Drum Heaters To Heat Sealants Stored In 205L Steel Drums

Published 18 Feb 2021

Heating Sealants & Adhesives

Drum Heaters

Drums can be manufactured from new, recycled or reconditioned steel or plastic with standard 205 litre capacity (45 gallons) and can be used to store many things including grains, food ingredients, oils and lubricants, liquids, sand or aggregates, solvents, chemicals and pharmaceuticals.

The drums can be effectively heated with a drum heater to prevent freezing in cold climates, to reduce viscosity or to control the temperature of the medium being stored inside.

Drum heaters safely warm the contents of drums protecting against frost damage and deformation of contents – providing optimum and uniform heating to drums ensuring viscosity control, freeze protection, temperature maintenance and melting of solids.

T&D International are the UK’s largest supplier and worldwide exporter of the most extensive range of Drum Heating Jackets, Drum Base Heaters & Custom Insulated Drum Heating products – this includes both non-hazardous (“safe area”) and hazardous area certified drum heaters with ATEX and IECEx certification suitable for Zone 1 and Zone 2 potentially explosive atmospheres.

Drum Heaters To Heat Sealants

Many sealants and adhesives may be susceptible to freezing when stored in drums outdoors on site, for example.

If the ambient temperature was to drop below 0°C (32°F) this can affect the overall cure adhesion and the ultimate performance of the sealants.

Therefore the sealant must be kept warm whilst being stored or be heated up for 24 hours prior to use.

T&D supply Drum Heaters for all industrial steel and plastic drums

Electrical Heating Specialists

Thorne & Derrick International, based in the UK, can specify and supply from stock an extensive range of Electrical Heating Equipment for industrial and process heating applications – this includes temperature maintenance and frost protection (Winterisation) products for pipework, valves, IBC’s, drums, hoses, tanks and vessels. We produce custom silicone heaters for rapid and high temperature heat-up of complex shapes and surfaces – from concept, design to the delivery of standard or bespoke heaters on the shortest lead times. From the largest UK heat tracing cable stocks we deliver Electric Trace Heating Systems for pipework frost protection, ramp heating, roof/gutter snow melting and de-icing – enquire about our in-house design service.

Further Reading : Winterisation | Electrical Heating Solutions to Overcome Cold Climate Challenges

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