the laminova heat exchangers

ENHANCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE
WITH LAMINOVA HEAT EXCHANGERS
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BENEFITS
• Increased efficiency over competition
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• Extremely low pressure drop
• Durable ”bullet proof” design
• Non soldering minimizes leakage risks between media
• Removable end caps for easy inspection and cleaning
• Extended life of engines and transmissions
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1. Water Connection
2. Core
3. Oil Connection
4. Housing
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THE LAMINOVA HEAT EXCHANGERS
Laminova heat exchangers provide outstanding engine and transmission oil temperature control in the most severe conditions. From high performance racing cars to Paris-Dakar rally
cars, you can rely on Laminova.
LAMINOVA HEAT EXCHANGERS are used as oil cool-
Various applications
ers to control engine and transmission oil temperatures, or
Due to the exchangers’ compact size and flexible mounting
for instance the temperature of the power steering system.
possibilities, the Laminova coolers are suitable for a huge
Another application is as intercoolers in turbo and super-
range of applications. Our customers’ imagination and inge-
charged petrol and diesel engines.
nuity brings new solutions to the portfolio of heat exchang-
Laminova oil coolers are more efficient than the competi-
ers used on land, at sea and in the air.
tion due to the unique patented core design. The finned
- Power steering cooling
exterior on the cooler core creates a larger surface area
- Engine oil cooling
compared to that of traditional “radiator” style coolers.
- Diesel fuel cooling
The heat exchangers offer both maximum heat transfer and
- Hydraulic systems oil cooling
low pressure drop, something not before possible.
- Transmission oil cooling
The Laminova heat exchangers are custom designed and we
- Intercoolers
cooperate closely with designers and OEM-manufacturers
The option to integrate the core into manifolds and castings
world wide.
enables cost efficient solutions and reduces the number of
components and joints compared to a standard style cooler.
This leads to a reliable, high quality solution.
Cores
Intercoolers
Oil
coolers
Laminova heat exchangers are used as
intercoolers and oil coolers to control
Motor
Transmission
Power Steering
Hydraulics
engine and transmission oil temperature.
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Cores
THE HEART OF HEAT EXCHANGERS
The core is the heart of the heat exchanger. Laminova’s unique patented design makes it up to
20% more efficient than its competition. The laminar flow pattern reduces the pressure drops
that occur, compared to conventional heat exchangers.
THE CORE can be delivered either separately or ready for
Numereous applications
installation in a customer-designed and manufactured housing.
The patended Laminova design can best be described as
This gives a very cost efficient integration.
an almost infinite number of interconnected laminar flow
Most cores are custom-designed according to performance
cooling fins.
and mechanical interface. Some of the popular core sizes
Currently, automotive applications dominate. Engine
have become standard products, used by automotive manu-
oil cooling, transmission, power steering and intercooler
facturers and racing teams world-wide.
applications are the most common but the core is also
suitable for other uses.
Designed for maximum efficiency
The fins of the core are manufactured with a patented
production process. It creates a huge cooling area because
of the cylindrical design.
The laminar flow principle means low pressure drop and
excellent heat transfer along the entire length. The inside of
the core has generous coolant passages that are very tolerant
to debris and gives negligible pressure drop. The core can be
fitted both on the full coolant flow or in a partial flow circuit.
The cylindrical finned design offers increased cooling
capacity due to a massive surface area. Pulsation and
hydraulic pressure resistance is high due to the solid design.
Material
The core is a single piece made from extruded aluminium
for excellent heat transfer. It has no solderings. Low weight
and high efficiency are two benefits gained from using only
aluminium. The alloy is EN-AW-1050A 99.5%.
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SIZES
Oil Coolers
Intercoolers
S34 (Ø 34mm)
IC45 (Ø 45mm)
C43 (Ø 43mm)
IC39.5 (Ø 39,5mm)
EC54 (Ø 54mm)
ECD54 (Ø 54mm)
Standard sizes
The core diameters are 34-63 mm with lengths up to 410
mm. It is possible to put one core inside another for extreme cooling applications. Cores can be extended together
for extra capacity by using a simple joint.
Laminova also supplies a standard housing assortment with
a wide range of different water and oil connection sizes.
This solution is common in racing/after market applications
and as prototypes for tests and evaluation.
BENEFITS
• High cooling efficiency compared to size
• Compact cylindrical design
• High quality single-piece aluminium design
• Laminar flow pattern for low pressure drop
• Open design for low pressure drop on the inner coolant side
• Easy to integrate and install
• Solder-free connections
• Many possibilities of uses.
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Oil Coolers
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION OIL COOLING
Laminova heat exchangers control engine and transmission oil temperatures. They are robust, efficient and extend life of engines and transmissions. They are delivered as standard products or
for use in customer-designed applications.
LAMINOVA OIL COOLERS are more efficient than the
competition due to the unique patented core design. The
BENEFITS
finned exterior on the cooler core creates a larger surface
area compared to that of traditional “radiator” style coolers.
