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an ability to provide well-engineered solutions for a wide range of applications . “ We try to produce all components in-house , and this gives us one of the most important things : time . At the moment , there is a lot of pressure to reduce lead times for heat exchanger manufacturers , so we need to ensure we can keep up with that ,” Artur says . “ Producing components in our Nowy Dwór Gdański facility means we can produce nozzles , front and end plates , process tubes , and so on – if a customer requires a specific attachment , then we make a custom part for them . Having this flexibility is one of our big advantages .”
Andrzej Otta ( Sales Director ) explains the company ’ s impressive manufacturing process to the Heat Exchanger World team . designed for plate and shell , the JAG Shield . Another distinguishing feature is the use of vacuum brazing rather than laser circumferential welding , as this ensures a very high level of dependability and outstanding fatigue strength . “ In order to provide the best support for our customers , we completed a huge investment project in our JAG plate heat exchangers ,” says Andrzej . “ This required several years of research and development to design a unique plate and build entirely new production lines . It ’ s a product group we ’ ll find ourselves really focusing on , as plate heat exchangers make up a majority of the market share .” As well as the full new range of JAG heat exchangers , Hexonic also developed its online selection software , CAIRO . The software is accessible via a standard web browser and gives current and prospective customers an overview of Hexonic ’ s complete standard product range , relevant to HVAC , refrigeration , oils , dairy , pool applications , and beyond . Also reinforced by the company ’ s R & D department , CAIRO offers a complete service , for example in the event of a sizing issue . CAIRO is a way for Hexonic to share a lot of technical data with its customers , something which Artur feels sets them apart from the competition . “ Our customers really value this because they can have the full details of a calculation ,” Artur states . “ They don ’ t need to wait for an offer , they can already see the many options for their specific needs , price , size , etc .”
A company of experts The word ‘ solution ’ is at the core of Hexonic ’ s approach and Christian Huhn ( Managing Director - Hexonic Deutschland ) explains that , in his eyes , the company is far more than just a product manufacturer . “ We have the right people with the right expertise to think along with every customer to find the best fit for them ,” says Christian . “ For example , does a customer need a space-saving option ? No problem , we ’ ll build a smaller , more efficient unit with higher number of passes .” Artur Grajewski asserts that , first and foremost , Hexonic is an engineering company with expertise in thermal calculation and
Adapting to future trends The energy transition and latest focus on decarbonisation technology are of great interest to the entire heat exchanger industry , but Hexonic claims an advantage with its extensive product portfolio and an ability to adapt to the requirements of individual customers , even within its stock range . Christian explains that , with these products and the certifications they attain , Hexonic is ready to play its part in the energy transition and sustainable solutions . “ For the German market in particular , we are focused on the renewable energy sector ; we see an increase in demand for waste heat recovery applications and district heating networks ,” Christian explains . Christian predicts a huge potential in the industrial heat pump market , anticipating growing demand as countries move further away from reliance on gas . “ We ’ re able to deliver for the single domestic installations all the way up to district heating and industrial heating systems . For
Hexonic ’ s brazed plate heat exchanger has been redesigned to be compatible with new refrigerants .
10 Heat Exchanger World April 2023 www . heat-exchanger-world . com