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Product Description
The Aidear Industrial Gasketed Plate Heat Exchanger (PHE) is a modular, high-efficiency heat transfer device designed for flexible and serviceable operation in heavy-duty industrial and commercial environments. As featured in the production photo, this exchanger features a heavy-duty bolted carbon steel frame with blue epoxy-coated end plates, precision-aligned thick compression bars, multiple high-tensile tie rods for uniform plate clamping, corrugated 316L stainless steel heat transfer plates, and high-quality clip-on or glued elastomeric gaskets—allowing complete disassembly for mechanical cleaning, plate reconfiguration, or capacity adjustment without specialized equipment.
The bolted construction enables on-site maintenance and future expansion, making it especially suitable for applications with variable loads, fouling tendencies, or sanitary requirements.
Product Type: Bolted Gasketed Plate Heat Exchanger / Industrial PHE
Plate Material: AISI 316L Stainless Steel (standard for broad chemical compatibility; 304, titanium, SMO 254, or Hastelloy options)
Gasket Material: NBR (general use), EPDM (high temp/water/steam), Viton (oils/chemicals), HNBR, or FDA-compliant food-grade; clip-on or glued styles
Frame Material: Carbon Steel with durable powder coat (blue standard); full stainless steel frame for aggressive environments
Connection Types: Flanged (ANSI/DIN), threaded, or welded; multi-port entry/exit configurations
Operating Fluids: Water/glycol, steam, thermal oils, refrigerants, acids, caustics, slurries, food products
Pressure Rating: Up to 25 bar standard (channel & frame side); high-pressure versions up to 40 bar
Temperature Rating: -20°C to +180°C (gasket-dependent; higher limits available)
Plate Pattern: High/low chevron angle options for different heat transfer vs. pressure drop profiles; single/multi-pass; wide-gap plates for viscous/fouling media
Options: Intermediate partition plates, sight ports, drain/vent valves, protective shrouds, PED 2014/68/EU or ASME U-stamp certification
The corrugated plate geometry induces intense turbulence, delivering very high heat transfer coefficients and allowing close temperature crosses (approaches as low as 1°C). Replaceable gaskets and bolted frame enable thorough CIP or manual cleaning, plate pack expansion/reduction, and quick gasket replacement—significantly reducing downtime compared to welded or brazed units. The design minimizes hold-up volume, improves thermal response time, and supports high flow rates with low pressure drop in optimized configurations.
Central chilled water and hot water loops in HVAC & district systems
Steam-to-water heaters and condensate coolers
Food & dairy pasteurization, milk cooling, wort cooling
Chemical batch heating/cooling and reactor temperature control
Pharmaceutical CIP/SIP systems and utility cooling
Power plant auxiliary cooling and lubrication oil systems
Fabricated with high-precision plate pressing, gasket molding, and frame assembly in Aidear's dedicated facility (as shown by organized workshop production and quality components), this gasketed plate heat exchanger combines exceptional thermal performance with practical serviceability. Contact us for plate selection software results, detailed hydraulic/thermal calculations, gasket compatibility guidance, custom frame designs, and competitive project quotations to perfectly suit your heat exchange requirements.
