Pail, Drum and IBC Tote Warmers / Heaters

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Provides practical, efficient means of freeze protection, viscosity control and maintenance of materials at elevated temperatures. A variety of standard sizes are combined with availability of configure-to-order designs to meet a variety of applications.

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Pail and Drum Warmers / Heaters

Common Uses:

  • Freeze Protection
  • Warming content of drums and pails
  • Preventing chemical separation
  • Preventing crystallization
  • Keeping paint warm

Product Features:

  • Portable plug and play design
  • Can be used on metal or plastic drums and pails
  • Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use
  • Moisture and chemical resistant
  • Effective in ambient temperatures as low as 0 °F
  • Extra wide 4 inch heater coverage with stretchable spring fastener
  • Available in a variety of sizes: 5, 15, 30 and 55 gallons

Specifications:

  • Voltage: 120 VAC
  • Thermostat: Built-in, self regulates between 67°F (+/-9°F) to 85°F (+/-5°F)
  • Power Cord: 6 foot power cord with standard 3 prong wall plug
  • Grounded for safety: Patented 360° ground heating element
  • Watt Density: 4 watts / in2

If precise temperature control is required for your application, please contact us for application assistance and product solutions.

DHCSR Drum and Pail Heaters

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Product Features:

  • Extra wide 4 inch (102mm) heater coverage
  • Excellent solution for a wide range of poly and metal drum applications
  • Extra long service life; Excellent strength and durability
  • Patented grounded heating element meets NEC 427.23
  • Easy adjustable thermostat control displays in °F or °C

Specifications:

  • Heating element is laminated between two extra thick layers of 20mil fiberglass reinforced silicone rubber
  • Patented 360o grounded multi-stranded heating element is uniformily placed to maximize heat distribution
  • Adjustable thermostat*
    • 50o to 425oF (10o-218oC) for metal drums
    • 50o to 160oF (10o-71oC) for poly drums
  • 450oF (232oC) maximum exposure temperature on heating surface
  • Dielectric strength of over 2000 volts
  • Moisture and chemical resistant
  • Power cord 6 feet (1.8m) long with
    • 120VAC: Standard 3-prong plug (NEMA 5-15)
    • 240VAC: Bare wire connection
  • The spring closure can be expanded 3" (76mm)

If precise temperature control is required for your application, please contact us for application assistance and product solutions.

DHCSR Drum and Pail Heaters

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Product Features:

  • Excellent solution for a wide range of poly and metal drum applications
  • Longest lasting and most durable drum heater
  • Patented grounded heating element meets NEC 427.23
  • Easy adjustable thermostat control displays in °F or °C

Specifications:

  • Heating element is laminated between three extra thick layers of 20mil fiberglass reinforced silicone rubber
  • Patented 360o grounded multi-stranded heating element is uniformily placed to maximize heat distribution
  • Adjustable thermostat*
    • 50o to 425oF (10o-218oC) for metal drums
    • 50o to 160oF (10o-71oC) for poly drums
  • 450oF (232oC) maximum exposure temperature on heating surface
  • Dielectric strength of over 2000 volts
  • Moisture and chemical resistant
  • Power cord 6 feet (1.8m) long with
    • 120VAC: Standard 3-prong plug (NEMA 5-15)
    • 240VAC: Bare wire connection
  • The spring closure can be expanded 3" (76mm)

If precise temperature control is required for your application, please contact us for application assistance and product solutions.

DHCSR Extra Heavy duty Drum and Pail Heaters

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Product Features:

  • Extra wide 4 inch (102mm) heater coverage
  • Excellent solution for a wide range of poly and metal drum applications
  • Extra long service life; Excellent strength and durability
  • Patented grounded heating element meets NEC 427.23
  • Easy adjustable thermostat control displays in °C

Specifications:

  • Heating element is laminated between two extra thick layers of 20mil fiberglass reinforced silicone rubber
  • Patented 360o grounded multi-stranded heating element is uniformily placed to maximize heat distribution
  • Adjustable thermostat*
    • 10o-218oC for metal drums
    • 10o-71oC for poly drums
  • 232oC maximum exposure temperature on heating surface
  • Dielectric strength of over 2000 volts
  • Moisture and chemical resistant
  • Power cord 6 feet (1.8m) long with
    • 120VAC: Standard 3-prong plug (NEMA 5-15)
    • 240VAC: Bare wire connection
  • The spring closure can be expanded 3" (76mm)

If precise temperature control is required for your application, please contact us for application assistance and product solutions.

