FUNKE Brazed Plate Heat Exchanger
Model TPL 01-L-42-11 – 42 Plate – Stainless / Copper – 2021
New Surplus Industrial Heat Exchanger
Surplus Price $3,200 Each (1 Lot of 2 Ea. $6,000)
This listing is for a FUNKE Model TPL 01-L-42-11 brazed plate heat exchanger, manufactured in March 2021 by FUNKE Wärmeübertrager Apparatebau GmbH, a leading German manufacturer of high-efficiency thermal transfer equipment used in industrial process, refrigeration, and HVAC systems.
These exchangers feature stainless steel heat transfer plates brazed with copper, creating a compact and highly efficient heat transfer core capable of operating in demanding industrial environments.
Two units are available from the same production batch, making them ideal for redundant systems, expansion projects, or parallel process loops.
Key Specifications
Manufacturer: FUNKE Wärmeübertrager Apparatebau GmbH
Model: TPL 01-L-42-11
Type: Brazed Plate Heat Exchanger
Quantity Available:
2 Units
Serial Numbers:
960459
Matching production unit
Year of Manufacture:
March 2021
Construction
- Stainless steel heat transfer plates
- Copper brazed plate stack construction
- Compact high-efficiency design
- Fully sealed brazed plate exchanger
- Industrial duty construction
Brazed plate exchangers provide very high heat transfer efficiency with a minimal footprint, making them ideal for modern process equipment and machine cooling systems.
Thermal & Mechanical Specifications
Plate Count:
42 Plates
Maximum Operating Pressure:
36 bar (522 PSI)
Test Pressure:
40 bar (580 PSI)
Operating Temperature Range:
-196°C to +200°C
(-321°F to +392°F)
Internal Volume:
6.7 Liters per circuit side
Connections:
4 Ports (F1 – F4)
Estimated Heat Transfer Surface Area
Approximate heat transfer surface area:
≈ 4.6 m² total plate area
≈ 49.5 ft² heat transfer surface
This large effective surface area allows efficient heat exchange in a compact footprint while maintaining turbulent flow for optimal thermal performance.
Typical Applications
These exchangers are commonly used in:
- Hydraulic oil cooling systems
- Industrial machine cooling loops
- Engine and motor cooling
- Industrial process heat recovery
- Refrigeration systems
- HVAC systems
- Heat pump systems
- Chiller systems
- Closed loop glycol cooling systems
Advantages of Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers
- Extremely high heat transfer efficiency
- Compact footprint compared to shell-and-tube exchangers
- Low internal fluid volume
- Stainless steel corrosion resistant plates
- Copper brazed construction for durability
- Ideal for closed loop fluid systems
Condition
New Surplus – Never Installed
Units were manufactured in March 2021 and appear to be unused and never placed into service.
New surplus equipment offers the reliability and performance of new equipment at a substantial savings compared to OEM pricing.
Additional Information
Buyers may request:
- Additional photos
- Port dimensions and connection details
- Data plate information
- Shipping weight and packaging options
Chemical Compatibility
This exchanger uses:
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Stainless steel plates
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Copper brazed joints
The copper braze material is the limiting factor. Copper will be attacked by many acidic solutions and oxidizers.
Because of this, copper-brazed plate exchangers are generally used in neutral or mildly corrosive fluids only.
Applications This Heat Exchanger IS Compatible With
HVAC / Mechanical Systems
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Chilled water loops
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Hot water heating systems
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Heat pump systems
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Boiler heat recovery
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Hydronic heating loops
These are extremely common applications.
Industrial Cooling Systems
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Hydraulic oil cooling
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Machine tool cooling
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Injection molding cooling loops
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Gearbox oil cooling
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Compressor cooling circuits
Typically used with oil-to-water or water-to-water heat exchange.
Refrigeration Systems
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Condensers
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Evaporators
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Intercoolers
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Sub-coolers
Compatible with refrigerants such as:
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R134a
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R410A
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R404A
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R507
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ammonia systems when properly designed
Process Cooling
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Glycol cooling loops
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Closed-loop process water
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Brewery and food process heat exchange
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Industrial heat recovery
As long as the fluids are non-corrosive to copper.
Applications This Heat Exchanger Is NOT Compatible With
These fluids will attack the copper brazing material.
Strong Acids
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Sulfuric acid (anodizing baths)
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Hydrochloric acid
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Nitric acid
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Chromic acid
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Mixed acid pickles
Electroplating Chemistry
Not recommended for:
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Nickel plating baths
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Chrome plating baths
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Acid copper plating
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Zinc plating
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Pickling tanks
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Anodizing solutions
Aggressive Oxidizers
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Hypochlorite
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Bleach solutions
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Strong oxidizing chemicals
Designed for use with water, glycol, refrigerants, oils, and other non-corrosive process fluids. Not recommended for strong acids or aggressive chemical solutions.



