Preparing a plate heat exchanger for a service inspection
A short checklist that makes the visit faster and more useful.
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Insights from the workshop
Practical thinking on plate heat exchanger efficiency, maintenance and materials, straight from our engineers.
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How fouling affects plate heat exchanger performance
A thin layer of deposit insulates the plate and narrows the channels.
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Repair, redesign or replace? Deciding what to do with an ageing plate heat exchanger
Frame condition, plate condition and whether the duty has changed usually decide it.
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How to identify a replacement plate or gasket
The nameplate is the fastest route. If it’s missing, a few measurements and photos will do.
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Clean-in-place or workshop servicing: which does your unit need?
CIP keeps routine fouling under control; a workshop service does what CIP can’t.
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What causes plate heat exchanger leaks?
Gaskets, compression, cracked plates or connections — finding the source decides the fix.
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How often should plate heat exchanger gaskets be replaced?
There’s no single interval — temperature, media and cleaning decide gasket life.
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Seven signs your plate heat exchanger needs servicing
Rising pressure drop, drifting temperatures and weeping gaskets are the most common early warnings.
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Plate Heat Exchanger Australia: Efficient Heat Transfer Solutions for Modern Industries
How plate heat exchangers work, where they are used across Australian industry, and what to consider when selecting one.