Tubular Heater Introduction
Tubular heater is an industrial electric heating element designed for direct heating of liquids, gases and solid metals. It is made by sealing a high-resistance heating coil inside a metal tube, usually stainless steel or Incoloy, to provide high watt density, long lifespan and excellent thermal conductivity. Tubular heater is flexible in design and can be bent into various shapes, which makes it suitable for different mechanical and industrial heating systems. It is one of the most reliable and cost-effective electric heating solutions for continuous industrial operations.
Main features: high thermal efficiency, safe insulation, corrosion resistance, fast heat transfer, customizable shapes and voltage. Tubular heaters are available in straight type, U-shape, finned type and custom-made designs to meet various project requirements.
Tubular Heater Applications
An electric tubular element is widely used in multiple industrial heating processes, especially where stable, controlled and high-temperature heating is required.
Typical application areas include:
Water heating and oil heating systems using industrial tubular heating element
Industrial ovens, drying ovens, baking ovens equipped with metal sheathed heater
Plastic processing equipment and extrusion machinery selecting metal-sheathed tubular heating assembly
Food machinery, beverage processing and packaging equipment applying electric tubular heating coil
HVAC heating and air heating duct systems driven by industrial metal sheath heater
Chemical processing and petrochemical plant heating lines using high watt density tubular element
Medical device & laboratory heating equipment applying electric rod heater
Hot runner manifolds and molds installing metal sheathed heating cartridge
Industrial kilns and furnace heaters using heavy-duty tubular heating rod
This industrial metal tubular element is a universal heating component that can be applied in almost every type of industrial thermal process due to its flexible structure, high durability and customizable watt density. As a result, engineers choose this industrial metallic tubular element to improve heating efficiency, stability, and process control.
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Tubular Heater for Industrial Air & Liquid Heating
Tubular heater provides reliable heating performance, excellent heat transfer and long service life. Ideal for air heating, oil heating, chemical process heating and various industrial heating systems.
Get Quick QuoteWhy Choose Tubular Heater?
- Excellent heat transfer efficiency
- Works for air, liquid, solids and oil heating
- Durable structure with long service lifespan
- Stable heating for continuous production
- Available in various shapes and custom specifications
Tubular Heater Applications
Tubular heater is widely used for air heating, liquid heating and industrial process heating systems:
- Air duct heater & drying equipment
- Oil heating & liquid heating tanks
- Industrial ovens & baking systems
- Chemical & petrochemical heating
- Food processing machinery
- Heat treatment & thermal processing equipment
Technical Specification
| Max Working Temperature | Up to 800°C (depends on sheath) |
| Wattage Range | 100W – 10KW |
| Voltage Options | 110V / 220V / 380V / 415V / Custom |
| Sheath Material | SS304 / SS321 / SS316L / Incoloy800 / Incoloy840 |
| Insulation | High purity MgO (Magnesium Oxide) |
| Watt Density | 2 – 25 W/cm² (design based on application) |
| Diameter | 5mm – 20mm |
| Length | 200mm – 6000mm |
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Contact NowTubular Heater FAQ
What is a tubular heater used for?
This type of industrial heating element is mainly used for oil heating, air duct heating, water tanks, industrial ovens and process heaters. It is one of the most universal heating elements used in thermal processing systems.
Are tubular heaters customizable?
Yes. The electric heating tube can be customized by shape, length, power, voltage, sheath material and lead wire termination to perfectly match the heat load and installation method of your factory equipment.
What materials can tubular heating elements be made from?
Industrial electric heating tubes are commonly manufactured with SS304, SS321, SS316L, Incoloy800 or Incoloy840 to achieve excellent high temperature stability and corrosion resistance in different usage environments.
What is the temperature capability?
Maximum working temperature can reach up to 800°C depending on watt density, sheath material, air/medium flow and the installation environment.