Band heaters are an effective and electrically sourced heating instrument, which serve several industrial purposes. Many businesses depend on these for hot-water pipes, including for facilities that use tens of thousands of gallons of it every day for their fast-paced operations.

What are band heaters, how do they work, and what are some examples we produce for manufacturing and industrial clients?

What are Band Heaters?

Band heaters harness electrical conduction to heat elements. These come in metal filaments or casings, which not only protects them, but makes them capable of converting electricity into heat. These come in ring-shapes, allowing them to clamp onto pipes, barrels, or other cylindrical surfaces.

Band heaters are made with the metals that are most appropriate for conducting heat from electricity. Below are the best applications of this concept: Mica Band Heaters, Mineral-Insulated Heaters, and Ceramic Heaters.

Band Heater Examples

Mica Band Heaters

Mica are phyllosilicates (or silicate minerals) used to form a system of wires along with a central core. They’re wrapped together to form a ring or band, and have an outstanding potential for high heat. How hot? These can hit the 900-degree range, sufficient for numerous functions. Plus, they’re resistant to water and chemical splashing. So, if you run a manufacturing facility that requires hot water and periodic sanitation, these would do well to withstand splashing and contact with other elements.

Mineral-Insulated Band Heaters

If you’re after something even hotter, then mineral-insulated band heaters offer the best overall output. These can generate even greater thermal conductivity, enough to produce at least 1,400-degree temperatures. The heat also transfers much quicker than the other two options.

Ceramic Heaters

These use resistance coils wound together and inserted into insulated ceramic tiles. They can generate 1,400-degree temperatures, and offer arguably the best energy efficiency, so you can heat elements well without an exorbitant utility bill.

Band Heaters from HeaterLogix

Whenever you explore our website, you can locate several examples of these three common designs. Our Mineral-Insulated Band Heaters, for example, are composed of 100% nickel, won’t fail and give you tons of downtime, and we can configure them with customized holes, cut-outs, and slots.

Would you like to learn more band heaters or want to purchase some for your business?

Then please contact HeaterLogix, the industry leader in quality band heaters, machine nozzles, sprue bushings, and more. We have over 60 years of experience producing customizable space heaters to suit any purpose. Contact us anytime to learn more by calling 630-884-0000.