Industrial Heaters

There is a wide range of industrial heaters available. Each industry uses different types of heaters specific to their individual needs. The choice of heater for each industry depends on the type and functions of the industry. Companies that use industrial heaters include pharmaceuticals companies, food manufacturers, packaging companies, oil and gas companies, the fuel cell industry, chemical manufacturing industries, heat treating industries, semiconductor manufacturers, plastics manufacturers and recyclers among others.

Industrial heaters use different types of energy. These include electricity, gas and propane, oil and multi-fuels. They also have a higher output compared to domestic heaters.

Electric Industrial Heaters

Most industrial heaters run on electricity. It has the most advantages including the low cost and no foul smell. Electric heaters emit no gases or foul smell. They only produce dry heat which has no condensation whatsoever. The size of the heater will determine the type of plug to use. Small size electric heaters, 3KWand below, can easily be plugged into a 13amp socket. Bigger models may need a 3-phase plug-in. It is good to confirm the compatibility of the heater’s power output device with the socket in your building when choosing your electric heater.

Gas Heaters

The most commonly used gas is propane. Propane is completely burned and does not leave any residue. It has no smell other than when you are turning it on. It does not use a compressor to drive the gas to the burner hence propane industrial heaters run quietly.

Oil Heaters

These use paraffin and diesel and have excellent performance. They are made in Europe and are among the best in the market. They are good to use even during winter. Though they burn well, they leave an oily residue which is not harmful.

Multiple Fuel Heaters

Multiple heaters are popular due to their versatility. They can run on LPG, oil or methane. The biggest advantage in buying these heaters is that when one type of fuel is not available, you can operate them using either of the remaining options.

Some of the most common industrial heaters available are Air heaters, Band Heaters, Cast-in Heaters. Coil Heaters, Cable Heaters, Circulation Heaters, Cartridge Heaters, Nozzle Heaters, Steam Generators, Tubular Heaters, Temperature sensors and Radiant Heaters among others.

Air Heaters are used to heat the air. They include all space and radiant heaters and all forced air products. Band heaters are shaped like rings and are clamped onto cylindrical objects from where they use conductive heat transfer to heat objects. Circulation Heaters, as the name suggests are used to heat circulating fluids.

Coil heaters are formed from the straight parts of heating cables. Their greatest advantage is that their circular shape increases the surface area to be heated. They also have a higher heat transfer capability compared to straight elements. They normally use AC voltages and distribute their wattage for effective heat distribution. Coil heaters come in different shapes; coiled, oval, square, round or spiral shaped. Most coil heaters are enclosed in a protective device to prevent damage and increase heat transfer.

Steam Generators

Steam generators are used in bakery ovens, breweries, wineries and saunas. They are used to degrease systems, to sterilize, for humidification, to process steam and in food processing.
Steam generators can be customized to different levels as and when need arises. They can give an output of between 1lb/hr and 1000lb/hr. This makes them convenient whether for powering a small or large area. They use electricity and have no open flames or fumes.

Infra-red Heaters

Infra-red heaters heat a surface by directing radiant heat onto it using a reflective shield. Examples of infra-red heaters include; quartz lamps, quartz tubes, flat-faced panels and ceramic emitters.

Convector Heater

Convector heaters are available in different sizes. They are good for using in the garages, conservatories, outhouses and greenhouses. They are stylish and the slim-mode takes only a little of your storage space.

Most industrial heaters will have several heat levels which you can adjust to suit the amount of heat you require. Newer models are made using a new technology called Ultra-safe fin, which enables them to give rapid, instant and efficient heat. They also come with a choice of two heat settings depending on the purpose.