The plate is the core component of the heat exchanger, usually made of modified metal material, and the thin plate is pressed to form surface ripples, which are stacked to form a fluid channel. Conventional plate thickness: 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 1.0mm. Conventional plate material: stainless steel 304, stainless steel 316/316L, austenitic grade stainless steel SMO254, titanium TiTanium, Hastelloy alloy Has Alloy, molybdenum Molybdenim, nickel Nickel.
The plate is the core component of the heat exchanger, usually made of modified metal material. The thin plate is pressed to form surface ripples, which are then stacked to create a fluid channel. Conventional plate thicknesses are 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, and 1.0 mm. Conventional plate materials include stainless steel 304, stainless steel 316/316L, austenitic grade stainless steel SMO254, titanium, Hastelloy alloy, molybdenum, and nickel. The corrugated section and angle design of the plate also have many variations. The standard board of APV is one of them.
Product Details of APV's Standard Board
The surface of Sondex's standard board is flat, smooth, and free of burrs. The overall heat treatment ensures a long service life and uniform stress.
The plates of the plate heat exchanger are pressed from stainless steel or alloy, allowing them to withstand various corrosive substances. Adding chromium and nickel to iron can change its internal structure, making it corrosion-resistant. However, the presence of silicon in iron can promote corrosion. Adding tungsten does not improve the corrosion resistance of iron.
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Features of Standard Plates For Apv
Specifications
Superior plate-pack stability with APV Corner-Lock.
Effective flow distribution, no "dead areas".
Maximum heat transfer – high turbulence consistent with desired pressure drop and minimal fouling.
Easy-Clip gaskets stay in place during operation.
Distribution Area
Usage of the entire width of the plate minimize the risk of "dead areas"
Combine with plate corrugation pattern to get maximum use of the heat transfer area.
Easy-Clip Gasket
Designed to stay firmly in place during operation.
Quick and easy replacement, reducing service downtime.
Heat Transfer Area
Designed to provide the highest turbulence consistent with desired pressure drop and minimal fouling.
Various plate designs – geometries optimized for specific performance requirements.
Profound engineering expertise and dedication to maximizing heat transfer.
Corner-Lock
Superior plate pack stability ensured by APV "Corner-Lock" systems.
Plates inter-lock to form stable plate pack.
Enables the use of thinner and thermally more efficient plates.
Easy re-assembling.
Minimize downtime.
Plate Material For APV Products
304 Stainless Steel
316 Stainless Steel
Titanium
SMO
Other material available on request
APV / SPX Heat Exchanger Plate
We supply replacement plates and gaskets for the below models of APV-SPX gasketed plate heat exchangers.
APV / SPX Brand Plates List
APV / SPX A055
APV / SPX A085
APV / SPX A145
APV / SPX B063
APV / SPX B110
APV / SPX B110S
APV / SPX B134
APV / SPX B158
APV / SPX B205
APV / SPX H12
APV / SPX H12 WDU
APV / SPX H17
APV / SPX J060
APV / SPX J092
APV / SPX J107
APV / SPX J185
APV / SPX J60
APV / SPX J92
APV / SPX K34
APV / SPX K55
APV / SPX K71
APV / SPX N25
APV / SPX N35
APV / SPX N35 Dousafety
APV / SPX N40
APV / SPX N50
APV / SPX P105
APV / SPX P190
APV / SPX PESERIII
APV / SPX Q030
APV / SPX Q030D
APV / SPX Q030E
APV / SPX Q055
APV / SPX Q055D
APV / SPX Q055E
APV / SPX Q080
APV / SPX Q080D
APV / SPX Q080E
APV / SPX QD030
APV / SPX QD055
APV / SPX QD080
APV / SPX QE030
APV / SPX QE055
APV / SPX QE080
APV / SPX R10
APV / SPX R145
APV / SPX R5
APV / SPX R8
APV / SPX SR14AH
APV / SPX SR2
APV / SPX SR6GL
APV / SPX SR9
APV / SPX T4
APV / SPX TR9AL
APV / SPX TR9AV
APV / SPX TR9GL
APV / SPX TR9GN
APV Plate Heat Exchanger Parts & Support
Spare Parts
We offer durable, reliable Plate Heat Exchanger Gaskets, including Food Grade (FDA or 3A).
Plate Heat Transfer Plates, including Double Wall Safety Plates.
Frame Liners & Port Rings.
Frame Parts, Tie Bolts & Carrier Bars.
On-Site Servicing
Complete Heat Exchanger service, including pressure testing.
