Schmidt-Bretten Plate Heat Exchangers

Product catalog summary

Introduction
The document provides an overview of SIGMA Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers, highlighting the historical development and technological advancements by API Heat Transfer. The company has been a leader in heat transfer technology since 1879, with significant innovations in plate heat exchangers.

Historical Development
Wilhelm Schmidt patented a counter-flow external surface cooler in 1879. Subsequent innovations included the spiral type plate heat exchanger in 1932 and the horizontal crossflow plate heat exchanger in 1938. The SIGMA plate heat exchangers were introduced in 1948, with continuous improvements leading to the SIGMA 156 in 2005.

Engineering Excellence
API Heat Transfer employs advanced software and experienced engineers to deliver cost-effective, high-quality, and thermally efficient designs tailored to customer needs.

Production and Design
The company uses automated production techniques to ensure high-quality plate pressing. The plates are designed for various applications, with options for different materials and gasket systems.

Product Range

7 Series Universal Plates: Suitable for industrial, HVAC, and liquid food applications with varying corrugation depths.
X Series High Performance Plates: Designed for clean, homogeneous liquids with high thermal performance.
2 Series Specialized Free Flow Plates: Ideal for viscous, fibrous, or pulpy liquids.
Semi-Welded Plates: Combine high thermal efficiency with leak prevention, suitable for ammonia applications.

Gasket Options
The SIGMA heat exchangers feature superior gasket sealing systems, including SIGMACOAT, SIGMA Glued, and SIGMAFIX gaskets, each designed for specific applications and conditions.

Advantages
The document outlines several advantages of Schmidt Plate Heat Exchangers, including high heat transfer performance, compact design, versatility, peak efficiency, minimal fouling, easy maintenance, and reliability. The exchangers are designed to meet ASME code standards and offer expandable configurations.

Market Applications
Schmidt Plate Heat Exchangers serve a wide range of industries, including beverage, brewery, chemical, dairy, food, heat recovery, HVAC, marine, pharmaceutical, power, refrigeration, and steel production.

Additional Products
API Heat Transfer also offers other products such as Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers, SIGMAWIG Welded Plate Heat Exchangers, Hubbed Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers, SIGMASTAR® Evaporator Systems, OptiDesign® exchangers, TEMA Shell and Tube, Extended Surface, and Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers.

Contact Information
The document provides contact details for various API Heat Transfer divisions across the globe, emphasizing their ISO-9001 certification and commitment to quality.

Catalog excerpts

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