Our Procedures
01 — Debonding
Old gaskets are removed using a specially controlled oven. The temperature is raised steadily to 200°C so the adhesive becomes tacky and the gasket can be removed. Up to 250 plates can be processed at one time.
02 — Chemical Cleaning
Plates are treated in specialist chemical tanks. Sulphamic acid removes rust, steam deposits and organic products, while a heated caustic bath removes fatty acids, oils, non-organic matter and excess adhesive. Plates are neutralised with water and pressure washed.
03 — Crack Detection
Plates are inspected using dye penetration in a dark room under ultraviolet light. Failed plates are removed and can be replaced with genuine manufacturer parts.
04 — Regasketing & Oven Curing
After alignment checks, plates are held in a jig and oven cured for three and a half hours at 15% above the heat exchanger's maximum working temperature. Each plate is then checked again for alignment and excess adhesive.