Off-Site Servicing
Clean, test and re-gasket of plate packs.
Overhaul of complete Plate Heat Exchanger, including pressure test.
Collection of plate packs or Plate Heat Exchangers from the site.
New Equipment
Supply and installation of new identical Plate Heat Exchangers.
Site Survey
A free site survey of your plate heat exchangers is available on request.
Our comprehensive servicing solutions aim to prolong the life of your heat exchangers and optimise their performance, ensuring your operations continue to run smoothly.
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FAQ
Q: 1.What is APV heat exchanger?
A: APV Heat Exchangers include a wide range of plate heat exchangers including gasketed plate type for industrial applications, semi-welded and welded plate heat exchangers.
Q: 2.What does a plate heat exchanger do?
A: By implementing the use of a plate heat exchanger, energy can be transferred between two fluids at different temperatures. This improves efficiency through heat transfer. The energy already in the system can be transferred before it leaves the system.
Q: 3.What is a plate and frame heat exchanger?
A: A plate and frame heat exchangers are a reliable and efficient means of transferring heat between two fluids. They are widely used in a variety of applications. They are often the best choice when space is limited, and high thermal efficiency is required.
Q: 4.What is corrugated plate heat exchanger?
A: The corrugated plate heat exchanger has a great flexibility than the other types of heat exchangers; both its heat transfer area and its cooling flow could be increased or decreased easily, so; it is commonly used for enlargement and upgrading works.
Q: 5.What is the U value of plate heat exchanger?
A: The overall heat transfer co-efficient (U-value) ranges from 4,000 to 9,000 W/m2 · °C in water application, since the plate corrugation provides a highly turbulent flow.
Q: 6.How brazed plate heat exchangers work?
A: The brazed plate heat exchanger is in principle constructed as a package of corrugated channel plates between front and rear cover-plate packages. The cover-plate packages consist of sealing plates, blind rings and cover plates. Connections are mounted on the cover plates and can be customized to meet specific market and application requirements. During the vacuum-brazing process, a brazed joint is formed at every contact point between the base and the filler material. This design creates a heat exchanger that consists of two separate channels or circuits.
Q: 7.What are the 4 main types of plate type heat exchanger?
A: A plate heat exchanger is a compact type of heat exchanger that uses a series of thin plates to transfer heat between two fluids. There are four main types of PHE: gasketed, brazed, welded, and semi-welded.
Q: 8.What is the difference between brazed and welded heat exchangers?
A: Brazed Plate heat exchangers are efficient and compact, making them an excellent economic choice. Welded plate heat exchangers are similar to Gasketed plate heat exchangers, but instead the plates are welded together.
Q: 9.Which is better brazed or gasketed heat exchangers?
A: In general, gasketed plate heat exchangers are preferred in industrial settings where flexibility is paramount. Welded plate heat exchangers are rare due to the increased cost, but brazed plate heat exchangers are common in HVAC settings where replacement is easier than maintenance.
Q: 10.What is a brazed plate heat exchanger?
A: A brazed plate heat exchanger consists of corrugated plates that combine to create channels through which a hot medium and a cold medium (typically water) can be distributed.
Q: 11.What is the purpose of brazing?
A: Brazing is a process that joins two or more metal surfaces by letting molten metal flow into the joint. The filler metal has a lower melting temperature than the parts to be joined to keep the workpieces from melting. Although brazing is one of the oldest joining methods, it is still used today for a good reason.
Q: 12.Is aluminium brazing strong?
A: While it's true that welding typically provides a stronger bond, brazing can create joints that are strong enough for many applications. The strength of a brazed joint is often adequate for non-structural components, especially where flexibility and thermal conductivity are crucial.
Q: 13.What material is used to braze aluminum?
A: Aluminum brazing alloys are used to join brazeable aluminum base metals. Silicon and copper are typically added to pure aluminum to lower melting range and provide a suitable joining material. Magnesium can also be added to aluminum to assist in the facilitation of oxide dispersion in vacuum brazing.
Q: 14.Is an aluminium heat exchanger better than stainless steel?
A: In comparison to stainless steel, it is also cheaper, lighter and arguably more effective at resisting corrosion. However, it should be noted that an aluminium heat exchanger is more likely to suffer damage if it is not maintained regularly.
Q: 15.What is the difference between copper and aluminum heat exchangers?
A: Copper heats up faster than aluminum but also cools down faster. Aluminum heats up slower than copper but also cools down slower. This means that copper is better suited for applications that require fast heat transfer, while aluminum is better suited for applications that require gradual heat transfer.
