Stainless Steel Heat Exchangers

A sanitary stainless steel heat exchanger is designed for efficient heat transfer in food, beverage, dairy, and pharmaceutical industries, where hygiene is critical. Made from 316L stainless steel, these exchangers prevent contamination, support Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems, and comply with 3A and FDA standards. They are used for pasteurization, evaporating, condensing, steam-to-water, and tank cooling/heating applications.

Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems are the most effective for cleaning sanitary heat exchangers, circulating cleaning solutions without disassembly. The process includes warm water pre-rinsing, alkaline wash for organic residues (e.g., fats, proteins in sauces), acid wash for mineral deposits (e.g., calcium scale), and a final rinse. Steam or hot water sanitization ensures microbial elimination for dairy and pharmaceutical applications, maintaining hygiene and equipment longevity.

Sanitary heat exchangers require regular Clean-in-Place (CIP) cycles, inspections, and performance monitoring. CIP systems use pre-rinse, alkaline, and acid cycles to remove organic and mineral buildup. Post-CIP inspections check seals, gaskets, and plates for wear or corrosion. Monitoring pressure drops and temperature differentials detects fouling. Steam sanitization ensures compliance with 3A and FDA standards for dairy, sauces, and pharmaceutical applications, extending equipment lifespan.

Cleaning agents for sanitary heat exchangers ensure thorough cleaning without contamination risk. Common agents include:

• Alkaline Detergents: Remove organic residues like fats, proteins, and oils in dairy, sauces, and liquid egg applications.
• Acidic Detergents: Phosphoric or nitric acid removes mineral deposits like calcium scale in wastewater or dairy processing.
• Sanitizers: Steam, hot water, or sanitizing solutions eliminate bacteria, ensuring sterility for sanitary applications.

These agents are circulated via CIP systems, with rinsing to prevent chemical cross-reactions, ensuring 3A and FDA compliance.

Our stainless steel heat exchangers are designed for sanitary and industrial applications, including:

1. Shell and Tube: High-pressure, durable designs for dairy pasteurization, pharmaceutical processing, and wastewater treatment, compliant with 3A standards.
2. Tube-in-Tube: Ideal for high-viscosity fluids or solids in suspension like sauces and liquid eggs, with customizable sanitary fittings.
3. Plate and Frame: High-efficiency, easy-to-clean units for beverage processing, dairy pasteurization, and wastewater applications.
4. Embossed Plate: Compact, clamp-on designs for tank cooling/heating, drip elimination, and food production lines.
5. Brazed Plate: Leak-proof, compact solutions for refrigeration, hydronics, CO2, and single-phase applications.