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THE PLATE & FRAME HEAT EXCHANGER

The Plate & Frame Heat Exchanger (PFHX) is widely considered the most efficient type of heat transfer equipment available today. PFHX are often the lowest cost solution to heat transfer problems in the industrial and commercial HVAC markets.

ADVANCED PLATE TECHNOLOGY

Plate Concepts combines' craftsmanship with the latest advances in technology. Computer-aided thermal rating & mechanical design, finite element analysis and new fabrication techniques ensure the highest quality Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers at the most economical price.

    Plate & Frame

Sizing and Design

Construction

After Sales

Manufacturing

Field Service

Optimization

Engineering

Purchasing

 

COMPLETE RANGE

Based on our MODU-FLEX™ series of plates, Plate Concepts offers an extensive range of Plate & Frame Heat Exchanger innovations and design capabilities to meet your heat transfer needs.

  • Modu-Flex™ plates with port diameter sizes from 
    1" to 20" (5 - 15,000 GPM)
  • Plate materials of construction in 304 / 316 SS, 
    Titanium, 254 SMO, or Hastelloy™
  • Up to 15,000 sq feet in a single frame
  • Design Pressures from 150 to 400 PSIG
  • Designed to ASME Code Section VIII, Div.1, 
    ASME Stamped & National Board registered
  • ARI Certified to Standard 400
  • Gaskets in Nitrile (NBR), EPDM or Viton
  • Free-Flow (Wide-Gap)
  • Welded Cassette 
  • Double Wall plate designs
  • Copper or Nickel brazed stainless steel units

Plate and Frame heat Exchanger

 

Plate and Frame ExchangerHIGHER EFFICIENCIES

  • 1/3 - 1/2 the surface area required by S&T
  • 2°F approach temperatures
  • 90% heat recovery
  • Suitable for temperature crosses

LOWER FOULING

  • High turbulence & shear reduce fouling
  • No dead spots
  • 1/10 S&T design fouling factors
  • Above results verified by HTRI & HTFS

MODULAR CONSTRUCTION

  • Expandable for capacity increases & upgrades
  • Easily modified for another service
  • On-site field assembly (even in skyscrapers)

 

 

 

LESS SPACE, WEIGHT & VOLUME

  • 1/10 liquid hold-up

  • 1/3 to 1/2 shipping weight

  • 1/6 operating weight

  • 1/4 to 1/2 overall length

EASIER MAINTENANCE

  • Easily opened for inspection and cleaning

  • Both fluid streams equally accessible

  • All Bolted Construction

Shell & Tube Exchanger

PLATE CONCEPTS, INC.
1221 Route 22 East, Unit #3, Lebanon, New Jersey 08833 USA
Tel: (908) 236-9570 -- Fax: (908) 236-9575


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