Should I choose a gasketed or a brazed plate heat exchanger?
How the two types are built, and where each is the better fit.
Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers (GPHEs) from World Heat Cylinders are robustly constructed, ensuring reliable performance and easy servicing. Typically, they consist of three primary components:
- Corrugated Plates: A series of pressed, corrugated stainless steel plates are precisely arranged. This arrangement creates a honeycomb-like pattern of flow channels. A durable gasket seals each plate, forming the complete plate pack.
- Frame Plates: The design securely sandwiches the plate pack between two sturdy carbon steel frame plates. These are a fixed frame plate and a movable pressure plate.
- Tightening Bolts: These bolts compress the plate pack and frame plates together. This action ensures a leak-tight seal. Additionally, depending on the unit's overall size, a carrier bar may be included. The carrier bar supports the plate pack and facilitates easier maintenance and plate replacement.
Moreover, our Gasketed PHEs suit a wide range of duties. We can tailor them with various plate materials, gasket types, and frame designs to meet specific process conditions.