Electric Heaters for Original

Equipment and Processes

Strip Heaters Cartridge Heaters - Immersion Style
Sheath Material: Stainless steel suitable for Sheath Material: Alloy sheath designed for
sheath temperatures up to 1200° F improved corrosion resistance
Sheath Sizes: Rectangular low profile 5/16" x Sheath Sizes: 1/2", 5/8" and 3/4" diameters
1-1/2" or 1/2" x 2-1/2", Lengths to 8 ft. with extensive length selection
Installation: 5/16" x 1/2" mounting slot Installation: Threaded male fittings or flanges
cut-outs at each end of tube Standard Termination: High temperature
Standard Termination: #10-32 screw and nut lead wire
with off-set orientation Common Options: Wattage and voltage
Common Options: Wattage and voltage combinations, flex conduit, internal
combinations, terminal orientations, lead thermostats, potted end seal
wires, terminal housing, right angle flex
conduit

Tubular Heaters
Sheath Material: Copper, Steel, Stainless, or
Finned Strip Heaters Nickel Alloy. Selections for a variety of liquids,
Sheath Material: Stainless steel with nickel air/gas, and solids applications
plated steel fins for heat dissipation Sheath Sizes: 1/4" to 1/2" with lengths up to
Sheath Sizes: Tube is 1/2" x 1-1/2", Fins 20 feet
measure 1-3/8" x 2", Lengths to 4 ft. Installation: Heaters can be supplied in almost
Installation: 5/16" x 1/2" mounting slot any formed configuration with or without
cut-outs at each end of tube fittings, flanges, or custom mounting brackets
Standard Termination: #10-32 screw and nut Standard Termination: Screw and nut studs
with off-set orientation (#8 - 32 or #10-32 depending on tube size)
Common Options: Wattage and voltage Common Options: Wattage and voltage
combinations, terminal screw orientations, combinations, lengths, custom brackets, lead
mounting brackets, lead wires, terminal wires, tab terminals, flattened tube cross
housing, right angle flex conduit section, spliced heaters for lengths longer
than 20 feet

Cartridge Heaters - Standard Construction

Sheath Material: 304 stainless sheath suitable
Finned Tubular Heaters
for temperatures up to 1200° F and watt Sheath Material: Steel with corrosion resistant
densities up to 50 watts/sq in max. finish suitable for sheath temperatures
depending on application up to 800° F
Sheath Sizes: 3/16" to 1-1/4" diameters in Sheath Sizes: 7⁄16" diameter with 1-3⁄16" OD
lengths from 1" to several feet spiral wound fin brazed to tube
Installation: Insertion into tight tolerance Installation: Standard models are available with
hole and without threaded mounting fittings.
Standard Termination: High temperature lead Standard Termination: Screw and nut studs
wires internally connected (#8 - 32 or #10-32 depending on model)
Common Options: Wattage and voltage Common Options: Wattage and voltage
combinations, flex conduit, right angle lead combinations, lengths, custom brackets, lead
wires, internal thermostats, potted end seal wires, tab terminals, stainless steel tube and
fins, heavy Armorwall construction

