TTPS – Tuff Tube Purgeless Sleeve
connections in boiler tubes. Engineered for efficiency and reliability, TTPS features a sleeve-
type connection with a lap joint geometry, requiring only a fillet welds for installation.
● Enhanced Durability: TTPS sleeve is typically a minimum 1.5 times thicker than
the original tube wall, ensuring a robust and long-lasting connection.
● No Purging Required: Unlike conventional tube repairs or stub header installations,
TTPS eliminates the need for tube purging, even with high-performance alloys such as
P22 (2.25% Chrome), P91 (9% Chrome), and 1% Molybdenum.
● Preheat Efficiency: Welding on high-alloy materials requires preheating up to 450°F.
The self-fitting capabilities of TTPS ensures the contractor does not place any cold tacks
on the fit- up prior to preheating such as conventional tube butt welds (CJP) Complete
Joint Penetration.
● Simplified Welding Process: Compared to conventional butt welds, TTPS utilizes a lap
joint weld, which is easier to execute and reduces the risk of welding defects. This is
especially beneficial in HRSG and boiler tube applications, where thin tube walls (as
small as .105”) make butt welding highly challenging.
● Self-Aligning Fit-Up: TTPS eliminates the difficulties of aligning thin tube edges. The
quick fit-up process takes less than a minute, allowing for rapid preheat application
without the need for tack welds before full heating.
● Eliminates Purging Hassles: Forget about using rice paper, bread, or biscuit dough as
temporary purge dam solutions. TTPS removes the risk of oxidation and "sugaring,"
ensuring a clean and dependable weld every time.
Boost Productivity & Reduce Costs
With TTPS, welders can avoid complex mirror welding, intricate torch positioning, and purge
chamber contamination. The simplified fit-up process and reduced fit-up time translate to
significant savings in labor and materials, making it the smart choice for boiler tube repairs.
Upgrade your welding process with TTPS — Tuff Tube Purgeless Sleeve that delivers
strength, efficiency, and reliability without the complications of traditional butt welds.
Boost Productivity & Reduce Costs
With TTPS, welders can avoid butt welding, intricate torch positioning, and purge chamber contamination. The simplified fit-up process and reduced fit-up time translate to significant savings in labor and materials, making it the smart choice for boiler tube repairs.
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Discover how TTPS system from Viking Vessel Services can improve your next project’s efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Whether you're dealing with critical repairs or planning ahead for future tube issues, TTPS offers unmatched reliability and performance.