DHCS CSA Drum and Pail Heaters

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Product Features:

  • Excellent solution for a wide range of poly and metal drum applications
  • Longest lasting and most durable drum heater
  • Patented grounded heating element meets NEC 427.23
  • Easy adjustable thermostat control displays in °C

Specifications:

  • Heating element is laminated between three extra thick layers of 20mil fiberglass reinforced silicone rubber
  • Patented 360o grounded multi-stranded heating element is uniformily placed to maximize heat distribution
  • Adjustable thermostat*
    • 10o-218oC for metal drums
    • 10o-71oC for poly drums
  • 232oC maximum exposure temperature on heating surface
  • Dielectric strength of over 2000 volts
  • Moisture and chemical resistant
  • Power cord 6 feet (1.8m) long with bare wire leads (no plug)
  • The spring closure can be expanded 3" (76mm)

If precise temperature control is required for your application, please contact us for application assistance and product solutions.

DHCS CSA Approved Extra Heavy duty Drum and Pail Heaters

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Product Features:

  • Economical Choice
  • Good 3.6 inch (91mm) wide coverage
  • Good durability and flexibility
  • Patented grounded heating element meets NEC 427.23
  • Easy adjustable thermostat control
  • Designed for metal drums and pails

Specifications

  • Heating element is laminated between two layers of 15mil fiberglass reinforced silicone rubber
  • Silicone rubber density of 16.8oz/yd² (570 grams/m²) per layer
  • Dielectric strength of over 2000 volts
  • Adjustable thermostat: 50o to 425oF (10o-218oC)*
  • 450oF (232oC) maximum exposure temperature on heating surface
  • Moisture and chemical resistant
  • Power cord 6 feet (1.8m) long with
    • 120VAC: Standard 3-prong plug (NEMA 5-15)
    • 240VAC: Bare wire connection
  • The spring closure can be expanded 3" (76mm)

If precise temperature control is required for your application, please contact us for application assistance and product solutions.

Econo Drum and Pail Heaters

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Product Features:

  • Exclusive hazardous area approval
    • Class I division 2 Groups A*, B,C and D
    • Class II division 2 Groups F and G
  • Dual setpoint NEMA 7 temperature controller connected to a high temperature limit indicator light
  • Exceptional 8 inch (203mm) coverage area
  • Patented grounded heating element meets NEC 427.23
  • Superior durability and flexibility
* only for drum heater without NEMA 7 temperature controller. Contact factory for more information.

Specifications

  • 8" (203mm) wide band
  • High-limit thermostat designed to keep heater below NEC article 500 T-rating
  • Power density: 2.5 watts/in2 (.004 watts/mm2)
  • Heating element is laminated between two layers of 23mil and two layers of 25mil fiberglass reinforced silicone rubber
  • Nominal silicone rubber density of 26 oz/yd2 (881 grams/m2) per layer
  • Attached adjustable dual set-point NEMA 7 temperature controller with power cord 6 feet (1.8) long. One set-point is set at a high temperature limit and connected to read indicator light.
  • Blanket leads 6 feet (1.8m)long for NEMA 7 controller; 1 foot (0.3M) without controller
  • Leads from blanket to controller are enclosed in a liquid tight conduit
  • 392oF (200oC) maximum exposure temperature on heating surface
  • Designed for use on metal drums
T Rating NEC Temperature Actual High Limit Thermostat
T3 392oF (200oC) 292oF (145oC)
T4A 248oF (120oC) 158oF (70oC)

