In chemical plants, oil refineries, paint shops, dry cleaning facilities, and other hazardous locations, heaters must be designed and manufactured with extra safety considerations in mind. These facilities are full of potential hazards like flammable dust, fibers, vapors, gases, and other substances—in both typical and emergency situations. Commercial and industrial explosion-proof electric unit heaters are made to the exacting standards required to operate safely in these extreme environments.

Hazardous area heaters are carefully sealed to prevent sparks. They are available in a wide range of models and sizes with ceiling, floor, or wall mount options. At NorthStock, we carry a wide selection of hazardous location heaters and other HVAC products from the industry's leading manufacturers, including BerkoChromaloxMarkelModineNorsemanQMark, and Ruffneck. Search by part number if you have a specific unit in mind, or browse our inventory:

About Our Hazardous Location Heaters

Hazardous area heaters have special safety features that offer additional protection in high-risk environments. For example, this QMark GUX1500832 explosion-proof electric unit heater includes a powder-coated heavy gauge steel cabinet surrounding a 14-gauge heavy-duty steel frame, an explosion-proof motor with built-in thermal overload protection, and more. Optional motors are available for Class I, Group C, and special T3B applications.

The Ruffneck FX5-208360-150 explosion-proof unit is UL-certified for Class I, Divisions 1 & 2, Groups C & D; Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F & G; Class II, Divisions 2, Groups F & G; Class I, Zones 1 & 2, Groups IIA & IIB; and Temperature code T3B 165°C (329°F) applications. It has a thermally protected motor with permanently lubricated ball bearings, and an optional built-in 36°F to 82°F thermostat is available.

The Norseman XGB350T2C has a heavy-duty 16-gauge stainless steel casing with extra heavy wall tubular steel finned heating elements and patented x-Max housing with slide-out terminal block trolley for easier electrical connection. The unit can be tilted at 30 degrees below horizontal, or the entire louver assembly can be rotated 90 degrees for lateral airflow. 

With so many explosion-proof heaters to choose from, you can find one that perfectly suits the size and purpose of your facility. 

Many hazardous area heaters, including the Chromalox CXH-A-30-43-32-40-20-EP, the Berko RUX750432, the Markel HLA 12-208160-3.0-24, and the Modine HEX5-208360-075, are offered with a variety of optional and required accessories. Depending upon the manufacturer and the unit, these options may include factory-installed disconnect switches, thermostats, pilot lights, wall or ceiling mounting kits, voltage options, and arctic or moisture-resistant construction. You will see these options listed with the product, and you'll be able to make your choices before checking out.

In some cases, you'll also be asked to confirm that you have the proper voltage and amperage to run the heater and that you understand the order is not cancelable or returnable. This is all part of our commitment to ensuring you have as much information as possible about the product before you make your purchasing decision. We want to help you find the right product and get it to you quickly. 

To that end, we also include transparent pricing, availability and lead time, photos, features, and product literature. If you have any additional questions, you're welcome to contact our friendly customer care team. We offer fast, free shipping on every order in the lower 48 states, which we combine with volume discounts on large orders if you contact us first. Expedited shipping is available at check out. 

NorthStock is a leading HVAC distributor with an unparalleled selection of heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions, including hazardous location heaters. Contact us to learn more or to place an order. 

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