Gasketed Plate
ALFA LAVAL FRONTLINE GASKETED PLATE HEAT EXCHANGERS
Harco offers Alfa Laval FrontLine Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers as part of the Alfa Laval Hygienic Line portfolio. This premium range of hygienic plate heat exchangers is designed for dairy, food, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications requiring gentle product treatment, long operating times, and superior cleanability.
Hygienic Design & Performance Advantages
Designed to enhance hygienic heat transfer performance, the Alfa Laval FrontLine gasketed plate heat exchanger range optimizes both hygiene and energy efficiency. In addition, cleanability is improved and fouling is reduced through innovative design features. Technologies such as SmoothPort™ help reduce buildup, Equiflow™ ensures uniform heat treatment, and CleanChannel™ supports efficient cleaning performance.
Glue-free FDA-compliant gaskets are a key feature of Alfa Laval FrontLine gasketed plate-and-frame heat exchangers, supporting easy maintenance and long service life. Furthermore, the frame design supports multi-section applications such as pasteurization while also allowing fast disassembly for inspection, cleaning, and service. Capacity can also be easily adapted through interchangeable connection plate corners and modular plate configurations when process requirements change.
Hygienic Performance in Processing Applications
In food-grade and hygienic processing applications (FCM compliant), plates in the Alfa Laval FrontLine gasketed plate heat exchangers are engineered to deliver superior hygienic operation. Optimized plate patterns and material selection ensure uniform heat treatment and gentle product handling. Consistent product quality and longer operating cycles are supported through a fouling-resistant design in sanitary processing environments.
Plate Types for Hygienic Applications
Three specialized plate types are available for Alfa Laval’s FrontLine gasketed plate heat exchangers:
- Clip plate – chevron pattern optimized for hygienic performance and efficient heat transfer
- Clip plate Gemini double wall – dual-plate design preventing cross-contamination in case of leakage
- Clip plate WideStream – wide channel design ideal for products containing pulp, fibres, or solids
Applications in Hygienic Heat Transfer
Widely used across multiple industries, Alfa Laval FrontLine plate heat exchangers serve food processing, dairy processing, beverage production, and pharmaceutical heat transfer applications, including:
- Pasteurization of yogurt, ice cream, and beer
- Pasteurization of fruit juice with fibres
- Heating and cooling of viscous hygienic products
Alfa Laval FrontLine Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers Offered