For T3 rated environments

Gallon (Liter) Size Diameter in (mm) Total Wattage Length in (mm) Width in (mm) Part Number
120VAC 240VAC
30 (114) 18.6 (473) 1000 58.5 (1496) 8 (203) DHCX131000T3 DHCX231000T3
55 (208) 22.3 (565) 1300 70.0 (1778) 8 (203)DHCX151300T3 DHCX251300T3

For T4A rated environments

Gallon (Liter) Size Diameter in (mm) Total Wattage Length in (mm) Width in (mm) Part Number
120VAC 240VAC
30 (114) 18.6 (473) 1000 58.5 (1496) 8 (203) DHCX131000T4A DHCX231000T4A
55 (208) 22.3 (565) 1300 70.0 (1778) 8 (203) DHCX151300T4A DHCX251300T4A

If precise temperature control is required for your application, please contact us for application assistance and product solutions.

DHCX Series Hazardous Area Rated Drum Heaters

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Common Uses:

  • Freeze Protection
  • Freeze protection
  • Temperature maintenance
  • Melting of solids
  • Heating of drum contents to required temperature
  • Thermal mixing

Product Features:

  • Full coverage drum heaters are insulated to maximize heat efficiency and heat-up
  • Easy to use digital temperature controller with audible / visual alarm
  • For use on metal or poly drums
  • Moisture and chemical resistant
  • Grounded heating element meets NEC 427.23

Specifications

  • Silicone impregnated cloth facing and liner
  • 1" (25mm) fiberglass insulation
  • Digital on / off temperature controller  
    • 50o to 450oF (10o to 232oC) for metal drums
    • 50o to 160oF (10o to 71oC) for plastic drums
  • Heated area: Lower two thirds
  • Dielectric strength over 2000 volts
  • Closure: Hook and loop fastener
  • Power cord 6 feet (1.8m) long with
    • 120VAC: standard 3-prong plug (NEMA 5-15)
    • 240VAC: bare wire connection 
  • 500oF (260oC) maximum exposure temperature on heating surface
  • Designed for use indoors

Full Coverage Drum Heater

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Product Features:

  • Full coverage insulator: Ideal for reducing heat loss

Specifications

  • Silicone impregnated cloth facing and liner
  • 1" (25mm) thick fiberglass insulation
  • Fits standard drum sizes
    • 55 gallon (208 liters) / 22.3" (565mm) Diameter
    • 30 gallon (114 liters) / 18.6" (473mm) Diameter
  • Closure: Hook and loop fastener
  • 500oF (260oC) maximum exposure temperature on heating surface
  • Designed for use indoors

Drum Insulator

Tote / IBC Heaters

Product Features:

  • Speed up the flow of slow moving and uncooperative contents such as honey, molasses, lube oil, and more
  • Wrap around blanket design allows you to heat a tote / IBC from the outside to avoid contamination inside
  • Designed for caged, plastic, or metal tote tanks / IBC's
  • Non evasive: Does not contaminate or scorch your product
  • Two separate heat zones allow you to adjust heater output when content levels decrease

Specifications

  • Full coverage plug and play system
  • Fits any tote width from 40 inch x 40 inch (1016mm x 1016mm) to 48 inch x 48 inch (1219mm x 1219mm)
  • Three standard height sizes: 36 inch (914mm), 42 inch (1067mm), 48 inch (1220mm)
  • Two separate heat zones (top and bottom)
  • Adjustable thermostat: 50 to 160°F (10 to 71°C)*
  • Built in manual reset high limit safety thermostat set at 195°F (91°C) for each heat zone
  • Attachment method: Adjustable nylon straps with buckles
  • Silicone impregnated cloth facing and liner
  • 1/4 inch (6mm) fiberglass insulation
  • "Mouse-hole" designed for spigot
  • Patented ground for your safety meets NEC 427.23
  • High Wattage:
    • 120VAC: 1440 watts
    • 240VAC: 2880 watts
  • Power cord 6 feet (1.8m) long with standard 3 prong plug
    • 120VAC: NEMA 5-15
    • 240VAC: NEMA 6-15
  • Optional insulated top cover (reduces heat loss and accelerates heatup)

* If precise temperature control is required for your application, please contact us for application assistance and product solutions

Tote Wrap-around Tote Tank / Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Heater

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