Tranter GX85 Replacement Heat Exchanger Plates & FPM Gaskets | 0.85m² Heat Transfer Area
Our Tranter GX85 replacement plates and matched FPM gaskets are precision-engineered, 100% interchangeable spare parts, exclusively designed for Tranter GX85 series gasketed plate heat exchangers (PHEs). With a fixed 0.85m² single plate effective heat transfer area, high-precision stamped heat transfer plates, and high-performance FPM (fluororubber) sealing gaskets, our products deliver industry-leading heat transfer efficiency, exceptional corrosion resistance, and long-term stable sealing performance.
Fully compliant with PED 2014/68/EU, ASME BPVC Section VIII, ISO 9001, RoHS 2.0, and REACH international standards, they are the ideal cost-effective solution for Tranter GX85 heat exchanger maintenance, repair, and capacity adjustment, widely used in chemical, petrochemical, HVAC, food & beverage, marine, power, and general industrial fields worldwide.
Core Product Features & Technical Advantages
1. Tranter GX85 0.85m² Replacement Heat Transfer Plates
- 100% Full Interchangeability with Original Tranter Design: All plates are 1:1 manufactured based on original Tranter official drawings and high-precision 3D laser scanning data of genuine plates, with a fixed 0.85m² single plate heat transfer area, fully consistent dimensions, corrugation structure, port size, and sealing groove design. They can be directly installed without any modification to the original Tranter GX85 frame, fully compatible with original tightening parameters, and can be mixed with original Tranter plates in the same unit.
- High-Precision Forming for Optimal Heat Transfer: Adopting 12,000-ton CNC hydraulic stamping equipment, one-time forming without secondary stretching, avoiding internal stress concentration and material fatigue. Strict thickness tolerance control of ±0.02mm ensures uniform corrugation depth and wall thickness across the entire plate surface. Optimized herringbone corrugation design (30° for low pressure drop / 60° for high heat transfer) forms strong turbulent flow at low flow velocity, with a heat transfer coefficient up to 7000 W/(㎡·K), eliminating heat transfer dead zones.
- Full Compliant Material System & Traceability: All materials strictly comply with ASTM, EN, and ASME international standards, with complete Mill Test Certificates (MTC EN 10204 3.1) for full material traceability. Standard pickling & passivation surface treatment (sanitary electro-polishing optional) forms a dense passive film, enhancing corrosion resistance and anti-scaling performance, extending the equipment cleaning cycle.
- Excellent Structural Stability: Superior resistance to pressure shock, thermal cycling, and corrosion, effectively extending the service life of the plate, reducing the frequency of replacement and equipment shutdown loss.
2. Matched FPM Heat Exchanger Gaskets for Tranter GX85
- 1:1 Custom Molded for GX85 0.85m² Plates: The gaskets are custom-molded based on the sealing groove of Tranter GX85 0.85m² plates, fully matching the original contour, positioning holes, and buckle structure. Both clip-on (snap-in) and glue-on installation types are available, consistent with the original Tranter installation process, ensuring accurate positioning, uniform compression, and zero internal/external leakage risk.
- High-Performance FPM (Fluororubber) Material: Made of premium imported FPM (Viton) raw materials, with exceptional high temperature and corrosion resistance. Continuous operating temperature range from -20℃ to +200℃, design pressure up to 4.0MPa, perfectly adapted to strong acid, strong alkali, organic solvent, aromatic hydrocarbon, and other harsh media that cannot be withstood by ordinary EPDM/NBR gaskets.
- Superior Sealing Reliability: Compression set ≤20% (compliant with ISO 815 standard), 30% better than the industry average, maintaining stable sealing compression under long-term cyclic temperature and pressure shocks. Excellent anti-aging, anti-hydrolysis, and anti-ozone performance, with a service life 3 times longer than ordinary rubber gaskets.
- Multi-Stage Safety Sealing Design: With pressure relief guide grooves, effectively preventing cross-contamination of cold and hot media, ensuring the safety and stability of industrial processes. Strict dimensional tolerance control of ±0.05mm, no burrs, bubbles, or lack of glue defects, with stable batch quality.
