Plate Heat Exchanger

THERMOWAVE Plate Heat Exchangers:

We supply and manufacture Thermowave plate heat exchangers:

  • SIZE RANGE: Wide size range from small to large (up to 1 500m3/h).
  • PLATE TYPES: Power-line plates for high thermal performance and Standard-Line plates which are relatively dirt resistant.
  • PLATE MATERIALS: Various materials options including stainless steel grades 304, 316, SMO254, Alloy 825 and titanium.
  • GASKETS: Clip in type available in NBR, HNBR, EPDM, Chloroprene & FPM (Viton).
  • FRAMES: Rated for operation at pressures up to 25 Bar and available in carbon steel painted or glass flake coated or in stainless steel, cladded for larger units. Option for frames to be stainless steel fitted.
  • SA CONTENT: Whilst pressed plates and moulded gaskets are of German origin, Protherm Systems manufactures all other components, such as frame plates.All Assembly and testing of heat exchangers occurs at our premises.
  • SPARES & SERVICING: We carry stock of Thermowave & Protherm F-Series plates and gaskets locally. A service crew is available for cleaning and maintenance of plate heat exchangers at our premises.
  • TECHNICAL SUPPORT: Specialist heat exchanger & process engineers based at Protherm Systems.

Design & Manufacturing Codes (As Applicable)

  • ASME Vlll Div.1
  • AD Merkblatter
  • BS 5500
  • RSA-CIF-81-04A06 (ASME Vlll equivalent for South African manufactured items)
  • TEMA
  • ASME IX (Welding)

Protherm F-Series Plate Heat Exchanger

The Protherm F-Series Plate Heat Exchanger represents a new generation of efficient, cost-effective thermal transfer solutions, engineered to meet the demands of modern industrial processes.

Designed with performance and practicality in mind, the F-Series delivers reliable heat exchange using readily available, generic plates and gaskets, significantly reducing maintenance costs and downtime. This makes it an ideal choice for operations seeking dependable performance without the high lifecycle costs typically associated with proprietary systems.

The F-Series supports a wide range of material configurations, offering economical solutions for applications requiring 304 stainless steel, 316 stainless steel, Hastelloy, or Titanium plates. This flexibility ensures compatibility across diverse industries, from chemical processing to food production and HVAC systems.

Engineered using advanced in-house developed software, each unit is precisely designed to optimize thermal efficiency, pressure performance, and durability under real-world operating conditions.

Please note that the Protherm F-Series is not compatible with Thermowave plates and gaskets, ensuring system integrity through dedicated component design.

Key Benefits

  • Cost-effective design using generic, easily sourced components
  • Flexible material options for corrosion resistance and performance
  • Engineered for efficiency using proprietary design software
  • Reduced maintenance complexity and operational costs
  • Built for reliability across a wide range of industrial applications