Air Heaters

What are Process Air Heaters?

Process air heaters delivers a range of air pressures and airflows to provide users with the right heating solution, and they work for industrial and commercial projects. Air heaters dry, cure, melt, cut, bake, shrink, solder, metalize, sterilize, scrub, laminate, and so much more. Also, they have the application as a hot air curtain or as a hot air knife.

Benefits of Temperature Controllers

The ability to control the temperature of the air heater is an essential feature when you work with temperature-sensitive materials or processes. If you need to control the temperature or measure the critical temperature at a certain location, or otherwise need to be precise with the temperature, integrated temperature controllers for your air heater are an absolute must.

5 Benefits of Air Heaters

Air heater benefits are limitless, but there are five specific categories the benefits fall under, which include the following:

1. Targeted heat: only heat the space you want.
2. Controlled temperature: you can choose the exact temperature of the heat.
3. Environmentally friendly heating solutions: the environment won’t be damaged.
4. Integrated project solutions: you can easily use air heaters in your projects as needed.
5. Cost-effective: the cost of an air heater and the power to use it is budget-friendly.

The Difference Between a Hot Air Blower and Air Heater

When you need a heating solution, you often have one of two goals. You either need the air surrounding your project or material to be heated or you need a targeted heating solution.

A hot air blower blows targeted and heated air. Hot air blowers range in size but are relatively simple in design.

Air heaters, on the other hand, use centrifugal force creating heat to warm the environment to a certain temperature. Air heaters don’t have an air supply; they have a heating component. This means they are slower to heat an environment than a hot air blower.

To learn about other differences, check our hot air blog.

Considerations When Buying an Air Heater

When you’re ready to buy an air heater, there are four main considerations:

1. Required Temperature: What maximum temperature do you need? Air heaters have a maximum reachable temperature, but they may not be able to sustain its absolute maximum at all flow rates. Consider choosing a heater that can go above your required temperature to ensure consistent heat.
2. Size, Shape, and Type of Object to be Heated: The type and amount of material you need heated should also be a consideration. Think of the beginning and ending temperature, the heating duration, and the heating requirements for each project and material.
3. Working Environment: The volume of air in a chamber, losses in the environment, and even the material in the chamber are considerations in which air heater you choose.
4. Voltage and AMPS: Ensure you have access to your air heater’s voltage and amperage needs.

Leister Air Heater Versatility, Features, and Success Projects

Leister air heaters are very versatile and have many reliable features. Within our range of Leister air heaters, you’ll find:

• Portability
• Reliable protection systems
• Standard interfaces
• Lean designs
• High performance
• Small footprints for easy integration into machinery

Assembly Supplies, Co. has integrated and used Leister air heaters in many successful projects, such as:

• We provided heating solutions for the new plastic gas line repair wrapping material prototype by Milliken Pipe Wrap/GeoTree Solutions.
• We provided the heating solution for an oil-spill clean-up project in Togiak Bay to great success, saving over 75% of estimated costs.
• We provided essential heating for instruments at The Steward Observatory so astronomers can see our beautiful solar system and stars, even when it gets cold.

Air heaters are a great way to get needed heat immediately. And Leister air heaters are the perfect option due to their flexibility in use. If you want a versatile, reliable, high-quality, and superior performing air heater, you can count on Leister to meet your needs. Want any help choosing the perfect Leister air heater? Contact us at Hot Air Tools, and we’ll be happy to find you the perfect air heater!