What We Do
FluidPro Pty Ltd provides engineered heat transfer and fluid handling solutions for commercial and industrial applications throughout Australia. We specialise in the supply of plate heat exchangers and centrifugal pump systems, supporting heating, cooling and energy recovery requirements across HVAC, process, marine and industrial sectors.
Our Ultra‑Therm® product range includes both gasketed and brazed plate heat exchangers, selected and configured to suit specific operating pressures, temperatures and fluid characteristics. These solutions are designed to deliver efficient thermal performance in compact, reliable systems.
In addition, FluidPro is an authorised distributor of Grundfos pumps, supplying close‑coupled, long‑coupled and inline pump technologies to ensure dependable fluid circulation within heat exchanger and HVAC systems. By offering both heat exchangers and pumps, we help simplify system design while improving overall performance and reliability.
Working in collaboration with consultants, mechanical contractors and facility operators, we provide informed product selection, technical guidance and responsive support to deliver energy‑efficient, durable and application‑specific solutions.
Products
Gasketed plate heat exchangers transfer heat between two fluids using gasket‑sealed plates in a frame, delivering high efficiency with easy maintenance.
Brazed plate heat exchangers use compact, copper‑brazed stainless steel plates to efficiently transfer heat between fluids without gaskets.
Grundfos pumps deliver reliable, energy‑efficient fluid circulation for industrial systems, with close‑coupled, long‑coupled and inline pump solutions available.
What is a Plate Heat Exchanger?
A plate heat exchanger is a device designed to transfer heat between fluids of varying pressures. Plate exchangers are an effective way of regulating temperatures, heating and cooling of a variety of liquids. A plate heat exchanger transfers heat between fluids using different plates as hot and cold mediums. They are the most common form of heat exchanger used in a variety of industrial applications.
Ultra-Therm plate heat exchangers are available in two varieties: gasket plate heat exchangers and brazed plate heat exchangers.
Ideal for HVAC, industrial process, marine and energy applications where space and efficiency matter.
Working Principle of a Gasket Plate Heat Exchanger
One of the most important parts of the plate heat exchangers is the plate itself. The plates are pressed from various materials, such as:
- Stainless Steel 304
- Stainless Steel 316
- SMO Grade stainless
- Hastelloy
- Pure Titanium
Each plate is specially designed with pressed corrugations creating turbulence to achieve the highest possible heat transfer rates. The material of the plates depends on the medium passing through the plate heat exchanger. It is very important that the medium must be suitable for the plate material otherwise aggressive mediums can damage and corrode the plates. Thickness of the plates differ depending on the type of plate heat exchanger application and working pressure. The plate thickness range between 0.4mm and 1.0mm.
A plate heat exchanger consists of a:
- Front frame
- Rear (moveable) frame
- Carrying bar
- Guiding Bar
- Number of tie bolts (depending on the type of plate heat exchanger)
In between the front and rear frame, a number of plates that are pressed together sealed by a rubber gasket. The plate pack is placed between the two frames, it is tightened to a minimum distance which allows the plate heat exchanger to be operated under certain pressures.
The heat is transferred from one medium to another one through the plates. The hot and cold medium flows between each of the plates and then they exchange their heat without mixing each other.
