Clamp-On
Heat Exchangers

Clamp-On Heat Exchangers

Sanitary Embossed Plate Heat Exchangers

Clamp-on applications require heat exchangers that can be easily integrated into existing systems without invasive modifications, ensuring efficient heat transfer and minimal downtime. Southwest Thermal’s sanitary-grade stainless steel embossed plate heat exchangers are designed for these needs, offering superior corrosion resistance and compliance with 3A and FDA hygiene standards. These units provide efficient heat transfer for processes like heating, cooling, and pasteurization in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications, ensuring product quality and system flexibility.

Constructed from 316L stainless steel with polished surfaces (Ra = 32 µin), these exchangers prevent microbial growth and support Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems for rigorous hygiene. The embossed plate design, with its clamp-on configuration, allows for quick installation on pipes or vessels, providing a compact and efficient solution for retrofitting or temporary setups. These exchangers are certified to ASME and 3A standards, ensuring compliance and reliability in sanitary environments.

The compact and versatile design of embossed plate heat exchangers makes them ideal for clamp-on applications, ensuring hygiene, ease of installation, and operational efficiency.

Heat exchanger operations for clamp-on applications involve several critical steps to ensure hygiene and efficiency:

• System Integration: The exchanger is clamped onto existing pipes or vessels, ensuring compatibility with process fluids without requiring system modifications.
• Heat Transfer: The process fluid flows in contact with the embossed plates, while a heating or cooling medium flows through adjacent channels, ensuring efficient heat transfer.
• Temperature Control: Precise regulation of temperatures prevents degradation of sensitive products and ensures consistent quality.
• CIP Integration: Automated CIP systems circulate cleaning agents to maintain hygiene and prevent contamination without disassembly.
• Testing: Post-process testing verifies product temperature, quality, and compliance with sanitary and industry standards.

Each stage relies on the precision and flexibility of stainless steel embossed plate heat exchangers to ensure efficient heat transfer, hygiene, and ease of installation in clamp-on applications.