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Alfa Laval FrontLine 8 Gasketed Plate-and-Frame Heat Exchanger

Alfa Laval FrontLine is the premium range of heat exchangers used in dairy, food, beverage and other hygienic applications requiring gentle product treatment, long operating times or superior cleanability. A large range of plate and gasket types is available.

The Clip plate has a chevron type of plate pattern designed for hygienic conditions. The entry points, the distribution area and the shape and pressing depth of the plate pattern give optimal performance. WideStream plates with special plate pattern and a limited number of contact points are available for viscous products and products containing pulp and fibres.

In addition to normal single plate configuration, this model is also available with Gemini double wall plates. Gemini plates are fully cleanable and accessible and are used as an extra precaution to avoid intermixing of fluids.

ApplicationsALFA LAVAL, FrontLine HEAT EXCHANGERS, Front8

  • Biotech and Pharmaceutical
  • Food and Beverages
  • Home and Personal care

Benefits

  • Superior hygienic safety – plates designed for food applications
  • Gentle treatment of sensitive products
  • Uncompromising cleanliness
  • Flexible configuration – possible to rebuild the heat exchanger

Features

Every detail is carefully designed to ensure the highest hygienic standards, gentle product treatment and efficient cleaning. Selection of available features:

  • 5-point alignment system
  • Corner guided alignment system
  • Chocolate pattern distribution area
  • Clip-on gasket
  • Leak chamber
  • Bearing box
  • Fixed bolt head
  • Key hole bolt opening
  • Lock washer
  • Pressure plate roller
  • Interchangeable corners
  • Adjustable feet
  • 2-point feet support on column
  • Tightening bolt cover

Technical Data

Technical data

Plates
Name: Clip 8
Type: Single Plate
Free channel, mm (inches): 4.0 (0.16)

Name: Clip 8-G
Type: Gemini (hygienic) Double wall
Free channel, mm (inches): 4.0 (0.16)

Name: Clip 8-WS
Type: WideStream
Free channel, mm (inches): 4.0 (0.16)

Materials
Heat transfer plates:  316/316L, 254 Ti
Field gaskets: NBR, EPDM
Connections: Acid proof stainless steel
Frame and pressure plate: Solid stainless steel, cladded stainless steel or surface coated

Operational data

Frame, PV-code: RM, pvcALS
Max. design pressure (barg/psig): 10.0/145
Max. design temperature (°C/°F): 150/302

Frame, PV-code: RM, PED
Max. design pressure (barg/psig): 10.0/145
Max. design temperature (°C/°F): 150/302

Frame, PV-code: RH, pvcALS
Max. design pressure (barg/psig): 16.0/232
Max. design temperature (°C/°F): 150/302

Frame, PV-code: RH, PED
Max. design pressure (barg/psig): 16.0/232
Max. design temperature (°C/°F): 150/302

Frame, PV-code: RD, PED
Max. design pressure (barg/psig): 21.0/304
Max. design temperature (°C/°F): 150/302

Extended pressure and temperature rating may be available on request.

Connections
DIN, SMS, Tri-CLAMP, BS/RJT and IDF/ISO male parts.

The plate heat exchanger is manufactured according to 3A certification. The gaskets are produced in compliance with the regulations of FDA. Other materials may be available on request. All option combinations may not be configurable.

Dimensional drawing
Measurements mm (inches)

ALFA LAVAL, FrontLine HEAT EXCHANGERS, Front8 drawing

Keeping you processing

For more information about our products and services please get in touch!

JAMIE WETHERILL
Internal Sales Manager

Call: 01777 712101
Email: jamie.wetherill@moodydirect.com