Contherm scraped surface heat exchangers
Contherm® is a single-wall scraped-surface heat exchanger (SSHE) designed for continuous and semi-continuous processing of an extremely broad range of viscosities. Its unique design offers impressive flexibility in heating and cooling operations for numerous products, with or without particles.
- Versatile solution that can handle particles up to 36 mm and viscosities well in excess of 50,000 cP.
- Easy-to-clean design can flexibly transition between products with limited downtime.
- Multiple material options ensure efficient heat transfer and reliable mechanical performance.
- Flexible installation with horizontal or vertical configuration to meet space limitations.
- Vertical installations include a built-in hydraulic system that allows for fast and safe inspection with low service costs.
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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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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.
