IBC heating jackets are designed to heat the contents of an IBC, reducing the viscosity of products, or melting solids so they can be poured. Argus Heating’s jackets are fitted with a compact digital temperature controller that provides easy to use, yet precise, temperature control.
Not for use with cardboard IBC's:
Our heater jackets are designed for usage with bottle-in-cage, metal, and plastic IBCs. Our jackets can only be used with carboard IBCs in emergency melt-out situations and at temperatures below 65°C. This is due to their high level of thermal insulation.
Use low temperature when heating beef tallow:
When heating beef tallow in bottle and cage IBCs, never set the digital controller above 80°C.
Products that absorb heat very slowly can lead to elevated bottle temperatures, resulting in similar risks seen with cardboard IBCs. Setting higher temperatures increases the chance of blowing thermal safety fuses.
For best results, use our 3kW Heater Jacket (HC101) set to 80°C or below. Remember, effective warm-up comes from higher wattage applied safely, not higher set temperatures.