Heatex counterflow heat exchangers combine a slim, effective counterflow design with different airflow configurations.
Coming close to 90% (sensible) efficiency, even in a dry situation.
Ensuring an optimal solution for virtually any application.
For fitting in tight and compact spaces inside enclosures.
Coming close to 90% (sensible) efficiency, even in a dry situation.
Ensuring an optimal solution for virtually any application.
For fitting in tight and compact spaces inside enclosures.
Counterflow heat exchangers are particularly effective for heat transfer because they can leverage even small temperature differences. With their robust construction and high thermal performance, they are ideal for electronic cooling, demanding environments, and energy‑efficient heat recovery.
Heatex Model M is a lightweight counterflow heat exchanger specifically developed for thermal management applications such as enclosure cooling.
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| Width/ length | 100 – 600 mm (3.94″-23.6″) |
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| Casing material | Aluzinc |
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| Max. differential pressure | 700 Pa (2.81 in. WC) |
Besides being able to configure each heat exchanger in numerous ways in terms of size and performance requirements, we offer a wide range of options to suit various applications.
All Heatex aluminum heat exchangers are available with epoxy-coated plates for improved corrosion protection in demanding applications such as coastal environments.
Model M is built according to customers’ requests with either a double L-flow, double U-flow, or L+U-flow configuration.
Especially for the Model M counterflow heat exchangers, Heatex offers custom integration solutions for easy installation and faster end-product delivery. Model M is built according to customers’ requests.
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The Model M offers high energy efficiency and reliable performance in demanding environments. Thanks to its compact design and efficient heat transfer, it is used in a wide range of modern applications. It is particularly well‑suited for telecommunications equipment, digital media infrastructure, and solar energy and inverter cooling, where stable temperatures and energy‑optimized cooling are essential.
A counterflow heat exchanger recovers heat between two air streams—usually supply air and exhaust air—that flow in opposite directions along the same heat‑transfer surface.
As warm exhaust air passes through the exchanger, it transfers its heat through thin plates to the colder incoming supply air, without the air streams mixing.
Because the air flows in opposing directions, a constant temperature difference is maintained across the entire exchanger.
A counterflow heat exchanger maximizes thermal performance by guiding two air streams in directly opposite directions along the same, extended flow path. This opposite‑flow arrangement ensures that warm and cold air remain in contact over the entire length of the exchanger, creating a strong and continuous temperature gradient. The result is outstanding heat recovery, making counterflow units the top choice for high‑efficiency ventilation and cooling systems.
Unlike a crossflow heat exchanger, where the air streams cross each other at a 90‑degree angle, the counterflow design keeps the air streams aligned but moving head‑to‑head. This directional opposition dramatically increases heat transfer effectiveness but also requires greater installation depth and can lead to a higher pressure drop due to the extended channel length.
For applications where maximum energy recovery, reduced operating costs, and superior temperature approach are crucial, the counterflow airflow geometry delivers significantly higher performance than any crossflow configuration.
Yes, our counterflow heat exchanger can be customized for the application. As a manufacturer, we develop customized solutions tailored to our customers’ thermal requirements, environmental conditions, and structural specifications.
We offer adjustments in, among others:
Thanks to this flexibility, we ensure each heat exchanger is optimally configured for its specific application—both technically and economically.
