Alfa Laval Contherm SOZ Scraped Surface Heat Exchangers

R15,732.00

SOZ Technical Specification & Material Matrix
Verify your heat exchanger layout and upgrade your face components to handle your exact product characteristics:
Component Parameter Engineering Specification Available Variations
NomShaft Sizes 50.8 mm (2.000″) & 38.1 mm (1.500″) For standard & compact SSHE cylinders
Rotary / Stationary Faces Tungsten Carbide (TC), Silicon Carbide (SiC), Carbon Mated against Chromium Oxide (CrO) coated seats
Secondary Elastomers Premium Viton (FKM) Provides extreme chemical & thermal stability
Spring Hardware Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Open-construction anti-clog wave design

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Alfa Laval Contherm SOZ Mechanical Seals: Extreme-Duty Scraped Surface Heat Exchanger Spares
Maintain peak thermal efficiency and eliminate system downtime with our premium, OEM-standard replacement seals for Alfa Laval Contherm SOZ Scraped Surface Heat Exchangers (SSHE). Specifically engineered to withstand the rigorous mechanical stress, extreme temperatures, and intense rotational friction unique to scraped surface technology, these specialized heavy-duty mechanical seals provide an absolute, leak-proof barrier at both ends of your heat exchanger cylinder.
Our Contherm-compatible seals serve as an identical physical swap for original Alfa Laval components, reducing your operational maintenance overhead without sacrificing equipment lifespan.
Advanced Engineering for Scraped Surface Technology
Unlike standard centrifugal pump seals, the Contherm SOZ Shaft Seal is built to operate under the high-pressure and high-torque variables generated by rotating scraping blades processing ultra-thick products.
  • Robust 2-Inch Profile: Tailored exactly for the standard 50.8 mm (2.000") shaft diameter framework common in industrial Contherm units. Alternate 38.1 mm (1.500") profiles are also available for smaller configurations.
  • Directional Bayonet Drive: Supplied with a high-strength bayonet socket that drives the rotating seal components securely along the shaft, keeping faces locked in perfect alignment despite heavy vibrations.
  • Hygienic Open-Spring Mechanics: Features a wide, open compression spring layout that prevents sticky media build-up. The entire seal structure is exposed directly to the media stream for total CIP (Clean-in-Place) and SIP (Steam-in-Place) cleanability.
  • Dual Flushed Configuration: Built as an open-type double seal utilizing independent internal and external sealing faces. Available in 2-port or 3-port stationary seat housings to circulate a secondary liquid barrier.
Best For: Processing Viscous, Sticky, and Particulate-Rich Products
The Contherm SSHE is a global workhorse for materials that would instantly burn, foul, or freeze on a traditional static heat exchanger. Our SOZ replacement seals are purpose-built to handle these extreme environments:
  • Viscous Foods & Confectionery: Best for continuous processing lines moving liquid chocolate, marshmallow creams, fruit purées (with seeds), peanut butter, ketchup, and thick sauces up to 50,000 cP.
  • Crystallizing and Heat-Sensitive Media: Excellent for preventing face scratching or seizing when handling cooling margarines, fats, ice cream bases, or high-sugar concentrates.
  • Aseptic Pharmaceutical & Chemical Formulations: Engineered with chemical-resistant Viton elastomers to maintain complete sterile isolation during the continuous heating or cooling of medical gels, cosmetics, and lotions.

Why Source Our Aftermarket Contherm SOZ Seals?
  • OEM Drop-In Interchangeability: Perfectly matches the structural profile of original factory spare parts and matches aftermarket codes from technical catalog suppliers like SA Mechanical Seal Importers.
  • Certified Food Safety Compliance: Constructed from non-toxic, FDA-approved base metals, hard faces, and elastomers to ensure zero contamination of your end product.
  • Unmatched Wear Resistance: Utilizing Chromium Oxide coated seats and Tungsten Carbide facesto provide exceptional resistance against abrasive wear, reducing your plant's total cost of ownership.
Stop expensive product leakage and extend your heat exchanger's runtime today.
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Weight 0.25 kg
Dimensions 10 × 10 × 15 cm
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