Finned Tube Types
| Type | Bonding Method | Typical Materials | Key Advantages | Common Applications |
| L-Finned | Mechanical (Wrapped) | Al on Cu/CS | Low Cost, High Fin Ratio | HVAC, Air Conditioning |
| Embedded (G) | Mechanical (Locked) | Al on Cu/CS | Good Thermal Cyclability | Process Heaters, Heat Recovery |
| Welded | Metallurgical (Welded) | Steel/SS on CS/SS | Highest Strength, High Temp/Pressure | Refineries, Power Boilers |
| Extruded | Metallurgical Interference | Al on CS/SS | High Efficiency & Durability | Process Coolers, Charge Air Coolers |
| Integral Low-Fin | Monolithic (One Piece) | Cu, CS, SS | High Pressure Integrity | Shell-and-Tube Exchangers |
| Plate Fin | Mechanical (Expanded) | Al, SS | Extremely Compact | Automotive, Aerospace |