Catalytic heaters have been used in commercial and industrial applications since they were first introduced several decades ago. Using natural gas, they produce a uniform low intensity, flameless heat with most of the heat generated as radiant, infrared energy. The maximum operating temperature is relatively low (near 850º F) which is well below the ignition temperature for natural gas, therefore the process is considered flameless. The energy is in long wavelength form, which is readily absorbed by a wide range of materials. Since the material absorbs the heat, there is no energy wasted heating the surrounding air. These features make catalytic heating one of the most energy efficient forms of radiation heat transfer in the electromagnetic spectrum.
Today, advances in materials, controls, and engineering design have placed catalytic heating in many applications never before considered such as:
- thermoforming,
- curing,
- pre-dry,
- pre-heat,
- baking
- cooking
Some of the newer markets catalytic heating is used include
- plastics
- powdercoating
- paper
- chemicals
- food
- extiles
- printing
- packaging
Due to its inherent qualities, catalytic heating offers many benefits over traditional forms of heating. These benefits include:
- reduced operating costs
- improved cycle types
- increased production rates
- improved product quality
- consistency.
Many equipment manufacturers offer equipment specific to the application.
- American Catalytic Technologies
209 Montowese
St.Branford, CT 06405
(800)648-1698 - Cis-Can Industries, Ltd.
3880 74th Ave.
Edmonton, AB T6B 2P7
(780)466-3178
Eclipse Inc.
1665 Elmwood Road
Rockford, Il 61103
815)877-3031 - Maxon Corp.
PO Box 2068
Muncie, IN 47307
(765)284-3304 - Vulcan Catalytic Systems
PO Box 855
Portsmouth RI 02871
(401)683-2070
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