Alfa Laval BaseLine is a range of gasketed plate-and-frame heat exchangers used in dairy, food, beverage and other hygienic applications requiring thermally efficient performance. A large range of plate and gasket types is available. 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.
Applications
- Biotech and Pharmaceutical
- Food and Beverages
- Home and Personal care
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 service network
Features
Every detail is carefully designed to ensure thermal efficiency, optimal performance and easy cleaning. Selection of available features:
- Corner guided alignment system
- Chocolate pattern distribution area
- Clip-on gasket
- Leak chamber
- Bearing box
- Fixed bolt head
- Key hole bolt opening
- Lock washer
- Adjustable feet
Technical data
Plates
Plates | Type | Free channel, mm (inches) |
M6 | Single plate | 2.0 (0.079) |
M6-M | Single plate | 3.0 (0.12) |
M6-MG | Gemini (hygienic) Double wall | 3.0 (0.12) |
Materials
- Heat transfer plates: 316/316L, 254
- Ti
- Field gaskets: NBR, EPDM, FKM
- Connections: Acid proof stainless steel
- Frame and pressure plate: Solid stainless steel, cladded stainless steel or surface coated
Operational data
Frame type | Max. design pressure barg (psig) | Max. design temperature °C (°F) |
PV-code: RM, pvcALS | 10.0 (145) | 160 (320) |
PV-code: RM, PED | 10.0 (145) | 160 (320) |
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)
