Gasket plate heat exchangers for sanitary applications

Having invented plate heat exchangers in 1923, APV continue to pioneer designs of this technology for effective use in the food, pharmaceutical and industrial markets. APV’s large range of plate technologies give our customers optimal energy usage, minimise downtime, and so maximise profitability. Suitable for low and medium viscosity products, APV’s plate heat exchangers are used for heating, cooling, condensing and evaporation applications.

Key specifications

Pressure Up To 25 bar

Product features

Plates are designed to give efficient flow distribution across the plate and promote turbulence, minimizing fouling.
Improved hanging area for quicker Plate hanging during assembly and better alignment.
APV’s “Corner Lock” and “Bubble Lock” systems ensure a stable and well aligned plate pack every time.
Different plate technologies, such as Energy saver, DuraFlow, Easyflow and others give optimal solutions for each application type
DuoSafety double walled plates reduce the risk of contamination between product and service media.
APV’s Para Clip and Easy Clip gasket technology ensure a fast, secure and aligned gasket installation. Locking Tabs form part of the gasket string, preventing them from breaking off

Product description

Sanitary applications present a unique set of requirements to be met – such as solids handling, product integrity, thorough cleanability, high efficiency and minimal downtime. With over 60 different plate sizes to choose from, and plate technologies such as Energy-saver, Energy-saver+, Duraflow and Easyflow, APV ensure that your process requirements will get the best solution. Solutions that will minimise the energy consumption through increased heat transfer efficiency. Solutions that will reduce fouling across the plates and provide easily serviced equipment - all to minimise downtime and keep your process running.