Superior Tube’s association with the nuclear industry goes back to the 1930s when scientists first discovered how to split the atom.
Since then, we have been developing nuclear tubes for components that are critical to the safe running of nuclear reactors including Small Modular Reactors (SMR).
Applications
Our nuclear fuel tubes help generate electricity which millions of people in the United States use daily. From nuclear fuel rods to instrumentation, our high-pressure nuclear reactor tubes operate in an array of in-core reactor components including:
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Alloys
Precision and strict compliance are critical when dealing with hazardous applications. Our engineers work with you to develop the exact material specifications you need.
US Government Nuclear Projects
Our tubes are trusted by the US Government for major nuclear energy projects. We manufacture zirconium tubes for many of the applications listed above to meet rigorous federal specifications.
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Quality-Assured Nuclear Tubing
To support our efforts in the commercial nuclear industry, our Quality System is based on the following accreditations:
- ASME Pressure Vessel Code NCA 3800, ASME NQA-1 –audited and approved by all U.S. Commercial Nuclear customers
- 10CFR50 Appendix B
- NADCAP Approval of Ultrasonic Testing, Heat Treating, and Welding accredited by P.R.I