Abstract: A multitube heat exchanger is provided with a take-apart fitting. The fitting is coupled to one end of the exchanger product tube. A cap ring is secured to the inner tube of the exchanger. An end cap adapted to seal against the cap ring is secured to the fitting. A split ring clamp serves to urge the end cap against the cap ring by virtue of a chamfered surface on the clamp urging against a complementary chamfer of the end cap.