Daily Archives: October 19, 2025

When to Choose Which Type? Scenario Recommended Type Reason Clean fluids (water, oils), moderate T&P, need for cleaning/inspection Gasketed Plate (PHE) Cost-effective, serviceable, and flexible. High pressure/temperature, corrosive media, no fouling Brazed Plate (BPHE) Compact, sealed, and cost-effective for its duty. Very high P/T, aggressive...

When to Choose Welded plate heat exchanger? You choose a Welded Plate Heat Exchanger when your application demands the efficiency and compactness of a plate design but operates under conditions that are too severe for gaskets. It is the robust, heavy-duty solution that bridges the gap between gasketed plate exchangers and...

Brazed (BPHE) vs. Gasketed (PHE): Feature Brazed Plate Heat Exchanger (BPHE) Gasketed Plate Heat Exchanger (PHE) Construction Permanently brazed plates. Plates held by bolts in a frame with gaskets. Serviceability Cannot be opened. Unrepairable. Fully serviceable. Plates can be cleaned, gaskets replaced. Pressure/ Temp Very High (e.g., 45...

Applications of Brazed Plate Heat Exchanger Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers are ubiquitous in applications requiring a compact, sealed, and efficient heat transfer solution.

Advantages of Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers BPHEs inherit the core advantages of the plate heat exchanger design and add several more due to their brazed construction.