Industrial Drum Heating | Barrel Warmer

Heating industrial materials, including drum, buckets, IBC totes, and tanks is now a billion dollar industry. Methods for achieving safe heat has taken a few years to perfect. Recent developments in heating technology has brought to market several very efficient products for doing just that… heating and insulating industrial chemicals and materials.

Insulated flexible heating jackets are the new rave. We have traveled the virtual globe to investigate this new technology and bring you our Editor’s Choice – TOP 5 products of 2012. Our evaluations measured 5 key components to include (1. Effectiveness of Heating, 2. Insulation Factor, 3. Ease of Use, 4. UL/CSA Rated, 5. Price vs. Cost).

#1 – HEAT AUTHORITY

Heat Authority is your direct source for industrial heated blankets and has received top billing for each of the 5 categories tested. The distribute GreenHeats “Heat Spreading Technology” whcih was hands down the most efficient method we evaluated. Their products are UL/CSA certified and produce and even and consistent heat throughout the blanket. Amazing product. 5 Star Rating! Buy from the #1 stocking distributor in the USA @ www.HeatAuthority.com

#2 – OMEGA

<span”>Omega carries a line of heated wraps that are similar to the Powerblanket, but after more careful inspection we discovered that their products are only UL recognized and are several hundred dollars more in cost. Wattage is about double that of the Powerblanket, which excludes it from being “Green”, but it does heat quickly althought the insulation factor is inferior. www.omega.com

#3 – ELECTRO-FLEX

Electro-flex heaters come in a variety of shapes and sizes and are general purpose Silicon Rubber Heaters with wire-wound or etched foil heating elements protected by fiberglass-reinforced silicon rubber designed for metal containers. UL recognized.

#4 – GRAINGER

Grainger drum heaters appear to be OEM from a major manufacturer. Full wrap-around design with thermostatic control but almost double the price of the #1 Powerblanket. Not UL certified, but a pretty decent design... but the price point will give you sticker shock.

#5 – BRISK HEAT

Similar class to the Powerblanket with full coverage design. Again… pricing is on the high side with not many unique features, the top cover costs extra and the heating element is inferior to Powerblanket’s Heat Spreading Technology. BriskHeat is not UL/CSA.

HEAT AUTHORITY Insulated Blanket Heaters for Totes, Drums and Pails Wrap it in a heated power blanket & you will never use another band heater again! Stop messing with hazardous heating belts and big bulky warming ovens. Power blankets takes the hassle out of heating and warming your pails, drums, barrels, and IBC totes. Available in both fixed or adjustable thermostat controller, now you can ensure your never over or under heating your materials again. Each barrel-blanket heater has a 6 foot power cord and is certified to UL/CSA/CE safety standards. Even heat distribution with patented heat spreading technology Insulated full wrap design Adjustable straps for secure fit Works on metal and plastic drums, pails and totes Built in thermostatic shut down avoids burning or over heating Highly efficient – low energy consumption Insulated Heat Blankets heat up faster, cools down slower, and uses considerably less electricity than conventional band heaters. Extensive testing shows the Powerblanket to be significantly more effective than band heaters at warming and insulating drums, buckets, pails, gas cylinders, and totes. Our pail and drum blanket heaters are the fastest, easiest, and most affordable way to heat and maintain the desired temperature of your industrial materials. Save power and go green with the Powerblanket!
55 Gallon Drum Heater Insulated Blankets
Power blanket drum heaters come with adjustable straps to ensure proper fit of larger and smaller 55 gallon barrels. Barrel blanket heaters weigh 13 Lbs and wrap around the entire barrel. This produces a fast, even, consistent heat. The built in thermostat will ensure never over heating or under heating your material. Common Uses: Drum Heating – Barrel Warming – Food Warming – Gas & Oil Heating – Paint Warming
55 gallon Drum Heater CSA & UL Certified	Part# BH55RR –55 gal Drum Heater w/ Rapid Ramp Technology / 100F Fixed Part# BH55PRO – 55 gal Drum Heater PRO / 160F Adjustable with Controller

