Wide 7.5 mm channels, a purpose-designed plate pattern and smooth port transitions allow fibres and particles to pass through the exchanger. The openable counter-current plate pack retains high thermal efficiency while reducing blockage and pressure-drop risk in fouling duties.
Construction
Openable wide-gap gasketed plate heat exchanger
Free channel
7.5 / 7.5 mm
Plate thickness
1 mm
Maximum pressure
10 bar
Maximum temperature
180°C
Engineering explained
See what is happening inside the exchanger.
Product imagery is paired with technical context so buyers and engineers can understand construction, flow path and configuration—not just the exterior.
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Wide channels for difficult process media
The 7.5 mm free channel and smooth flow path reduce bridging and blockage when fibres, particles or viscous product pass through the exchanger.
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Single-unit wide-gap GPHE construction
The openable bolted frame holds the wide-channel plate pack, with large process connections and an adjustable plate-pack length for fibrous and fouling duties.
Models & technical data
Compare models and published specifications.
Compare the published model dimensions and technical values from the product datasheet.
Published wide-gap GPHE dimensions from the supplied technical datasheet. N is the plate count. Final plate count, frame length, materials and connection arrangement are confirmed from the thermal and fouling duty.
Dimensions are for reference only. Final dimensions are subject to the approved order drawing. HEXNOVAS reserves the right of final interpretation.
Model details
T20S
HEXNOVAS Wide-Gap Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers
Product configurationDimension drawing
A (mm)
780
B (mm)
2,145
C (mm)
353
D (mm)
1,478
Plate-pack length L
8 × N mm
Plate thickness
1 mm
Plate type
Wide-gap
Free channel
7.5 / 7.5 mm
Plate material
316 / 316L stainless steel or titanium
Gaskets
NBR / EPDM / FKM
Maximum pressure
10 bar
Maximum temperature
180°C
Dimensions are for reference only. Final dimensions are subject to the approved order drawing. HEXNOVAS reserves the right of final interpretation.
Designed around performance, integrity and serviceability.
7.5 mm wide channels allow fibres and particles to pass with less clogging risk
High heat-transfer efficiency improves heat recovery and reduces utility demand
Openable plate pack supports inspection, mechanical cleaning and CIP
Heat-transfer area can be modified within the selected frame
Product configuration
Structure and material options.
Available configurations
T20S and TL35S wide-gap platforms
7.5 / 7.5 mm channel arrangement
Liquid heating, cooling and heat recovery
Partial condenser and low-pressure vapour condenser duties
Material options
316 / 316L stainless-steel or titanium heat-transfer plates
NBR, EPDM or FKM gaskets
Carbon-steel or metal-lined stainless-steel or titanium flanges
Painted carbon-steel frame and pressure plates
Typical applications
Where this exchanger fits.
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Fuel ethanol mash cooling and heat recovery
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Pulp-and-paper fibrous waste-stream heat recovery
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Raw and limed sugar-juice heating
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Petrochemical pellet-water cooling and low-pressure vapour condensation
Selection information
What our engineers need from you.
Provide fluid composition, fibre or particle size and loading, viscosity, flow rates, inlet and outlet temperatures, fouling tendency, allowable pressure drop, cleaning method, design pressure and required plate and gasket materials.
Frequently asked questions
Key questions before product selection.
How does Wide-Gap Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers work?
Wide 7.5 mm channels, a purpose-designed plate pattern and smooth port transitions allow fibres and particles to pass through the exchanger. The openable counter-current plate pack retains high thermal efficiency while reducing blockage and pressure-drop risk in fouling duties.
What information is required to select the right product?
Provide fluid composition, fibre or particle size and loading, viscosity, flow rates, inlet and outlet temperatures, fouling tendency, allowable pressure drop, cleaning method, design pressure and required plate and gasket materials.
Which materials and configurations are available?
316 / 316L stainless-steel or titanium heat-transfer plates; NBR, EPDM or FKM gaskets; Carbon-steel or metal-lined stainless-steel or titanium flanges; Painted carbon-steel frame and pressure plates
How is the final product size confirmed?
The final size is confirmed by thermal calculation using flow rates, inlet and outlet temperatures, allowable pressure drop, design pressure and fluid properties.
Product documentation
Catalogue and technical downloads.
Use the published catalogue for product-range reference. Final dimensions, ratings and materials are confirmed for the selected model and operating duty.
