"> APV / SPX Flow (Denmark/USA) ParaFlow Series
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APV / SPX Flow (Denmark/USA)

ParaFlow Series

APV (formerly APV Pasilac, Danish, now part of SPX Flow) is the second largest plate heat exchanger manufacturer in the marine sector after Alfa Laval. The ParaFlow series competes directly with the Alfa Laval M series. Specified on many European ships as an alternative to Alfa Laval, particularly on Danish, Dutch and British shipyards.

APV / SPX Flow (Denmark/USA) ParaFlow Series
50-5,000 kW thermal
Capacity
Freshwater / Seawater / Lube Oil
Medium

Components & Design

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Technical Data

type Gasketed Plate Heat Exchanger
variant count approx 6
period start year 1980
drive type Passive
construction Stainless steel / titanium plates, NBR/EPDM gaskets

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Common failures & inspection points

●Gasket degradation from age and thermal cycling
●Plate fouling from biological growth on seawater side
●Frame alignment issues from repeated opening

Service & Maintenance

Gasket replacement every 5-8 years. Plate CIP (cleaning in place) with acid/alkaline annually. Plate inspection at gasket renewal.

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Replacement Parts

SPX Flow/APV network. Lead time: 2-4 weeks for gaskets. Aftermarket gaskets available from Thermoflex, Alfa Laval (compatible models).
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