SPX FLOW Heat Exchangers
APV FastFrame™ Plate Heat Exchanger by SPX FLOW
APV FastFrame™ Plate Heat Exchanger by SPX FLOW
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Product Type: Plate Heat Exchangers
Faster Access, Easier Maintenance and Improved Hygiene
The APV FastFrame™ plate heat exchanger is designed to reduce the time required for opening, servicing and closing the plate pack. Its innovative frame construction eliminates conventional external tie bars and uses an integrated mechanical drive system operated with a powered wrench.
This design allows maintenance teams to access the plate pack quickly, while supporting consistent tightening and reducing the risk of plate deformation or excessive gasket compression.
FastFrame is particularly suitable for hygienic production environments where maintenance time, cleanability and process availability are critical.
Manual Drive System
An integrated gear-reduction mechanism allows the plate pack to be opened and closed using a powered wrench. The system provides controlled movement and helps ensure uniform tightening across the entire plate pack.
Tie-Bar-Free Frame Design
The FastFrame construction removes the need for conventional external tie bars. This simplifies access to the plate pack, reduces the number of components around the frame and makes servicing more convenient.
Redesigned Top Bar
The improved top-bar geometry supports faster and more effective washdown. Fewer difficult-to-clean areas help improve hygiene and reduce the risk of product residue or bacterial accumulation.
Simplified Frame Seals
Press-fit standard seals simplify installation and provide reliable sealing around the frame components.
Hygienic Foot Design
The frame incorporates a hygienic support and foot design developed for sanitary processing environments and compliance with applicable 3-A and EHEDG design principles.
Multi-Section Capability
Several thermal duties can be combined within one frame. This makes FastFrame suitable for processes that require heating, cooling, regeneration or multiple temperature stages.
Certified Pressure Design
The frame is available in configurations designed in accordance with relevant ASME pressure requirements.
- All-stainless-steel frame construction
- Compatible with APV Vega V017 and SR2 plate technologies
- Stainless-steel and titanium heat-transfer plates available
- NBR, EPDM and FKM gasket options
- Heat-transfer area up to 54.8 m²
- Operating pressure up to 10.35 bar
- Operating temperature up to 150°C
- Standard 63.5 mm process ports
- Tri-Clamp connections available as standard
- Additional connection options available on request
- Eight connections provided:
- Four on the fixed frame plate
- Four on the movable pressure plate
Available Options
The APV FastFrame can be supplied with additional options, including:
- Plate-pack safety cover
- Protective grids
- Divider plates
- Multi-section plate-pack configurations
- Alternative process connections
- Application-specific plate and gasket combinations
Frame Dimensions
| Frame Size | Dimension A, mm (in) | Dimension L, mm (in) | Dimension F, mm (in) | Plate Capacity, 0.6 mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1,216 (47.9) | 900 (35.4) | 950.8 (37.4) | 102 |
| 3 | 1,516 (59.7) | 1,200 (47.2) | 1,250.8 (49.2) | 152 |
| 5 | 2,116 (83.3) | 1,800 (70.9) | 1,850.8 (72.9) | 252 |
| 6 | 2,516 (99.1) | 2,200 (86.6) | 2,250.8 (88.6) | 319 |
Engineering and Service Support from Viravix
Viravix provides engineering and technical support for APV FastFrame plate heat exchangers throughout the equipment lifecycle.
Our services include:
- Selection of the appropriate heat exchanger configuration
- Thermal and process calculations
- Integration into new and existing production lines
- Installation supervision and commissioning
- Plate and gasket replacement
- Preventive maintenance
- Heat exchanger repair and refurbishment
- Integrity and leak testing
- Performance verification
- Supply of original spare parts