{"id":237,"date":"2018-07-26T09:10:22","date_gmt":"2018-07-26T08:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theforcegroup.co.uk\/heatx-force\/our-products\/plate-heat-exchangers\/"},"modified":"2023-10-20T11:00:59","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T10:00:59","slug":"plate-heat-exchangers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.theforcegroup.co.uk\/heatx-force\/products\/plate-heat-exchangers\/","title":{"rendered":"Plate Heat Exchanger – Supply, Install and Repair"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t

Plate Heat Exchangers are now used more extensively through many heat transfer applications. Our services include chemical and ultrasonic cleaning, re-gasketing and plate pack expansions.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t Explained\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"plate-heat-exchanger1\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"plate-heat-exchanger2\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"plate-heat-exchanger3\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

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Fill out our quick and easy contact form with your enquiry and we’ll get back to you.<\/p>\n

\n\t\tPlate Heat Inspection Services\n\t<\/h2>\n\t

As Plate Heat Exchanger manufacturers we can carry out inspection services, strip downs, crack detection, re-gasketing and pressure testing to ensure your plate packs are clean and transferring heat as efficiently as possible.<\/p>\n

A Plate Type Heat Exchanger uses primary fluids, such as steam, hot water and chilled water for heating or cooling applications. They are used extensively for DHW and heating services, in process heating and cooling of food, dairy and brewery products to name a few.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Plate\n

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\n\t\tWhen were Plate Heat Exchangers invented?\n\t<\/h2>\n\t

The first Plate Heat Exchanger was invented in the early 1920’s and revolutionised the world of heat transfer.<\/p>\n

\n\t\tHow does a Plate Heat Exchanger work?\n\t<\/h2>\n\t

The Heat Exchanger design works by using indented plates (usually stainless steel, but also widely available in Titanium) to transfer heat between two fluids.\u00a0The plates are mounted in a frame with gaskets in-between them and compressed evenly using thread bars. The fluids flow between alternate plates, maximising the contact with the heat transfer surface.<\/p>\n

\n\t\tPlate Heat Exchangers vs Shell and Tube Exchangers\n\t<\/h2>\n\t

This is a much more efficient method of heat transfer than conventional tubular heat exchangers, as the fluids are in contact with the entire heat transfer surface. This means that hot water plate heat exchangers are far more compact than shell and tube exchangers, taking up far less floor space.<\/p>\n

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Gaskets used in plate heat exchangers are available in a range of materials to suit the primary and secondary fluids. The correct selection of gasket material is critical for the longevity and smooth operation of the hot water plate heat exchanger. The most commonly used gasket material is:<\/p>\n