Flow Heater Generation 3 Process-Gas Heater Reaches 2,012°F
Electrifying high-temperature industrial processes that have traditionally relied on combustion-based heating requires electric equipment that can match the temperatures, footprint, and control those processes demand. Kanthal's Flow Heater Generation 3 is an electric process-gas heater that transfers energy directly to air and process gases as they pass through the heater core, eliminating the need for on-site combustion.
Because energy goes directly into the gas stream, the heater responds quickly and holds temperature accuracy of ±1.8°F (±1°C), with outlet temperatures up to 2,012°F (1,100°C) and thermal efficiency above 95%. The design supports both continuous and cyclic processes, and a 10:1 turndown ratio allows operation across a wide range of heat demand. High power density gives the heater a compact installation footprint comparable to gas-burner systems.
The standard range includes 10, 20, and 40 kW configurations. For higher power requirements, multiple units can be configured in parallel, or customized versions can be built, and the modular heater core can be scaled up to MW capacities. Its modular, plug-and-play design supports both new installations and the electrification of existing processes. Custom configurations are also available for specific gas compositions, operating pressures, and inlet temperatures. The heater is fully refurbishable, which extends equipment lifetime, reduces waste, and lowers total cost of ownership.
Applications
- Electric heating of air & process gases
- Replacement of combustion-based process heating
- Continuous & cyclic high-temperature processes
- Retrofit electrification of existing processes
Industries
- Metals production
- Industrial furnaces
- Battery production
- Clean energy
Who It's For
- Eliminating on-site combustion
- Gas outlet temperatures up to 2,012°F (1,100°C)
- Tight temperature control under variable demand
- Limited installation space
- Long equipment lifecycle through refurbishment
Features:
- Direct electric heating of air and process gases through the heater core
- Outlet temperatures up to 2,012°F (1,100°C)
- Thermal efficiency above 95%
- Temperature accuracy of ±1.8°F (±1°C)
- 10:1 turndown ratio
- Fast response time
- Supports continuous and cyclic processes
- Standard sizes: 10, 20, and 40 kW
- Parallel configuration of multiple units for higher power
- Modular heater core scalable to MW capacities
- Customizable for specific gas compositions, operating pressures, and inlet temperatures
- Compact footprint comparable to gas-burner systems
- Plug-and-play modular design for new or existing installations
- Fully refurbishable design
Kanthal Corp.
Bethel, CT
(203) 702-8300
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kanthal.com