5T-T5T Series – Screwplug Immersion Heater
Durable Chemical Immersion Heaters
Process Technology’s 5T-T5T Series Screw Plug Immersion Heaters feature durable and efficient designs with high-quality 316 stainless steel or titanium elements. Engineered for reliability, these electric immersion heaters are ideal for aqueous alkaline solutions and rinse tanks, offering long-lasting durability and exceptional chemical resistance.

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Overview of the 5T-TST Series Screw Plug Immersion Heaters
Process Technology’s 5T-TST Series Screw Plug Immersion Heaters are designed for durability and efficiency with high-quality 316 stainless steel or titanium elements. These heaters are ideal for aqueous alkaline solutions and rinse tanks, offering exceptional chemical resistance and long-lasting performance in demanding industrial environments.
Key Features:
- Durable Construction: Built with heavy-wall metal sheaths in 316 stainless steel or titanium for superior resistance to corrosion and chemical wear.
- Optimized Watt Densities:
- 316 Stainless Steel: Provides watt densities up to 45-55 watts per square inch, ensuring reliable and long-life service.
- Titanium: Handles watt densities up to <60 watts per square inch, offering extended durability in harsh environments.
- Robust Protection: Vapor-tight, flame-retardant PVC enclosure ensures safe and secure operation, even in demanding conditions.
- Precision Controls: Includes temperature and level controls sized to match the heater, enhancing process safety and efficiency.
- Solution-Specific Adaptability: Offers lower watt densities for highly viscous solutions, minimizing overheating and ensuring consistent thermal performance.
5T SERIES, 2-1/2″ (STAINLESS STEEL) SCREW PLUG HEATERS
WATTS | VOLTS | OVERALL LENGTH (In./mm) | PIPE THREAD | NO. OF ELEMENTS | MODEL NUMBER | SHIP WGT. (Lbs./Kg.) |
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4500 | 240 | 13 (330) | 2-1/2 | 3 | 5T14.292 | 10 (5) |
6000 | 240 | 16 (406) | 2-1/2 | 3 | 5T14.312 | 12 (5) |
9000 | 240 | 21 (533) | 2-1/2 | 3 | 5T16.348 | 14 (6) |
12000 | 240 | 23 (584) | 2-1/2 | 3 | 5T16.360 | 15 (7) |
15000 | 240 | 26 (660) | 2-1/2 | 3 | 5T18.242 | 16 (7) |
18000 | 240 | 28 (711) | 2-1/2 | 3 | 5T18.248 | 17 (8) |
T5T SERIES, 2-1/2″ (TITANIUM) SCREW PLUG HEATERS
WATTS | VOLTS | OVERALL LENGTH (In./mm) | PIPE THREAD | NO. OF ELEMENTS | MODEL NUMBER | SHIP WGT. (Lbs./Kg.) |
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4500 | 240 | 13 (330) | 2-1/2 | 3 | T5T14292 | 10 (5) |
6000 | 240 | 16 (406) | 2-1/2 | 3 | T5T14312 | 12 (5) |
9000 | 240 | 21 (533) | 2-1/2 | 3 | T5T16348 | 14 (6) |
Specifications for the 5T-TST Series Screw Plug Immersion Heaters
SPECIFICATIONS | DETAILS |
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Wattages | 2000 Watts to 18,000 Watts |
Voltages | 240 volts to 480 volts, 208, 380, 415, 600, and other voltages available |
Options | – Special configurations & lengths – Thermowells – Explosion resistant enclosures – Carbon steel or incoloy elements – Integral thermostats |
Safety Features | Grounded construction |
Applications of the 5T-TST Series Screw Plug Immersion Heaters
Metal Finishing
The 5T-TST Series Screw Plug Immersion Heaters are specifically designed to withstand corrosive solutions used in metal finishing processes. These heaters provide consistent and efficient heating for alkaline cleaning solutions, rinse tanks, and plating baths, ensuring precise temperature control for critical electroplating applications such as:
- Nickel Plating: Reliable heating for nickel baths to ensure uniform deposition and optimal surface finish.
- Zinc Plating: Maintains temperature consistency in zinc bath solutions, improving plating efficiency and coating quality.
- Copper Plating: Efficiently heats copper sulfate and acid-based baths, ensuring reliable chemical performance.
Chemical Processing
Engineered for durability, these heaters handle aqueous alkaline and chemical solutions commonly used in industrial processing. They are ideal for maintaining the required temperature for chemical mixing, cleaning, and storage applications, ensuring long-lasting performance in harsh environments.
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Perfect for heating tanks containing alkaline cleaners, degreasers, and treatment chemicals in water purification and industrial wastewater treatment applications. These heaters provide efficient thermal control while withstanding aggressive chemical exposure.
Rinse Tanks
Designed to maintain optimal temperatures for rinse baths used between plating and finishing stages, preventing process delays and improving overall efficiency.
Anodizing Applications
The 5T-TST Series ensures precise heating in anodizing tanks, supporting aluminum finishing processes where temperature uniformity is critical for proper oxide layer formation.
General Industrial Applications
Versatile and durable, these screw plug immersion heaters are suitable for a variety of applications, including:
- Parts cleaning systems
- Chemical storage tanks
- Pre-treatment baths
They offer reliability and longevity even in demanding industrial conditions.
Need Assistance?
The 5T-TST Series Screw Plug Immersion Heaters provide unmatched reliability and efficiency for a range of metal finishing, electroplating, and industrial applications. For assistance in selecting the right configuration for your specific process, please contact our sales team at sales@cannonindustrialplastics.com.
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