Standard Technical Specifications
Tranter GX85 0.85m² Heat Exchanger Plate Parameters
| Technical Parameter |
Standard Specification |
Customization Support |
| Compatible Model |
Tranter GX85 Gasketed Plate Heat Exchanger |
Non-standard customization supported |
| Single Plate Effective Heat Transfer Area |
0.85㎡ |
Strictly match original Tranter design |
| Overall Plate Dimension |
1790 * 580 mm |
1:1 consistent with original dimensions |
| Connection Port Size |
DN200 |
Match original Tranter port design |
| Standard Plate Thickness |
0.5mm / 0.6mm / 0.7mm / 0.8mm |
0.4mm-1.0mm customizable |
| Thickness Tolerance |
±0.02mm |
High-precision tight tolerance customizable |
| Corrugation Angle |
30° (low pressure drop) / 60° (high heat transfer) |
Mixed angle design customizable |
| Design Pressure |
Up to 2.5MPa (Standard) |
Up to 4.0MPa for reinforced models |
| Design Temperature |
-30℃ to +200℃ (matched with corresponding gasket) |
Custom temperature range available |
| Standard Material |
AISI 304, AISI 316L, Titanium Ti Gr1/Gr2 |
254SMO, 904L, Hastelloy special alloys supported |
| Surface Treatment |
Pickling & Passivation (Standard) |
Sanitary electro-polishing customizable |
Matched FPM Gasket Parameters for Tranter GX85
| Technical Parameter |
Standard Specification |
Customization Support |
| Compatible Model |
Tranter GX85 0.85m² Heat Exchanger Plates |
Non-standard customization supported |
| Core Material |
FPM (Fluororubber / Viton) |
EPDM, NBR, HNBR, Butyl Rubber optional |
| Continuous Operating Temperature |
-20℃ ~ +200℃ |
Special temperature-resistant formula customizable |
| Max Design Pressure |
4.0MPa |
High-pressure working condition customization supported |
| Shore Hardness |
75±5 Shore A |
60-85 Shore A customizable |
| Compression Set |
≤20% (ISO 815, 23℃/70h) |
Custom performance adjustment supported |
| Installation Type |
Clip-on (Snap-in) / Glue-on |
Full original Tranter installation types matched |
| Dimensional Tolerance |
±0.05mm |
High-precision tolerance customizable |
| Compliance Standards |
ISO 9001, RoHS 2.0, REACH |
FDA food-grade, PED, CE certification supported |
| Standard Color |
Black (FPM standard) |
Compliant custom color supported |
Material Selection Guide
Heat Exchanger Plate Material Selection
| Material Grade |
Executive Standard |
Core Performance Advantages |
Typical Application Scenarios |
| AISI 304 Stainless Steel |
ASTM A240 / EN 10088 |
Excellent room temperature atmospheric corrosion resistance, good formability, high cost-effectiveness |
HVAC, district heating, clean water circulation, closed cooling systems, general industrial non-corrosive working conditions |
| AISI 316L Ultra-Low Carbon Stainless Steel |
ASTM A240 / EN 10088 |
Ultra-low carbon design avoids intergranular corrosion, excellent pitting, crevice corrosion, chloride and weak acid resistance |
Food & beverage, dairy, brewery, pharmaceutical, CIP cleaning systems, weak corrosive chemical processes, seawater pre-treatment |
| Titanium Ti Gr1/Gr2 |
ASTM B265 |
Extreme resistance to seawater, brine, high chloride media, excellent specific strength and thermal fatigue resistance |
Seawater cooling, marine engineering, seawater desalination, brine treatment, high chloride harsh working conditions |
| 254SMO Super Austenitic Stainless Steel |
ASTM A240 |
PREN ≥42, superior resistance to strong acid, high concentration chloride, harsh corrosive media |
Chemical, petrochemical, pulp & paper, flue gas desulfurization, extreme corrosive working conditions |
Sealing Gasket Material Selection (Core Promoted: FPM)
| Material Grade |
Core Performance Advantages |
Continuous Operating Temperature |
Typical Application Scenarios |
| FPM (Fluororubber/Viton)【Core Promoted】 |
Exceptional high temperature resistance, excellent resistance to strong acid, strong alkali, organic solvents, aromatic hydrocarbons, anti-aging, low compression set |
-20℃ ~ +200℃ |
Chemical & petrochemical, strong corrosive media, high-temperature processes, organic solvent working conditions |
| EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) |
Excellent resistance to water, steam, weak acid & alkali, glycol, high cost-effectiveness |
-25℃ ~ +150℃ |
HVAC, district heating, clean water circulation, general industrial water systems |
| NBR (Nitrile Rubber) |
Excellent resistance to mineral oil, lubricating oil, hydraulic oil, hydrocarbon media |
-30℃ ~ +120℃ |
Oil & gas, mechanical engineering, hydraulic oil cooling systems |
