Gas Cylinder Warmers - Ordinary Locations (GCW)
BriskHeat GCW series gas cylinder warmers are engineered to wrap completely around industrial metal tanks to maintain optimal process temperatures in ordinary indoor or outdoor facility locations. By applying uniform thermal energy across the entire cylinder body, these warmers create internal convection currents that increase internal pressure, prevent gas condensation, and eliminate product waste by keeping gases entirely in the vapor phase.
- Intelligent Self-Regulating Element: Features an advanced self-regulating heating core that automatically adjusts its heat output based on ambient conditions, ensuring reliable, safe thermal control without the need for an external temperature controller.
- Full-Wrap Thermal Isolation: Built with a 100% full-coverage wrap-around blanket design lined with premium fiberglass insulation to maximize thermal efficiency and prevent heat from dissipating into the air.
- True Plug-and-Play Setup: Designed for rapid deployment with zero complex technical installation required; simply wrap, secure, and connect to facility power for immediate thermal management.
- Application Environment: Certified exclusively for ordinary (non-hazardous) manufacturing, laboratory, and industrial locations.
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Cylinder Compatibility: Engineered to fit standard compressed industrial gas cylinders (including K-size, T-size, and other standard formats).
Since 1949
Outer Material: Silicone impregnated cloth
Insulation:
- Sides: 2 in (51 mm) thick fiberglass
- Top: 0.50 in (13 mm) thick fiberglass
Total Wattage: Up to 150 watts
Voltage Options: 120 or 240 VAC
Frequency Range: 50-60 Hz
Closure Method: Hook and loop fastener
Ambient Temperature Range: 30° to 95°F (-1 to 35°C)
Power Lead Type: SJOW cord
Power Cord: 10 ft (3 m) long
- 120 VAC: Grounded 3-prong plug (NEMA 5-15P)
- 240 VAC: Crimped ferrule leads
| Part No. 120 VAC | Part No. 240 VAC | Environment | Cylinder Size in | Cylinder Size mm | Watts |
| GCW8481501 | GCW8481502 | Ordinary Location | 8 x 48 | 203 x 1219 | 150 |
| GCW9511501 | GCW9511502 | Ordinary Location | 9 x 51 | 229 x 1295 | 150 |
| GCW15431501 | GCW15431502 | Ordinary Location | 15 x 43 | 381 x 1092 | 150 |
Catalog/Specifications Sheet
Instruction Manuals
Q: How do gas cylinder warmers improve process control?
A: Gas Cylinder Warmers improve process control and reduce wasted condensed gas by creating a convection current and increasing the pressure inside the cylinder.
Q: What types of gases benefit from using a Gas Cylinder Warmer?
A: Common gases include:
- SF6
- Propane
- Nitrogen
- Oxygen
- BCI3
- WF6
- HF
Q: Does the GCW Gas Cylinder Warmer require a temperature controller?
A: The GCW Gas Cylinder Warmer is built with a self-regulating heating element, no additional temperature control is required.