ATEX Drum Heater | Heated Blanket Drum 30L 60L 120L 200L (T6-T3)

ATEX Drum Heaters: The Safe Thermal Solution for Industrial Products

Heating substances stored in drums is a common and often essential step in many industries for temperature maintenance, viscosity adjustment, or frost protection. However, when this operation takes place in potentially explosive areas (ATEX), the equipment used must be irreproachable in terms of safety. multitanks.com's range of ATEX drum heaters offers an extremely reliable and safe heating solution, specifically designed for steel or plastic drums. These heating enclosures are manufactured to perfectly fit the dimensions of standard drums, guaranteeing optimal contact and, therefore, highly efficient heating. Whether liquids, pastes, or solids, these heaters are the ideal tool for the oil and gas, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries.

ATEX Compliance and Ruggedness for All Environments

Safety and compliance are non-negotiables for this product. ATEX drum heaters meet the strict requirements of the ATEX Directive and are approved by an EC type-examination certificate in accordance with Annex III of RL 2014/34/EU. This attests to their ability to operate in zones 1/2 (gas) and 21/22 (dust). Their construction is built to last: they are robust, flexible and dissipative, allowing for both indoor and outdoor use. A major advantage is their IP65/I rating, ensuring that they are dustproof and effectively protected against water jets and rain, thus guaranteeing consistent performance, even in harsh climatic or industrial conditions. In addition, these devices are delivered fully configured and ready to use, simplifying logistics and eliminating the need for a complex additional acceptance procedure.

Versatility: Sizes, Materials and Temperature Classes

The range has been developed to offer great versatility, adapting to a variety of industrial needs. ATEX drum warmers are available for standard drum sizes, including 30 litre, 60 litre, 120 liter and 200-220 liter models. Their nominal power is adapted to these volumes (e.g. 350W for 30L, 1200W for 200L). They are effective for heating steel drums, with a maximum operating temperature of up to +200°C, and plastic drums, with a safe limit set at +70°C. The heating jacket is designed to comply with the different ATEX temperature classes (T6, T5, T4 and T3), the effective class being determined by the setting of the external temperature limiter. The device is equipped with network-specific (EX-e) and sensor-specific (EX-i) electrical junction boxes, and incorporates two Pt100 sensors for reliable thermal monitoring.

Mandatory Temperature Control: The Essential Accessory

It is crucial to emphasize that, in order to operate safely and in accordance with ATEX requirements, this drum heater must be combined with an ATEX temperature controller/limiter. This appliance is not supplied with the heating enclosure and must be purchased separately. The regulator is vital because it allows for precise temperature control and limitation, thus avoiding any risk of overheating or ignition of substances. To ensure optimal performance and efficiency, and to specifically meet the requirements of the ATEX Directive, we highly recommend the temperature controller/limiter reference 23-4258. This model is specially designed to integrate perfectly with our drum heaters, allowing safe use in explosive environments and easy and precise control of the heater.

Examples of Use and Business Benefits

These ATEX drum heaters are valuable tools. In the chemical industry, they keep resins or glues at the right viscosity for pumping or mixing. In the oil industry, they prevent the crystallization of products or the freezing of lubricants.

• Viscosity Optimization: Heat a drum of heavy oil or grease to 50°C to improve its fluidity and facilitate its transfer.

• Frost Protection: Ensure that a drum of sensitive material outdoors never drops below 5°C, using the regulator to set a low safety limit.

• Process Preparation: Achieve a precise temperature (e.g. 150°C for a steel drum) for a chemical reaction or polymerization step, relying on the high precision of the external controller.

The choice of this ATEX drum heater, combined with the dedicated regulator (Art. No. 23-4258), represents an investment that contributes to the protection of workers and installations against the risk of explosion, while ensuring the efficiency of the processes.

Technical Specifications of ATEX Drum Heaters