Spirax-Sarco Engineering signed a binding definitive agreement to acquire the Vulcanic Group of Companies (Vulcanic) from Qualium, a French private equity company. Vulcanic is the largest supplier in Europe of bespoke industrial electric heating solutions. 

No matter what type of fluid is being heated or the fluid flow conditions, consider the specific application environment before specifying the heater watt density to ensure good results.

To date, electric heating technology has not been scaled-up to meet the needs of large-scale processes. Several development projects are seeking a breakthrough.

Convection and conduction heaters are used in heat processing applications to create and apply heat via either a medium such as air or via direct contact.

Low energy output, cost savings and consistent temperature gradients can be achieved with recirculated hot air ovens.

During her presentation at the Process Heating & Cooling show on June 16, Edye Buchanan will offer practical tips and takeaways about optimizing your heating system for energy efficiency. In this podcast, she offers a sneak peek and tips to put to use immediately.

Industrial manufacturers are taking ownership of their role in the climate change crisis. The strategies and equipment they use directly affect sustainability and the environment. As a result, companies are already taking steps to employ electric heaters for decarbonization.

Baby Boomers remains the second largest generational group in the United States (behind Millennials), and it is responsible for steady increases in the median age of the population. An aging population, likewise, has led to an increase in the number of physician visits as well as advancements in health care technology.

Advanced materials such as liquid resins, fiber cloths impregnated with resin and bonding adhesives are engineered to have specific curing regimes to maximize strength and durability. In many instances, resins and adhesives will harden at room temperature; however, heat may be required to complete or speed up the necessary chemical reactions.

Piovan Group completed its acquisition of IPEG Inc., which owns Thermal Care, Conair, Pelletron and Republic Machine. A Delaware-based company, IPEG supplies industrial automation systems, engineered solutions and services for storage, conveying and processing of plastic and food. Conair manufactures a range of dryers, process heaters and chillers.