Adsco SXXNCX00 Stainless Shell & Tube Condenser Heat Exchanger MAWP 150 PSI

Adsco SXXNCX00 Stainless Shell & Tube Condenser Heat Exchanger MAWP 150 PSI

This is an Adsco Manufacturing LLC SXXNCX00 stainless steel shell-and-tube condenser, manufactured in Buffalo, New York and certified by Allegheny Bradford Corp. of Bradford, PA. It is a horizontal unit with a bellows-type expansion joint at the center section, tri-clamp sanitary end closures, and two bolt-down saddle mounting feet. The unit was originally built to order for B Braun Biotech and carries both an Adsco manufacturing nameplate and an Allegheny Bradford certification plate.

Specifications & What's Included

• Manufacturer: Adsco Manufacturing LLC, Buffalo, N.Y.
• Model: SXXNCX00
• ABC Item No.: RE1201-E110
• Certified by: Allegheny Bradford Corp, Bradford, PA 16701
• Year Built: 1998 (Adsco label); 2000 (Bradford cert plate)
• Type: Horizontal shell-and-tube condenser / heat exchanger
• Construction: Stainless steel throughout
• MAWP (shell side): 150 PSI @ 300°F
• MAWP (tube side): 150 PSI @ 400°F (per Adsco plate)
• MDMT: -20°F @ 150 PSI (both sides)
• Max Temperature: 400°F
• End closures: Tri-clamp / sanitary clamp type, both ends
• Expansion joint: Bellows-type, center section
• Mounting: Two bolt-down stainless saddle feet
• Nozzle opening diameter — small side nozzle: approx. 1 in.
• Nozzle opening diameter — end connections: approx. 2.5 in.
• Nozzle opening diameter — tube sheet / shell end: approx. 6.5 in.
• Overall dimensions: 36 in. (L) × 10 in. (W) × 15 in. (H)
• Approximate weight: 115 lbs
• Original customer: B Braun Biotech (P.O. 129804)
• Unit only — no additional fittings, hoses, or hardware beyond integral saddle feet
• ⚠️ Freight shipping required — contact us for a quote, to arrange local pickup, or to schedule an in-person viewing

Applications

Shell-and-tube heat exchangers and condensers are standard equipment in pharmaceutical, bioprocessing, chemical, and food-grade process industries. In a condenser role, the unit receives vapor on one side (typically the shell side) and circulates cooling water or a coolant through the tubes, causing the vapor to condense into liquid for collection or recirculation. The bellows expansion joint in the center section accommodates differential thermal expansion between the shell and the tube bundle — a design feature common in fixed tube-sheet exchangers operating across wide temperature ranges. Tri-clamp sanitary end closures make this unit particularly suited to clean-in-place (CIP) and sterilize-in-place (SIP) processes common in biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturing, where hygienic connections and easy disassembly for inspection are required. This unit was originally manufactured for B Braun Biotech, a major producer of bioprocessing equipment and consumables, and is rated for pressures and temperatures consistent with steam and hot-water process service. Used shell-and-tube condensers of this sanitary construction are commonly sought for replacement in existing bioprocessing skids, fermentation systems, lyophilization support, and related process equipment.