Industrial Heat Exchanger Rental
The widest choice of heat exchangers to support more fluid types, pressure ratings, and applications
We combine process expertise with a diverse fleet of heat exchangers to design and deliver the most effective, efficient solutions.
Heat exchangers are critical pieces of equipment that transfer heat between liquids and gases. From petrochemicals and refining to food production lines, industrial heat exchangers keep people safe, processes efficient, and productivity high – even during heightened demand or seasonal temperature increases.
At Aggreko, we provide a vast fleet of different heat exchangers – each designed for specific applications – alongside the insight and expertise it takes to choose and implement the best solution for your challenges. With some of the industry’s most advanced technology and most experienced engineers, we’ll help you:
- Solve your heat transfer challenges with a turnkey solution.
- Choose the right type of heat exchanger for your processes.
- Optimize your processes and increase efficiency with heat exchangers.
- Safeguard productivity with the ideal heat exchanger for your pressure levels and temperatures.
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A wider range of industrial heat exchangers
We’ve designed our entire fleet around our customers – your challenges, your processes, and the industries you serve.
Enabling complex and challenging heat exchanger applications
- Improve continuity through planned and unplanned maintenance with fast, flexible heat exchanger rental. Whether you’re dealing with fouled, corroded heat exchangers or upgrading your equipment, we’ll rapidly deploy a rightsized heat exchanger to keep you up and running – even when you need to heat or cool corrosive fluids or deal with high pressures.
- Address seasonal temperature changes by scaling your heat exchangers to match demand. We help industrial and commercial customers tackle temperature-sensitive processes like wastewater cooling, whatever the weather.
- Conserve and recover heat to increase efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Our heat exchanger HVAC solutions can help you drive costs down by controlling and repurposing heat more effectively.
- Improve and optimize your processes with insights from Aggreko Process Services (APS). Our senior process engineers are ready to design a turnkey solution around your challenges, leveraging the wide choice of heat exchangers available across our fleet.
Aggreko’s Greener Approach: Smarter, more sustainable ways to use heat
To help our customers meet their energy transition goals, we’re always looking for innovative ways to drive down emissions and increase energy efficiency. Heat exchangers play an important role in opening new ways to conserve, reuse, and repurpose heat, ultimately decreasing fuel consumption and costs.
Our process engineers take a proactive approach, not just recommending the right heat exchanger for your process but bringing new improvements and enhancements to light. Heat exchangers also help achieve environmental goals, especially around safe wastewater discharge and meeting robust regulatory standards.
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Solving temperature challenges across sectors
With our hands-on experience, we’ll lead you through finding, implementing, and using heat exchangers effectively.
Why choose industrial heat exchangers from Aggreko?
When people need access to the widest choice and the most seasoned experts, they turn to us.
The Widest Choice
We invest in a large, agile range including the industry’s largest heat exchangers.
Process Engineering
Aggreko Process Services (APS) is your team of experts to resolve bottlenecks and boost efficiency.
Designed around you
Our solutions are all designed around your challenges and goals – not limited by our heat exchangers.
Safety First
From corrosive substances to high pressures, we focus on quality and safety throughout our fleet.
Built for Rental
Our heat exchangers all undergo robust pressure testing, maintenance, and cleaning.
The Trusted Partner
Working with Aggreko is working with an industry leader with 50+ years’ experience in 80+ countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
A heat exchanger is a device used to transfer heat between two fluids without mixing them. It works by directing one fluid through a system of tubes or plates while another fluid flows around or through a separate section, allowing heat energy to pass between them. This process is critical for heating, cooling, condensation, and energy recovery in industrial and commercial applications.
Heat exchangers are designed to maximize heat transfer efficiency, often using materials such as stainless steel or aluminum, which have excellent thermal conductivity and resistance to corrosion. Their efficiency depends on surface area, flow rate, and temperature differential between the fluids.
There are three primary types of heat exchangers, each designed for specific applications:
- Shell and tube heat exchangers – These consist of a bundle of tubes enclosed within a cylindrical shell. One fluid flows through the tubes, while another circulates around them inside the shell. Designed for high-pressure and high-temperature industrial applications, they are commonly used in power plants, oil refineries, and other demanding industrial environments.
- Plate and frame heat exchangers – These use a series of thin metal plates stacked together to increase surface area, improving heat transfer. They are widely used in food processing, HVAC systems, and chemical production, where precise temperature control is essential.
- Air-cooled heat exchangers – These exchangers use fans to move air over finned tubes, cooling the fluid inside. They are ideal for locations with limited water supply, such as power generation plants and remote industrial sites.