| HNBR (Hydrogenated Nitrile Rubber) |
Better high temperature, oil and ozone resistance than NBR, superior anti-aging performance |
-30℃ ~ +150℃ |
Automotive, oil & gas, high-temperature oil cooling harsh conditions |
Core Application Scenarios
- Chemical & Petrochemical Industry: Acid & alkali circulation, solvent heating & cooling, petrochemical process heat exchange, flue gas desulfurization, strong corrosive media heat transfer (FPM gaskets + SS316L/Titanium plates as preferred)
- HVAC & District Energy: Central heating & cooling, chilled water circulation, heat pump systems, district energy stations, industrial waste heat recovery
- Food & Beverage & Pharmaceutical Industry: Milk pasteurization, beer brewing, juice concentration, CIP cleaning systems, pharmaceutical sterile heat exchange
- Marine & Offshore Engineering: Seawater cooling, engine jacket water cooling, offshore platform heat exchange systems, shipboard HVAC & process systems
- Power & Renewable Energy: Power plant cooling systems, boiler feed water heating, geothermal energy heat exchange, industrial waste heat recovery
- Pulp & Paper & General Industry: Black liquor heating & cooling, pulp processing, lubricating oil cooling, electroplating bath temperature control
FAQ
1. Are your Tranter GX85 plates and FPM gaskets fully interchangeable with original Tranter genuine parts?
Yes. All our Tranter GX85 replacement plates are 1:1 manufactured based on original Tranter official drawings and high-precision 3D laser scanning data, with a fixed 0.85m² single plate heat transfer area, fully consistent dimensions, corrugation structure, and sealing groove design. The matched FPM gaskets are custom-molded for the GX85 0.85m² plate sealing groove, fully matching the original installation structure. They can be directly installed without any modification, fully compatible with original Tranter frames and tightening parameters, and can be mixed with original Tranter parts in the same unit.
2. What are the core advantages of FPM gaskets for Tranter GX85 heat exchangers?
FPM (fluororubber/Viton) gaskets have exceptional high temperature resistance (continuous operating up to +200℃) and strong corrosion resistance, which can withstand strong acids, strong alkalis, organic solvents, and aromatic hydrocarbons that ordinary EPDM/NBR gaskets cannot adapt to. Meanwhile, our FPM gaskets have a compression set of ≤20%, maintaining stable sealing performance under long-term cyclic temperature and pressure working conditions, with a service life 3 times longer than ordinary rubber gaskets, making them the ideal choice for harsh industrial working conditions.
3. Is the single plate heat transfer area strictly 0.85m²?
Yes. Our Tranter GX85 plates strictly follow the original Tranter design, with a fixed single plate effective heat transfer area of 0.85m², and strict dimensional tolerance control to ensure the heat transfer area of each plate is completely consistent with the original. This ensures that the heat exchange performance of the heat exchanger after replacement is fully consistent with the original design, without performance loss or system mismatch.
4. What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ) and lead time?
Our MOQ is 1 piece for both plates and gaskets, and we fully support sample orders for testing and verification before bulk purchase. For standard Tranter GX85 plates and FPM gaskets with common materials, the sample lead time is 2-5 working days, and bulk order lead time is 7-15 working days. For special materials (titanium, 254SMO, etc.) and custom models, the lead time will be confirmed according to specific material procurement and production requirements.
5. What quality control and testing do you perform on the products?
For Tranter GX85 plates: Each plate undergoes 6 core inspection procedures, including raw material incoming inspection, mold precision verification, 100% dimensional full inspection after stamping, hydraulic pressure test (1.25 times design pressure, 30 minutes holding, no leakage), penetration flaw detection, and final factory inspection.
For FPM gaskets: Each batch undergoes raw material formula inspection, mold precision verification, 100% dimensional and appearance inspection, hardness test, compression set test, thermal aging test, and final factory inspection before delivery.
All products are ISO 9001 certified, and we provide a complete quality inspection report with each shipment.
