Alfa Laval IndustrialLine M3 Gasketed Plate-and-Frame Heat Exchanger
Alfa Laval Industrial line is a wide product range that is used in virtually all types of industry. Suitable for a wide range applications, this model is available with a large selection of plate and gasket types. In addition to normal single plate configuration, this model is also available with double wall plates. Double wall plates are used as an extra precaution to avoid intermixing of fluids.
Applications
- Biotech and Pharmaceutical
- Chemicals
- Energy and Utilities
- Food and Beverages
- Home and Personal care
- HVAC and Refrigeration
- Machinery and Manufacturing
- Marine and Transportation
- Mining, Minerals and Pigments
- Pulp and Paper
- Semiconductor and Electronics
- Steel
- Water and Waste treatment
Benefits
- High energy efficiency – low operating cost
- Flexible configuration – heat transfer area can be modified
- Easy to install – compact design
- High serviceability – easy to open for inspection and cleaning and easy to clean by CIP
- Access to Alfa Laval’s global service network
Features
Every detail is carefully designed to ensure optimal performance, maximum uptime and easy maintenance. Selection of available features:
- Glued gasket
- Clip-on gasket
- Leak chamber
- Fixed bolt head
- Key hole bolt opening
- Lifting lug
- Lining
- Lock washer
- Tightening bolt cover
Technical data
Plates
Name: M3
Type: Single Plate
Free channel, mm (inches): 2.4 (0.095)
Name: M3-D
Type: Double wall plate
Free channel, mm (inches): 2.4 (0.095)
Name: M3-G
Type: Gemini (hygienic), Double wall
Free channel, mm (inches): 2.4 (0.095)
Name: M3-X
Type: Single plate, Diagonal flow
Free channel, mm (inches): 2.4 (0.095)
Materials
Heat transfer plates: 316/316L
C-276
Ti, TiPd
Field gaskets: NBR, EPDM, FKM
Flange Connections: Carbon steel
Pipe Connections: Stainless steel, titanium
Frame and pressure plate: Carbon steel, epoxy painted
Other materials may be available on request. All option combinations may not be configurable.
Operational data
Frame, PV-code: FG, ASME
Max. design pressure (barg/psig): 10.3/150
Max. design temperature (°C/°F): 177/350
Frame, PV-code: FM, PED
Max. design pressure (barg/psig): 16.0/232
Max. design temperature (°C/°F): 180/356
Extended pressure and temperature rating may be available on request.
Pipe Connections
Threaded port: ISO 228 – G 1 1/4
Internal parallel threaded: ISO 228 – G 1
External parallel threaded: ISO 228 – G 1 1/4 B
External tapered threaded: ISO 7 – R 1 1/4
1 1/4 – 11.5 NPT
Other connection types may be available on request.
Dimensional drawing
Measurements mm (inches)
The number of tightening bolts may vary depending on
pressure rating
Keeping you processing
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JAMIE WETHERILL
Internal Sales Manager
Call: 01777 712101
Email: jamie.wetherill@moodydirect.com