Development and manufacturing of electric heat tracing systems for freeze protection, temperature maintenance and process heating.
eltherm GmbH
Burbach (Headquarters) · Calgary · Burlington · Vilanova i la Geltrú · Agrate Brianza (Milan) · Newbury · Sandton (Johannesburg) · Casablanca · Astana · Noida (Delhi) · Singapore · Shanghai · SantiagoNew on Amplifa
About eltherm
eltherm GmbH, headquartered in Burbach in the southern Siegerland region, is a manufacturer of electric heat tracing systems for freeze protection, temperature maintenance and industrial process heating. At its headquarters, the company develops and manufactures heating cables (self-regulating, series, parallel), mineral-insulated MI heating cables with Clean Laser Seal technology, heated pressure and analytical hoses, heating mats, heating and insulation jackets, gas cylinder and drum heaters, as well as measurement, control and connection technology. Materials used include nickel-plated copper, fluoropolymer (PTFE, PFA, FEP), silicone, stainless steel 1.4541, nickel/chromium Alloy 825 and magnesium oxide insulation. The production area at the headquarters covers 15,000 m²; since 2019, a further production site in Calgary (Canada) has been manufacturing MI heating cables. The company, with around 300 employees and 13 locations on five continents, has been part of INDUS Holding AG since 2013 and provides engineering, design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of complete heat tracing systems, among others for the chemical, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, power generation, semiconductor and large-scale plant construction industries.
- Site
- Burbach
- Processes
- Electric pipe and vessel heat tracing (freeze protection, temperature maintenance, Ex and, Self-regulating heating cables (ELSR, low/medium/high temperature), Series resistance heating cables and heating tapes (up to 900 °C), Parallel heating cables (ELP-Si, ELP-PFA, ELP-FEP, EL-Rail, EL-Point, EL-Track), Manufacture of mineral-insulated heating cables (MI) with "Clean Laser Seal" technology, up to 1000, Manufacture of heated pressure hoses and analytical hoses (DN 4–DN100, +5 °C to +450 °C, 12–500 V), Custom manufacture of heating mats and silicone heating mats (0 °C to 450 °C), Custom manufacture of insulation and heating jackets based on 3D models (0 °C to 450 °C)
- Materials
- Alloy 825 (Nickel/Chromium), Stainless steel, Nickel-plated / tinned copper, Fluoropolymer (PTFE, PFA, FEP, Teflon), Silicone, Thermoplastic, Magnesium oxide (MgO) insulation, Brass
- Certificates
- ATEX (manufacturer certification for explosion-hazard areas), IECEx (manufacturer certification for explosion-hazard areas), ABS Certificate (ELSR-NA, -HA, -WA, MI-VA-Ex, ELK-AG-Nx), ATEX (manufacturer certification Ex area), IECEx (manufacturer certification Ex area), ABS Certificate (ELSR-NA, ELK-MI-Ex et al.)
- Founded
- 1991
- Employees
- 300
- Industries
- Chemical and petrochemical industry, Oil and gas industry, Pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry, Food industry, Semiconductor industry, Automotive industry
- 01
Engineering and design (eltherm designer, heat loss calculation)
- 02
Construction based on 3D models
- 03
Manufacturing (heating cables, assembly, sewing)
- 04
Project management through to handover of the finished system
- 05
Installation and commissioning
- 06
Maintenance and servicing
Materials and Processes
Self-regulating heating cables
With carbon-doped heating element; self-regulate heat output and can be cut to length from the roll.
Series resistance heating cables
With constant heating output and fluoropolymer insulation for temperature ranges up to 900 °C.
Mineral-insulated heating cables (Clean Laser Seal)
Precision-laser-assembled MI heating cables up to 1000 °C with MgO insulation in accordance with ASTM E1652.
Parallel heating cables
Constant power per meter, can be connected at one end, for pipes, tanks, valves and switches.
Stainless steel
For mineral-insulated heating cables, heated hoses and connection technology.
Nickel/Chromium Alloy 825
High-quality outer sheath for MI heating cables with high corrosion protection.
Magnesium oxide insulation
Mineral insulation in accordance with ASTM E1652 for temperatures up to 1000 °C.
Fluoropolymer
Chemical-resistant insulation and outer sheath materials for heating cables and hoses.
Silicone
For heating mats, parallel heating cables and flexibly heated hose outer sheaths.
Copper, nickel-plated/tinned
Supply conductors and protective braids of the heating cables.
Textile glass / glass fabric with aluminium coating
Materials for heating and insulation jackets depending on operating temperature.
