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Custom Aluminum Plate Fin Heat Exchanger

Compact Heat Transfer Solutions for Industrial Cooling Applications

AIDEAR provides custom aluminum plate fin heat exchanger solutions for industrial equipment and thermal management systems. The compact layered design uses extended fin surfaces to facilitate heat transfer between separate fluid streams.

Our team works with customers to evaluate heat duty, operating temperatures, flow rates, pressure drop requirements, installation space, and connection specifications.

Key Features

• Compact Core Construction

• Extended Heat Transfer Surface

• Application-Specific Design

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Engineered for Efficient Heat Transfer

01 | Compact & Lightweight Design

Aluminum construction and high surface-area density help reduce the space and weight required for heat transfer equipment, depending on the application and design.

02 | Extended Heat Transfer Area

Closely arranged fins increase the available heat transfer surface within a compact core, supporting efficient heat exchange.

03 | Optimized Flow Path Design

Fin geometry and flow channel arrangements can be selected to balance thermal performance, pressure drop, and fluid distribution.

04 | Custom Engineering Support

Core dimensions, fin arrangements, and connection requirements can be evaluated according to specific equipment and operating conditions.

Heat Exchange Solutions for Industrial Equipment

Different industrial systems require different combinations of heat transfer capacity, pressure drop, mechanical strength, and installation dimensions.

Industrial Oil Cooling

Compact heat exchanger configurations can be designed for cooling compatible lubricating or hydraulic oils in industrial equipment.

Compressed Air & Gas Cooling

Plate fin structures can support air-to-air or gas cooling applications where compact heat exchange equipment is required.

Equipment Thermal Management

Custom heat exchanger cores may be incorporated into machinery and equipment cooling systems to help manage operating temperatures.

Industrial Heat Recovery

Suitable plate fin designs can recover useful heat between compatible process streams, subject to operating conditions and engineering evaluation.

Application requirements vary. Please share your working medium, operating temperatures, flow rates, and available installation space for technical review.

How Does an Aluminum Plate Fin Heat Exchanger Work?

A typical brazed aluminum plate fin heat exchanger consists of alternating fluid passages formed by fins, parting sheets, and side bars.

Heat is transferred through the separating metal surfaces between adjacent fluid passages while the fluids remain physically separated under normal operating conditions.

Main Structural Components

• Heat Transfer Fins: Increase surface area and influence fluid flow characteristics.

• Parting Sheets: Separate adjacent fluid passages and provide heat transfer surfaces.

• Side Bars: Seal the edges of individual flow passages.

• Flow Channels: Guide fluids through the heat exchanger core.

• Headers & Connections: Distribute and collect fluids entering and leaving the heat exchanger.

Fin geometry, flow direction, and passage arrangement influence the balance between heat transfer performance and pressure drop.

Technical Specifications

Important: Final specifications depend on product design, material selection, working conditions, and engineering verification.

Fin Geometry Matters

Different fin geometries influence fluid flow, heat transfer performance, pressure drop, and manufacturing requirements.

Plain Fins

Provide relatively straightforward flow passages and can be useful in designs where low flow resistance is a priority.

Wavy Fins

Use a curved flow path to influence fluid mixing and heat transfer. Pressure drop must also be evaluated.

Serrated / Offset Strip Fins

Interrupt boundary-layer development and can enhance convective heat transfer, often with an associated increase in pressure drop.

Engineering Considerations

Fin selection should take into account the working fluid, heat duty, flow rate, allowable pressure loss, and available core dimensions.

The most suitable fin configuration is the one that meets your system requirements—not simply the one with the highest heat transfer coefficient.

Customized to Fit Your Equipment

AIDEAR supports the evaluation of application-specific heat exchanger requirements to help customers identify suitable product configurations.

Custom Design Considerations

• Core Length, Width & Height

• Fin Geometry & Passage Arrangement

• Heat Transfer Duty

• Flow Rate & Temperature Requirements

• Working Pressure & Allowable Pressure Drop

• Connection Dimensions & Locations

• Mounting & Installation Requirements

• Customer Drawings & Samples

From initial inquiry to specification review, our team can communicate with customers about their thermal and mechanical requirements.

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Manufacturing Process of Aluminum Plate Fin Heat Exchangers

The following sequence illustrates a typical production workflow for brazed aluminum plate fin heat exchangers.

