Boilers
Boilers are used either as part of a heating or HVAC system or to individually generate hot water or steam for various industrial processes. Boilers may be powered by oil, natural gas, or electricity.
One of the most common types of boilers is a steam boiler. Available as high-pressure or low-pressure boilers, steam boilers may be electric or oil- or gas-fired.
Boilers may be made of copper, iron, or stainless steel. Of the three boilers, stainless steel is best in situations where avoiding potential contaminants is a main concern. Some industrial processes that require pure steam from a boiler include pharmaceutical manufacturing, microbreweries, and bakeries.
Hot water boilers or water heaters use the same power sources and materials as steam boilers, but are made specifically to produce heated water rather than steam. Hot water boilers are used for heating systems or industrial applications such as parts washing, rinsing printed circuit boards, snow melt applications, and concrete pouring in cold environments.