Cartridge Heaters - Thunderbolt High Wattage Construction

Sheath Material: Alloy sheath suitable for
Bushing Immersion Heaters
temperatures up to 1500° F and watt Sheath Material: Copper, Steel, Stainless, or
densities up to 350 watts/sq in max. Nickel Alloy. Selections for a variety of liquid
depending on application materials.
Sheath Sizes: 1/4" to 3/4" diameters in Sheath Sizes: 5/16" to 1/2" in standard
lengths from 1" to several feet diameters. Single and multiple heating
Installation: Insertion into tight tolerance
elements. Depth to 10 feet.
hole Installation: 1", 1-1/4", 2", and 2-1/2" NPT
Standard Termination: High temperature lead
threaded mounting fittings in steel, stainless,
wires externally connected and brass
Standard Termination: Screw and nut studs.
Common Options: Wattage and voltage
combinations, flex conduit, right angle lead Models with and without housing
wires, internal thermostats, potted end seal Common Options: Wattage and voltage
combinations, length, terminal housing,
thermostats, temperature sensors,
thermowells, lead wires, cordsets
Flanged Immersion Heaters Circulation Heaters - Compact Models
Sheath Material: Copper, Steel, Stainless, or Sheath Material: Nickel Alloy sheath for
Nickel Alloy. Selections for a variety of liquid excellent corrosion resistance
materials. Sheath Size: 5/16" diameter with energy
Sheath Sizes: 5/16" to 1/2" in standard efficient multiple hairpin configuration
diameters. Multiple heating elements. Installation: 1-1/2" NPT female fittings at
Depth to 10 feet. each end of 2-3/8" diameter stainless
Installation: 3" through 14" 150 lb rated ANSI exchanger
steel pipe flanges Standard Termination: Lead wires or screw and
Standard Termination: Screw and nut studs with nut studs within 4 x 4 x 2 enclosure
general purpose or moisture resistant Common Options: Wattage and voltage
housing combinations, control thermostat,
Common Options: Wattage and voltage overtemp thermostat, exchanger lengths
combinations, length, alternative terminal
housing constructions, thermowells,
thermostats, temperature sensors Flow Through Air Heaters
Sheath Material: Stainless steel outer shell
with efficient open resistance coil and
Bottom Outlet (Urn Style) Heaters ceramics
Sheath Material: Copper for water
Sheath Size: Compact 1-1/4" diameter outer
temperatures up to boiling shell
Sheath Sizes: 7/16" diameter, single element
Installation: 1/2" NPT male fittings at each
and 3 element designs end of exchanger tube
Installation: Compression brass flange for
Standard Termination: High temperature leads
through hole mounting in tank bottom with general purpose housing
Standard Termination: Screw and nut studs with
Common Options: Wattage and voltage
general purpose housing combinations, length, shell diameter,
Common Options: Wattage and voltage temperature sensors
combinations, alternative terminal
housings, low level thermostat cut-out
switch
Duct Heaters - Low Temperature
Over-The-Side Heaters Sheath Material: Steel with corrosion resistant
aluminum finish
Sheath Material: Steel or Nickel Alloy for
liquid heating. Sheath Size: 7/16" diameter with 1-3/16" OD
spiral wound fin brazed to tube
Sheath Sizes: 7/16" diameter "L" shape or
circular shape heating element bundle Installation: Integral sheet metal flange for
duct mounting. Standard models include
Installation: Designed for easy in and out
auto and reset thermostats
removal through top of tank. Heat is
concentrated at bottom Standard Termination: Screw and nut studs
wired for single or 3 phase with housing
Standard Termination: Screw and nut studs with
moisture resistant housing Common Options: Wattage and voltage
combinations, insertion depth,
Common Options: Wattage and voltage
temperature sensors
combinations, element configurations,
thermostat control, temperature sensors

Duct Heaters - High Temperature

Circulation Heaters - Pipe Styles Sheath Material: Nickel Alloy suitable for
Sheath Material: Steel, Stainless, or Nickel Alloy sheath temperatures up to 1100° F
within heat transfer pipe or tube shell. Sheath Size: 3/8" and 7/16" diameter up to
Sheath Sizes: 7/16" and 1/2" diameter with several feet insertion depth
overall exchanger lengths up to 10 feet Installation: Pre-drilled heavy duty
Installation: Inlet and outlet pipe fitting. mounting flange plate
Brackets on larger units. Standard Termination: Pre-jumpered screw and
Standard Termination: Screw and nut studs with nut studs with metal housing
general purpose or moisture resistant Common Options: Wattage and voltage
housing combinations, insertion depth,
Common Options: Wattage and voltage thermostats, temperature sensors,
combinations, length, alternative terminal moisture resistant housing
housing constructions, thermowells,
thermostats, temperature sensors
Enclosure Heaters with Shroud
Sheath Material: Nickel Alloy for maximum
longevity in air application
Sheath Size: 5/16" diameter tubular
construction configured for maximum heat
dissipation Headquartered in Porter, Maine USA, we
take pride in our traditional values and the
Installation: Perforated shroud can be
mounted in various positions
importance of providing our customers with
quality engineered products and exceptional
Standard Termination: #10-32 screw tabs
service. We realize that in today’s competitive
Common Options: Wattage and voltage global environment we must continually strive
combinations, terminal housing, lead wires, for superior product performance, excellence
temperature sensors
in our manufacturing operations, and deliver
outstanding value to our customers. Our
success depends on your success with every
Vulcan product purchased.

Enclosure Heaters - Low Profile In addition to Electric Heaters for Original

Sheath Material: Stainless steel with Nickel Equipment and Processes, we design and
plated steel fins manufacture the following product lines:
Sheath Size: Tube is 5/16" x 1-1/2", Fins
measure 1-3/8" x 2" Precision Thermocouples for Silicon Process
Installation: Right angle brackets with Technologies
mounting holes
Standard Termination: Screw and nut stud Thermocouple Calibration and Repair Services
including our Flexible Thermocouple
Common Options: Wattage and voltage
combinations, length, lead wires, moisture Management Programs
resistant construction
Temperature Sensor assemblies including
capabilities with a complete range of
Thermocouples, RTDs, and Thermistors