01 | Engineering Design

Review heat duty, flow rates, temperature conditions, pressure requirements, and mechanical design parameters.

02 | Material Preparation

Prepare aluminum sheets, fin stock, side bars, and other components according to approved drawings.

03 | Fin Forming

Form the specified fin geometry for the required flow channels.

04 | Component Cleaning

Clean and prepare core components according to the selected joining process.

05 | Core Stacking & Assembly

Arrange parting sheets, fins, and side bars in the specified sequence to form the layered core.

06 | Brazing

Join the assembled core using a qualified brazing procedure suitable for the selected materials and design.

07 | Header & Connection Assembly

Install or join the required headers, nozzles, and other connection components.

08 | Inspection & Testing

Carry out applicable visual, dimensional, pressure, and leakage inspections according to the agreed inspection plan.

09 | Final Inspection & Packaging

Verify the completed product against applicable requirements and prepare it for safe handling and shipment.

Quality Inspection & Testing

Quality Checks Throughout Production

Heat exchanger performance and reliability depend on appropriate material selection, manufacturing control, joint integrity, and product inspection.

Material Verification

Check applicable material specifications and identification against approved requirements.

Dimensional Inspection

Check critical dimensions and connection locations against the approved drawing.

Pressure Testing

Conduct pressure tests, where specified, using an appropriate approved procedure.

Leakage Testing

Verify tightness against the applicable acceptance criteria and inspection requirements.

Final Inspection

Review product condition, identification, appearance, and applicable documentation before shipment.

Inspection scope, methods, acceptance criteria, and reports should be agreed upon for each project.

Your Partner for Industrial Heat Transfer Solutions

Changzhou Aidear Refrigeration Technology Co., Ltd.

Established in 2016 and based in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, AIDEAR specializes in refrigeration equipment and heat transfer solutions.

Heat Transfer Product Experience

Our product portfolio covers multiple types of industrial heat exchangers and refrigeration equipment.

Customization Support

We work with customers on product dimensions, materials, connection requirements, and other application-specific specifications.

Manufacturing Equipment

Our manufacturing facility is equipped with machinery including laser cutting machines, CNC turret punching presses, and hydraulic plate bending machines.

Quality Control

Our QA/QC team supports product inspections and quality control activities.

Customer-Focused Communication

We work to understand operating requirements and provide suitable product information for each project.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Can aluminum plate fin heat exchangers be customized?

Yes. Core dimensions, fin geometry, fluid passages, and connection requirements can be reviewed according to the application. Final customization options depend on manufacturing feasibility and engineering assessment.

Q2: What fluids can be used in a plate fin heat exchanger?

Typical applications may involve air, industrial gases, oils, or other compatible fluids. Fluid compatibility, corrosion risk, working pressure, and operating temperature must be evaluated before selection.

Q3: How do I choose the right fin type?

Fin selection depends on heat transfer requirements, fluid properties, flow rate, acceptable pressure drop, and core dimensions. Different fin geometries offer different thermal and hydraulic characteristics.

Q4: What information is required for a quotation?

Please provide the working media, flow rates, inlet and target outlet temperatures, operating and design pressures, allowable pressure drop, available dimensions, and connection requirements. Drawings are helpful when available.

Q5: Can AIDEAR manufacture according to customer drawings?

Customer drawings and samples can be submitted for technical and manufacturing feasibility review. Any proposed changes should be confirmed before production.

Q6: How are quality requirements confirmed?

The applicable inspection plan, test conditions, acceptance criteria, and documentation requirements should be agreed upon during technical confirmation and order processing.

Let's Find the Right Heat Exchanger for Your Project

Custom Aluminum Plate Fin Heat Exchanger Solutions

Whether you need a compact cooling core or an application-specific heat exchanger configuration, share your requirements with AIDEAR for technical review.

To Help Us Evaluate Your Project, Please Provide:

• Working Media

• Inlet & Required Outlet Temperatures

• Fluid Flow Rates

• Operating & Design Pressures

• Maximum Allowable Pressure Drop

• Installation Dimensions

• Connection Requirements

• Drawings or Reference Samples, if Available

Contact AIDEAR to Discuss Your Application

Changzhou Aidear Refrigeration Technology Co., Ltd.

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