High Performance Without Copper
When your process demands exceptional thermal efficiency without copper or nickel contamination, fusion-bonded plate heat exchangers are the answer. Alfa Laval’s fusion-bonded technology provides the durability and performance of brazed designs, but with a completely copper-free construction, ideal for applications involving deionized water, ammonia, or other fluids that are incompatible with copper.
This technology delivers all the benefits of compact plate heat exchanger design while meeting strict purity, pressure, and corrosion-resistance requirements.
Supply
We offer brand new units, along with genuine Alfa Laval spare parts and consumables, all available with fast UK-wide and international delivery.
Installation
Alfa Laval engineers provide on-site installation, ensuring full mechanical and electrical integration, as well as commissioning and performance optimisation for seamless system operation.
Servicing
Comprehensive support covering routine maintenance and emergency breakdown services, along with complete overhauls, balancing, and replacement of critical wear components.
Alfa Laval Plate Heat Exchangers
Ensure optimal heat transfer and extend equipment lifespan.
About Alfa Laval Fusion Bonded Plate Heat Exchangers
Fusion-bonded plate heat exchangers combine the efficiency of compact design with the reliability of stainless steel and the purity of a copper-free build. For industries where contamination is not an option, this is the technology you can trust.
AlfaNova
AlfaNova is a stainless steel heat exchanger built for extreme conditions and high-hygiene applications.
Type: All-stainless steel brazed plate heat exchangers
Function: Efficient heat transfer without any copper brazing – fully stainless construction
Applications: Marine, power, and industrial applications requiring high corrosion resistance and hygiene
All-Stainless Construction: No copper brazing → ideal for aggressive or hygienic applications
Plate Design: Chevron-patterned stainless steel plates for high turbulence and heat transfer efficiency
No Gaskets: Fully brazed → suitable for high pressure, high temperature, and sterilisable fluids
Compact & Lightweight: High efficiency with small footprint
Corrosion Resistance: Handles acids, high-purity water, aggressive chemicals, and food-grade liquids
Capacity Range: Small to medium duties (~10–200 kW)
Operating Pressure: Up to ~30 bar
Operating Temperature: Up to ~200°C
Typical Fluids & Applications:
- High-purity water
- Small marine
- Industrial systems
Capacity Range: Medium to large duties (~200 kW – several MW)
Operating Pressure: Up to ~40 bar
Operating Temperature: Up to ~250°C
Typical Fluids & Applications:
- Chemicals
- Oils
- High-capacity marine, process water
- Power applications
- Fully stainless → ideal for hygienic or corrosive applications
- High efficiency in a compact, lightweight design
- Handles high pressure and temperature reliably
- Minimal maintenance due to brazed, gasket-free construction
- Scalable options: AlfaNova 14 for smaller duties, AlfaNova 66 for large industrial or marine applications
AlfaNovaM
AlfaNovaM is a 100% stainless steel marine heat exchanger ideal for ammonia in reliquefaction and fuel gas systems.
Type: All-stainless steel brazed plate heat exchangers (AlfaNova M series)
Function: Heat transfer without copper brazing — fully stainless construction for highly corrosive, high-purity, or hygienic applications
Applications: Chemical processing, marine, power, and industrial processes requiring high corrosion resistance and high efficiency
All-Stainless Construction: No copper brazing → resistant to aggressive fluids and acids
Plate Design: Chevron-patterned stainless steel plates for high turbulence and heat transfer efficiency
No Gaskets: Fully brazed → suitable for high pressure, high temperature, and sterilisable fluids
Compact & Lightweight: High efficiency with minimal footprint
Corrosion Resistance: Ideal for acids, brines, high-purity water, oils, and food-grade liquids
Capacity Range: Small to medium duties (~50–200 kW)
Operating Pressure: Up to ~30 bar
Operating Temperature: Up to ~200°C
Typical Fluids & Applications:
- Chemicals
- High-purity water
- Small marine
- industrial systems
Capacity Range: Medium to large duties (~200–800 kW)
Operating Pressure: Up to ~35 bar
Operating Temperature: Up to ~230°C
Typical Fluids & Applications:
- Marine
- Chemical processing
- Oils
- Brines
- HVAC
- Process water
Capacity Range: Very large duties (~0.8–3 MW+)
Operating Pressure: Up to ~40 bar
Operating Temperature: Up to ~250°C
Typical Fluids & Applications:
- High-capacity marine
- Power
- Chemical
- Industrial processes with aggressive or high-temperature fluids
- Fully stainless → ideal for aggressive, high-purity, or hygienic fluids
- High efficiency in a compact, lightweight design
- Handles high pressure and high temperature reliably
- Minimal maintenance due to brazed, gasket-free design
- Scalable solutions: AlfaNova M 46 for smaller duties, 76 for medium/large duties, and 400 for very high-capacity industrial or marine processes
Applications for Fusion-Bonded Technology
Alfa Laval fusion-bonded plate heat exchangers excel in sectors where copper-free operation is essential, including:
- Refrigeration – Ammonia-based cooling systems.
- Renewable Energy – Heat pumps and solar thermal systems.
- Chemical Processing – Corrosive or high-purity media.
- Industrial Cooling – Deionized water cooling for electronics and power systems.
AlfaNova: true stainless steel
Curious about the impact steel can have on your application? Discover the full story behind AlfaNova — the 100% stainless steel heat exchanger engineered with our patented AlfaFusion technology
How Can We Help?
Looking for a copper-free, high-efficiency heat exchanger? Talk to our team today about Alfa Laval fusion bonded plate heat exchangers tailored to your exact application.
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