Temperature switches including the versatile

Preweld Heaters
Cal-stat Cartridge Thermostats in 1/4", 1/2" and
Sheath Material: Stainless steel for high
5/8" diameters with several mounting
temperature corrosion resistance
constructions
Sheath Size: Special flattened configuration for
optimum heat transfer
Flexible and Rigid-Flex Circuits including our
Installation: Bracket provisions included for diverse manufacturing process capabilities for
mounting bolts multiple layer circuitry in combination with
Standard Termination: Twist lock plugs or screw many specialized features
and nut studs
Common Options: Wattage and voltage
combinations, tube configurations,
alternative terminal housing constructions

Heated Cutting and Sealing Tools

Sheath Material: Alloy sheath for high
temperature performance and durability
Sheath Size: 1/2" diameter with precision
machined and welded tool
Installation: Hand held tool designed for use
on heat resistant work surface
Standard Termination: Cord set for power supply
hook-up
Common Options: Wattage and voltage
combinations, machined configuration of
tool, cord set length
The Total Thermal Solution approach

Vulcan Electric designs and manufactures an extensive selection of metal sheathed heater
constructions, temperature sensors, and assemblies. Our capabilities extend well beyond the
industry typical sheathed heaters. Many of our customers take advantage of our Total Thermal
Solution approach. Too often, the heater and temperature sensor are selected for an application
based on “what is available”. This product selection approach may work okay in some applications,
however, often the result is inefficient heating and poor temperature control performance (as well
as unnecessary costly components and assembly labor). Our experience has shown that significant
advantages in performance can be achieved by incorporating the heater and sensor as an integral
part of the product or process. In other words, “let us design the heat into your application”. Our
engineers will review your complete application and determine the best approach to put the heat in
and produce the results you need.

General Application Guide for Heater Types

Heater Construction Advantage Common Application Categories

Compact design, high wattage concentrated in a Process baths, chillers, dispensing equipment,
Cartridge Heaters - Immersion Style
small space. vending, lab equipment

Standard NPT installation fittings in sizes from Water heating, custom process equipment, heat
Bushing Immersion Heaters
1" to 2-1/2". Permits 1 and 3 phase options. transfer equipment, distillation

Standard ANSI pipe flanges for mounting. Very Industrial processes, waste treatment, holding
Flanged Immersion Heaters
high total wattage capacities. tanks, viscosity control

No special adapter fittings or flanges required. Cleaning tanks, drums, freeze protection,
Over-The-Side Heaters
Good for temporary heating. hydraulic oils, evaporation
Liquids Heating

Very low profile. High wattage concentrated in

Bottom Outlet Heaters Water heating, vaporizing, boiling, steam tables
small area. Good for water heating applications.

Compact design ready for plumbing to Recirculating or single pass systems, heat transfer
Circulation Heaters - Compact models
circulation system. Good corrosion resistance. equipment, tanks, cleaning processes

Standard ANSI pipe body with fittings. Large recirculating or single pass systems,
Circulation Heaters - Pipe models
Ready for plumbing into circulation system. petro-chemical, waste treatment

Flat low profile. Multiple heaters can be Square or rectangular tanks, vessels, process
* Strip Heaters
assembled side by side to outside of tank wall. equipment, viscosity control

High wattage construction. Can be formed into a Contoured tanks, vessels, process equipment,
* Flattened Tubular Heaters
variety of shapes mounted to outside of tank wall. viscosity control

* Strip Heaters and Flattened Tubular Heaters are designed for mounting to the outside tank or vessel wall

Integral mounting slots. Easy wiring of multiple

Finned Strip Heaters Drying chambers, freeze protection, ovens
heaters.
Air/Gas Heating

Can be designed into various shapes. High Forced air systems, volume drying processes,
Finned Tubular Heaters
wattage concentration. heating ducts, load banks

Pre-assembled ready for installation into duct Make-up air, heat transfer systems, industrial
Duct Heaters
system. Low and High temperature options. processes, air handling systems

Compact designs with low wattage output. Signal boxes, condensation control, panel
Enclosure Heaters
Mounting provisions included. warming, freeze protection, cabinets

Tube design for concentrated localized heating. Spot drying, air knives, cap sealing, adhesive
Flow Through Air Heaters
High wattage output. curing, heat shrinking, ink drying

Precision diameters for insertion into tight fitting Dies, thermal print heads, extruders, marking
Solids Heating

Cartridge Heaters
holes. Efficient heating of solids. equipment, heat sealing, hot melt dispensing

High wattage construction. Can be formed into Preweld heating, contoured thermal tooling,
Tubular Heaters
a variety of shapes for contours. semiconductor chucks

Flat profile. Good for applications where Press platens, hopper dryers, desiccating
Strip Heaters
machining of element holes is not practical. equipment

Underwriters Labs recognition is available on most heaters. Certification for Canadian use is also offered. Contact us for details.