6. Do you provide a quality warranty for the products?
Yes. We provide an 18-month quality warranty for all Tranter GX85 heat exchanger plates, and a 12-month quality warranty for FPM gaskets, under normal operating conditions in accordance with the recommended material selection and design parameters. During the warranty period, if there is any quality problem such as non-human-induced leakage, material defects, or forming failure, we will provide free replacement or corresponding compensation according to the actual situation.
7. What installation types of FPM gaskets do you provide?
We provide both clip-on (snap-in) and glue-on installation types for Tranter GX85 FPM gaskets, fully consistent with the original Tranter design. The clip-on type has built-in positioning buckles, which can be directly snapped into the plate sealing groove without glue, making installation and replacement faster and more convenient. The glue-on type is suitable for older models or special working conditions, and we can provide matching special heat exchanger glue upon request.
Why Choose Us
1. Professional Tranter Heat Exchanger Expertise, 100% Interchangeability Guarantee
We have more than 18 years of R&D and production experience in plate heat exchanger spare parts, with a dedicated technical team focusing on Tranter GX series products. We have a complete digital drawing library of Tranter full-series plates and gaskets, with mature dedicated molds for the GX85 model, ensuring that the 0.85m² single plate area, dimensions, and structure are 100% consistent with the original Tranter design. We guarantee zero installation risk, zero performance loss, and perfect compatibility with original Tranter equipment.
2. High-Performance FPM Gasket Formula, Superior Sealing Reliability
We adopt imported premium FPM raw materials from internationally renowned suppliers, with a proprietary anti-aging formula optimized for Tranter GX85 working conditions. Our FPM gaskets have a compression set of ≤20%, 30% better than the industry average, and have passed 2000+ hours of continuous high-temperature and corrosion aging tests, ensuring long-term stable sealing performance even in the harshest working conditions. All FPM materials comply with RoHS 2.0, REACH, and optional FDA food contact standards, meeting the access requirements of global markets.
3. Industry-Leading High-Precision Forming Technology, Stable Batch Quality
We have introduced 12,000-ton high-precision CNC hydraulic stamping equipment, 3D laser scanning measuring instruments, and a full set of professional testing equipment, achieving strict ±0.02mm thickness tolerance control for GX85 0.85m² plates, ensuring uniform corrugation forming and consistent heat transfer performance of each plate. For gaskets, we use high-precision CNC vulcanization molding equipment, with ±0.05mm dimensional tolerance control, eliminating defects such as burrs, bubbles, and dimensional deviation, ensuring stable batch quality.
4. Full-Process Strict Quality Control, International Standard Compliance
We have established a strict quality management system in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, PED, and ASME standards, with full traceability from raw material incoming to finished product shipment. All raw materials are sourced from internationally renowned suppliers, with complete material certification. Each plate undergoes 100% hydraulic pressure test and penetration flaw detection, and each batch of gaskets undergoes full performance testing, ensuring that each product meets or exceeds the performance standards of original Tranter products.
5. One-Stop Solution, Full Material & Model Coverage
We cover all common and special material options for Tranter GX85 plates and gaskets, from standard stainless steel to titanium, super austenitic stainless steel, and special alloy plates, from FPM to EPDM, NBR, HNBR gasket materials. We can provide a complete plate + gasket replacement kit, installation tools, on-site installation guidance, and maintenance technical support, providing you with a one-stop solution for Tranter GX85 heat exchanger maintenance and replacement, reducing your procurement cost and communication time.
6. Global Supply Chain & Fast Delivery Capability
We have a complete global supply chain system, with a large stock of standard Tranter GX85 plates and FPM gaskets, ensuring fast delivery of sample and bulk orders. We have stable cooperative international logistics channels, exporting to more than 60 countries and regions around the world, including Europe, North America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and South America, and can provide door-to-door delivery services to meet your urgent procurement and maintenance needs.
7. Cost-Effective Solution, Reduce Total Cost of Ownership
Our Tranter GX85 plates and FPM gaskets have the same performance and service life as original Tranter products, but the price is only 35-60% of the original, which greatly reduces your heat exchanger maintenance and replacement cost. At the same time, our high-precision forming and anti-scaling design extends the service life and cleaning cycle of the equipment, reduces the frequency of equipment shutdown and maintenance, and further reduces your total cost of ownership throughout the product life cycle.