Pillow Plates by Sumitech Engineers

Key Components of Pillow Plates

Laser Welding: Pillow Plate heat exchanger automatic Fiber laser welding machine
Inflation Process: After welding, the plates are hydraulically inflated using water or another suitable medium. This step ensures that the cavity between the plates is formed safely and efficiently, guaranteeing that the plates will perform optimally during operation.
Materials: Depending on the application and specific requirements, Sumitech Engineers manufactures Pillow Plates from a variety of high-quality materials, including austenitic stainless steels (such as 304, 316, and 321), duplex and super duplex materials, and even nickel alloys and titanium. These materials ensure durability, resistance to corrosion, and the ability to handle extreme temperatures and pressures.

High-performance pillow plate design and manufacture are areas in which Sumitech Engineers takes great delight. Designed to meet the demands of many industries, including dairy, food processing, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, these cutting-edge heat exchanger plates provide exceptional thermal efficiency for a broad range of industrial heating and cooling applications.

What’s the pillow plate heat exchanger?

The Pillow Plate heat transfer surface is a panel-style heat exchanger that comes in an infinite variety of sizes and dimensions. It is perfect for applications where there are dramatic temperature swings and high pressure.

Cushion holder Extremely effective heat transfer performance is provided by heat exchangers. High heat transfer coefficients are attained by inflating and laser-welding fiber channels, which cause significant fluid turbulence.

One of the defining features of Sumitech Engineers' Pillow Plates is their versatility. We offer two primary types of Pillow Plates, each designed for different applications and operational requirements.

Types of Pillow Plates: Custom Solutions for Every Industry

Single Embossed Pillow Plates

Single embossed Pillow Plates feature a pillow-like structure on one side and a flat surface on the other. This design is particularly advantageous for applications where hygiene is essential, such as in the food and beverage or pharmaceutical industries. The flat side of the plate provides a smooth, cleanable surface, making it ideal for use in cooling tanks for milk, wine, beer, and other sensitive products.

In addition, this design allows for easy integration into tanks and vessels, making it suitable for applications like:

Cooling and Heating of Process Tanks: Single embossed plates are often installed in process tanks to regulate the temperature of liquids, ensuring that products like milk, beer, and soft drinks remain at the optimal temperature during production.
Cooling and Heating of Flat Surfaces: In industries requiring flat surfaces, single embossed Pillow Plates can be mounted to provide even heat distribution without affecting the smooth surface required for certain operations.

Double embossed Pillow Plates are inflated on both sides, creating pillow-like structures on both surfaces of the plate. This design significantly enhances the heat transfer surface area and is often used in more complex heating and cooling systems. It is particularly suitable for applications involving immersion or clamp-on systems, such as:

Immersion Chillers: Double embossed plates are submerged in liquids to provide efficient cooling or heating. This is common in large-scale refrigeration systems or cooling applications for process industries.
Falling Film Chillers: These Pillow Plates are used in systems where the liquid flows down the surface of the plate, allowing for highly efficient heat exchange. They are ideal for applications that require large volumes of liquid to be cooled quickly and uniformly.
Clamp-On Jackets: Double embossed plates can be wrapped around existing pipes or tanks to provide external cooling or heating without interrupting the production process. This is often used in retrofitting applications where existing equipment needs to be upgraded with minimal downtime.

Choosing Sumitech Engineers' Pillow Plates provides numerous benefits that contribute to the operational efficiency, energy savings, and reliability of industrial heating and cooling systems.

1. Superior Heat Transfer Efficiency

The pillow-like design of the plates creates a large surface area for heat exchange, maximizing the transfer of thermal energy between the fluid inside the plates and the surrounding product or environment. This efficiency results in faster heating and cooling times, reducing the overall energy consumption required to maintain optimal temperatures.

2. Reduced Fouling and Maintenance

The high level of turbulence generated within the channels of the Pillow Plates prevents the buildup of fouling materials such as lime, algae, and other deposits. This reduced fouling leads to longer intervals between maintenance, lowering the overall cost of ownership and minimizing downtime for cleaning.

3. Lower Operating Costs

Due to the efficient heat transfer and reduced need for large volumes of heating or cooling fluids, Pillow Plates require less pumping power to operate. This translates into significant energy savings, especially in large-scale industrial processes that operate continuously.

4. Customizable to Specific Requirements

At Sumitech Engineers, we understand that every application is unique. Our advanced CNC-controlled laser welding machines allow us to create fully customized Pillow Plates, with options for varying shapes, sizes, weld patterns, and fastening points. Whether you need a plate with specific cut-outs, connections, or mounting points, we can design a solution tailored to your operational needs.

Double Embossed Pillow Plates

Advantages of Pillow Plates from Sumitech Engineers

Available Materials Include:

The choice of material, thickness, and pressure capacity for your Pillow Plates will depend on the specific requirements of your application. Sumitech Engineers works closely with clients to determine the best combination of materials and specifications to ensure optimal performance.

Available Materials Include:

Austenitic Stainless Steels (304, 304L, 316, 316L, 321)
Duplex and Super Duplex Materials (2205, 2507)
Nickel Alloys (Inconel, Hastelloy)

Thickness Specifications for Pillow Plates:

Single Embossed: Thicknesses range from 2.0 mm to 30 mm on the flat side, with variations depending on the inflation side.
Double Embossed: Thicknesses start from 0.8 mm and can go up to 2.5 mm, depending on the application and operational pressures.

Applications Across Industries

Pillow Plates by Sumitech Engineers are used in a wide range of industrial applications, including but not limited to:

Food & Beverage: Cooling and heating of tanks for milk, beer, wine, and other beverages.
Dairy Industries : Cooling milk in the bulk milk cooler tank.
Pharmaceuticals: Temperature regulation in sensitive production processes.
Chemicals: Immersion chillers and heat recovery systems for chemical processing plants.
Meat Processing: Efficient cooling systems to preserve product quality and safety.

Contact Sumitech Engineers for Customized Pillow Plate Solutions

At Sumitech Engineers, we are committed to delivering high-quality, customized pillow plate solutions that enhance the efficiency and reliability of your industrial cooling and heating processes. Whether you require single or double embossed plates, specialized materials, or custom shapes and sizes, our team of experienced engineers is ready to assist you.

Contact us today to discuss your specific needs and discover how we can help improve the performance of your industrial heat exchange systems with our expertly crafted pillow plates. Our dedication to innovation and quality ensures that you receive the best solution tailored to your requirements, enhancing your operational capabilities and efficiency.