Pipe Heaters

Back to products
Quote request Print
  • Features
  • Applications
  • Termination types

Features

At Volton, we manufacture and repair ceramic resistances, also known as pipe heaters, according to your specifications. These heating elements are designed to efficiently heat air, liquids, or floors without direct contact with the substances being heated, which extends their lifespan and makes maintenance easier. 

Often used in heat accumulators and industrial heating systems, they offer a reliable and cost-effective solution, especially as a replacement for immersion heaters in environments prone to scale buildup or corrosion

Technical Specifications 

Here is an overview of the technical specifications available, allowing precise adaptation to your heating needs by convection or radiation.

  • Heating by convection in air and/or by radiation
  • Temperatures up to 800°C depending on usage conditions
  • Standard diameters: 1.25", 1.80", 2.50", 3.10" (other sizes available upon request)
  • Voltage: 120 V to 600 V, single-phase or three-phase
  • Spiral heating elements made of Kanthal A-1 or nickel-chrome alloys 60/15 or 80/20
  • Ceramic cylinders supported by a stainless steel rod or rail
  • CSA and UL certified


Applications

Ceramic resistances (pipe heaters) are heating elements suited for a wide variety of industrial or commercial environments requiring efficient, stable, and durable heating. Here are some practical examples of their use:

  • Heating liquids, air, and floors:

    Ceramic resistances provide effective indirect heating of liquids, air, or surfaces, ideal for sensitive environments such as tanks, greenhouses, or temperature-controlled workshops.

  • Heat accumulator systems:

    Integrated into heat accumulators, they store energy during off-peak hours (off-peak electricity times) to gradually release it.

  • Autoclaves:

    Used to generate the necessary temperature in industrial autoclaves, they ensure uniform and controlled heating, essential for sterilization, vulcanization, or pressure-cooking processes.

  • Heating tunnels:

    In production lines, pipe heaters provide linear heating in drying, thermoforming, or packaging tunnels.

  • Industrial ovens:

    Ceramic resistances are often used as the main heat source in industrial ovens thanks to their ability to operate at high temperatures (up to 800°C) and their long service life.

  • Industrial fryers:

    They ensure even heating of oil in large-capacity fryers while withstanding the demanding conditions of continuous operation.

Termination types

  • Threaded post terminals
Quote request Print
Back to products