What Is An Immersion Heater?
An immersion heater is a device designed to heat liquids by being installed directly into a tank or container. These heaters come in various installation methods, including over-the-side, flanged, and threaded (screw plug) styles. Immersion heaters are commonly used across a wide range of industries for applications like water, oil, solvent, and chemical heating.
Types of Immersion Heaters
Over-the-Side Immersion Heaters
Over-the-side immersion heaters are ideal for situations where installing a heater through the side of the vessel isn’t practical. These heaters are mounted through the top of the tank, with the heating element positioned along the side or at the bottom. The natural circulation of the liquid inside the vessel ensures that the heat is distributed evenly.
Tzheater offers over-the-side immersion heaters with various materials, such as copper, stainless steel, cast iron, Incoloy, titanium, and PFA-coated elements, which cater to different heating applications. These heaters are commonly used to heat liquids like water, oils, solvents, plating baths, and even corrosive materials. One key advantage of over-the-side immersion heaters is that they allow for easy portability, convenient removal for cleaning, and ample working space inside the tank.
Flanged Immersion Heaters
Flanged immersion heaters feature tubular elements that are bent into a hairpin shape and welded into a flange. The heater is then bolted to a matching flange on the tank or vessel. Flanged immersion heaters are well-suited for heating liquids in both pressurized and non-pressurized tanks.
Tzheater’s flanged immersion heaters come in a range of sizes and watt densities, making them perfect for heating water, oil, heat transfer fluids, and even corrosive solutions. Their direct immersion method makes them energy-efficient, and they are designed for easy monitoring and control, making them a popular choice for many industrial heating processes.
Threaded or Screw Plug Immersion Heaters
Threaded or screw plug immersion heaters consist of tubular elements welded or brazed into a screw plug, which is then screwed directly into a tank’s threaded opening or a matching pipe coupling. These heaters are compact and versatile, available in various thread sizes (ranging from ½” to 2½”) to suit different applications.
Tzheater’s screw plug immersion heaters are perfect for heating process water, oils, and heat transfer solutions. Their energy-efficient design makes them ideal for freeze protection and other applications where compact, easy-to-install heaters are needed. The simple, direct immersion method ensures efficient heat transfer.
Why Choose Tzheater for Your Immersion Heater Needs?
Tzheater’s immersion heaters offer customizable designs to suit various heating applications, from over-the-side heaters for easy portability to flanged and screw plug heaters for robust, efficient heating solutions. With a variety of materials, wattages, and voltages to choose from, Tzheater provides durable, high-quality heaters that meet the needs of industries ranging from manufacturing to chemical processing.
Whether you need a simple solution for heating water or a more specialized product for heating corrosive liquids, Tzheater offers products that are reliable, easy to install, and energy-efficient. Choose Tzheater for your immersion heater needs and enjoy top-tier quality and performance for your industrial heating processes.
