Duct heaters work with existing central forced-air heating systems to preheat fresh air or returned air. The central air handler filters the air, re-heats it and blows it through the ductwork. The conditioned air is distributed throughout the building and is then returned to the central air handling unit (AHU). Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Backer Hotwatt, Inc.
Danvers, MA | 978-777-0070Backer Hotwatt is a superior designer & manufacturer of electric heaters and related heater accessories for various OEM & industrial applications.
Ulanet™
Columbus, IN | 812-372-0281For more than 70 years, Ulanet™ has been engineering and manufacturing electric heaters, cartridge heaters, immersion heaters, tubular heaters, miniature strip heaters and bolt hole heaters, as well as industrial heaters and appliance thermostats.
Solaronics, Inc.
Auburn Hills, MI | 800-223-5335Solaronics’ quality electric heaters offer complete solutions for industrial, recreational & commercial buildings. For more than 60 years, Solaronics, a leading heater manufacturer & OEM supplier, has offered heaters that are preferred by architects, engineers, HVAC contractors & building owners when constructing or renovating. Choose from tube heaters, radiant gas heaters, outdoor heaters & more.
Gaumer Process Heaters, Systems & Controls
Houston, TX | 800-460-5200Process industries have relied on Gaumer since 1962 for the design and manufacture of industrial heaters, electric heaters, heating systems plus controls. Circulation heaters, component heaters (radiant heaters, strip heaters, cartridge heaters), comfort heaters and immersion heaters are the offerings.
Space-Ray, Inc.
Charlotte, NC | 800-438-4936Space-Ray is an international manufacturer of infrared radiant gas heating products. We are a division of the Gas Fired Products Group of companies which manufactures energy efficient overhead radiant heating, space heating, infrared heaters and process heating systems in the UK and USA. We design and manufacture energy efficient gas heating products that will stand the test of time.
Cartridge Heater with Armored Lead Wires - Thermal DevicesElectric heater manufacturers generally construct duct heaters in rectangular or square box configurations, but they can create rounded ones for the best fit in certain sheet metal ductwork.
Consisting of two major components, the heating elements and the electric terminal within the boxed framework, duct heaters can be bottom mounted, flange mounted, round collar mounted or slip-in and are easily installed in existing or new HVAC systems, with the heater control panel mounted in any convenient location.
Duct Heaters - Thermal DevicesThe two types of heating elements used in duct heaters are open coil and tubular (standard and finned), each offering certain advantages.
Open coil elements are coils of nickel chrome wire that are very popular due to excellent heat dissipation; however, tubular elements are more suited to demanding environments as they are sheathed with protective covers of metals such as aluminum, iron, stainless steel or steel.
Because of their sheathes, tubular elements are slower to respond but can hold up to humid and dusty atmospheres, and fins are used to help more quickly distribute the heat. Sheathed elements, especially finned varieties, offer a very long life with less maintenance and lower risk of fire and electric shock.
Choosing the right heating element, electrical components and controls is essential to achieving the highest economy and efficiency from a duct heater. Temperature sensing duct heaters can be encoded to regulate electric heat output based on a desired temperature, and modulating controllers can allow successful duct heater operation in even extremely low air flow. Plus, electronic enclosures act as moisture/debris resistant and explosion proof housings.
