Heat Flow Technology

A plate heat exchanger is a type of heat exchanger that uses metal plates to transfer heat between two fluids. This has a major advantage over a conventional heat exchanger in that the fluids are exposed to a much larger surface area because the fluids are spread out over the plates. This facilitates the transfer of heat, and greatly increases the speed of the temperature change. Plate heat exchangers are now common and very small brazed versions are used in the hot-water sections of millions of combination boilers. The high heat transfer efficiency for such a small physical size has increased the domestic hot water (DHW) flowrate of combination boilers. The small plate heat exchanger has made a great impact in domestic heating and hot-water. Larger commercial versions use gaskets between the plates, whereas smaller versions tend to be brazed.
The concept behind a heat exchanger is the use of pipes or other containment vessels to heat or cool one fluid by transferring heat between it and another fluid. In most cases, the exchanger consists of a coiled pipe containing one fluid that passes through a chamber containing another fluid. The walls of the pipe are usually made of metal, or another substance with a high thermal conductivity, to facilitate the interchange, whereas the outer casing of the larger chamber is made of a plastic or coated with thermal insulation, to discourage heat from escaping from the exchanger.

In a gasketed plate heat exchanger, the plates are fitted with elastomeric gaskets which seal the channels and direct the fluids into alternate channels. The plate pack is assembled between a frame plate and a pressure plate, and compressed by tightening bolts fitted between these plates.

Plate chillers or Milk Plate Chillers are often regarded as one of key components for milk processing. Every heat treatment of pasteurizers needs chilling of milk at certain temperature point, thus milk plate chillers becomes a very vital part of the process. HFT make Milk Plate Chiller is one of the best options to choose for cooling of chilling the milk with the help of utility liquids like cooling tower water, chilled water, glycol, ammonia etc.Application: Milk and milk related products.We develop Milk Plate Chillers, sometimes called as plate chillers or simply as chillers, with excellent quality raw material, flanges, welded spacer studs, high quality gaskets for enhancing the turbulence and heat transmission in the equipment. Widely used for cooling the process liquids with different viscosities, these plate chillers are easy to clean. With increase in turbulence due to welded studs, the washing time of these chillers get remarkably reduced. The plates or tubes used in the heat exchangers are made from AISI 304 / 316 / 304 L / 316 L.Our engineers wisely design the inlet parts of this chiller as to ensure uniform and perfect distribution of liquids across heating surface that delivers best performance. The distinguishing features like usage of the best available plates in the spectrum, clip-on T-type gaskets, options for Snap-On gaskets, bolted connections, robust and sturdy constructed structure etc. give HFT the extra edge over our contemporary competitions.

Stainless steel plate heat exchangers are heat exchangers used in food applications to prevent problems such as bacterial growth.Unlike normal plate heat exchangers, stainless steel plate heat exchangers perform heat transfer hygienically. As a result, they are heavily used in the food industry. The most frequent user of these systems is dairy industry. In fact, these heat exchangers are often referred to as "milk heat exchangers". Stainless steel plate heat exchangers are vital for the dairy industry for their constant need for pasteurization.These heat exchangers, also known as pasteurization heat exchangers, provide a homogeneous pasteurization by distributing milk evenly on their surfaces with their special stainless texture. Even tough, the first food that comes to mind when talking about pasteurization exchangers is milk, these exchangers are also used in the production of other dairy products and many other different foods. Some of them are as follows:Cream Pasteurization Heat ExchangersWhey Heat ExchangersJuice Heat ExchangersBrine Heat ExchangersMilk Heat Exchangers

The Tranter Plate Heat Exchanger is a highly efficient and compact heat transfer solution designed to optimize heat exchange processes in various industries. Featuring a unique plate design, it offers superior thermal performance while minimizing energy consumption. Ideal for applications involving heating, cooling, and thermal energy recovery, the Tranter Plate Heat Exchanger is durable, space-saving, and easy to maintain, making it a reliable choice for demanding industrial environments.

HFT plate heat exchangers are the ideal choice for a wide range of applications across numerous market segments. Innovative technologies and smart design make our standard plate heat exchangers a stellar investment and the go-to choice for standard duties.
We have one of the largest plate portfolios in the world and we customize each heat exchanger to meet your exact requirements. The versatile design and high thermal efficiency make them the perfect solution for a wide range of applications.
 
Features and benefits
Experience the benefit of an individually customized solution that perfectly matches your requirements and lowers your energy consumption.
 
High performance and a low pressure drop eliminate unnecessary burdens on your system and optimize overall system performance.
 
We design single-pass solutions when possible, as they are the preferred choice for almost all duties. With all connections on the head you do not need to disconnect the heat exchanger from the piping to perform inspection, cleaning, or service.
 
The design results in a compact solution with a small footprint, simple installation, and easy access for maintenance.
 
Technical specifications
 
Conections from DN25 to DN600 (1" to 24")
 
Frames designed according to FEA and PED 2014/68/EU (EN13445) and ASME sec VIII, Div. 1 construction standards
 
Plate materials: AISI 304/316, titanium, SMO, Hastelloy*
 
Gasket materials: EPDM-HT, NBR-HT, Viton*
 
Plate lengths up to 5.5 m (18 ft)
 
Flow rates up to 7,200 m3/h (31,700 gpm)
 
Working pressure up to 35 bar (500 psi)
 
Working temperatures from -20 °C to 180 °C (-4 °F to 356 °F)
*Other materials are available upon request.
 
Applications
HVAC industry
 
Marine/offshore industry
 
Dairy/food/beverage industry
 
Sugar industry
 
Biogas industry
 
Pulp and paper industry
 
Heavy industry
 
Mining industry
 
Petrochemical industry
 
Chemical industry