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R SERIES: SCREWPLUG HEATERS

  • Pipe Screwplug Fittings: 1”,1-1/4”,1-1/2”, 2”, 2-1/2" & 3” NPT sizes available.
  • British Parallel Pipe Fittings: 1-1/2” and 2” BSPP available.
  • Element Sheath Material: Copper, 304 & 316L Stainless Steel, Inconel 600, Incoloy 800 & 840 as well as Titanium available.
  • Customizable Length and Watt Density: to fit your applications unique requirements.
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Watts
500 - 18000
Volts
120 - 600
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The Workhorses of Process Heating

  • Heatmax screwplug immersion heaters deliver reliable and efficient heat into a threaded coupling located in the tank wall, vessel, or pipe. The compact design makes Screwplug heaters a perfect fit for small tanks, vessels, or confined spaces.
  • Our Screwplug heaters can be fully customized to match your specific process requirements—whether for liquids, gases, or demanding thermal environments.
  • Built in thermostats, thermocouples and other sensors available for convenient installation and temperature control.
  • Enclosures suitable for NEMA 1, 4, and 4X environments (indoor/outdoor, washdown, corrosive areas) also available.
  • Looking for Titanium Screwplug Heater? We offer this with a Titanium 2” NPT Screwplug.
  • NPT Fittings: 1”, 1¼”, 1½”, 2”, 2½”, and 3” sizes available in stainless steel.
  • Standard British Parallel Pipe fittings: For applications adhering to British standards, our heaters feature Standard British Parallel Pipe (BSPP) fittings available in sizes of 1½” and 2”.
  • Immersion Length & Cold Section: Fully customizable to meet requirements.
  • Watt Density: available from 4W/in² to 60W/in². Customizable to the needs of the application.
  • Sheath Material: Copper, Incoloy 800, Incoloy 840, Inconel 600, 304 and 316L Stainless Steel. Titanium available for 2” NPT screwplugs only.
  • Controls and Sensors: R Series screwplug heaters can be equipped with thermostats for temperature regulation and/or high-limit control. Alternatively, the R Series can be equipped with high-limit/process thermocouple sensors for precise temperature management by external control systems.
  • Enclosure Ratings: Type 1 General Purpose, and Type 4 and 4X Moisture Resistant, Outdoor/Washdown options available.
  • Electro-Polish and Passivation: Available for enhanced cleanliness and corrosion resistance.
  • Certifications: UL and CSA-Recognized (pending)
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