This section provides an overview for heating apparatus as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 42 heating apparatu manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked heating apparatu companies as of November, 2024: 1.Durex Industries, 2.Heatrex, Inc., 3.Trent, Inc..
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Heating devices are used to heat various objects such as scientific chemicals and samples using combustible gas or electricity.
Generally called "heaters," there are a wide variety of products in circulation, ranging from industrial products capable of heating up to 1,000°C or higher to so-called "induction heaters" and "electric heaters" for general household use.
In recent years, in addition to improvements in production technology, electric heaters have become more common due to the ease of securing a heat source (power source) and safety.
Heating devices are extremely versatile and are used in a variety of industries.
For R&D of industrial products, heaters are used for "chemical heaters," which are immersed in a chemical solution and heated from the inside, and heaters for "constant temperature storage," which are used to store chemicals or powdered objects that easily scatter in a high-temperature state. In addition, "bar heaters" or "electric stoves" are used to heat materials in oil when hard-fitting ring gears, bearing inner races, and the like.
In addition, "high-frequency heating equipment," which can heat to extremely high temperatures, is used as a metal melting furnace because it can self-heat metal to ultra-high temperatures exceeding 1,000°C without contact.
Taking the aforementioned product as an example, a "chemical heater" is a "rod heater" coated with a fluoroplastic or other material that excels in corrosion and weather resistance, so it is resistant to erosion even when immersed in a chemical solution.
Also, "rod heaters" used for heating liquids such as water and oil can directly heat the liquid from the inside of the container instead of from the outside, thus reducing the time required for temperature rise.
Unlike "high-frequency heaters" and "induction heaters" that use Joule heat generated in electric heating wires or heating elements, "high-frequency heaters" and "induction heaters" use "self-heating phenomenon (Joule heat)" generated by electromagnetic induction, which can heat an entire object evenly. The temperature can be easily varied from low to ultra-high temperatures by controlling the output power. In the case of metal melting furnaces, the electromagnetic force stirs the inside of the furnace, and this feature makes the furnace very easy to use in terms of operator load and work environment.
Other products using silicone rubber can be freely deformed. Those using transparent conductive films, such as those used to prevent fogging of the glass, have the feature of not interfering with vision.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Littelfuse, Inc., founded in the United States in 1927, is a manufacturer of circuit power control equipment. The company offers a comprehensive selection of circuit breakers designed to protect electrical circuits from overcurrents and short circuits, enhancing the safety of the systems, switchgear solutions enable effective control and distribution of electrical power, motor control centers, and custom control panel solutions. It operates in 15 countries with more than 19,000 global associates.
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.
Thermal-Flex Systems, Inc., founded in 1976, is a manufacturer of electric heating systems, components, and controls for railroad and transit applications headquartered in Northford, Connecticut. The company’s product portfolio includes flexible, high-wattage, and single-ended rail heaters, train stop heaters, hot box detector heaters, heating cables, and power connection accessories. These are designed to keep railroad switches, third rails, pipes, tanks, and other industrial equipment free of snow and ice and to maintain a specific temperature range. The company serves customers across North America and Europe, with an emphasis on energy efficiency, cost-effective installations, and durability in stringent railroad trackside conditions.
ARi, established in 1952 in Chicago, is a manufacturer and supplier of quality thermal management products for various industrial and commercial process applications. The company’s products include thermocouples, RTDs, and heaters. They offer custom solutions, facilitated by their in-house manufacturing of mineral insulated cable with applications in automotive, medical, aerospace, and other industries. ARi’s management meets ISO 9001:2015 requirements, as certified by National Quality Assurance (NQA). They offer customers complete NDT (non-destructive testing) procedures and certification for all cable and finished assemblies.
