Industries & Applications

Heat Exchangers for Bulk Carriers

Bulk carriers face unique challenges: fluctuating loads, long intervals between ports, and limited access to onboard service. Your cooling systems can’t just perform well — they have to adapt.

LHE welded and gasketed heat exchangers are designed to support consistent operation throughout ballast shifts, full cargo voyages, and varying ambient conditions — without oversizing or excess maintenance.

Stability you can trust across every voyage

We build plate heat exchangers that match the real operating conditions of bulk carriers — not just ideal duty points on paper.

Thermal performance tailored to shifting ballast and cargo profiles
Space-saving frames that integrate into new builds and retrofits
Plate materials selected for marine-grade corrosion resistance
Modular construction for easier onboard access and maintenance
Consistent QA across units for performance you can trust fleet-wide

Keeping cooling systems reliable between every port

Balance performance

Maintain stable cooling whether fully loaded or in ballast mode — without oversizing or wasting energy.

Fit tight spaces

Compact layouts that integrate cleanly into engine rooms and retrofit projects with minimal design friction.

Reduce manual cleaning

Plate design and optimized flow paths reduce the risk of fouling — keeping your maintenance crew focused elsewhere.

Enable energy savings

Support waste heat recovery and thermal integration when efficiency matters most.

Proven thermal stability for long-haul operations

Designed for real-world variation

Your routes, cargo states, and ambient temperatures change — our sizing and layouts are based on actual operating data.

Compact without compromise

We don’t shrink size at the expense of performance. Our designs protect flow rates, reduce pressure drop, and maintain stable output across duty cycles.

Fleet-level build consistency

Using automated forming and QA processes at our Korean facility, we deliver exchangers that perform the same across vessels and engine configurations.

Support wherever you operate

LHE offers cross-brand service for all gasketed plate & frame heat exchangers, cleaning, and reconditioning worldwide. That means fewer vendor contacts and faster turnarounds when it counts.

LHE Global Service Network

With service centers in over 13 countries, LHE delivers localized support where and when you need it. We provide cleaning, testing, reconditioning, and on-site diagnostics — backed by centralized QA and engineering support.