Over-the-side immersion heaters are for applications where installing a heater through the side wall of a vessel is not convenient. These immersion heaters are easy to install and can be moved from one tank to another without the need to drain the tank.

Over-the-side immersion heaters are ideal for applications where scale or sludge build-up on the heater sheath is an issue. These heaters can be easily removed for periodic cleaning.

Bucan over-the-side immersion heaters are available in three models:

• straight "L" shaped for heating the bottom of rectangular tanks
• circular “O” shaped for heating the bottom of round tanks
• Rectangular shaped that are hung on the side lip of the tank to provide side wall heating.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS

• WATER TANKS
• VISCOUS OILS
• SALTS AND SOLVENTS
• FREEZE PROTECTION
• CAUSTIC SOLUTIONS
• PARAFFIN
• DEGREASING TANKS

GENERAL FEATURES

• Weather/moisture proof terminal box (NEMA 4).

• Single phase or three phase formations
• The possibility of adding heater banks for higher kilowatt output
• Different sheath materials that can meet design parameters and conditions of the liquid being heated.
• Not heated vertical riser pipes for bottom of tank heaters.
• Stand-off legs that support bottom of tank heaters and prevent them from touching the tank floor.

For additional design support please call our technical staff and we can help guide you through the selection process.

OPTIONAL FEATURES 

• Vertical riser can be made in any height
• Hazardous Location (NEMA 7) terminal enclosures
• Passivation - when required
• Special fitting for closed top
• Built-in thermostats, thermocouples, and high limit thermocouples

SPECIFICATION SHEETS

Over-the-Side Immersion Heater Technical Information 

Over-the-Side Immersion Heaters / Hazardous Location 

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