INDUCTOHEAT, founded in 1962, is a developer, manufacturer, and service provider specializing in induction heating technologies in Michigan. The company produces and repairs general-purpose, turn-key, and fully automated induction heating equipment. These products are employed in various metal processes, including melting, heating, forging, and galvanizing, as well as coating, cutting, and welding. It also offers 24/7 field service, preventative maintenance, repair and refurbishment, spare parts, technical support, and training. The company is part of the Inductotherm Group, consisting of 40 companies across 19 countries with 38 manufacturing facilities, providing advanced technology for engineering, manufacturing, and service for thermal processing equipment.
Duralite, Inc., founded in 1946 and headquartered in Riverton, Connecticut, is a manufacturer and supplier of heating elements and related products. The company offers a range of heating elements, including cartridge heaters, band heaters, immersion heaters, strip heaters, as well as tubular heaters and ceramic heaters. These heating elements are designed for use in diverse industries, including aerospace, medical, automotive, and food processing. Duralite is also ISO 9001:2015 certified, ensuring that its manufacturing processes and products meet the standards of quality.
Heatrex, Inc. is an American ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of electric heating elements and products established in 1959 before its acquisition by ASPEQ Heating Group in May 2023. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, the company offers a wide range of products including industrial immersion, duct, explosion-proof, or finned tubular heaters, portable space heaters, electronic controls, and heating cables. It also provides spare parts for its products. Heatrex primarily serves clients in hospitality, power generation, plastics manufacturing, and chemical processing.
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.
Casso-Solar Technologies was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Nanuet, New York. The company is a manufacturer of infrared heating equipment, ovens, furnaces, dryers, and other products used in glass, synthetic fibers, and other manufacturing industries. The company manufactures industrial ovens and furnaces for specific usage types such as industrial drying, glass lamination, and infrared heating. The company also produces coolers, such as industrial cooling systems designed to reduce HVAC costs. All heaters and heating systems can be customized according to customer preferences.
Daikin North America LLC (DNA) is an American manufacturer of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC-R) products that was established as a subsidiary of the Japanese company Daikin Industries Ltd. in 2015. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company offers various HVAC products including mini-split air-conditioning systems, gas furnaces, air filters, and VRV multi-zone systems. These are primarily utilized by residential and commercial contractors, as well as industrial manufacturers. DNA operates three manufacturing facilities in North America, including one in Alabama and another in Minnesota.
Thermal Fluid Systems, inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Kennesaw, Georgia. The company is a designer, manufacturer, and complete system supplier of thermal fluid heaters and hot oil systems including heating, cooling, pumps, valves, and associated equipment. The company’s equipment is designed to run at very low pressure which increases reliability and operational efficiency, reducing the total cost of ownership. The company’s lineup includes thermal fluid heating systems, electric heating systems, fluid filtration systems, process skids, and waste heat recovery systems. These serve industries such as aerospace, textiles, automotive, and power generation.
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.
Thermacraft Inc began operations in 1971 and is headquartered, in Winston Salem, North Carolina as a subsidiary of Alloy Engineering, located in Berea, Ohio. The company is a manufacturer of thermal processing equipment that serves the aerospace, ceramics, automotive, semiconductor, and other industries. The company’s product lines include furnaces, ovens, control systems, and parts. The company works with customers to provide custom designs for industrial furnaces, ovens, and their controls specific to each customer’s industry and application.
Sigma Thermal is based in Marietta, Georgia, and designs, engineers, supplies, and services process heating systems. The company serves multiple industries including gas processing, petrochemical, power generation, aerospace, and several others including agriculture. The company’s product lines include waste heat recovery, thermal fluid systems, biomass energy systems, electric process heaters, and various automation solutions. The company also provides aftermarket support including maintenance, retrofitting, upgrades, OEM replacement, and repairs to extend the operational life of components, machines, and systems.
Thermal Corporation is an American manufacturer and distributor of industrial heaters and accessories established in 1969 and located in Alabama. The company manufactures a complete line of industrial heating products, including mica band heaters, cartridge heaters, strip heaters, ceramic bands, thermocouples, and RTDs, all made in the USA. It also offers accessories like temperature controllers, high-temperature connection gear, and sensors. The company utilizes TQM and JIT tools to develop processes and create custom products and has been certified to ISO 9001:2015 and CE standards. Likewise, it serves the needs of a diverse range of manufacturing applications.
