Plate Heat Exchanger Automated FastFrame™
Product Type(s) : Plate Heat Exchangers
Description :
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The APV Plate Heat Exchanger Automated FastFrame means quick and easy access to plates with just the push of a button. Our electrically-driven, PLC-controlled frame is designed to provide operational savings by reducing downtime and increasing productivity. Because time is money.
FEATURES
- Simplified external operator controls.
- Multi-section capable (multiple heat exchange duties per frame)
- HMI (human machine interface) screen relocated inside the cabinet for maintenance tasks
- Electrical drive system
- Redesigned top bar (improved sanitary design)
- Simplified tie bar seals
- Head and end support bottom at the same elevation
- Emergency stop cable along both sides of machine (not shown)
- Telescoping tie bar covers helps keep the tie bars lubricated
- Modular control box for faster serviceability
- ASME Certified
- 3A design & Stamp Holder
- Manual version upgradeable to powered
Benefits
Opens and Closes With the Push of a Button
- The PLC-driven frame is fully automated.
- Reduced downtime for maintenance and cleaning.
- All plates are accessible without removing components
- Opens and closes faster than a traditional plate heat exchanger (PHE) frame.
- No loose tie bars to manage during cleaning and maintenance.
Lower Maintenance Costs
- Electrical drive system eliminates the need for hydraulic oil, which means less maintenance.
- More reliable than other designs, electrical drive systems have fewer moving parts and are less prone to wear and tear.
- Sealed drive system components prolong machine life.
Repositioned Control Panel
- Tactically positioned at the back of the unit safely inside a cabinet, the improved control panel design reduces the risk of washdown damage.
- External operator controls are simple, sealed and centrally located at the rear of the machine.
- The cabinet protects the control panel from exposure to external factors such as moisture, dust, and temperature fluctuations.
- Easier for technicians to access and perform maintenance on the components, the rear cabinet provides a centralized location for control panel components and helpful PLC screen, making it easier to troubleshoot issues and replace parts if necessary.
Improved Hygienic Design
- The upgraded top bar is fully welded to minimize contamination risk while enabling effective cleaning and sanitation.
Greater Safety
- ASME Certified. SPX FLOW builds plate heat exchangers that meet or exceed globally recognized safety standards.
- Designed to meet or exceed 3A standards by a company with 3A certification and experience dating back to 1956.
- Less manual intervention reduces the risk of accidents.
- Integrated 360° emergency-stop coverage.
Enhanced Tie Bar Seals
- Better sealing of moving components lowers maintenance requirements and prolongs machine life.
- Simpler to install than traditional tie bar seals.
Manual Drive System Availability
- Don’t plan on opening the machine often? Consider the manual drive Fast-Frame
- Same synchronous tie bar movement.
- Geared for manual operator opening and closing.
- Manual machines can be upgraded to automatic.
Relocate With Ease
- By removing the support frame, the entire plate heat exchanger can be moved through standard doorways without disassembly.
From the Company That Invented the Plate Heat Exchanger … Whether the goal is lower operating costs or a reduced carbon footprint, our solutions makers continue to engineer PHE solutions that provide tangible and measurable value to our customers.