Due to the unique laminar oil flow, performances can be
• High cooling efficiency compared to size
• Laminar flow pattern for low pressure drop
optimised especially for automatic transmissions and
• High quality single-piece aluminium design
CVT:s. The low oil-flow rate, passing the core, cools
• Non soldering gives minimal leakage risks gearings and dampens noise levels.
between media
• Open design for low pressure drop on the Flexible mounting
Laminova coolers can be mounted virtually anywhere.
Traditional radiator style coolers must be exposed to airflow, risking damage. The coolers can be fitted both on the
inner coolant side
• Compact cylindrical design, easy to integrate and install
• Solder-free connections
full coolant flow or on a partial flow circuit.
Efficient design
Reduced ”warm-up” time
The efficient design makes cooling core inspection easy
The coolers also provide a heater function using the cooling
with removable end caps. The solderless O-ring design
water to heat the oil faster to correct operating temperature.
ensures leak-free operation.
No oil thermostat is needed. This will help increase the life
of engines and transmissions.
Typical applications are in cars, heavy-duty
vehicles, airplanes and motorcycles.
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Oil Coolers
Material
The cooler core is made of AA 1050, 99.5% aluminium.
To meet low volume applications, prototypes and aftermarket applications, extruded aluminium profiles are used
for the housing, holding the core.
Installations in different applications
Typical applications are in cars, heavy-duty vehicles, airplanes and motorcycles.
Customisation
The customised cast housing design, separated or integrated
An example of a core integrated into a customer application.
with other components, is a Laminova speciality. The
assembly is performed without soldering. All connections
are sealed with O-rings.
Integration
The core can effectively be integrated in other components.
In high volume applications integration into oil filter cartridge or engine block is possible. This saves space, weight,
joints and components as oil and water flow are routed
directly into the core. The core can be delivered as a separate component, ready for installation.
Laminova oil coolers are
more efficient than the
competition due to the unique
patented core design.
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Intercoolers
FOR TURBO AND SUPERCHARGED PETROL AND DIESEL ENGINES
Laminova heat exchangers are especially designed for intercoolers in turbo and supercharged petrol and diesel engines. The heat exchangers are compact, easy to install and more efficient
than conventional coolers.
LAMINOVA HEAT EXCHANGER SYSTEMS have
Special core for charged engines
unique designed cores for intercooler applications.
We have special cores for air flow in charged engines. These
The air-to-liquid system gives increased efficiency com-
cores have longer and higher fins and fewer break-up zones
pared to an air-to-air system. With the air-to-liquid system
(more surface) than the traditional cores for liquid applica-
you will get cold air right from the start.
tions. Normally, a package of 2-4 cores is needed to meet
specifications. Cores used are ø39.5 and ø45 mm.
High performance
The high performance, compared to that of the common
Installation
plate style intercoolers, is a result of the extremely large
Best result is achieved if the heat exchanger is installed in
surface area and the unique flow pattern. Laminova core
the inlet manifold. This improves the response compared
design gives an extremely low pressure drop on the charged
to that of traditional air-to-air intercoolers due to shorter
air side.
flow length. The Laminova intercooler reduces the noise
level and pulsation. The core can be delivered as a separate
Compact design
Laminova coolers are small, compact and circular. The
compact core design makes it easy to install in the inlet
manifold. The heat exchanger cores are patented.
component, ready for installation.
Better torque, response and performance
With intercooler cores installed, you achieve better torque,
response and performance compared to those of conventional coolers.
Laminova coolers are small, compact and
circular. The compact core design makes it easy
to install in the inlet manifold.
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Environmental advantages
The intercooler reduces hazardous emissions of nitrogen.
The engine temperature becomes more even due to improved air distribution balance.
Separate cooling circuit
The air-to-liquid intercooler system needs a separate cooling circuit with a circulation pump and a separate radiator.
Laminova also supplies intercooler housings for use in
racing/aftermarket applications and as prototypes for test
and evaluation.
Laminova intercoolers
in manifold connected
with radiator.
BENEFITS
• Superior cooling performance
• Extremely low pressure drop
• Ideal to integrate in the inlet manifold
• Increased response due to short flow length in the system
• Robust design. One-piece aluminium extrusion
• No soldering or braising - soft mounting with O-rings
• Reduced noise and pulsation. Improved air-
distribution balance
• Possible combination with AC media
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SEM AB | PO Box 30, SE-662 21 Åmål, Sweden
Phone +46 532 611 00 | info@sem.se | www.sem.se
PART OF SEM
LAMINOVA HEAT EXCHANGERS are produced and marketed by SEM AB. We develope and
produce advanced ignition systems and fuel injection components for combustion engines along with
solenoids, heat exchangers and sensors for a wide range of application areas.
Our market is global. Our customers include manufacturers of cars and heavy vehicles as well as
producers of handheld equipment such as chainsaws and trimmers. SEM works in partnership with a
number of the world’s leading companies.
LAMINOVA has an extensive history. In 1986 a Swedish inventor made some important discoveries
concerning the heat transfer capabilities. The ideas developed into a company in 1989 and 2009 the
company was incorporated in SEM AB.
As part of a larger organization we can offer a
workforce. SEM utilise modern manufacturing
technologies with an emphasis on quality and
customer service. We are certified in accordance
with TS 16949 and ISO 14001, and our work
environment is certified under OHSAS 18001.
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strong management team and a flexible, dedicated