Gasketed Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers (PHE)

High-Efficiency, Serviceable Heat Transfer for Australian Industry

Overview

Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers (PHE) are the versatile workhorse of industrial heat transfer, offering exceptional thermal efficiency and unmatched serviceability. By using a series of corrugated plates sealed by gaskets, they create a compact and highly effective solution for a vast range of heating and cooling duties, making them a cornerstone of modern process and HVAC systems.

Gasketed Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers (PHEs) | Heat Exchangers WA. Our core heat exchanger services, including workshop servicing, on-site repairs, and preventative maintenance.

Key Features of a Gasketed Plate Heat Exchanger

  • High Thermal Efficiency: Corrugated plate patterns create high turbulence, maximising heat transfer with a minimal footprint, which reduces energy costs.
  • Flexible & Expandable Design: The plate pack can be easily opened to add or remove plates, allowing you to adapt the unit to changing process requirements.
  • Complete Serviceability: Gaskets can be replaced on-site, and plates can be individually cleaned or replaced, extending the unit’s operational life and simplifying maintenance.
  • Wide Material Selection: Available in a broad range of plate and gasket materials to ensure compatibility with various fluids, from standard water to aggressive chemicals.

How It Works

Gasketed PHEs consist of a pack of corrugated metal plates with portholes for the passage of two fluids between which heat transfer will take place. The plate pack is assembled between a fixed frame plate and a movable pressure plate and compressed by tightening bolts. The plates are fitted with gaskets which seal the channels and direct the fluids into alternate channels, creating a counter-current flow for the most efficient heat transfer.

Technical Specifications

Our Gasketed PHEs are available in a range of specifications to suit your needs. Contact our engineers for detailed datasheets.

Get the Right Heat Exchanger for Your Application

Need a new unit, a like-for-like replacement, or expert advice on the best equipment for your application? Our team are leading PHE suppliers ready to help you select the most reliable and efficient solution, engineered for Australia’s toughest conditions.

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Why Choose Us

Our Gasketed Plate Heat Exchanger Difference

When you source your Gasketed PHE from us, you get more than just a product; you get a complete support partnership

Like for Like Replacements

We can service and supply plates and gaskets for all major makes and models, and can engineer a like for like replacement unit for your existing system.

National Supply, WA Assembly

We supply new units and components to projects across Australia, with custom assembly and testing conducted in our state-of-the-art WA workshop.

Australia's Largest PHE Parts Inventory

We hold the nation's largest inventory of plates and gaskets, ensuring faster assembly, shorter lead times for repairs, and minimal operational downtime for you.

Get the Right Plate Heat Exchanger for Your Application

Need a new unit, a like-for-like replacement, or expert advice on the best equipment for your application? Our team is ready to help you select the most reliable and efficient solution, engineered for Australia’s toughest conditions.

The Advantage of Our Custom Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers

Local capability, superior speed, Certified Quality

Our state-of-the-art workshop in Beckenham is more than a service centre – it’s where we leverage our deep expertise to build superior, locally assembled plate and frame heat exchanger solutions. This is why our own brand models offer a distinct advantage over standard OEMs.

Faster Delivery & Unmatched Availability

Our workshop houses Australia's largest inventory of plates and gaskets. This allows us to assemble and supply our custom built and like for like replacement units with significantly shorter lead times than fully imported OEM models, getting your project or operation online faster.

Custom-Engineered for Your Application

Unlike standard off the shelf units, our own brand models can be custom engineered by our WA based team. We tailor the design, materials, and configuration to your exact process requirements, ensuring you get the perfect, most efficient solution for your specific application.

Certified Quality & Lifecycle Support

Every unit assembled in our workshop undergoes rigorous hydrostatic pressure testing to certify it is 100% leak-free and compliant. Choosing our own brand means you get a solution built for Australian conditions, backed by direct, local technical support for its entire lifecycle.

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Decades of Dedication​, Thousands of Solutions Delivered

We have delivered substantial, measurable results you can count on. Our extensive experience makes us a trusted & impactful partner for your heat transfer needs in Australia.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers can be configured to handle a vast range of fluids, from standard water and glycols in HVAC systems to aggressive acids and process fluids in industrial applications. The key is selecting the correct plate and gasket materials for the specific duty, which our engineers are experts in.

Lead times vary depending on the specific model and configuration. However, as the only workshop in WA running two shifts, we guarantee a faster turnaround. In addition, we hold Australia's largest inventory of plates and gaskets, we can often assemble standard or like-for-like replacement units in our WA workshop significantly faster than sourcing a fully imported unit. Contact our team for a current lead time based on your specific requirements.

For over 20+ years, Heat Exchangers WA has been supplying, servicing, and repairing all makes and models of heat exchangers. We are Australia's trusted independent specialist. This means we provide unbiased advice and can service or supply the right solution for your needs, regardless of the brand. Our combination of deep hands-on expertise, a state of the art WA workshop, and the nation's largest parts inventory allows us to deliver reliable, pragmatic solutions with faster turnarounds.

Selecting the right materials for your plates and gaskets is critical for ensuring performance and longevity. The choice depends on several factors, including the type of fluid, its concentration, operating temperatures, and pressures. The best way to ensure correct material selection is to speak with our experienced engineers, who can assess your application and recommend the optimal combination.

All new units we supply come with a manufacturer's warranty. Our commitment to aftercare is demonstrated through our complete lifecycle support, which includes on-site commissioning assistance, preventative maintenance programs, spare parts supply, and expert technical support to ensure your heat exchanger delivers reliable performance for years to come.

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