Large heat exchangers are vital for the industrial cooling processes used in applications ranging from power and HVAC providers to steel production and even high-performance data center cooling. That’s why WCR is committed to providing rapid and reliable heat exchanger service for the largest heat exchanger plates and models in the market. Here’s what sets our large-scale heat exchanger services apart: High-Quality Service on Large-Scale Projects Not all heat exchanger maintenance providers specialize in large-scale heat exchangers, but WCR does. We have the experience and ability to service a ..read more

WCR is known for leading the industry by providing reliable heat exchanger replacement parts, convenient service and manufacturing expertise. In addition to replacement heat exchanger plates, we also produce high-quality replacement heat exchanger gaskets for a vast array of industries. High-Quality Replacement Heat Exchanger Gaskets Depending on the application, a plate heat exchanger gasket must endure extreme temperatures, corrosive materials and chemicals, and other pressures over time. If a heat exchanger gasket doesn’t fit properly with the plate heat exchanger, it can result in unwant ..read more

WCR is widely known as an industry leader in plate heat exchanger manufacturing, replacement parts and service. But did you know we also offer WCR plate coils for immersion heating or cooling applications? Immersion plate coils are a simple and cost-effective replacement for pipe coil-type heat exchangers, offering amplified turbulent flow on both the service and process sides. These efficient plate coils are frequently used within the steel and chemical markets, in applications where utilizing an external heat-exchanging source for heating or cooling may not be possible due to service conveni ..read more

From plastics to perfume, clothing to cleaning products, fertilizer to fuel and so much more — chemicals play a role in nearly every aspect of our daily lives. As an integral component of our nation’s economy, the U.S. Chemical Sector converts raw materials into more than 70,000 diverse products distributed to over 750,000 end users. In 2016 alone, 96% of U.S. goods were manufactured using chemical products! Heat Exchangers for the Chemical Industry Chemical production involves a precise and complex combination of heating, cooling, and interchanger processes, making heat exchangers essen ..read more

When it comes to essential equipment like plate heat exchangers, maintenance is a hot topic. According to the 2022 Plant Engineering survey, eight in 10 industrial facilities currently run three or more maintenance programs with their equipment, with the top two strategies being preventative (38% of assets) and reactive (35% of assets). WCR is Your Heat Exchanger Maintenance Partner While heat exchanger maintenance programs can vary greatly across industries and individual facilities, the worst strategy is not having one at all. A lack of proper maintenance can lead to poor heat exchanger func ..read more

The fall outage season is upon us, a time when major industries schedule preventative maintenance services to keep essential equipment — including heat exchangers — in working order. While these outages are typically forecasted and scheduled months in advance, the reality is that when outages actually begin, even the best-laid plans can have unexpected hiccups. Knowing you can turn to a heat exchanger partner for reliable replacement parts and service makes a world of difference! At WCR, we’re ready to respond to any unknowns that arise during outages with our large domestic inventory of ..read more

As experts in plate heat exchanger manufacturing and maintenance, WCR is here to help improve efficiency and reduce energy consumption by increasing the heat recovery and capacity of plate heat exchangers for the HVAC industry. Here’s how: Save Energy with Additional Heat Exchanger Plates Because plate heat exchangers transfer large and valuable energy quantities, installing additional plates in your existing frame may increase heat recovery within the system and result in significant energy savings potential. Plate heat exchangers One of the biggest advantages of plate heat exchangers is tha ..read more

At WCR, we’re committed to going above and beyond for our customers with the best in manufacturing know-how, dependable service and support, and quality replacement parts for plate heat exchangers. Our skilled team of heat exchanger experts is up for any challenge — including producing large heat exchanger units on a tight timeline. WCR heat exchanger service experts In fact, WCR recently completed one of our largest single plate heat exchanger projects of Q2 2022 for a leading agricultural processor in the Midwest. In less than six weeks, we built, tested, and delivered a new 450-plate W ..read more

From Wisconsin’s iconic dairy industry to the ever-growing number of craft breweries in the Midwest and hot sauce companies in Southern California, food and beverage processors across the country rely on highly-efficient heat exchangers to meet industry requirements and ensure their products are safe to package, store and consume. At WCR, we’re proud to support the massive food and beverage market with heat exchangers and replacement spare parts that provide precise temperature control during pasteurization, sterilization, boiling, cooling, filling, packaging and other processes. Industrial da ..read more