Alfa Laval Frontline Heat Exchanger

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Alfa Laval FrontLine Heat Exchanger

FrontLine is a top-of-the-line series of plate heat exchangers. Able to meet the highest demands on hygienic control, it features a superior and flexible design that allows easy handling and modification.Among the main applications for FrontLine are dairy pasteurization, yogurt cooling, UHT treatment and work with heat-sensitive products. FrontLine frames can be supplied in stainless steel and silver-coated versions, and the plates are available in alternative materials for challenging food-processing tasks.

Models

Front-6
Front-8
Front-10
Front-15
WideStream^®
Gemini

Related Industries:
Processed Foods, High-Acid Foods, Dairy, Beverages, Brewery, Home & Personal Care, Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Chemical

Efficient design

Alfa Laval FrontLine allows a flexible design with plates tailor-made for demanding hygienic applications. The plate pattern and pressing depth ensure gentle, uniform heat transfer for sensitive products. Glue-free, FDA-compliant gaskets are easy to maintain and offer long service life.

The frame supports multi-section configurations and disassembles easily for inspection, cleaning, and service. Interchangeable corner connections and removable plates allow quick modifications when process conditions change.

Emphasized features

Interchangeable corner – Allows fast change of connections.

Plate types for different hygienic needs

Clip plate – Chevron pattern for optimal hygiene and performance.
Clip plate Gemini double wall – Dual plates pressed together to prevent cross-contamination.
Clip plate WideStream – Wider pattern with fewer contact points for pulp- and fibre-containing fluids.

Examples of applications:

Yogurt, ice cream & beer pasteurization
Fruit juice pasteurization with fibres
Heating & cooling of viscous products

Alfa Laval BaseLine is recommended for less demanding hygienic applications.
Learn more about BaseLine.

Automatic model

FrontLine Automatic adds motorized control for automatic opening/closing—ideal for high-throughput pasteurization requiring frequent cleaning.

Peace of mind

Alfa Laval’s global service network is never far away.

How it works

The heat transfer area consists of corrugated plates assembled between frame and pressure plates. Gaskets seal alternating channels for counter-current flow and close temperature approach.

FrontLine plate geometries and pressing depths are optimized for hygienic performance and minimized fouling. Distribution areas ensure even flow and avoid stagnant zones.

High turbulence yields excellent heat transfer—balancing turbulence and pressure drop is key; our engineers will tailor your design for maximum performance.

Alfa Laval Frontline Heat Exchanger Application

Designed for the highest hygienic demands, FrontLine handles gentle heat transfer for sensitive dairy, food, and beverage processes. Frames are available in stainless steel or silver-coated, and plates in various alloys for challenging media.

Materials

Frame	Clad stainless steel (SS or silver-coated)
Pressure Plate	Clad stainless steel (SS or silver-coated)
Wetted Parts	Acid-proof stainless steel
Movable Nuts	Chromium-plated brass
Plate Types	Front-6, Front-8, Front-10, Front-15, WideStream®, Gemini
Plate Materials	316 SS, titanium, SMO
Gaskets	Nitrile-FDA, EPDM, EPDM-FDA (clip-on, glue-free)