RECUPERATOR

A recuperator including a number of neighbouring hexagonal sheets which are connected to each other. Flow passages are formed between neighbouring sheets. Each of the sheets, at its periphery, is at least partially surrounded by and connected to an associated connecting body. Neighbouring connecting bodies are connected to each other at at least a part of the periphery of the associated sheets and together form the wall of a housing. Passage openings are provided in the wall which are connected to the flow passages for allowing air into the flow passages via the passage openings. Neighbouring connecting bodies are provided with protruding parts and with recesses respectively on sides facing each other, wherein the forms of the protruding parts and of the recesses adjoin each other in order to connect the connecting bodies to each other by a press fit. Methods for producing a connecting body and for producing a recuperator.