The colour of money?
2 May 2007
Downtime in any industrial process equals lost production, lost revenue and, potentially, lost customers. Acknowledging this fact, Alfa Laval Limited has just introduced a new series of colour-coded service plans designed to help users of Plate Heat Exchangers (PHEs) save time – and money.
Plate Heat Exchangers are the workhorses of many industrial processes, carrying out heating, cooling, condensing and evaporation duties. Regular inspection and maintenance are essential to prevent or predict problems such as pin-hole punctures or leaky gaskets. Alfa Laval’s new colour-coded approach to service enables users to choose for themselves the level of service which best matches their needs, budget and process requirements. The service is available for all brands of Plate heat exchanger not just for Alfa laval’s own brand.
The no-frills option, Blue, is a fast cleaning service that can be used when the plates and gaskets are undamaged and is recommended between major services/reconditioning to boost PHE performance. The Blue package includes a general inspection and evaluation of plate condition, hydrojet cleaning and limited gasket maintenance.
The next level up is Yellow. Designed for use with PHEs operating in less rigorous environments and not subject to extremes of temperature or pressure, the Yellow package includes thorough cleaning and inspection, gasket replacement using glue-free gaskets or similar and is covered by a full Alfa Laval warranty.
For PHEs operating in demanding environments and routinely exposed to high temperatures and/or pressures, the recommended option is the Red package. A full-service option, this package is designed for PHEs working with aggressive chemicals or with a high risk of fouling, whose breakdown would result in loss of production and revenue.
In addition to routine inspection and cleaning, the Red option includes dye penetrant crack detection, thorough inspection of gaskets and gasket replacement using either glue-free gaskets or oven-cured adhesives. All PHEs reconditioned under the Red option carry a full Alfa Laval warranty.
More press information from Alfa Laval Ltd
Peter Rose, Marketing Manager
Tel: 01276 413632 Fax: 01276 413524
E-mail: general.uk@alfalaval.com