Part#	Size	Temp	Weight	Min Allowable Temp	Voltage	Power	Current	UL/CSA	Price
BH55RR	55 gallon	100°	13 lbs	-10° F	120 volts	400 / 800 watts	3.33 / 6.67 amps	yes	$495
BH55PRO	55 gallon	160°	15 lbs	-10° F	120 volts	960 watts	8.0 amps	yes	$725

15 Gallon & 30 Gallon Drum Heater Insulated Blankets
15 gallon and 30 gallon Powerblanket drum heaters with a built in thermostat (please note: temps may vary +/- 10°) come with adjustable straps to ensure proper fit. These barrel blanket heaters weigh only 7-10 Lbs and wrap around the entire barrel. The built in thermostat will ensure never over heating or under heating your material. Common Uses:Drum Heating – Barrel Warming – Food Warming – Gas & Oil Heating – Paint Warming
30 gallon Drum Heater CSA & UL Certified	Part# BH30RR – 30 gal Drum Heater w/ Rapid Ramp Technology / 100F Fixed Part# BH30PRO – 30 gal Drum Heater PRO / 160F Adjustable with Controller Part# BH15RR – 15 gal Drum Heater w/ Rapid Ramp Technology / 100F Fixed Part# BH15PRO – 15 gal Drum Heater PRO / 160F Adjustable with Controller

Part#	Size	Temp	Weight	Min Allowable Temp	Voltage	Power	Current	UL/CSA	Price
BH30RR	30 gallon	100° fixed	10 lbs	-10°	120 volts	280 / 560 watts	2.33 / 4.67 amps	yes	CALL
BH30PRO	30 gallon	160° adj.	12 lbs	-10°	120 volts	720 watts	6.0 amps	yes	CALL
BH15RR	15 gallon	100° fixed	7 lbs	-10°	120 volts	160 / 320 watts	1.33 / 2.67 amps	yes	CALL
BH15PRO	15 gallon	160° adj.	9 lbs	-10°	120 volts	400 watts	3.33 amps	yes	CALL

5 Gallon Drum Heater Insulated Blankets
Power blanket bucket & pail heater for 5 gal (and smaller) buckets, pails, and tubs. The built-in thermostat keeps bucket liquids and materials at a consistent temperature. Common Uses:Bucket Heating, Tub Warming, Paint Warming, Water & Material Heating, Pail Warming.
5 gallon Pail Heater CSA & UL Certified	Part# BH05RR –5 gal Pail Heater w/ Rapid Ramp Technology / 100F Fixed Part#BH05PRO – 5 gal Pail Heater PRO / 160F Adjustable with Controller

Part#	Size	Temp	Weight	Min Allowable Temp	Voltage	Power	Current	UL/CSA	Price
BH05RR	5 gallon	100°fixed	4 lbs	-10°	120 volts	60 / 120 watts	.50 / 1.0 amps	yes	CALL
BH05PRO	5 gallon	160°adj.	6 lbs	-10°	120 volts	160 watts	1.33 amps	yes	CALL

330 and 275 Gallon IBC Tote Heater Insulated Blankets

Power blanket Tote series tank heaters are flexible wrap around surface heaters utilizing patented heat spreading technology to deliver a barrier of heat to temperature sensitive materials. Ideal for heating chemicals, rubber, epoxy, resins, water, honey, food, and other temperature sensitive materials.

Includes Thermostat Controller & Insulated Removable Top Cover

Common uses: Material Heating, Tote Warming, Epoxy & Resin Warming, Gas & Oil Heating, Water & Paint Warming. Heat Chemicals, Honey, Molasses, Food Products, and much more.

275 gallon Tote Heater
330 gallon Tote Heater

CSA & UL Certified

Part# TH275 – 275 gallon Tote Blanket Heater (Adjustable Fit)

Part# TH330 – 330 gallon Tote Blanket Heater (Adjustable Fit)

Part#	Size	Weight	Temp	Min Allowable Temp	Voltage	Power	Current	UL/CSA	Price
TH275	275 gallon	50 lbs	Up to 160°	-10°	120 volts	1440 watts	12.0 amps	yes	$1370
TH330	330 gallon	60 lbs	Up to 160°	-10°	120 volts	1440 watts	12.0 amps	yes	$1490