Industrial Plate Heat Exchangers for Breweries & Food Processing
Headline: Precision Temperature Control for Craft Beverages & Food Production
Body Copy: Optimize your production line with our Sanitary Stainless Steel Plate Heat Exchangers. Engineered specifically for the demanding environments of breweries, cideries, kombucha factories, and dairy processing, these units provide unparalleled thermal efficiency. Whether you need to rapidly crash cool wort, pasteurize juice, or heat viscous food products, our modular design ensures maximum heat transfer while minimizing footprint and energy costs.
Body Copy: Optimize your production line with our Sanitary Stainless Steel Plate Heat Exchangers. Engineered specifically for the demanding environments of breweries, cideries, kombucha factories, and dairy processing, these units provide unparalleled thermal efficiency. Whether you need to rapidly crash cool wort, pasteurize juice, or heat viscous food products, our modular design ensures maximum heat transfer while minimizing footprint and energy costs.
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Use Cases & Applications
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| Industry | Application Scenario | Benefit |
| Craft Beer & Brewing | Wort Cooling: Instantly cooling boiled wort from 100°C to yeast pitching temperature (20-25°C). | Preserves volatile hop aromas; prevents bacterial infection. |
| Kombucha & Cold Brew | Flash Pasteurization: Heating product to 85°C and cooling to bottling temp without flavor loss. | Ensures shelf stability while maintaining live cultures (if desired). |
| Wineries & Cider | Temperature Maintenance: Controlling fermentation temperature in jacketed tanks. | Consistent quality and predictable fermentation cycles. |
| Dairy & Beverage | Milk & Juice Heating/Cooling: Used in HTST (High-Temperature Short-Time) pasteurization lines. | Energy recovery reduces utility bills by up to 50%. |
| Viscous Foods | Syrup/Jam Heating: Heating high-viscosity products for filling or processing. | Gentle handling prevents scorching or degradation of product. |
Product Overview & Technical Data Sheet
- Product Name: Industrial Sanitary Plate Heat Exchanger for Breweries (Wort Chiller)
| Parameter | Specification |
| Application | Wort Cooling, Beer Pasteurization, CIP Heating |
| Capacity Range | 10 HL – 100 HL per Batch |
| Heat Transfer Area | 5 m² – 120 m² |
| Plate Material | SS316L (Standard Food Grade) |
| Gasket Material | EPDM (FDA Approved, High Temp Resistance) |
| Frame Material | SS304 Stainless Steel (Heavy Duty) |
| Design Pressure | 10 Bar / 145 PSI |
| Test Pressure | 15 Bar / 218 PSI |
| Operating Temp. Range | -10°C to +150°C (14°F to 302°F) |
| Surface Finish | Internal: Ra ≤ 0.8 μm (Electropolished) |
| Hygienic Standard | 3-A Sanitary Standards Compliant |
- Connection & Mechanical Specifications
This section is critical for engineers checking compatibility with existing pipelines.
| Feature | Specification |
| Product Connections (Wort/Beer) | 2" / 2.5" / 3" Tri-Clamp (TC) |
| Service Connections (Glycol/Water) | Flanged (ANSI/DIN) or Threaded (BSP/NPT) |
| CIP Connections | 1.5" Tri-Clamp with Spray Ball |
| Vent & Drain Ports | 1" Tri-Clamp (with ball valves) |
| Mounting Type | Adjustable Floor Stand (Stainless Steel) |
| Plate Thickness | 0.5 mm / 0.6 mm |
| Plate Pitch (Channel Gap) | 3.5 mm (Standard) / 6.0 mm (Wide Gap) |
- Performance Data (50HL Brewery Example)
Use this specific data set for your 50HL target market (Czech Republic / Europe).
| Performance Metric | Value |
| Model | BR-50 / PHE-50HL |
| Batch Capacity | 50 HL (5000 Liters) |
| Heating Duty | 180 kW |
| Inlet Temp (Hot Wort) | 98°C (208°F) |
| Outlet Temp (Cold Wort) | 20°C (68°F) |
| Cooling Medium | 50% Propylene Glycol @ -5°C |
| Flow Rate (Wort Side) | 12 m³/h |
| Flow Rate (Glycol Side) | 25 m³/h |
| Max. Pressure Drop | < 0.5 Bar (Critical for pump sizing) |
- Material Options Table
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| Component | Option 1 (Standard) | Option 2 (Premium) | Option 3 (Special) |
| Heat Plates | SS304 | SS316L (Recommended) | Titanium (Ti) |
| Gaskets | NBR (Nitrile) | EPDM (Food Grade) | Viton (FKM) |
| Frame | Carbon Steel (Painted) | SS304 (Standard) | SS316 (Coastal) |
| Connections | Threaded | Tri-Clamp | Flanged |
Key Features
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Sanitary Design
Fully constructed from AISI 304 or 316L Stainless Steel with food-grade gaskets (NBR, EPDM, or Viton®).
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High Thermal Efficiency
Corrugated plate design creates turbulent flow, maximizing heat transfer coefficients (up to 7000 W/m²K).
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Modular & Scalable
Easy to expand capacity by simply adding more plates to the existing frame.
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Easy Maintenance
Quick-opening design allows for easy inspection, cleaning (CIP/SIP), and gasket replacement without specialized tools.
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Dual Configuration
Available as Single-Wall (standard) or Double-Wall (leak-proof safety for potable water/beer).
Product Advantages
Energy Recovery
Our plate exchangers can recover up to 90% of waste heat from hot liquid to pre-heat incoming cold liquid, drastically cutting down steam and glycol costs.
Compact Footprint
Occupies only 10%-20% of the space required by traditional shell-and-tube heat exchangers, saving valuable floor space in crowded brewhouses.
Superior Hygiene
The smooth, polished plates prevent product buildup and are fully compatible with Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems, ensuring compliance with FDA/HACCP standards.
Cost-Effective
Lower initial investment compared to tubular exchangers, with lower maintenance costs over the lifecycle.
frequently asked questions
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Q: Can this plate heat exchanger handle high-viscosity kombucha or pulp juice?
A: Yes. We offer specific plate patterns designed for low to medium viscosity. For high-viscosity products (>5000 cP), we recommend wider gap plates to prevent clogging.
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Q: What is the difference between a single-wall and double-wall PHE?
A: Single-wall is standard for most applications. Double-wall provides an extra layer of safety; if a leak occurs, the fluid escapes externally rather than mixing with the other medium, crucial for potable water or sensitive beverages.
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Q: Is it compatible with my existing glycol chiller system?
A: Absolutely. Our units are designed with standard Tri-Clamp fittings and can be integrated into any brewery or food processing line using standard hoses and pumps.
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