Heat exchangers are used to regulate temperatures, improve efficiency, and enhance safety in a variety of industries. Common applications include:
- Cooling and heating industrial fluids in chemical processing plants and refineries.
- Energy generation, where they transfer waste heat to improve energy efficiency.
- HVAC systems, where they regulate indoor climate and air conditioning.
- Food and beverage processing, where they pasteurize and cool liquids such as milk, beer, and sauces.
- Data centers, where they prevent overheating of server equipment by transferring excess heat away from cooling loops.
Heat exchangers are essential in multiple industries, including:
- Oil and gas – Used for cooling and heating crude oil, gas processing, and refinery operations.
- Chemical processing – Used to support reactor cooling, solvent recovery, and safe temperature regulation for exothermic reactions.
- Food and beverage – Used to ensure hygienic heat transfer for processes such as pasteurization and fermentation.
- Energy generation – Play a role in steam turbines, cooling loops, and waste heat recovery systems.
- Pharmaceutical and biotech – Maintaining precise temperature control for sensitive materials.
With customizable designs and a wide range of configurations, heat exchangers support nearly every industrial sector.
We provide a diverse range of heat exchangers, including:
- Shell and tube heat exchangers – Designed for high-pressure, high-temperature applications, commonly used in power plants, refineries, and chemical processing. These units offer durability and efficient heat transfer in demanding conditions.
- Plate and frame heat exchangers – Compact and efficient, these exchangers are ideal for precise temperature control in HVAC systems and chemical industries. Their modular design allows for easy maintenance and cleaning.
- Air-cooled heat exchangers – Or fin/fan heat exchangers. These are suitable for environments with limited water supply. They use fans to cool process fluids, making them ideal for power generation facilities, remote industrial sites, and oil and gas processing.
- Large node heat exchangers – Available in 5,100 sq. ft. and 5,700 sq. ft. models, these high-capacity, high-pressure units are built for petrochemical plants, refineries, and heavy industrial applications. They have high-temperature tolerances (up to 800°F) and enhanced corrosion resistance.
- Shell and plate heat exchangers – These units combine the durability of shell and tube designs with the efficiency of plate heat exchangers, offering compact size, high thermal efficiency, and the ability to withstand high pressures. They are commonly used in HVAC systems, chemical processing, and power plants.
- Crossflow heat exchangers – These exchangers achieve high-efficiency heat transfer by allowing fluids to move perpendicular to each other, balancing thermal performance and compact design. They are widely used in data centers, electronics cooling, and process industries.
- Food-grade heat exchangers – Specifically designed for hygienic applications in the food and beverage industry, these units are made of stainless-steel components, offer sanitary connections, and undergo specialized cleaning processes to meet FDA and USDA safety regulations.
Yes, we provide customized heat exchanger solutions for industries requiring strict compliance with safety and hygiene standards, including:
- Food-grade heat exchangers – Designed for pasteurization, sterilization, and beverage cooling, using stainless steel materials to meet FDA and USDA food safety regulations.
- Petrochemical servicing – We offer high-pressure, corrosion-resistant exchangers for refineries, chemical plants, and offshore operations.
With fast deployment, engineering support, and a diverse fleet, we ensure industry-specific solutions that maintain safety, efficiency, and compliance.
We offer rapid deployment of heat exchangers, with delivery and installation timelines based on:
- Equipment availability – Our large fleet allows for immediate dispatch in most cases.
- Project scoping – Our engineering teams assess site conditions to determine the best solution.
- Installation logistics – Our units are pre-assembled with adapter spools and skids for easy setup and connection.
We offer a full range of heat exchanger sizes:
- Plate and frame heat exchangers – Available in various compact configurations for small to medium-scale applications.
- Shell and tube heat exchangers – Offered in multiple pressure and temperature ratings to suit industrial-scale needs.
- Large node heat exchangers – Available in 5,100 sq. ft. and 5,700 sq. ft. models, designed for petrochemical plants and refineries. These units feature:
- Temperature tolerance up to 800°F.
- Pressure ratings of up to 715 PSIG.
- Chrome-molybdenum alloy steel channels for enhanced durability.
Industrial & Commercial Rental Solutions — Heat Exchangers and Beyond
From heat exchangers to full-scale cooling and power systems, Aggreko delivers custom-engineered rental solutions that keep your operations running smoothly. Whether you're planning maintenance, managing a process load, or facing an emergency, we’re ready to help — wherever and whenever you need us.