Drum Heaters – Food Industry FDA Approved Drum Heating Jacket HF5FB

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Drum Heating Jacket HF5FB Heatfast Drum Heaters

Product Code: Heatfast HF5FB

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The HF5FB drum heater is a high-performance insulated heating jacket engineered for demanding industrial applications where powerful, efficient, and controlled heating is essential. Constructed with a durable PTFE-coated glass fabric outer layer that meets EU and US food industry standards, including FDA approval, it ensures safe use in regulated environments.

Available for 200-litre drums with power outputs of 1200W and 1800W, the HF5FB is designed to deliver rapid heat transfer and excellent thermal efficiency, making it ideal for melting, viscosity reduction and maintaining elevated product temperatures up to 220°C.

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Product Overview

The Heatfast HF5FB Silicone Side Drum Heater is a reliable, high-performance heating solution designed to deliver controlled, uniform heat transfer to steel drums used in demanding industrial environments. The HF5FB range is specifically engineered for consistent, efficient heating, making it ideal for reducing the viscosity of thick products, maintaining critical process temperatures, and protecting temperature-sensitive contents from frost and cold conditions.

Available in standard sizes to suit 200L and 2000L drums, the HF5FB provides dependable heating performance for applications where steady temperature maintenance and uniform heat distribution are essential. Its durable silicone rubber construction ensures excellent thermal conductivity while offering strong resistance to moisture, oils, and industrial chemicals, making it suitable for long-term use in harsh operating conditions.

Each HF5FB drum heater can be supplied with either an adjustable capillary thermostat or an advanced 0–180°C PT100 electronic thermostat, enabling precise temperature control to meet exact process requirements. For improved heating efficiency and reduced warm-up times, the HF5FB can also be paired with a base drum heater to create a complete drum heating system. Optional printed branding and customised specification marking are available, allowing the heater to be tailored to specific operational or OEM requirements.

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Heatfast Side Drum Heating Jacket HF5FB – Key Features

• Diameters shown represent minimum to maximum drum compatibility; optimal fit is achieved near the midpoint of the stated range
• For faster heat-up times, HF5FB side drum heaters can be used alongside compatible base drum heaters
• Bespoke sizes, wattages and branded jackets are available on request

Key Benefits

✔ Delivers consistent, controlled heating to maintain stable drum temperatures in industrial processes

✔ Helps reduce the viscosity of oils, greases, chemicals, and other temperature-sensitive materials for easier handling and transfer

✔ Provides uniform heat distribution across the drum surface to protect product quality and prevent localised overheating

✔ Improves process efficiency by maintaining materials at optimal working temperatures

✔ Durable PTFE-coated glass fibre jacket resists moisture, chemicals, and harsh industrial environments

✔ High-performance insulation minimises heat loss while improving overall heating efficiency

✔ Adjustable thermostat options allow accurate temperature control to suit specific application requirements

✔ Quick-release polyester webbing and buckle system ensures fast installation, secure fitting, and easy removal

Applications

✔ Heating and maintaining the temperature of materials stored in steel drums

✔ Reducing viscosity of thick or temperature-sensitive products to allow easier pumping, pouring, and transfer

✔ Suitable for oils, greases, resins, varnishes, chemicals, adhesives, and food-grade products

✔ Providing frost protection for drums stored in warehouses, workshops, and outdoor industrial environments

✔ Controlled and uniform heating of industrial liquids and semi-solids without risk of localised overheating

✔ Supporting manufacturing, processing, and production operations where consistent material temperature is required

✔ Ideal for use in chemical, food processing, pharmaceutical, and general industrial applications

✔ Can be used alongside base drum heaters to improve heating efficiency and reduce overall warm-up times

Bespoke Printing

Bespoke printing for the HF5FB is
available, detailing your company
information and specifications for the
element.

Adjustable Fixing Strap

Quick release buckles are used for
fixing the jacket quickly and easily.

Capillary Thermostat

The HF5FB is fitted with a capillary
thermostat for temperature control.