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This section provides an overview for immersion heaters as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 14 immersion heater manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked immersion heater companies as of December, 2024: 1.Applebee-Church, Inc., 2.Trent, Inc., 3.Gaumer Process INC..
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An Immersion Heater is a device designed for efficiently heating liquids, widely used in various industries, including the food and beverage sector. Their primary function is to heat liquids in tanks or containers.
They serve as crucial heat sources in applications such as crucible furnaces and bath-type melting furnaces. Some immersion heaters are specifically designed for heating molten aluminum, showcasing their industrial utility.
With various sizes, materials, and installation methods, including flange, screw-in, or over-the-side options, immersion heaters can be customized to suit specific application requirements. Their versatility, combined with features for precise temperature control and safety, makes them an essential tool in many industrial processes.
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Gamer Process was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. The ISO 9001 registered company is an electric heater manufacturer, providing engineering, design, and manufacturing of heating equipment and systems including control panels, liquid fuel conditioning, pumping, and other engineered systems for industrial, paper, marine, aeronautics, and defense industries. Some of the company’s heating solutions include indirect electric heaters, duct heaters, and process immersion heaters. The company’s non-heating solutions include pressure reduction stations, fuel gas scrubbers, and ammonia unloading stations.
Backer Hotwatt was established in 1952 and is based in Danvers Massachusetts with offices and subsidiaries across North America, Asia, and Europe. The company is a manufacturer of resistance heating elements to markets including medical devices, semiconductors, photonics, test & measurement devices, and automotive & fuel cells. The company’s standard heating element products include cartridge heaters, sun rod heaters, ceramic heaters, and strip heaters. The company also sells temperature and voltage-controlling devices and accessories such as terminal covers, insulating beads, and various sleeving.
Tempco is based in Wood Dale, Illinois and has been in business since 1972. Tempco is a manufacturer of many types of heating elements and thermocouples with design variations. Tempco is ISO 9001:2015 certified. Temco’s electric heaters and elements include band heaters, cartridge heaters, cast-in heaters, ceramic fiber heaters, coil and cable heaters, drum heaters, enclosure heaters, flexible heaters, heat trace cable, heated hose and tubing, infrared heaters, process heaters, shroud systems, strip heaters, tank heaters, and tubular heaters. Tempco also sells various application accessories and wiring accessories.
OMEGA Engineering Inc., founded in Norwalk, CT, in 1962 is a manufacturer of products used to measure temperature and humidity, flow and level, and pressure. The company's product portfolio includes thermocouple probes and assemblies, pressure gauges and switches, and air velocity measurement systems, wireless systems and portable optic sensors. The company serves markets including Automotive and Electric Vehicles, Renewable Energy and Energy Storage and Electronics and IT Infrastructure. The company also offers customer services that include support, custom research projects and customized services.
Heat Exchange and Transfer, Inc. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. The company is a designer and manufacturer of custom, made-to-order heat transfer systems, serving industries such as aerospace, automotive, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and packaging. The company’s two product divisions are Direct Heating and Indirect Heating of Process Equipment. Direct Heating includes open coil heaters, flanged immersion heaters, unitary storage tank heaters, and stand-alone circulation heaters. Indirect Heating of Process Equipment includes extruders, mixers, ovens, dryers, and other equipment and machinery.
Durex Industries is an American ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of heaters, temperature sensors, and controls founded in 1980 before its acquisition by the British company Spirax-Sarco Engineering in 2022. Based in Cary, Illinois, the company offers thermal solutions and custom engineering of electric heaters, temperature sensors, process heating systems, and temperature controls. They serve clients in various industries including those in packaging, medical and life sciences, semiconductor manufacturing, and aerospace technology. Durex Industries also provides design, contract manufacturing, and testing services to customers with unique projects.
Applebee-Church, Inc., established in 1957, operates as a distributor and manufacturer's representative specializing in electrical heating systems. The company is headquarted in Peach Tree Corners, Georgia with branch offices in the states of Florida, Alabama, and South Carolina. The company offers products and services such as electric heater systems, industrial heating systems, electric comfort heat, and power temperature controls. These solutions cater to needs of both the industrial and commercial heating and control sectors.
Process Heating Company, Inc. is a manufacturer of industrial pumping and heating systems that was established in 1947 in Seattle, Washington, USA. Under the brand name Lo-Density, the company produces drywell style immersion heaters for industrial materials or fluids, drywell style unitized storage tank heaters for asphalt production facilities, and screwplug heaters for metalworking facilities. It also offers custom design, engineering, and installation services for unique projects. The company mainly serves clients in the industrial processing and manufacturing sectors.
Process Technology, established in 1978 and headquartered in Amery, Wisconsin, United States, is a manufacturer of industrial products and processing equipment. The company's products include inline immersion heaters, process controllers, and power supplies. These products have applications in acid and corrosive chemical heating, surface preparation, and wet deposition and are used by industries that include semiconductors, electroplating, and electronics. Apart from selling its products to wholesalers, it also provides original equipment manufacturer and private label manufacturing services.
DBK Group, founded in 1946 and headquartered in Rülzheim, Germany, is a manufacturer of heating & cooling solutions. The company develops electrical components and custom-designed thermal management solutions for multiple industries. It provides electrical heating and cooling solutions for the automotive and industrial sectors, as well as provides Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS). The company's EMS services include the entire chain from consultation to production, testing, and shipping while maintaining the quality standards of ISO 13485.
Acrolab Ltd was founded in 1948 in Windsor, Ontario as Accurate Laboratories where it still presides. The ISO 9001:2015-certified company provides thermal systems products and services for general manufacturing, electronics, automotive, and rubber industries among others. The company’s products include heat pipes, thermocouples, control panels, and other thermal distribution tools. The company provides thermal engineering, thermal simulation, and research & development services for customers. Thermal engineering provides concept development support. Simulations provide analysis to assist in design choice and operational strategies. The research and development group creates new designs for customers.
Druseidt GmbH & Co. KG, established in 1890 and headquartered in Germany, operates as a manufacturer and supplier specializing in electrical and industrial cables, as well as cable accessories. The company offers an extensive range of products, including power cables, control cables, and instrumentation cables for diverse industrial applications as well as cable accessories such as connectors and terminals. These are used for industries spanning electrical engineering, automation, and manufacturing, enabling the transmission of power, control signals, and data. The company's products fnd application in the construction of electrical systems and machinery, ensuring efficient energy distribution and signal transmission.
Armstrong International Inc., founded in 1900 and based in Three Rivers, Michigan, is a multi-national manufacturer of thermal utility solutions such as heat transfer coils, heat pumps, and steam products. It provides custom services to companies in various industries, including hospitality, healthcare, and higher education, and a majority of its international facilities have ISO 9001 certification. The products also conform to the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) requirements of 2014. In 1996, it pivoted from manufacturing and added thermal energy engineering services, and in 2005, it received trading approval from the United Nations’ UNFCCC for its steam system methodology.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Applebee-Church, Inc. |
12.7%
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| 2 | Trent, Inc. |
11.8%
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| 3 | Gaumer Process INC. |
11.8%
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| 4 | Omega Engineering, Inc. |
9.8%
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| 5 | Thermcraft, Inc. |
9.8%
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| 6 | Tempco Electric Heater Corp. |
7.8%
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| 7 | Durex Industries |
5.9%
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| 8 | Heat Exchange & Transfer, Inc. |
5.9%
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| 9 | DBK Group |
4.9%
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| 10 | Acrolab Ltd. |
4.9%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the immersion heater page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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9 | 90.0% |
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Germany
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1 | 10.0% |
