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.
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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Part# BH05RR –5 gal Pail Heater w/ Rapid Ramp Technology / 100F Fixed |
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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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275 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 |
330 gallon | 60 lbs | Up to 160° | -10° | 120 volts | 1440 watts | 12.0 amps | yes |
$1490 |
Removable Top Cover & Thermostat Controller Included with all Powerblanket Tote Heaters
Adjustable Thermostatic Controller
(included with all Pro model Drum/Bucket & Tote Heaters)
Part# GHT2002J – Digital Thermostatic Controller
Part# | Description | Price |
GHT2002J | Adjustable Digital Thermostatic Controller | CALL |
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