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Southwest Thermal's stainless steel brazed plate heat exchangers are designed for high efficiency and durability in compact packages. Made from premium stainless steel with copper or nickel brazing, they resist corrosion and provide reliable performance in applications like fluid-to-fluid heat transfer, refrigeration, evaporators, condensers, heat pumps, hydronics, and CO2 systems. Their gasket-free design ensures low maintenance and leak-proof operation, with ASME certification available for industry compliance.
- Compact Design: Brazed plate heat exchangers offer high heat transfer efficiency in a small footprint, ideal for space-constrained applications.
- Material Options: Constructed from 316L stainless steel, with options for nickel brazing or titanium for aggressive fluids.
- High Performance: Built to maximize heat transfer with minimal pressure drop, ensuring energy efficiency.
- Versatility: Suitable for fluid-to-fluid, refrigeration, heat pumps, hydronics, and CO2 applications.
- Size Range: Available in various sizes, from small residential units to large industrial models.
- Durability: Gasket-free brazed construction enhances reliability and reduces maintenance needs.
Swep Brazed Plate:
Brazed Plate Exchangers
- Refrigeration Efficiency
- High-Pressure CO2
- Compact Design
Mueller Brazed Plate:
Industrial Applications
- Heavy Industrial Use
- Wide Range of Material Options
- Designed for Easy Field Repairs
Thermal Transfer BPHE:
Air Conditioning Applications
- HVAC Systems
- Designed for High-Temperature
- Flexible Configuration Options
Danfoss Brazed Plate:
Refrigeration Applications
- Advanced Refrigeration Performance
- Wide Material Selection for Durability
- Low Maintenance Design
Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers
Applications
Stainless steel brazed plate heat exchangers are used in a wide range of processes, including fluid-to-fluid heat transfer, refrigeration systems, evaporators, condensers, heat pumps, hydronic heating and cooling, and CO2-based applications like supercritical CO2 cycles or refrigeration. Their compact design and high efficiency make them suitable for both industrial and residential settings.
Sizes & Materials
Our brazed plate heat exchangers are made from high-quality 316L stainless steel, with options for copper or nickel brazing to suit various fluid compatibilities. They are available in sizes ranging from small units for residential HVAC to large industrial models with capacities up to several hundred tons. These exchangers operate at pressures up to 650 psi and temperatures from -320°F to 450°F, with corrosion-resistant options like titanium for aggressive media such as CO2 or refrigerants.
Performance and Design
The corrugated plate design maximizes heat transfer efficiency by creating turbulent flow, allowing for close approach temperatures. The brazed construction eliminates gaskets, reducing maintenance and ensuring long-term reliability in applications like evaporators, condensers, and hydronic systems. These units are fully sealed, leak-proof, and designed for easy integration into existing systems.
Complementary Solutions
While brazed plate heat exchangers excel in clean fluid applications, we also offer shell-and-tube, plate-and-frame, and tube-in-tube designs for specialized needs, such as handling viscous fluids or high-pressure environments. Our brazed plate models remain the go-to choice for compact, high-efficiency solutions in refrigeration, heat pumps, and CO2 processes.