Corbett Industries, Inc., establised in 1951, and located in Waldwick, New Jersey, is a manufacturer and distributor of ovens and dryers. Their comprehensive product range includes industrial ovens, air heaters, and heating equipments. These products are vital for various industries, including oil and gas, food processing, chemicals, and ceramics, in processes such as drying, curing, baking, as well as in heat treatment, and other thermal applications specific to each industry's needs.
Ray Murray, Inc. (RMI) was founded in 1973 and is a distributor of propane gas equipment appliances in the United States. Product categories include propane, compressed gas, hearth appliances, HVAC & heating, and outdoor living. The company’s catalog includes regulators, piping, cylinder valves, bulk plant & truck equipment, service tools, and outdoor living & heating products. The company offers additional customer resources such as product and tool installation, repair, and various customer services.
Waage Electric, Inc., which was established in 1908, is a US electric heating manufacturer based in Kenilworth, New Jersey. The company produces hot plates, melting pots, various heaters, coat tanks, and wax droppers for a wide range of commercial and industrial applications, such as technology, hardware manufacturing, and product assembly. They are commonly used for the production of batteries, package sealing, product coating, and dying. Additionally, the company has national and international distributors available to service customers worldwide.
Pelonis Technologies, Inc. was founded in the 1990s in Exton, Pennsylvania. Pelonis technologies is a manufacturer and distributor of air movement technologies and specialty heating products for commercial and industrial use. Pelonis Technologies is ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 certified. Pelonis Technologies has 3 main standard product segments in cooling, heating, and motors & motion control. Cooling products include fans, blowers, micro cooling, and automotive fans & blowers. Heating products include PTC heaters, temperature controllers, and immersion heaters. Motors & motion control include micro, planetary, AC, and medical micro motors. Custom solutions include AC and DC fans and blowers.
Intek Corp, a Missouri-based company, is a premier industrial heating and space heating provider for industrial applications with over half a century of experience. Although Intek Corps primarily caters to Industrial heating needs, their range of products and services also benefit other markets, including screen printing, material handling, and custom manufacturing. Intek Corp uses patented Intek Heating Elements for its line of proprietary products, such as the ZONALL & STEALTH Space heaters and QUICKSILVER flash dryers. Intek Corps also offers services such as parts and service repair for all dryer and oven models.
Water Heater Sales, located in Gardena, California, is a distributor of water heaters and tanks. The company's product range includes commercial water heaters, residential water heaters, and storage tanks, which are used in indutries such as commercial, residential, and industrial. These products are utilized to provide hot water supply for various applications, ranging from commercial establishments and residential properties to storage and distribution systems, ensuring consistent water heating and storage solutions.
Danfoss, established in 1933 and headquartered in Nordborg, Denmark, is a manufacturer specializing in Climate Solutions, Drives, and Power Solutions. The company's solutions find applications in various sectors such as refrigeration, heating, and both off- and on-highway equipment. It also offers solutions for renewable energy sources like solar and wind power, alongside district-energy infrastructure for urban areas. Its digital displacement pump received both the Powertrain Product of the Year and Achievement of the Year in the 2022 Diesel Progress Summit Awards.
Tokuden, Inc., established in 1939 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, is a manufacturer of electrical transformers, electromagnetic systems, utility power super steamers, power supply, induction heated roll, and hybrid roll. The company's diverse product range includes fluid circulation jacket rolls, sleeve jacket rolls, midfrequency induction heated apparatus, and UPSS superheated steam generator. The company is accepting orders from design to production of all electrical items in the main circuits, including panels and reactor controllers. Tokuden, Inc. also holds the certification of ISO 14001:2015 for the design and development of the manufactured products.
