Gasketed Plate
ALFA LAVAL FRONT 8 GASKETED PLATE HEAT EXCHANGERS
Harco offers Alfa Laval Front 8 Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers as part of the Alfa Laval FrontLine hygienic heat exchanger range, used in dairy, food, beverage, and other hygienic applications requiring gentle product treatment, long operating times, and superior cleanability. A wide selection of plate and gasket types is also available to support flexible hygienic processing requirements.
Designed for hygienic conditions, the Clip plate features a chevron-type pattern where optimized entry points, distribution area, and pressing depth ensure consistent performance in sanitary heat exchanger applications. WideStream plates are also available for viscous products and media containing pulp or fibres, using a specialized wide-channel design with fewer contact points to improve flow and reduce fouling.
Also available in a Gemini double-wall configuration, the Alfa Laval Front 8 provides fully cleanable and accessible plates. An extra layer of protection is provided by Gemini plates to prevent intermixing of fluids in hygienic processing systems.
Applications for the Alfa Laval Front 8 Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers:
- Biotech and Pharmaceutical
- Food, Dairy and Beverages
- Home and Personal Care
Benefits for the Alfa Laval Front 8 Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers:
- Superior hygienic safety – plates designed for food-grade applications
- Gentle treatment of sensitive products
- Uncompromising cleanliness
- Flexible configuration – possibility to rebuild the heat exchanger
Features for the Alfa Laval Front 8 Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers:
Every detail of the Alfa Laval Front 8 Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers is carefully designed to ensure hygienic performance, thermal efficiency, and reliable cleaning in sanitary plate heat exchanger applications. Depending on configuration, available features may include:
- Five-point alignment
- Corner guided alignment system
- Chocolate pattern distribution area
- T-bar roller
- Clip-on gasket
- Leak chamber
- Bearing boxes
- Fixed bolt head
- Key hole bolt opening
- Lock washer
- Pressure plate roller
- Connection plate roller
- Interchangeable corners
- Hygienic adjustable feet
- Two-point feet support on column
- Tightening bolt cover
Alfa Laval 360-Degree Service Portfolio
Long-term performance is supported by Harco through the Alfa Laval 360-Degree Service Portfolio, ensuring reliable operation throughout the equipment lifecycle. The service offering includes installation, cleaning, repair, spare parts, technical documentation, and troubleshooting. Additional support includes replacement, retrofit, integrity testing, and monitoring services to maintain efficiency, uptime, and hygienic performance.
For pricing, technical details, or help selecting an Alfa Laval Front 8 hygienic plate heat exchanger, contact Harco at 1-800-361-5361 or 705-743-5361, or [email protected] with your application requirements.
