Alfa Laval Sanitary Plate-and-Frame Heat Exchangers
Gentle Product Treatment with Superior Cleaning Ability
Valutech offers Alfa Laval plate-and-frame heat exchangers that are specially designed for use within the food & beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, dairy, and bio-pharma industries. The selection we carry offers flexible configurations with a wide range of choice in plate materials and patterns.
Sanitary Gasketed Plate-and-Frame Heat Exchangers
Find the style and model that is right for your hygienic process below:
H-Line
Alfa Laval’s brand-new H-Line of gasketed plate-and-frame heat exchangers is a premium offering of energy efficient and sustainable processing equipment with the latest hygienic heat transfer technology. Optimizations in plate patterns and flow distribution contribute to improved heat transfer efficiency and lower pressure drop for equivalent duties, all while maintaining extended operating intervals between cleanings. Standard H-Line units are designed for the strictest hygienic applications, and WideGap models are further refined to excel in handling viscous, fibrous, and particle-containing liquids. H-Line plates also feature a CIP channel (CleanChannelTM)for improved cleanability, and when combined with plate patterns that contributes to gentle and efficient processing with optimal media distribution, these units boast unparalleled run times between cleaning cycles.
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The following H-Line models are available: |
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| H-Line Model | H4 | H5 | H8 | HL8 | HL8 WideGap |
| Width in inches | 10.2 | 15.0 | 17.2 – 17.7 | 19.3 | 19.3 |
| Height in inches | 31.6 – 47.8 | 39.2 | 48.6 – 60.7 | 72.9 – 88.8 | 72.9 – 88.8 |
| Connection Diameter in inches | 1.5″ | 2″ | 4″ | 4″ | 4″ |
| Max Design Pressure in psig | 232 | 232 | 232 | 305 | 159 |
| Max Design Temperature in °F | 320 | ||||
*Extended pressure and temperature rating may be available on request.
Depending on the model, H-Line units are available with titanium plates in place of SS316 plates. The HL8 is available with hygienic Gemini double-wall plates for minimization of contamination risk and WideStream plates that feature a unique pattern and a lower number of contact points for applications containing pulp and fibres.
FrontLine
Alfa Laval’s FrontLine series of premium heat exchangers is suited for applications with strict demands for sanitation and gentle product treatment.
Designed specially for use within the dairy, food, beverage, dairy-alternative, and home & personal care industries, this line is well-suited for the handling of heat-sensitive media over long running times. Plates that are suitable for handling media with fibers in juices and similar products are available.
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The following FrontLine models are available: |
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| FrontLine Model | Front 6 | Front 8 | Front 10 | Front 15 |
| Width in inches | 14.6 | 19.4 | 26.4 | 38.2 |
| Height in inches | 55.9 | 71.1 – 85.1 | 85.3 | 102.6 |
| Tri-Clamp Connection Diameter in inches |
2″ | 3″ | 4″ | 6″ |
| Max Design Pressure in psig | 304 | 232 | ||
| Max Design Temperature in °F | 302 | 320 | ||
All FrontLine models are available with the following features:
- 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
- Interchangeable Corners
- Adjustable Feet
- 2-Point Feet Support on Column
The FrontLine is suited for milk pasteurization and HTST (high-temperature short-time) operations; large plate sizes allow for 92% heat recovery within pasteurization processes. The FrontLine also features 40% more capacity than comparable models within equal or less floor space.
FrontLine Automatic
Alfa Laval’s FrontLine Automatic series of premium plate-and-frame heat exchangers builds upon the features of the FrontLine series, while offering an electric open/close drive system. This allows for the smooth and automated movement of the pressure plate to pre-set positions within the frame via an integrated PLC system.
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The following FrontLine Automatic models are available: |
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| FrontLine Automatic Model | Front 10 Automatic | Front 15 Automatic | |
| Width in inches | 45 | ||
| Height in inches | 111 | 127.5 | |
| Plate Surface Area in ft2 | 6.67 | 9.80 | |
| Connection Diameter in inches | 4″ | 6″ | |
| Max Design Pressure in psig | 200 | ||
| Max Design Temperature in °F | 302 | ||
BaseLine
The BaseLine series is now obsolete, but spare parts will continue to be available at Valutech
Alfa Laval’s BaseLine series of gasketed plate-and-frame heat exchangers is a competitive range of cost-effective units intended for pasteurization and simpler applications within the food & beverage, personal care, and dairy industries, as well as utility applications.
In addition, BaseLine models are widely utilized in breweries and distilleries in the creation of filtered alcohol products, such as beer and coolers.
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The following BaseLine models are available: |
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| BaseLine Model | Base 3 | Base 6 | Base 10 | Base 11 |
| Width in inches | 7.1 | 12 | 17.8 | 18.6 |
| Height in inches | 21.5 | 40.5 ± 1.0 | 50.4 ± 1.2 | 82.2 ± 2.0 |
| Tri-Clamp Connection Diameter in inches |
1″ | 2″ | 4″ | 4″ |
| Max Design Pressure in psig | 145 | |||
| Max Design Temperature in °F | 320 | |||
BaseLine models feature FDA-compliant gaskets that are easy to open, inspect, and maintain. The number and style of plates can be modified, and plates are foul-resistant.