FUNKE Gasketed Frame and Plate Heat Exchangers

Fluid Aire Dynamics’s inventory of FUNKE gasketed heat plate exchangers (PHEs) features a number of compact, single and multipass PHEs. Despite their smaller-than-average size, these PHEs yield ample power thanks to heat exchange surfaces of up to 2,000 m².

What makes these PHEs the best choice for your company’s needs? Aside from a unique design of highly intricate embossing, these machines are easily customizable to fit your material, cost and performance desires. Our team wants you to be able to achieve all your business goals, and we know you need the best machinery available and reliable support options to meet productivity objectives. We’re here to offer you both in a convenient package so you can get back to work today.

Welcome to the FP Series

FUNKE’s gasketed PHEs use adjoining embossed plates with apertures. Gaskets are glued or secured to each plate so that when the plates are arranged at 180° angles from one another, the spaces create a flow gap that is sealed securely, preventing media mixing and outside interference in the heat exchange process.

This entire assembly gets mounted and compressed within a frame that features a fixed plate and a moveable plate. Altogether, this creates a machine that can efficiently transfer heat between media.

As with all machinery, over time, your PHE will require some maintenance. Luckily, these measures are generally easy, and you won’t have to replace parts often to keep your unit in service. Most commonly, any issue with these parts involves the loosening of bolts and gaskets, which can be retightened many times to increase your return on investment.

Build Now, Expand Later

FUNKE frame and plate heat exchangers are ready to help your operations grow alongside your business. When you order a FUNKE PHE from Fluid Aire Dynamics, we’ll discuss your needs so we can determine the number of plates and sizes that you’ll need to complete your work without spending more than you need to. You can feel confident in getting a PHE that fits your current needs, because the moment you want to expand, we’ll come right back to help you do so.

One of the biggest benefits of these plate heat exchangers is that you can add plates and build extensions right onto the original machine without affecting its performance. When you’re ready to increase your capabilities, all it takes is a few additions and reinstallations for you to expand your capabilities and get back to production.

1. Fixed plate
2. Movable plate
3. Support column
4. Carrying bar
5. Lower plate guiding bar
6. Carrier roller
7. Tightening bolt and nuts
8. Fixing bolts
9. Rubber/metal liners
10. Gaskets
11. Heat transfer plates
12. Nameplate

Media Flow Diagrams

Plate heat exchangers usually feature one of two configurations:

• Single-pass: Single-pass configurations are the more common option. In this case, the outlet and inlet pipes are all connected to the fixed plate, so the media only has to pass through once to complete the heat transfer. A major advantage to this configuration is that taking it apart for servicing is much easier.
• Multiple-pass: In multiple-pass PHEs, the connection pipes are attached to both the fixed and movable plates, which are on opposite sides of the configuration. Because of that, media has to pass through the plate package more than once to achieve the proper heat transfer. Multiple-pass PHEs are a better option when working with media that only has a slight difference in temperature.

For a visual example of how these configurations differ, take a look at the associated figures.

Flow Diagram

Single-pass flow diagram

All connections are located on the fixed plate

Multiple-pass flow diagram

The connections are located on the hard plate and the movable plate

Media Flow

Single-Pass

Two-Pass

Three-Pass

Industry Applications

FUNKE PHE devices are used in all kinds of industries, and they especially shine with HVAC manufacturers, automotive producers, power plants, chemical industries and renewable energy plants. If your industry deals with any of these processes, it’s likely you need a solid plate heat exchanger:

• Energy recovery
• Cooling, heating and temperature control
• Condensing operations, including steam-condensators

Request Your Estimate Through Fluid Aire Dynamics

For over 30 years, Fluid Aire Dynamics has provided plate heat exchangers, air compressors, gas generators and other machines your company uses to get the job done — and we do more than deliver products. Our team will complete preventative maintenance and emergency services when you need them so your business can keep moving without delay.

If your base is in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Maryland or Delaware, we’ll be there whenever you need us. Get started today by requesting an estimate on your next PHE.