OMEGA Laser Plate™

Design Features

What is an Omega Laser Plate?

Omega Laser Plate consists of two sheets (stainless steel, titanium, exotic metals) that are joined by welding a circle pattern with Omega’s laser welding machines. At the edges of the laser plate, a contour is welded to create a pressure-tight barrier. The plates are hydraulically inflated to create a hollow space through which heat transfer medium can flow.

A Laser Plate design is always custom-made according to desired specifications. For applications requiring immersion plates, we recommend double-embossed plates (plates of the same thickness with both sides having a pillow pattern). For applications requiring the plate be integrated into the wall of a pipe, decking, or storage tank, we recommend single embossed plates (plates of different thicknesses, with only the thinner plate having the pillow pattern). You will receive the plate inflated and, if required, assembled as a complete heat exchanger.

Welding patterns, plate cut-outs, and plate shapes can all be adjusted to meet your specific application needs.

SINGLE EMBOSSED

DOUBLE EMBOSSED

Laser Plate Advantages

Cost-effective due to

Low welding costs
Thinner materials can be used
More efficient use of available space

The Laser Plate welding pattern guarantees

High turbulence
High overall heat transfer coefficients
Reduced deposition (algae, lime, etc.)

Due to the low volume in the plate allows for

Lower volumes of heating/cooling fluid
Less pump capacity is required

CNC-programmed laser welding machines ensure

Any desired shapes, recesses, fastening points, and connections are possible
Greater control over the bond between the plates

Material Options

Premium materials help maximize your cooling system

OMEGA Laser Plate

Tank Heating/Cooling Precision Laser Welded Simple Installation Low Maintenance Made in USA

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Material

Austenitic material (304, 304L, 316, 316L, 317, 321)
(Super) duplex materials (2205, 2507, 2304, LDX-2101)
Nickel alloys (Nickel, Hastelloy, Inconel)
Titanium

Thickness

Single Embossed

22ga on 14ga
22ga, 20ga on 12ga
22ga, 20ga, 18ga on 10ga
20ga, 18ga, 16ga on 7ga/ 3/16”
18ga, 16ga, 14ga on 1/4"
18ga, 16ga, 14ga on 5/16"
16ga, 14ga on 3/8"
16ga, 14ga on 1/2"

Double Embossed

22ga
20ga
18ga
16ga
14ga
12ga
11ga
10ga

Pressure

Our laser plates can handle a pressure of more than 1500 psi, depending on the required design temperature. If you have specific requirements, please let us know. Omega’s standard design pressure is 150 psi at 400/-20 °F.

Configuration Options

Single Embossed

Single embossed Laser Plates are composed of two stainless steel sheets with a different material thickness. We require a material thickness ratio of 1:3 to maintain flatness on the product side. The flat product side of the single embossed heat exchanger is used for sanitary product applications. Due to the precise welding process, we can guarantee that no heat tint will occur after welding. The material is welded with the protective PVC in place. Single embossed heat exchangers are mainly used as vessel shell, bottom plates and components for different applications used in the process industry.

Applications for Single Embossed Plates

Cooling and heating of all required flat heat transfer surfaces
Cooling and heating of structural surfaces

Double Embossed

Double embossed Laser Plates are plates that exist of two sheets with similar material thicknesses. This product will deform on both sides after inflation as no flat side is required for the application. The double embossed product is used for immersion applications, clamp-on applications, and other process equipment like heat recover banks and refrigeration applications.

Applications for Double Embossed Plates

Immersion plates
Plate banks
Clamp-on plates
Cooling and heating plates
Heat recovery banks
General nozzles and flanges statement

Installation Examples

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Common Marine Applications

ATBs
Barges
Cruise Ships
Fishing Vessels
FPSO Vessels
Freighters
Large Yachts
Naval Vessels
Offshore Rigs
Supertankers

Common Marine Systems

Cargo Hold Heating
FPSO Applications
Heat Recovery
Suction Heaters
Superstructure and Gangway De-icing
Thermal Emulsion Breaking for Recovered Oil