Overview
Immersion heaters are designed for direct
contact heating of water, oils, viscous materials, solvents, process solutions and gases. Since all heat is generated within the liquid or process, virtually 100% energy efficiency is achieved. Various temperature control options permit very tight process temperature control. Basic mounting options of threaded screwplug connections, flanges, or simple over-the-side designs facilitate customer installation. A large selection of designs is available from stock for immediate delivery. Products are available for heating any fluid; from plain water to corrosive solutions, highly viscous oils, and for many
specialized applications such as high pressure
and hazardous areas. Custom engineered
designs are also routinely manufactured by
Chromalox.
Products
Screw plug immersion heaters consist of tubular elements in a threaded hex plug. They screw directly through threaded openings in tank walls to heat liquids, viscous fluids, forced air, and gases by direct contact.
Ideal for generating steam and heating gases and liquids in pressure vessels and tanks, flanged immersion heaters are hairpin-bent tubular elements welded or brazed into a flange and provided with electrical enclosures. Chromalox flanged immersion heaters are available in a wide selection of flange sizes and with a variety of electrical enclosures.
Over-the-Side Immersion heaters occupy little workspace, require no tank penetrations, and are easily withdrawn for servicing and replacement. They are immersed within a tank to evenly distribute heat in a variety of applications including acid or alkali solutions.