Alfa Laval FrontLine gasketed-plate heat exchangers

From both economic and environmental standpoints, gasketed-plate heat exchangers are suitable choices for heating and cooling in hygienic applications. Optimised gasketed-plate heat exchangers enable reliable production, easy cleaning and energy-efficient operation and are vital to supplying safe and competitive products.

Alfa Laval FrontLine gasketed-plate heat exchangers can be supplied with stainless steel frames and clip plates especially suited to the application. A herringbone plate pattern with optimised pressing depths and plate material provides gentle, uniform heat transfer of sensitive hygienic products - including products with viscosities up to 5000 cPs, with small particles and limited fibre lengths or products that require pressure of up to 21 bar.

The optimised geometries of FrontLine plates provide gentle and uniform heat transfer and feature relatively few contact points, which prolong operating times. In addition, the distribution area ensures a uniform flow over the entire plate surface, with no stagnant flow zones and less risk of fouling build-up. With increased clean-in-place efficiency and less fouling, the plates are easy to clean and provide a longer time between cleaning cycles, ensuring more production output.