re-rates support the selection of parts for changed operating modes.

Industries served by Hudson Products air cooled heat exchangers

Hudson Products air cooled heat exchangers operate at natural gas processing, compression and transmission facilities: compressor stations, dehydration and liquids removal units, gas processing plants and LNG export terminals.

The brand specializes in footprint and cost reduction for mega energy projects.

Air coolers also serve refineries and petrochemical complexes, power generation and emerging sectors including data centers, where dry cooling saves water. We select parts and components for units in any of these industries by unit number and documentation.

Hudson Products and model names are trademarks of their respective owners and are used only to identify the equipment for which we source parts. SpareX is not an official dealer, distributor or representative of Hudson Products and is not affiliated with the trademark owner. Origin, documents and warranty are stated for each item in the quotation.