Nippon Avionics Co., Ltd is a Japanese manufacturer of electronic aviation equipment and other office equipment. The incorporation is a result of merging NEC Corporation and Hughes Aircraft Company in 1960. Headquarters are located in Yokohama Japan. The company designs, manufactures, and sells items from three product lines: Information Systems, Joining Equipment, and Infrared Thermography. The products include communication devices used in aviation integrated circuit (IC) boards and media projectors for office use.
Neturen Co. Ltd. is an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer of steel products and induction heating equipment established in 1946 and based in Tokyo, Japan. The company produces prestressed steel products for demanding construction projects, as well as heating equipment used for metal processing. These products include prestressed concrete (PC) steel bars, induction heating equipment for annealing or tempering steel, and steel wires. It also offers custom induction heat treatment products and services for clients with unique projects. The company’s products are mainly used by customers in the civil engineering, construction, and automotive sectors.
NORITAKE CO., LIMITED, established in 1904 as Nippon Toki Kaisha, Ltd., is a Japanese manufacturer headquartered in Nagoya, Aichi, specializing in tableware and technological products. The company crafts fine porcelain and bone china Western-style tableware, glassware, and cutlery, catering to residential and commercial settings. The company also offers ceramics in various forms, including electronic ceramic powder and engineering ceramics, thick film circuit substrates, and vacuum fluorescent displays. Other offerings include provides grinding and polishing tools, such as grinding and cubic boron nitride (CBN) wheels, as well as coated abrasives. The company further offers filtration systems and thin cut master (TCM) machines.
Drum-Mates Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of industrial liquid processing and container handling equipment established in 1963 in Lumberton, New Jersey, USA. The company’s product lineup includes pumps, mixers, and heaters for drums and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs). It also offers hand dispensing nozzles, custom-engineered lifting equipment, and wholesaling of OEM process equipment. The company’s products are used in industrial processing operations, such as in the food and beverage, chemical, and water treatment sectors.
Glenro, Inc. is a manufacturer of process heating products founded in 1958 and based in Paterson, New Jersey. The company provides contract manufacturing and testing services to client corporations such as 3M, Avery Dennison, General Electric, and Mohawk Industries. The company primarily produces hot air dryers and ovens for sterilizing and baking, flatbed laminators for textile and composite bonding, and infrared systems for curing and sintering. Glenro Inc. also offers air pollution control equipment, including recuperative and regenerative thermal oxidizers that control VOCs or other common air contaminants carried via industrial exhaust streams.
HTS/Amptek Co., founded in 1980, is a manufacturer of flexible electric heating solutions used in laboratories and industrial sectors. The company provides heating jackets & blankets, heating tapes, microtubular elements, and heating controls & accessories, such as nickel crimp barrels, sleeving wraps, lead wires, temperature controllers, and switches. The company is located in Texas, USA, and offers flexible electric heating solutions with custom quotes and assembled with quality materials, design, and fabrication.
Aitken Products, Inc. is a manufacturer of industrial heating equipment founded in 1957 and based in Geneva, Ohio. The company offers various products including gas, electric, and quartz infrared heaters, die heaters for preheating materials before extrusion processing, and industrial ceiling fans for circulating air in large facilities. It also offers thawers, compact heaters, and related accessories such as thermostats and relays. Aitken also provides technical support and product customization for clients in the automotive, plastics, metalworking, and construction industries.
Thermal Solutions LLC is headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The company is a manufacturer of water heating equipment and boiler control systems used across commercial and industrial applications for customers across the United States through an independent sales network. The company’s 3 product lines include both condensing and non-condensing ultra high-efficiency hot water boilers & heaters and packaged systems & accessories. Condensing heaters range in capacity from 400,000 BTU/hour to 1 million BTU/H inputs at 97% efficiency. Non-condensing heaters maintain 87% efficiency at noise levels below 50 decibels.
