Barge masters have plenty of concerns when they encounter a storm. Lake and ocean storms sometimes produce 30-foot waves that stress the barge and all onboard equipment. The last thing they need to worry about is the heater that heats their cargo. Using a Heatec helical coil heater eliminates that worry.

Our heaters heat thermal fluid that circulates in coils of cargo compartments filled with asphalt, heavy fuel, sulphur or phosphates. They fully live up to expectations of reliability under stresses created by storms. Or the constant pounding and vibration during fair weather operation.

Helical coils of our heaters meet ASME code, an important consideration for safety and long heater life. Our long-life coil is extremely important where gaining access for replacement is a major undertaking. (We can design our heaters to fit extremely limited space.)

Heatec heaters for shipboard use meet U.S. Coast Guard specifications. They are certified by ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) when requested by the customer.

Our heaters use only the most reliable, name-brand burners, controls and components. We also take great pains with numerous construction details to ensure our heaters have an exceptionally long, useful life.

Special care is used to protect exterior surfaces against highly corrosive salt atmospheres. Exterior surfaces are seal welded, sandblasted to bare metal and coated with a zinc primer. They are then sprayed with a finish coat of special paint designed for marine use. An asphaltic coating is applied to the interior of the shell for additional protection.

So, make sure your next heater is worry-free. Go Heatec.