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What Are Explosion-Proof Drum Heaters and How Do They Work?
Explosion-proof drum heaters are specialized heating devices designed to safely heat flammable liquids in hazardous environments by incorporating safety features that prevent sparks or ignition, adhering to standards like Class 1 & Zone 1 certifications, and offering solutions for various drum sizes with multiple voltage options.
Key Takeaways
- Design and Safety Features: Explosion-proof drum heaters are engineered with robust safety mechanisms to prevent sparks and contain internal explosions, ensuring safe operation in hazardous environments.
- Standards and Certifications: These heaters comply with stringent safety standards, including Class 1 & Zone 1 certifications, and adhere to guidelines like ATEX and Hazloc, guaranteeing their safe use around flammable materials.
- Industrial Applications: Ideal for heating flammable liquids in steel drums, these heaters are versatile, fitting various drum sizes and offering multiple voltage options to meet diverse industrial needs.
- Product Options: Available in different configurations, such as fiberglass “Clam-shell” induction heaters and heated wraps, to suit specific requirements and ensure optimal performance in hazardous areas.
- Comprehensive Support: Each heater comes with complete certification paperwork, and expert assistance is available for custom solutions, ensuring compliance and safety in all applications.
Hazardous Area heaters require special consideration in order to keep it safe. Explosion Proof Drum Heaters are designed to comply with hazardous area specifications in mind and will allow you to solve many problems like viscosity and flow issues while still maintaining the highest standards in safety.
Safely Heat Flammable Liquids
Heat Authority is able to offer quality made, safety certified drum & tote heaters made in the USA & the UK. These heaters are tried and tested and will perform to your satisfaction. You can safely heat flammable liquids in steel drums. These drum heaters are a convenient and effective option for applications where health & safety are a number one concern. Proper procedures must be followed and extreme caution exercised when working in Hazardous Area locations. This is why HeatAuthority.com only offers the best equipment available on the market today.
Common Bucket & Drum sizes available:
- 5 Gallon
- 16 Gallon
- 30 Gallon
- 55 Gallon
Whatever your requirements are, we have a solution. Whether you need a hard fiberglass “Clam-shell” type induction heater or a heated wrap, there is a product to fit your needs. Class, Zone and Division certifications to meet your needs as well. If you have a custom situation requiring a custom solution we can help. Our team of specialists can assist you in resolving whatever requirements you have.
Explosion Proof Drum Heaters
Safely heat your hazardous materials and liquids with Powerblanket, ThermoSafe and other hazardous area heaters – The #1 industry names in intrinsically safe and explosion-proof industrial heating.
- Explosion Proof Area Certified
- Class 1 & Zone 1 Certifications
- Fits Larger and Smaller IBC Totes, Drums and Gas Cylinders
- Multiple Voltage Options (120V & 240V) / up to 9.5A – 2300W
- Power cord supplied open ended to facilitate plant wiring.
- Complete Certification Paperwork Supplied with each Order!
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a heater explosion-proof?
Explosion-proof heaters are designed with explosion-resistant terminals and safety features that prevent the ignition of flammable substances, making them suitable for hazardous environments.
What are the levels of explosion-proof?
Explosion-proof designations include a "Class" (I, II, or III), a "Group" (A, B, C, etc.), and a "Division" (1 or 2), which categorize the type of hazardous material and the conditions under which the equipment can safely operate.
What is the difference between explosion-proof and non explosion-proof?
Explosion-proof equipment is more durable and designed to withstand hazardous environments and potential explosions, unlike non-explosion-proof equipment, which lacks these safety features.
What is the difference between explosion-proof and explosion resistant?
While explosion-proof equipment is designed to prevent ignition in hazardous environments, explosion-resistant equipment can withstand certain levels of explosive force but may not prevent ignition.
