Heavy-Duty Silicone Rubber Drum/Pail Heaters (DHCS/DPCS)
Heavy-Duty Silicone Rubber Drum/Pail Heaters (DHCS/DPCS) provide reliable performance and practical benefits for freeze protection, viscosity control, and temperature maintenance. Designed with two extra-thick layers of fiberglass reinforced silicone rubber for use on metal (DHCS) and poly (DPCS) drums and pails.
- Available in 120V and 240V options across 5, 15, 30, and 55 gallon sizes.
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Since 1949
Heater Width: 4 in (102 mm)
Voltage Options: 120 or 240 VAC
Exposure Temperature: -60°F to 450°F (-51°C to 232°C)
Dielectric Strength: Over 2000 volts
Attachment Type: Expandable spring closure — expands up to 3 in (76 mm)
Silicone Rubber Density: 46.0 oz/yd2 (1560 g/m2)
Power Cord: 6 ft (1.8 m) long with choice of plug
- Standard 120 VAC: 3-prong grounded plug (NEMA 5-15P)
- CSA/cURus approved 120 & 240 VAC: bare wire leads
IP Rating: IP54
Standard Designs: 240 VAC Models with bare wire leadsCSA & cURus Approved Designs: denoted with ‘A’ at end of part number
CSA & cURus Approved Designs: up to 392°F (200°C)Denoted with “A” at end of part number
CSA & cURus Approved Designs: denoted with ‘A’ at end of part number
Viscosity control
Freeze protection
Temperature maintenance
Melting of solids
Heat-up drum contents to a required temperature
Thermal mixing
Catalog/Specifications Sheet
Instruction Manuals
Q: What types of container heaters are available?
A: Common container heater types include:
- Full coverage drum heaters
- Full-coverage IBC tote tank heaters
- Pail heaters
- Silicone drum and pail heaters
Q: What are container heaters used for?
A: Container heaters are commonly used to:
- Viscosity control
- Maintain process temperatures
- Protect temperature-sensitive products during storage
Q: How do container heaters improve viscosity control?
A: Heating materials to their recommended temperatures can lower viscosity, making liquids easier to pump, mix, transfer, and dispense while improving process efficiency.
Q: Can container heaters be used for hazardous locations?
A: Our ATEX Drum, Tote, and Gas Cylinder container heaters are designed and certified for hazardous locations. It is always important to verify approvals and certifications before installation in hazardous environments.
Q: Can container heaters prevent materials from freezing?
A: Yes. Container heaters are commonly used to maintain temperatures above freezing, helping protect materials from solidification, crystallization, or freeze damage during storage and use.
Q: How do I properly store my drum & tote heater?
A: We suggest that you lay your drum heater on a flat surface when not in use.
Q: What lengths and widths do tote tank heaters fit?
A: Any footprint between 40” x 40” (1016mm x 1016mm) and 48” x 48” (1219mm x 1219mm).
Q: Are there safety features for tote tank heaters like high-limit thermostats?
A: Yes, the wrap-arounds have built-in 195°F (91°C) manual reset high-limit thermostats and are grounded.
Q: Do cylinder warmers have adjustable built-in controllers?
A: No, the heaters are designed to keep the cylinders warm and temperatures will vary depending on environmental conditions. GCW and HCW heaters are built with self-regulating heat trace meaning they automatically adjust temperature depending on application and ambient conditions.
Q: Are cylinder warmers plug-and-play?
A: The 120V GCW models include a plug, but other models have ferrule-crimped leads.