Gasketed plate heat exchangers for hygienic applications
In the dairy, food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, maintaining the hygiene and efficiency of thermal processes is critical. These sectors demand equipment that ensures precise temperature control and compliance with strict sanitary standards while minimizing fouling and maximizing thermal transfer.
Enhance heat transfer with adjustable, efficient plate designs
The Alfa Laval BaseLine range offers a variety of gasketed plate-and-frame heat exchangers designed for simpler yet critical hygienic and utility applications. The design supports the combination of different plates and materials, including FDA-compliant gaskets for easy opening, inspection, and cleaning. These exchangers feature high thermal efficiency and fouling resistance due to a range of pressing depths, chevron patterns, and other corrugations. They are flexible, allowing the heat transfer area to be modified by adding or removing plates as process parameters change. Available in four sizes (Base 3, 6, 10, and 11), the BaseLine exchangers optimize performance for diverse applications, including pasteurization. The chevron-type plate pattern ensures good product distribution and thermal efficiency, while Gemini double-wall plates offer a fully mix-proof design to prevent cross-contamination.
Benefits
- Highly customizable for various applications
- Easy maintenance with FDA-compliant gaskets
- Optimized thermal efficiency and fouling resistance
- Adjustable heat transfer area
- Prevents cross-contamination with double-wall plates