Now Available For Hire! Hazardous Area Heaters
Published 21 Jan 2022
Temporary Hazardous Area Heaters
Thorne & Derrick are pleased to announce that the LFH and MFH Hazardous Area Heaters are now available for hire via our trusted and approved hire partners.Â
Looking for a temporary heating solution? Both heaters combine efficient design with simple functionality to provide a cost-effective, temporary heating solution for explosive atmospheres.
With a space-saving and energy-efficient heater design, The MFH and LFH fan assisted heaters can both deliver a powerful stream of warm air that can be felt several meters away, even in ambient temperatures as low as -40°C. The heaters are additionally certified to BS EN ISO 80079-36:2016 and BS EN ISO 80079-37:2016 standards for constructional safety, and are suitable for use in both onshore and offshore environments.
Both heaters can be ducted front and rear to direct the heat where it’s needed.
Please get in touch to discuss hire rates.
LFH Fan Heater
The LFH Fan Heater combines superior electrical heating efficiency with simple functionality to provide a next-generation temporary heating solution for use in hazardous area environments where the explosive atmosphere is classified as Zone 1/2 (IIB) and Zone 2/22(IIIC).Â
The LFH-15-440-I-T3 (stocked by Thorne & Derrick) is fitted with anti-static castors, lifting handles and local isolation switch.
*Additional models & specifications available on request.
- Easy to Use: Plug & Play
- Safety First: Built-In Over Temperature Cut Out
- ATEX & IECEx Certified
- Temperature Classification: T3
- Stainless Steel Casing
- 15kW Power Output
- Class Leading Heat Up: Up to 38°C
- Front & Rear Ducting
- Class Leading Airflow: 3660m3/hr
MFH Fan Heater
The MFH “Bulldog” Portable Fan Heater provides a compact, lightweight and energy efficient heating solution for explosive atmospheres – classified as Zone 1/2 (IIB) or Zone 21/22 (IIIC).
The MFH is the world’s first truly portable fan assisted heater with dual hazardous area ATEX & IECEX Certification.
Certified to the new EN 80079-36 and EN 80079-37 standards for constructional safety.
- Compact & Lightweight: 28Kg
- Energy Efficient: 6kW = 18°C Rise
- Easy to Use: Plug & Play
- Front & Rear Ducting
- Multiple Voltage Options: 110V – 690V
- Safety First: built in over temperature cut out
- ATEX & IECEx Certified
- T3 & T4 Options

The MFH Bulldog heater can be ducted from the front and rear using proprietary anti-static ducting
Portable Ventilation Fan
Thorne & Derrick are proud to distribute the World’s first range of ExStream Fans which are manufactured in the UK, by Woodcock & Wilson, providing ventilation for hazardous areas. The independently dual certified IECEx/ATEX portable ventilation fans are certified to both Electrical & Non-Electrical standards.
COMPLIANCE COMMITMENT
EXPERTS IN EQUIPMENT FOR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
Thorne & Derrick and their world-class supply chain of manufacturers are committed to providing compliant explosion proof products to provide safe Power, Lighting, Heating & Ventilation to the hazardous area industries – additionally our team of Sales Engineers are CompEx Foundation course certified and attend regular product training with manufacturers.
We are leaders in the development and distribution of Product Innovations with ATEX-UKCA & IECEx Compliance that deliver significant improvements to clients plant, people and operational safety in the explosive atmosphere industries. Your proactive problem solvers experienced in succession planning for the replacement of obsolete, non-conformant and legacy equipment in hazardous areas.