HISAKA Glossary (for Heat Exchangers)

This is a glossary of terms that are found in
drawings and catalogs when using your HISAKA product.

M
Maintenance space Work space that is required for construction, inspection, and maintenance Click here for details
Manufacturing date Date when the pre-shipment inspection conducted by HISAKA was passed
Matome Taro Mascot of the Heat Exchanger Division, Hisaka Works, Ltd. Click here for details
MAX dimension Maximum tightening dimension for a plate
This dimension is indicated on the assembly drawing and nameplate.
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Maximum operating temperature Indicated in drawings (element configuration diagram) and on the nameplate
Maximum working pressure Indicated in drawings (element configuration diagram) and on the nameplate
Metal boot KN nozzle
MIN dimension Minimum tightening dimension for a heat transfer plate
This dimension is indicated on the assembly drawing and nameplate.
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Mixed arrangement Plate arrangement in which the H plate and L plate alternate
Can be combined with other arrangements to achieve the optimal design.
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Model Name that indicates the types and number of parts for the plate heat exchanger Click here for details
Molding depth Waveform depth of heat transfer plates
Movable frame Mainly the E. frame (Depending on use, the L. frame and C. frame might also be included.) Click here for details
Multi Gap Plate (GX) One of the heat exchangers in the HISAKA lineup. A unique feature is that it has a wide gap. Click here for details
Multi-pass Channel configuration that circulates (returns) the fluid in a single heat exchanger one or more times
Also known as: Multipass
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