Drum heaters are used to heat, melt and liquefy thick materials held in drums, tanks, canisters and other containers in order to reduce viscosity and make the substances more fluid. This particular process heating apparatus offers uniform warming to avoid scorching the contained materials such as tar, wax, grease, varnish, resin, galantine and even chocolate. Drums filled with these substances often come in standard sizes including 5 gallon, 15 gallon, 30 gallon, 55 gallon, 350 gallon and intermediate bulk containers.
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Hotwatt, Inc.Danvers, MA 978-777-0070 For high-performance drum heaters available at competitive prices, choose Hotwatt, Inc. Hotwatt is dedicated to the design and manufacturing of resistance heating elements for a variety of OEM, industrial, medical, commercial and military applications. In addition, Hotwatt can supply compatible accessory items, which enables them to offer a complete heater system. Contact Hotwatt today!
Thermal DevicesMt. Airy, MD 800-282-9100 Thermal Devices extensive line of products includes precision made and tested drum heaters and a variety of other related equipment. The experienced professionals at Thermal Devises make it their number one priority to deliver you the assistance you need, the customer service you deserve and the competitive prices you can afford. Call Thermal Devices now!
Intek CorporationUnion, MO 800-387-8559 With more than 35 years of experience in the field of drum heater manufacturing, the Intek staff is ready to address your specific needs. Screen printing, space heating & process heating are the major markets served by Intek. Intek is equipped to provide any level of design & manufacturing to best deliver you quality solutions. Intek also offers replacement parts, service & repairs.
Solaronics, Inc.Rochester, MI 800-223-5335 Over the past 50 years Solaronics' experience techniques for manufacturing & applying its drum heaters & the design of its drum heaters themselves have been refined again & again in response to the needs of customers. Solaronics' employees have the knowledge & skill to put them at the forefronts of their respective fields, satisfying thousands of customers around the world.
Detroit Radiant Products CompanyWarren, MI 800-222-1100 Since moving to its new location in the late 1980`s, Detroit Radiant Products has evolved into a world class manufacturer of drum heaters. Detroit is extremely proud of the many local, national and industry awards and recognitions received through the years as a result of continuous efforts to improve its products and business. Please contact Detroit today with any questions you may have.
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Also known as band or barrel heaters, drum heaters operate in a wide variety of manners to suit the need of any drum type. As size and capacity vary greatly, some heaters can be made to heat up to 32 drums at once, while others heat one at a time. Although smaller drums and their corresponding heaters are sometimes found in domestic settings, these products are more often used in industrial and commercial settings. Other uses for drum heaters include glass bottle heating, small-scale reactors and process vessels. No matter the use, accurate temperature readings are essential. For this reason many drum heaters come fitted with infinite or variable control precision thermostats. Often these external apparatus can indicate the temperature of the viscous liquid within the drum as well as the exterior sheath temperature, making them essential to the safe use of drum heaters.
As use and size vary so greatly, there are many methods of drum heating a container. Cabinet, insertion, base, tunnel and wrap around heaters are all common variations of the electric drum heater. Cabinet heaters function as an oven as drums are loaded into the space, these are most often utilized for large capacity drums. Insertion heaters fit through the opening, or bung, in the top of a container to heat the fluids directly. Tunnel drum heaters involve a conveyor process that moves the drums through a heated tunnel. Base mechanisms offer a band that clamps around the bottom of a container holding it in place on a hot plate heater. Wrap around drum heaters are among the most common and involve clamps, straps or flanges to hold the heating mechanism around the circumference of a barrel. Common materials used in the construction of any of these include aluminum, brass, copper, fluoropolymer, high temperature foil, iron, nickel alloy, polymide, rubber, silicone, steel and stainless steel. These materials are durable, chemical resistant and can even be treated for explosion proofing as an added safety measure. Mica, ceramic, mineral or fiberglass insulation is often applied to these materials to improve efficiency and minimize operating costs. Other considerations include maximum operating temperature, AC voltage, watt density, inside diameter, width and band thickness.