What Are The Different Types of Plate Heat Exchangers
Plate Heat Exchangers include gasketed, brazed, welded, semi-welded, shell and plate, and specialty types for varied industrial uses.
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When it comes to process heating and cooling, a stainless steel plate heat exchanger offers a smart balance of cost and performance. The plates are pressed from 304 or 316L stainless steel, providing strong resistance to chlorides and acidic media. Each unit is hydrostatically tested at 1.3 times the design pressure to ensure leak-free operation.
Our gasketed plate heat exchangers feature clip-on gaskets that are easy to replace, reducing downtime during maintenance. For higher temperature or pressure requirements, we offer fully welded and semi-welded designs. The herringbone plate pattern creates turbulent flow, which improves heat transfer coefficients by up to 30% compared to smooth plates.
Typical applications include HVAC systems, food processing, chemical dosing, and oil cooling. We work with engineers to select the right plate size, number of plates, and connection type for each project. All units come with a standard 12-month warranty against manufacturing defects.
We supply both standard stock models and custom-engineered units. For example, our wide-gap plate heat exchangers handle fluids with fibers or particles up to 5 mm in diameter. The plate spacing is increased to 8–12 mm, preventing clogging while maintaining good thermal performance. You can find more details on our wide-gap welded plate heat exchanger page.
For high-pressure steam or thermal oil systems, our TP welded plate heat exchanger operates at pressures up to 40 bar and temperatures up to 350°C. The laser-welded plate pairs eliminate gaskets, making the unit suitable for aggressive media. Learn more about this design on our TP welded plate heat exchanger page.
Every heat exchanger is supplied with a nameplate showing the serial number, design pressure, and test pressure. We also provide installation manuals and support from our technical team. Whether you need a single unit or a batch order, we can meet your delivery schedule.
If you are replacing an existing unit, we can match the port centers and overall dimensions to minimize piping changes. Our gasketed plate heat exchangers are available in frame sizes from 5 to 500 plates, with port diameters from 1 to 10 inches. All frames are coated with epoxy paint for outdoor use.
We also carry spare parts such as gaskets, plate packs, and tightening bolts. Keeping a spare gasket set on hand can reduce unplanned downtime. For more information on our full product line, visit our gasketed plate heat exchangers page.
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