new century heaters
HORIZONTAL IMMERSION HEATERS
Our horizontal immersion heaters for molten metal use heavy-gauge ICA wire wound on cast ceramic cores, ensuring precise wire spacing for even heat distribution. The elements are housed in high-density, high-conductivity, non-wetting protection tubes for reliable performance in demanding environments.
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heaters are single phase
Immersion heaters improve heat transfer in holding furnaces by delivering energy directly into dip wells and degassers. This avoids the oxide layer that forms on the surface of molten metal.
save up to 30% on energy
Immersion heaters typically require 25 to 30 percent less power than glow bar furnaces. They also significantly reduce melt loss and improve metal quality compared to both glow bar and gas-fired reverb furnaces.
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We also supply immersion heater accessories including seal cones, ceramic inserts, thermocouples, mounting hardware, protection tubes, and more.
made in the usa
New Century immerison heaters are designed & manufactured in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, U.S.A.
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New Century Heaters has engineered immersion heaters specifically for molten metal systems. Paired with specially designed protection tubes, these heaters deliver one of the most robust and efficient molten metal heat sources available.
Power requirements are typically 25 to 30 percent lower than glow bar furnaces. Compared to glow bar and gas-fired reverb furnaces, immersion heaters significantly reduce melt loss and improve metal quality. These benefits, combined with extended refractory life, result in substantial cost savings for the user.
Immersion heaters virtually eliminate melt loss in melters. Since the refractory is never superheated , its service life is typically at least doubled compared to traditional heating methods. Properly designed immersion-heated furnaces also eliminate corundum formation. Superheating the surface of molten aluminum increases hydrogen absorption and leads to the formation of aluminum oxides , which can remain suspended or settle in the melt.
We use the heaviest gauge wire in the industry to build long-lasting immersion heaters capable of operating up to 2,000°F. The resistance wire is recessed in precision-cast ceramic cores with separated grooves to prevent coil contact and shorting. Each ceramic insert is engineered to match its mating protection tube, optimizing heat transfer. Extra-heavy leads are extended and insulated away from the heater core to ensure trouble-free electrical connections .
In holding furnaces, immersion heaters deliver heat directly into dip wells and degassers. The energy bypasses the insulating oxide layer on the melt surface, resulting in more efficient thermal transfer. Because the heat source is placed beneath any separating refractory arch and close to the dip well or degassing head, response times and performance are improved.