L & L Special Furnace Co., Inc., Aston, PA in 1946 is a manufacturer of industrial furnaces, quench tanks and heat treating systems. Their product portfolio includes batch furnaces, continuous furnaces, quench tanks with precise temperature control and agitation systems, for ensuring the quenching of heated materials, heat treating systems, and Custom Heat Treatment Equipment.The company serves markets such as Manufacturing and Metalworking, Oil and Gas, Power Generation and Tool and Die.
Wattco was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Lachine, Quebec. Wattco is a manufacturer of electric heating products for use in many utilities including oil and gas, renewable energy, HVAC systems, as well as others. Wattco products include immersion, circulation, inline, flanged, screw plug, pipe, over the side, industrial bore, tubular, finned tubular, strip, finned strip, cartridge, band, silicone rubber, open coil element, duct, finned tubular duct heaters, infrared radiant heaters, as well as other combinations of heaters and control panels.
PHYWE Systeme GmbH & Co. K.G., founded in 1913 and based in Göttingen, Germany, is a manufacturer and supplier of scientific equipment and accessories. The company also produces other products, such as Sensors & software for school education and scientific research. The e-learning software developed by the company allows educational institutions, colleges, schools, and private institutes to host training courses. The company developed products are catered to education and research sectors. All the equipment and systems manufactured are for physics, chemistry, biology, and applied sciences.
TPI Corporation is a manufacturer of HVAC and lighting products that was founded in 1950 and based in Johnson City, Tennessee, USA. The company produces hardware used for ventilation and heating, as well as specialized ovens and commercial controls. These products include air curtains, industrial ovens for curing operations with various materials, and hazardous location lighting products. The company primarily serves customers in the commercial and industrial sectors, but does offer products used by homeowners and residential contractors.
Energy Saving Products, Inc., headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon,has been a stocking distributor of infrared heating products, HVLS fans, and fume and exhaust capture equipment since 1938. The company is also a manufacturer’s representative, supplying gas infrared from Sunpak, Caribe, Vantage, UltraVac and GordonRay and electric infrareds from QMark, Infratech and BBC Thermazone. Energy Saving Products cater to a wide range of customers, including building contractors, architects, engineers, and building owners in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska.
ABCO HVACR Supply & Solutions is a manufacturer of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration solutions headquartered in United States and founded in 1949. With a strong presence in the market, ABCO offers a wide range of high-quality HVACR products and equipment to residential, commercial, and industrial clients. They provide customized solutions, efficient service, and top-notch customer support. ABCO's team of skilled technicians and engineers ensures seamless installation and maintenance services, making them a trusted partner for all HVACR needs.
C-T Products Company is based out of Rolling Hills Estates, California and has a 50 year history of being a manufacturer’s representative and distributor of industrial parts and process equipment for customers globally. Industries served include packaging, medical, electronics, semiconductor, plastic injection molding and extrusion, rubber compression molding, composites, aerospace, defense, military, cryogenics, petrochemical, and OEM. C-T Products sells washing equipment and many types of heaters including process hot air heaters, cartridge heaters, coil heaters, band and strip heaters, formed tubular, immersion, calculation, duct heaters, infrared heaters silicone heaters, industrial thermal process ovens.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Durex Industries |
6.9%
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2 | Heatrex, Inc. |
6.9%
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3 | Trent, Inc. |
3.4%
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4 | INDUCTOHEAT |
3.4%
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5 | ARi Industries, Inc. |
3.4%
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6 | Glenro, Inc. |
3.4%
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7 | Corbett Industries, Inc. |
3.4%
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8 | Waage Electric, Inc. |
3.4%
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9 | Casso-Solar Technologies LLC. |
3.4%
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10 | Heat Exchange & Transfer, Inc. |
3.4%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the heating apparatu page as of November 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 | 22 | 75.9% |
Japan | 4 | 13.8% |
Denmark | 1 | 3.4% |
Germany | 1 | 3.4% |
China | 1 | 3.4% |
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