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ParaTube® Tubular Heat Exchangers
ParaTube® Tubular Heat Exchangers
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Product Type: Tubular Heat Exchangers
Description:
APV ParaTube tubular heat exchangers are purpose-built for demanding food applications, especially where particulates or sensitive textures are present. Engineered to deliver high thermal efficiency while maintaining gentle product handling, ParaTube ensures effective heat transfer without compromising the integrity, texture, or appearance of the final product.
Ideal for soups, sauces, yogurts with fruit, and other particle-rich or shear-sensitive foods, this solution helps manufacturers meet both processing and quality expectations.
Key Features – APV ParaTube® Tubular Heat Exchanger
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Developed by food processing experts to meet the specific demands of modern production
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Designed for long operational cycles with minimal interruptions
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Easy-to-clean construction that supports hygiene and quick changeovers
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Requires low maintenance for reduced downtime and operational cost
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Delivers robust and reliable performance in continuous or batch processing
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Handles challenging process fluids, including medium to high viscosity products with large particulates
Theory of Operation
How the ParaTube® Tubular Heat Exchanger Works
The ParaTube tubular heat exchanger operates on the principle of indirect heat transfer between the product and a thermal service fluid — typically water, ice water, glycol, or steam.
Inside the exchanger, the product flows through a set of inner tubes, while the heating or cooling medium circulates around them in the surrounding shell. As both fluids move through the system, thermal energy is exchanged across the tube walls — either raising or lowering the temperature of the product as required by the process.
This controlled environment ensures efficient temperature regulation while maintaining product integrity, especially in sensitive or particulate-rich formulations.
The efficiency of heat transfer depends on several factors:
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Configuration of the heat exchanger
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Temperature differential between product and service fluid
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Tube dimensions
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Flow velocity and turbulence
SPX FLOW offers a variety of configurations tailored to your product characteristics, including viscosity and particle size. Our engineering team works with you to deliver a system that maximizes thermal performance, meets your production goals, and supports product quality and energy efficiency — all while minimizing operational cost.
Key Applications – APV ParaTube® Tubular Heat Exchangers
Tubular heat exchangers are well-suited for a wide variety of food, beverage, and dairy processing needs — particularly where low to medium viscosity products and small to large particulates are present.
APV ParaTube® offers optimal performance in thermal processing of shear-sensitive and particulate-rich products, making it ideal for both gentle heating and effective cooling.
Recommended for:
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Pulpy Juices & Fruit Purees
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Yogurts (with or without inclusions)
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Cream-Based Sauces & Soups
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Jams, Desserts, and Chocolates
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Vegetable Purees & Baby Food
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Ice Cream Mixes & Margarine
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Broths, Gravy, and Soft Drinks
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Soy Milk, Sterile Water, and Tea
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Syrups, Vegetable Oils, and Whey
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Wine, Milk, Eggs, and Fresh Cheese
This flexibility makes ParaTube a reliable solution for producers seeking consistency, product safety, and thermal efficiency across diverse formulations.
Options & Performance – APV ParaTube® Tubular Heat Exchangers
APV ParaTube® heat exchangers are engineered for demanding processing environments, combining thermal efficiency with exceptional durability and customization flexibility. Designed for hygienic applications and full CIP compatibility, they support long production cycles, require minimal maintenance, and adapt seamlessly to complex product profiles.
These exchangers can handle:
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High temperatures up to 545°F (285°C)
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Design pressures up to 1,088 psig (75 bar)
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High-viscosity fluids, large particulate content, and abrasive materials
With decades of application expertise in the dairy, nutrition, and health sectors, ParaTube systems are built to meet a wide variety of processing needs.
Design & Material Options
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Available in smooth or corrugated tube designs
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Offered in fully welded or O-ring seal configurations
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Manufactured in 316/316L stainless steel (standard), with optional 304/304L, AISI 316Ti, and duplex alloys
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Customizable to suit specific product properties, process duty, and cleaning requirements
Whether your operation demands resistance to pressure, thermal shock, or abrasive ingredients — SPX FLOW experts will configure a tailored solution to deliver consistent, hygienic, and energy-efficient performance.