WATROD and FIREBAR Screw Plug Immersion Heaters

Screw plug immersion heaters are ideal for direct immersion heating of liquids, including all types of oils and heat transfer solutions.

Available in a variety of sizes, Watlow® screw plug immersion heaters feature both WATROD™ round and FIREBAR® flat tubular elements.

Heating elements are hairpin bent and either welded or brazed into the screw plug —depending on element sheath and plug material compatibility.

General purpose terminal enclosures are standard; with optional moisture resistant, explosion resistant and explosion/moisture resistant enclosures available to meet specific application needs.

Optional thermostats provide convenient process temperature regulation to the screw plug immersion heater.

Specifications:

Material Maximum Operating Temperatures Maximum Watt Densities
°F °C W/in2 W/cm2
Alloy 800/840  1600 870 120 18.6
Stainless steel  1200 650 120 18.6
Steel  750 400 120 18.6
N/A  350 175 120 18.6
  • Watt densities to 120 W/in² (18.6 W/cm²)
  • Wattages to 38 kilowatts
  • UL® and CSA component recognition to 480VAC and 600VAC respectively
  • Alloy 800/840 sheath temperatures to 1600°F (870°C)
  • Passivated 316 stainless steel sheath temperatures up to 1200°F (650°C)
  • 304 stainless steel sheath temperatures up to 1200°F (650°C)
  • Steel sheath temperatures up to 750°F (400°C)