API Schmidt-Bretten GmbH & Co. KG products

Plate heat exchangers use corrugated plates stacked between a fixed and movable pressure plate. As virtually all of the material is used for heat transfer, plate heat exchangers can have large amounts of effective heat transfer surface in a small footprint. It is not uncommon that a plate heat exchanger will have the same thermal capacity as a shell and tube five times larger. Our plate heat exchangers incorporate superior design features to ensure long-term performance and customer satisfaction.

Our Schmidt evaporization systems with SIGMASTAR Climbing-film Plate Evaporators are used in the food industry, in the organic and chemical industry, and for wastewater treatment.

Our Schmidt SIGMATEC Dealcoholization System has been designed for the dealcoholization of wine and beer. With experience in brewing that dates back more than 140 years, our SIGMATEC process represents another successful development in our line of API Schmidt-Bretten thermal systems. This new process uses continuous vacuum rectification to ensure a gentle removal of alcohol for a quality and enjoyable end product.