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Southwest Thermal's stainless steel plate and frame heat exchangers are designed for high efficiency and flexibility in a wide range of applications. Made from premium 316L stainless steel plates with durable gaskets, they provide superior corrosion resistance and are easily serviceable. Ideal for HVAC, food and beverage processing, chemical processing, refrigeration, and industrial cooling, these exchangers meet ASME standards and ensure reliable performance.
- Flexible Design: Plate and frame configuration allows easy addition or removal of plates for customized capacity and maintenance.
- Material Options: Constructed from 316L stainless steel, with options for titanium or other alloys for corrosive fluids.
- High Efficiency: Corrugated plates create turbulent flow for optimal heat transfer with minimal pressure drop.
- Versatility: Suitable for HVAC, food and beverage, chemical processing, refrigeration, and industrial cooling applications.
- Size Range: Available in various sizes, from compact units for commercial use to large industrial models.
- Easy Maintenance: Gasketed design allows for quick disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly, reducing downtime.
Plate and Frame:
Versatile Applications
- HVAC & Food Processing
- Chemical & Industrial Cooling
- Customizable and Serviceable
Plate and Frame Heat Exchangers
Applications
Stainless steel plate and frame heat exchangers are widely used in industries such as HVAC, food and beverage processing, chemical processing, refrigeration, and industrial cooling. Their flexible design and high efficiency make them ideal for applications requiring frequent maintenance or capacity adjustments, such as pasteurization, district heating, and cooling of corrosive fluids.
Sizes & Materials
Our plate and frame heat exchangers are constructed from high-quality 316L stainless steel, with options for titanium or other alloys for handling aggressive fluids like seawater or acidic solutions. Available in sizes ranging from compact units for commercial HVAC to large industrial models, they operate at pressures up to 450 psi and temperatures from -20°F to 400°F, with gasket materials tailored to specific fluid compatibilities.
Performance and Design
The plate and frame design features corrugated stainless steel plates clamped together with gaskets, creating alternating channels for hot and cold fluids. The corrugated pattern promotes turbulent flow, enhancing heat transfer efficiency and allowing close temperature approaches. The gasketed construction enables easy disassembly for cleaning and maintenance, ensuring long-term reliability in diverse applications.
Complementary Solutions
While plate and frame heat exchangers are ideal for applications requiring flexibility and easy maintenance, we also offer brazed plate, shell and tube, and tube-in-tube designs for specialized needs, such as high-pressure environments or compact systems. Our stainless steel plate and frame models are the preferred choice for industries needing versatile, corrosion-resistant heat transfer solutions.
