ARIZONA
1550 S. Euclid Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85713
520-792-2331
1-800-423-4078
FAX 520-792-9761
info@gloquartz.com
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Liquid Heating Applications
General Recommendations
GLO-QUARTZ® standard immersion heater ratings match the suggested watt densities for general purpose immersion heating.
Extended heater life will be obtained by using the lowest watt density practical for any given application.
| Material |
Max. Temp (°F) |
Max. W/In² |
| Acid solutions |
180 |
40 |
| Alkaline solutions (oakite) |
212 |
40 |
| Asphalt, tar and otherheavy or highly viscous compounds |
200 |
10 |
| 300 |
8 |
| 400 |
7 |
| 500 |
6 |
| Bunker C fuel oil |
160 |
10 |
Caustic soda
2% - 10% - 75% |
210 |
45 |
| 210 |
25 |
| 180 |
15 |
| Dowtherm®A |
750 |
23 |
| Dowtherm®A vaporizing |
750 |
10 |
| Dowtherm®J liquid |
575 |
23 |
| Electroplating tanks |
180 |
40 |
| Ethylene glycol |
300 |
30 |
| Freon |
300 |
3 |
| Fuel oil pre-heating |
180 |
9 |
| Gasoline, kerosene |
300 |
20-23 |
| Machine oil, SAE 30 |
250 |
18-20 |
| Metal melting pot |
500-900 |
20-27 |
| Mineral oil |
400 |
16 |
| Molasses |
100 |
4-5 |
| Molten salt bath |
800-950 |
25-30 |
| Molten tin |
600 |
20-23 |
| Oil draw bath |
600 |
16 |
| Steel cast into aluminum |
500-750 |
50 |
| Steel cast into iron |
750-1000 |
55 |
Heat transfer oils
(Therminol®,
Mobiltherm®, etc.) |
500-650 |
23 |
| Vapor degreasing solutions |
275 |
20-23 |
| Vegetable oil (fry kettle) |
400 |
20-23 |
| Water (process) |
212 |
40-75 |
| Water (washroom) |
140 |
75-100 |
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