Drum Silicone Band Heaters
Silicone band heaters provide a lightweight, flexible way to apply heat around drums and pails. Their silicone rubber construction conforms closely to the container surface for efficient heat transfer while remaining easy to install, remove, clean, and store between uses.
Choose from silicone band heaters for steel and plastic containers in a variety of sizes and band widths to match your heating application.
Which Silicone Band Heater Is Right for You?
Silicone band heaters offer many of the same heating benefits as traditional band heaters in a more flexible design. When choosing one, consider your container material and size, the product you're heating, and how much heating surface you need.
What is a silicone band heater?
A silicone band heater is a flexible electric heater that wraps around the outside of a drum or pail. Heating elements inside the silicone rubber transfer heat through the container wall and into the material.
What are the benefits of silicone band heaters?
Silicone rubber heaters are lightweight, flexible, and easy to handle. Their smooth surface is also easy to clean, and the heater can be rolled up for convenient storage when it's not being used.
Can silicone band heaters be used on steel and plastic drums?
Yes, BASCO offers silicone band heaters designed for both steel and plastic containers. Always select a heater specifically designed for your container material, as temperature and heating requirements can differ between steel and plastic drums.
What size silicone band heater do I need?
Match the heater to the diameter and capacity of your drum or pail. BASCO offers silicone band heaters for several container sizes, including 5 gallon pails and 15, 30, and 55 gallon drums.
Does the width of a silicone band heater matter?
Yes. A wider band covers more of the container's surface, while a narrower band concentrates heat over a smaller area. BASCO offers select silicone heaters in different widths so you can choose the amount of heating coverage that works best for your application.
Can I use more than one silicone band heater on a drum?
Depending on the heater and application, multiple bands can be placed around a drum to increase the amount of heating surface. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions and operating requirements for the specific heater.