Industrial heaters are capable of serving a variety of business purposes beyond simply heating an area for comfort. Business heaters can heat material containers, conduct heat current, bend to fit and heat a piece of equipment, and heat substances such as liquids, to name just a few applications.
But perhaps the most common association for the industrial heater is act of heating space, a task that is growing beyond the limited sophistication of blowing hot air. Both industrial electric heaters and industrial gas heaters can be applied to heat air to stave off freezing and control humidity.
Industrial heaters are most likely to be available in the following forms:
1. Cartridge heaters placed into a heated substance.
2. Coil, cable and cylindrical band industrial heaters that heat through conductivity.
3. Industrial space heaters used to heat air.
4. Industrial heaters cast into a part.
5. Ceramic fiber heaters used for radiant heat.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Control your business' climate with industrial space heaters
Control of the air temperature and humidity is yours with an industrial space heater, which conveniently comes in the form of both industrial electric heaters and industrial gas heaters.
I recommend: For electric industrial heaters, peruse the inventory at
The Heater Shop. If you need industrial gas heaters, find them at
Cambridge Engineering Inc.
Coil and cable industrial heaters bring big heat to small spaces
Coil and cable heaters are a must for heating at high temperatures, and for tasks where you need your heater to conform to customized shapes and configurations.
I recommend: HCS offers coil and cable heaters, while
National Plastic Sensor Heater & Control Inc. offers coil heaters for numerous applications.
Find cartridge heaters for any temperature
While cartridge heaters are often associated with heating needs that top the 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit mark, these heaters are also available in more economic forms for lower operating temperatures. Get the right type of cartridge heater for your needs from reputable online sources.
I recommend: Direct Industry lists numerous cartridge heaters by manufacturer, while
Complete Plastics offers a wide range of different cartridge heater types.
Use cast-in industrial heaters that adapt to your equipment
Cast-in heaters are designed to further enhance your equipment for heating purposes. These heaters offer flexibility in design to conform to any shape or size.
I recommend: Watlow offers online brochures for their cartridge heaters detailing size and watt density.
Tempco also details their cast-in heater offerings for the processing of plastics.
Conserve energy with ceramic fiber heaters
Almost exclusively used for radiant heat applications, ceramic fiber heaters provide a more consistent, even heat source that uses less energy--but with great results.
I recommend: Rex Materials Group sells numerous heater designs, and
Thermcraft sells ceramic fiber heaters in two different temperature ranges.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- All types of industrial heaters can help you save money and energy--but if they're damaged or not operating properly, they can prove to be more burden than help. To get the most out of your industrial heaters, depending on the type, be sure to check regularly for cracks, examine pressures, or replace heaters over 20 years old.
The official source of Industrial Heaters is the Industrial Heaters page at Business.com
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