A container heating system ensures that sensitive media do not lose their product properties,
... by keeping the media at temperature or protecting them from frost, for example.
Sensitive chemicals and other media that are stored and transported in various containers are being used with increasing frequency in the industrial sector. To keep these substances at a certain temperature, to control the viscosity, to prevent crystallization and flocculation or to heat the medium to a specific temperature, a container heating system is required. Protecting containers that are stored outdoors from frost damage during the cold season is also particularly important.
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An IBC heater (also known as a container heater) is an uncomplicated and efficient solution for heating or keeping an intermediate bulk container (IBC) and its contents warm on the spot.
The IBC heating for a plastic container via a heating sleeve is placed around the IBC tank like a jacket. It consists of a heating element, insulation, an outer jacket, a thermostat and a connection cable. Through this method of heating, the air between the heating jacket and the tank wall will heat up, which in turn heats up the tank wall.
Basically, there are two different types of IBC heating:
1. Heating by means of a heating sleeve including insulating cover for standard plastic IBCs (1000 litres) with an output of 2 kW for temperature maintenance up to 90 °C
Heating is provided by a siliconized resistance heating element, which is monitored by a capillary tube thermostat with a control accuracy of +/- 5K. The element is connected to the power supply via the thermostat, where the desired setpoint temperature can be selected. The heating sleeve is attached to the metal frame of the IBC container by means of fastening hooks and fixed with the nylon straps including lockable quick-release fasteners.
2. Stationary heating of stainless-steel IBCs from 500 litres to 1500 litres
Heating is performed by means of resistance heating cables, which are installed on the surface of the container by means of self-adhesive aluminum foil for a better heat distribution. The system is regulated via a complete control unit with electronic thermostats including PT100 sensor with a control accuracy of +/- 1K. Separate insulation is required in this area, which is usually realized using a perlite filling. For this purpose, a fixed outer jacket is installed and the space between the tank wall including heating and the outer jacket of the insulation is filled with the perlite material. The control unit in the lower area of the container is connected via a 230V CEE wall plug.
- quick and easy installation
- uncomplicated and efficient
- low total weight
- even heat distribution
- suitable for use in hazardous areas
- special container options available
- Container can also be transported with heater in place.
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FAQ
The power requirement can be adapted to any size ranging from 250-1500 litres.
By using the Ex-Box/REG/LIM, we can install an Ex-compliant control system despite limited space under the IBC container.
No. Individual components such as heating cable, accessories, fastening material and the control unit can also be purchased separately according to requirements.