Tube Cleaners
Mechanical tube cleaning solutions for removing scale, biofilm, and fouling from heat exchanger and condenser tubes — restoring full heat transfer efficiency.
RESTORE HEAT TRANSFER EFFICIENCY
Scale, biofilm, and fouling deposits can reduce heat exchanger efficiency by 20-40%. Elliott mechanical tube cleaners remove these deposits quickly and completely without chemicals.
Our tube cleaning systems are used in power plants, HVAC, petrochemical, and marine applications worldwide. Drive motors, flexible shafts, and a full range of cleaning tools are available.
Key Features
- Removes scale, biofilm, mud, and soft deposits
- No chemicals required — safe for tubes and environment
- Available for tube IDs from 3/8" to 2"
- Rigid and flexible shaft drive systems
- Nylon, carbon steel, and stainless brush options
- Turbine-style cleaners for hard scale removal
Applications
Browse Tube Cleaners
Firetube Boiler Tube Cleaning System
Soot Buster
- Tube Size: 1-1/4" – 4" OD
- Section: Straight
- Deposit: Soft (Soot)
Rotary Tube Cleaning System
Roto-Jet
- Tube Size: 0.312" – 2.0" ID
- Section: Straight or Curved
- Deposit: Soft, Gummy, Organic
Cableless Tube Cleaner
Die-Hard™
- Tube Size: 3/4" – 1" OD
- Section: Straight
- Deposit: Soft, Gummy, Organic
Heat Exchanger Cleaners
5224XL & 5125 Series
- Tube Size: 1/2" – 2.0" OD
- Section: Straight
- Deposit: All types including Rock Solid
D600, 1100, & 1300 Series
Turbine Style Tube Cleaners
- Tube Size: 0.495" – 13.225" OD
- Section: Straight & Curved
- Deposit: All Types
Shoot Through Tube Cleaning System
Jumbo Jiffy Gun
- Tube Size: 3/8" – 1-1/4" OD
- Section: Straight
- Deposit: Soft, Gummy, Organic
Turbine Style Tube Cleaners
Aluminum Siphon Tube Cleaners
- Tube Size: 2.875" – 4.750" ID
- Section: Curved
- Deposit: Hard Powder & Rock Solid
Oil Field Pipeyard Cleaning Motors & Heads
ET Series Pipe Rattling Equipment
- Tube Size: 3/4" – 5-7/8" OD
- Section: Straight
- Deposit: Hard Powder & Rock Solid
Large Diameter Pipe Cleaning
Pipe Rattling Equipment
- Pipe Size: 2.375" – 20.000"
- Section: Straight
- Deposit: Hard Powder & Rock Solid
Inline Gas Pipe Cleaning
Gas Line Renewal
- Pipe Size: 0.750" – 1.500"
- Deposit: Soft, Gummy, Organic, Hard Powder
- Flush: Dry
Standard, Heavy Duty & High Temperature
Operating Hoses
- Pipe Thread: 0.125" – 1.250"
- Types: Standard, Heavy Duty, High Temperature
Rotary Tube Cleaners
High-speed rotary cleaning tools for removing soft to medium-hardness deposits from heat exchanger tubes.
Elliott rotary tube cleaners use a flexible shaft and cleaning tool to mechanically remove deposits from tube interiors at high RPM.
Features
- Variable speed electric drive motors available
- Flexible shaft for easy tube access
- Wide range of cleaning tool sizes
- Nylon brush for soft deposits
- Carbon steel brush for medium deposits
Configurations
Turbine Tube Cleaners
Water-driven turbine cleaners for hard scale removal — no electricity required at the tube.
Turbine tube cleaners use water pressure to spin a cutting tool through the tube, removing hard calcium and mineral scale without electricity.
Features
- Water-driven — no electrical connections at tube
- Self-propelling design for fast cleaning
- Effective on hard calcium and mineral scale
- Reduces cleaning time vs. rotary methods
- No flexible shaft required
Configurations
Spec Sheets & Catalogs
Need help selecting the right tool?
Our engineers can specify the exact tool for your tube size, material, and application.