Contherm Max
Contherm® Max est un échangeur thermique à surface raclée conçu pour la production haute capacité de produits cristallins et de viscosité faible à moyenne, ainsi que de produits avec de grandes particules. Grâce à la conception avancée à double paroi d’Alfa Laval, Contherm® Max permet d'accroître le rendement tout en garantissant simultanément des performances thermiques efficaces et des coûts totaux réduits.
Avantages du Contherm® Max - Echangeur de chaleur à surface raclée haute capacité
- Unité à double paroi de grande surface pour une capacité de production 3x supérieure à celle des conceptions à paroi unique.
- Le traitement en douceur est idéal pour les produits sensibles au cisaillement avec des particules pouvant atteindre une taille de 25 mm.
- Le moteur à entraînement simple réduit la consommation d'énergie de 33 % maximum.
- Les faibles vitesses de rotation réduisent les exigences de maintenance tout au long de la vie et les coûts d'entretien.
- La conception verticale offre un encombrement réduit avec une unité entièrement assemblée pour une installation plug-and-play.
Un Contherm® Max à double paroi offre des performances thermiques robustes et efficaces égales à celles de trois échangeurs thermiques classiques à surface simple et raclée. Avec des vitesses de rotation faibles et une perte de charge interne réduite, les unités Contherm® Max offrent également le traitement le plus doux possible, garantissant ainsi la préservation de la qualité du produit. Tous ces avantages s'ajoutent aux importantes économies d'énergie et de maintenance permettant de garantir le coût de possession total le plus bas possible.
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Contherm® Service Offering
Partnering with Alfa Laval for the service of your Contherm® scraped surface heat exchanger will ensure your heat exchanger is always working at top performance.
- Easy commission and installation
- Safe start-up
- No unexpected downtime
- Reduce total costs of ownership
- Upgrade your scraped surface heat exchanger to achieve more
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Choose the Contherm® Max double-wall heat exchanger
The Contherm® Max heat exchanger enhances production capacity, product quality, and energy efficiency.
As the only double-wall scraped surface heat exchanger of its kind, it sets a new standard for performance and reliability.
How the double-wall scraped surface heat exchanger works
In a Contherm® Max double-wall scraped surface heat exchanger, product enters through a bottom tangential inlet and exits from the top. Meanwhile, a heating or cooling medium—such as steam or liquid—flows counter-currently at high velocity for optimal heat transfer.
A rotating scraping assembly with specialized blades continuously removes fouling material from the inner and outer walls, preventing buildup and maintaining consistent thermal performance. The scraping speed can be adjusted based on product type to ensure the best heat transfer efficiency and product quality.
At the end of production, the unit supports easy product recovery and minimal waste. It can also be cleaned using Alfa Laval’s Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) guidelines, ensuring hygienic operation and reduced downtime.
Unlock more possibilities with Contherm® heat exchangers
For demanding continuous processing, Alfa Laval offers both single- and double-wall scraped surface heat exchanger solutions, which is the only supplier providing this level of flexibility.
Each Contherm® scraped surface heat exchanger is fully tailored to the customer’s unique production requirements, delivering:
✅ Higher throughput
✅ Increased energy efficiency
✅ Optimized product quality
✅ Lower operational costs
When it comes to enhancing profitability, Contherm® delivers more.
Processing high-viscosity products
The Alfa Laval scraped surface heat exchanger is ideal for handling viscous and complex fluids. It ensures consistent temperature control, even for challenging, high-viscosity materials.
Example Applications
Food & Beverage: Ketchup, mayonnaise, hummus, chocolate spreads, peanut butter, and salad dressings.
Protein & Dairy: MDM (mechanically deboned meat), omelets, cream cheese, and baby food.
Cosmetics & Pharma: Lotions, shampoos, mascaras, and toothpaste.
Efficient processing of heat-sensitive products
Many heat-sensitive products tend to foul or degrade under extreme temperatures. The Contherm® heat exchanger prevents burn-on, ensures uniform heating/cooling, and maintains product quality.
Example Applications
Dairy & Protein: Cream cheese, whey proteins, liquid, and scrambled egg products.
Food Processing: Meat emulsions, fruit purées, and specialty sauces.
Handling crystallizing and phase-changing products
Products undergoing crystallization or phase changes require precise temperature control to maintain texture, taste, and stability. The Contherm® Scraped surface Heat Exchanger effectively manages these challenges, ensuring consistency across batches.
Example Applications
Food & Beverage: Coffee/tea extracts, sugar concentrates, icings, frostings, and fondants.
Industrial Applications: Solvents, fatty acids, petroleum jelly, margarines, and shortening.
Processing products with particulate matter
The Alfa Laval scraped surface heat exchanger is designed to process both particulate and non-particulate products. Its customizable configuration allows for handling of various particle sizes without compromising product integrity.
Example Applications
Food & Dairy: Yogurt with fruit, rice pudding, meat emulsions, jams, and vegetable pieces.
Pet Food & Protein: Chicken pieces, fish meal, and pet food formulations.
Optimized performance for sticky products
Sticky, high-adhesion products can cause processing issues in traditional heat exchangers, leading to clogs, waste, and inefficiencies. The Contherm® heat exchanger is specifically designed to handle sticky substances efficiently while maintaining heat transfer performance.
Example Applications
Food & Confectionery: Caramel, processed cheese, lecithin, and starch-based products.
Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic: Gums, gelatine, mascara, and toothpaste.
