Brazed/Fusion-Bonded Plate

ALFA LAVAL COPPER BRAZED (CB) PLATE HEAT EXCHANGERS

Efficient Heat Transfer with a Compact Design

At Harco, we offer Alfa Laval Copper Brazed (CB) plate heat exchangers, designed to provide highly efficient heat transfer with a compact footprint. In addition, these maintenance-free heat exchangers deliver a long service life and are capable of withstanding high temperatures and extremely high design pressures. As a result, they are ideal for a wide range of applications, including cooling, heating, evaporation, and condensing.

Advanced Brazed Plate Heat Exchanger Technology

The thin, corrugated stainless steel plates used in the Alfa Laval CB plate heat exchanger are brazed together with copper, forming a self-contained unit that can handle both high pressures and high temperatures. Unlike traditional heat exchanger designs, the brazed plate heat exchanger consists solely of surfaces that actively contribute to heat transfer. Consequently, this results in significant increases in overall efficiency.

Engineered for High-Pressure and High-Temperature Performance

As the world’s leading manufacturer of brazed plate heat exchangers, Alfa Laval has extensive experience designing units that withstand demanding high-pressure and high-temperature conditions. Furthermore, these units are engineered to cope effectively with the structural stresses created during operation.

Flexible Configurations for Various Applications

Units in the Alfa Laval CB plate heat exchanger range are available in many different sizes and capacities, with varying plate patterns and connection options for specific duties and performance requirements. In addition, these Alfa Laval heat exchanger units can be configured as single-pass, dual-pass, or multi-pass installations according to project specifications.

Benefits

Compact design with a small footprint
Easy to install
Self-cleaning design
Low service and maintenance requirements
All units are pressure and leak tested
Gasket-free construction

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ALFA LAVAL ALFANOVA FUSION-BONDED PLATE HEAT EXCHANGERS

100% Stainless Steel Fusion-Bonded Heat Exchangers

Harco also offers the Alfa Laval AlfaNova fusion-bonded plate heat exchangers, the first plate heat exchangers in the world made completely of stainless steel. This innovative design is made possible through Alfa Laval’s patented active diffusion bonding technology.

Superior Hygiene and Corrosion Resistance

The AlfaNova fusion-bonded plate heat exchanger from Alfa Laval features 100% stainless steel construction, with all components fused together using this breakthrough bonding technology. As a result, it provides exceptional hygiene and corrosion resistance unmatched by traditional brazed heat exchangers. Furthermore, this makes it practical to use stainless steel plate heat exchangers in applications normally reserved for semi-welded or welded units.

Built for Extreme Temperature and Pressure Conditions

With the Alfa Laval AlfaNova fusion-bonded plate heat exchanger, it becomes feasible to use a high-efficiency plate heat exchanger in extreme temperature and pressure fatigue conditions that would likely damage a conventional brazed heat exchanger. Consequently, AlfaNova units have become a breakthrough gasket-free alternative for industrial applications involving aggressive liquids and demanding operating conditions.

In addition, these hermetically sealed plate heat exchangers help ensure low life cycle costs even under high-temperature conditions. The 100% stainless steel construction also allows the units to withstand temperatures up to 550°C (1,020°F).

Ideal for Hygienic Applications

Because of their hygienic heat transfer channels and exceptional mechanical strength, Alfa Laval AlfaNova fusion-bonded plate heat exchangers are ideal for applications where hygiene is critical. These applications include clean water refrigeration chillers and tap water heating systems.