Use of Alcan FIN/255™ Aluminum Alloy as Heat Exchanger Fin Stock

This paper describes the experience gained in manufacturing heat exchangers from various fin stock alloys including the FIN/255™ Alloy AA-8007 in gages from 0.0055 in. down to 0.0035 in. Particular attention is paid to the resulting performance of the heat exchangers, specifically the fin/tube bond, thermal efficiency, corrosion and handling characteristics.