We value your privacy
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer by websites you visit. They help users navigate websites efficiently and enable certain essential functions.
Cookies necessary for the website to function properly can be set without your consent, while all other cookies require your approval before being used in your browser.
Additionally, we use cookies to gather data for personalizing and evaluating the effectiveness of our advertising.
For more information, please refer to the Google Privacy Policy.
You can find the list of all the cookies that we use on our website here Cookie Declaration Page.
High efficiency in a compact footprint
Chevron-pattern plates for excellent turbulence and heat transfer
True countercurrent flow design
Double gaskets to guard against cross-leakage
Wide choice of plate materials: SS304, SS316, titanium, Hastelloy, etc.
Configurable types: standard gasketed, semi-welded, double-wall, or free-flow models
GPX units are well suited for many HVAC, industrial, and process uses. Typical applications include:
Waterside economisers
District heating / cooling
Thermal storage systems
Heat pumps & refrigeration
Heat recovery in commercial and industrial processes
Plate Design & Flow
Chevron-style plate geometry ensures high turbulence and better heat transfer coefficients
True countercurrent flow maximises driving temperature difference between the two fluids
Compared to shell & tube designs, GPX units often require only ⅓ to ⅕ the surface area for the same duty
Gasket & Leak Protection
Each plate uses a double gasket (dual ring structure) such that any gasket failure is vented to atmosphere rather than allowing fluid crossover
For critical services, double-wall units are available: two plates per channel with an intermediate air gap. A leak in one plate vents to atmosphere, preventing mixing of media
Plate materials: 304, 316 stainless steel, titanium, Hastelloy, Incolloy, etc.
Gasket materials: elastomers (e.g. nitrile, EPDM) or advanced materials depending on service.
Modular design: plate pack can be opened, inspected and cleaned
Gaskets replaceable in the field
Options for cleaning in place (CIP), back-flushing, or manual cleaning
The GPX Gasketed Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers deliver high thermal performance while requiring a smaller surface area, making them compact and space‑saving. They offer exceptional flexibility, accommodating a wide range of fluids, temperatures, and pressures. Enhanced safety features, including double gaskets and optional double‑wall construction, provide reliable leak protection, while the modular design ensures ease of maintenance, inspection, and future expansion.
Each plate uses a two-ring gasket structure. The inner ring seals fluid in the plate channel, the outer ring creates a vented leak path to atmosphere. If a gasket fails, leakage is directed out rather than allowing fluid crossover — protecting system integrity.
Use double-wall construction when the fluids are incompatible (e.g. potable water on one side) or when even minimal leakage is unacceptable. A leak in one plate vents to atmosphere rather than contaminating the other side.
Yes, the free-flow variant has fewer metal contact points between plates, making it more tolerant of particulates (up to ~6 mm) and reducing clogging risk.
Copyright 2025 Lowara Distribution Ireland. All Rights Reserved.
