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Product Description
The Aidear Stainless Steel Bolted Gasketed Plate Heat Exchanger – Process Grade is a rugged, high-performance heat transfer solution built specifically for demanding industrial process applications. As shown in the workshop photo, this series features a heavy-duty bolted carbon steel frame (blue-coated for corrosion protection), thick stainless steel compression plates, precision-aligned high-tensile tie rods, corrugated 316L stainless steel heat transfer plates with advanced chevron patterns, and high-grade replaceable gaskets—ensuring uniform plate clamping, leak-free operation, and full serviceability even in aggressive media or high-fouling environments.
The bolted design allows complete disassembly for thorough mechanical cleaning, gasket replacement, plate addition for capacity increase, or reconfiguration—making it ideal for processes with variable flow rates, periodic sanitation, or future expansion needs.
Product Type: Bolted Gasketed Plate Heat Exchanger – Process Grade / Industrial PHE
Plate Material: AISI 316L Stainless Steel (standard for excellent resistance to pitting, crevice corrosion & chemical attack; optional 304L, titanium, SMO 254, or alloy C-276)
Gasket Material: High-performance EPDM, NBR-HT, Viton-G/F, FKM, or food/pharma-certified grades; clip-on or glued styles
Frame Material: Carbon Steel with heavy-duty epoxy coating (blue standard); full stainless steel frame for extreme corrosion environments
Connection Types: Large flanged nozzles (ANSI 150/300, DIN PN25/PN40), welded, or multi-port entry/exit
Operating Media: Steam, high-temperature water, thermal oils, aggressive chemicals, acids/alkalis, slurries, food-grade liquids
Pressure Rating: 16–25 bar standard (both sides); high-pressure models up to 40 bar
Temperature Rating: -40°C to +200°C (gasket-dependent; higher limits with special compounds)
Plate Design: High-theta / low-theta chevron corrugation; wide-gap or free-flow plates for viscous or particulate media
Options: Multi-pass or asymmetric flow, intermediate frames, reinforcement for vibration, sight glasses, drain/vent ports, PED/ASME certification
The advanced plate corrugation creates intense turbulence for very high heat transfer coefficients and excellent self-cleaning action, enabling close temperature approaches and high thermal effectiveness. The heavy-duty bolted frame supports large plate packs and high flow/pressure conditions without deflection, while the replaceable gasket system allows quick on-site maintenance, reducing downtime compared to fixed welded or brazed units. This process-grade design excels in reliability under cyclic thermal loads, aggressive chemicals, and fouling-prone services.
Chemical and petrochemical process heating/cooling & heat recovery
Steam heating and condensate cooling in industrial plants
Food & beverage large-scale pasteurization, sterilization & CIP systems
Pharmaceutical batch reactors, utility cooling & WFI systems
Power plant auxiliary heat exchangers & turbine oil cooling
Refinery and offshore platform process streams
Produced with precision plate forming, gasket molding, and torque-controlled bolting in Aidear's industrial facility (as evidenced by the organized production staging and reinforced components), this bolted gasketed plate heat exchanger delivers unmatched capacity, serviceability, and longevity for critical process duties. Contact us for advanced thermal/hydraulic simulation, plate pattern optimization, gasket/media compatibility review, custom frame engineering, and competitive large-project pricing to perfectly align with your process heat transfer requirements.
