• No O-Ring seals
• All wetted surfaces are high purity PFA
• PTFE housing for double containment
• Maximized watt density for performance
• Light weight construction
• Small foot print enabled by unique design
• Zero maintenance required
• PFA fluid path, wide chemistry compatibility
• High temperature capability 200°C+

Industries

• Semiconductor Fabrication
• Solar Cell Manufacturing
• Flat-Panel Display, LEDs & Electronics
• Chemicals Manufacturing
• Industrial Manufacturing

Applications

Acid Heating And Corrosive Chemical Heating

Built to withstand the stress of acids or other corrosive chemicals while maintaining the highest quality and safety standards, Process Technology fluoropolymer (PTFE) heaters and exchangers are engineered to perform.

An inline chemical heater is a device that heats a fluid as it flows through a pipe or tube, rather than heating a whole tank of liquid. These heaters are designed to quickly heat the fluid at the point of use, offering advantages like faster heating, reduced heat loss, and improved efficiency. They are commonly used in industrial settings for heating chemicals, solvents, and other fluids in processes like semiconductor manufacturing, chemical processing, and fluid handling.

Key Features and Benefits of Inline Chemical Heaters:
Fast Heat-up:
Inline heaters allow for rapid heating of continuous fluid flows, eliminating the need to wait for an entire tank to reach the desired temperature before using the heated fluid.

Point-of-Use Heating:
The fluid is heated directly where it's needed, minimizing heat loss and energy consumption.

Efficient Energy Usage:
Focusing heat on the flowing fluid reduces energy waste compared to heating a large volume.

Versatile Applications:
Inline heaters are available in various designs and materials to handle a wide range of chemicals, solvents, and temperatures.

Material Compatibility:
Many inline heaters are made with materials like stainless steel, fluoropolymers (PFA/PTFE), quartz, and titanium to resist corrosion and chemical reactions.

Safety Features:
Some inline heaters incorporate features like gas purging to remove chemical permeation, temperature sensors, and self-limiting technology for safe operation in various conditions.

Customization:
Options for single-pass or recirculating applications, different power outputs, and various fluid connections enable customization for specific process needs.

Low Wattage Options:
Some inline heaters are designed for low wattage, making them suitable for sensitive chemistries and applications where maintaining precise temperature control is crucial.

Applications of Inline Chemical Heaters:
Semiconductor Manufacturing:
Heating chemicals for cleaning wafers, stripping resist, and various process steps.

Chemical Processing:
Heating and maintaining temperatures for chemical reactions, mixing, and other process steps.

Solvent Handling:
Heating solvents for use in cleaning, extraction, and other applications.

Ultra-High Purity (UHP) Applications:
Inline heaters designed for ultra-high purity materials are essential for processes like deionized water heating, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and advanced materials science.

Use Of Inline Heaters

Water Heating: Inline heaters are often used for heating clean water for a number of uses, such as industrial washing. These heaters may be mounted either vertically or horizontally. If the water is being heated for washing food, it makes use of a stainless steel flange and makes use of an Incoloy sheath. Selecting the correct inline heater depends on the desired water flow rate and on the specifications provided on the heating element (its wattage, the area it can heat, etc.). The ease of cleaning and maintaining inline heaters make them especially attractive to those in the water heating industry.

Steam Heating and Gas: Inline heaters are used in the steam heat and gas industry to heat a number of different gases for various applications. They are mainly used for heating these three gases:

Argon, which is used for welding, heat processes, and to prevent oxidation during a number of other processes.
Helium, which is used to fill airbags, balloons, and to create a protective environment for the manufacturing and production of electronics.
Nitrogen, which is used in pipelines to push liquids forward and in laser cutting.

Heated steam can be used in atomization, sterilization, and in propulsion.

Construction: In the construction industry, inline heaters are used to provide indirect heat to steam and different gases at various wattages and power ranges. They can be used with different sheaths, flanges, and terminal enclosures as well. For heating gas, most use a steel or a stainless steel flange along with Incoloy sheaths. They may be mounted vertically or horizontally with the valve located in anywhere on the tank. Many choose inline heaters for construction needs because of how efficiently they heat steam and gas and because they are easy to maintain. Selecting the right size inline heater depends on the desired flow rate and the size of the area to heat.