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric pipe and vessel heat tracing (freeze protection, temperature maintenance, Ex andEngineering | – | – | – | – | Copper (nickel-plated, tinned), Fluoropolymer, Silicone, Stainless steel, Alloy 825, Synthetic fabric, Glass fabric |
| Self-regulating heating cables (ELSR, low/medium/high temperature)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Nickel-plated copper, Carbon-doped heating element, Fluoropolymer |
| Series resistance heating cables and heating tapes (up to 900 °C)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Nickel-plated copper, Fluoropolymer |
| Parallel heating cables (ELP-Si, ELP-PFA, ELP-FEP, EL-Rail, EL-Point, EL-Track)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Copper, Silicone, Fluoropolymer (PFA, FEP, Teflon) |
| Manufacture of mineral-insulated heating cables (MI) with "Clean Laser Seal" technology, up to 1000Engineering | – | – | – | – | Nickel/Chromium Alloy 825, Stainless steel 1.4541, Magnesium oxide (MgO) |
| Manufacture of heated pressure hoses and analytical hoses (DN 4–DN100, +5 °C to +450 °C, 12–500 V)Engineering | – | Length on request | – | – | Stainless steel (metal corrugated hose), Silicone, Fluoropolymer |
| Custom manufacture of heating mats and silicone heating mats (0 °C to 450 °C)Engineering | – | – | – | 1 piece | Silicone, textile fabrics, eltherm heating cable |
| Custom manufacture of insulation and heating jackets based on 3D models (0 °C to 450 °C)Engineering | – | – | – | 1 piece | Synthetic fabric, Glass fabric with aluminium coating, Textile glass, Sheet metal |
| Manufacture of gas cylinder heaters (up to 300 °C)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Silicone |
| Manufacture of drum heaters, drum heating bands, drum base heaters, insulation lids (200-litreEngineering | – | – | – | – | Silicone rubber, glass-fibre-reinforced material, Sheet metal |
| Manufacture of measurement and control technology (temperature controllers, temperature limiters,Engineering | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel, Aluminium, Polyamide |
| Manufacture of connection technology, connection enclosures and mounting accessories (ELVB, ELAK,Engineering | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel, Brass, PTFE, Polyamide, Aluminium |
| Engineering, planning, installation, commissioning and maintenance of complete heat tracing systemsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mineral-insulated MI heating cable ELK-MI AY 825 (up to 700 °C, up to 250 W/m, up to 600 VAC)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Alloy 825, Stainless steel (cable gland) |
6 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production site MI heating cables | eltherm | – | – | 2019 | Calgary (Alberta), Canada |
| Production site / plant area | eltherm | – | 15,000 m² plant area | – | Burbach, Germany |
| Production hall | eltherm | 2 | – | 2018 | Burbach, Germany |
| Laser technology / precision laser (Clean Laser Seal assembly) | eltherm | – | – | 2011 | Burbach, Germany |
| Sewing shop (manufacture of heating mats/heating jackets) | eltherm | – | – | – | Burbach, Germany |
| Manufacturing Site | eltherm Canada Inc. | – | – | – | Calgary AB, Canada |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Certifications
The eltherm organization is certified and monitored by ATEX and IECEx as a manufacturer of products for explosion-hazard areas. Many products are additionally approved in accordance with national and regional standards, including the USA, Canada, Brazil, Russia (EAC), China and South Africa.
| Evidence | Burbach |
|---|---|
| ATEX (manufacturer certification Ex area) | |
| IECEx (manufacturer certification Ex area) | |
| ABS Certificate (ELSR-NA, ELK-MI-Ex et al.) |
History
- 1991
Founding of eltherm Elektrowärmetechnik GmbH on 18 July in Burbach
- 1995
Start of construction work in the Burbach industrial park
- 1996
Relocation to the Burbach industrial park
- 1999
Start of production of PTFE-insulated heating cables
- 2006
Start of production of self-regulating heating cables on 15,000 m² of plant area
- 2009
Renaming to eltherm GmbH in the course of internationalization
- 2010
Founding of eltherm Asia-Pacific Pte. Ltd. and eltherm UK Ltd.
- 2011
Start of assembly of precision-lasered mineral-insulated heating cables
- 2012
Founding of eltherm Canada Inc. and eltherm Shanghai Co. Ltd.
- 2013
Acquisition by INDUS Holding AG
- 2014
Founding of eltherm South Africa (Pty) Ltd. and eltherm North Africa
- 2015
Founding of eltherm Spain, S.L.U.
- 2016
25 years of eltherm; founding of eltherm Italy Srl
- 2018
Inauguration of a second office building and another production hall at the Burbach headquarters
- 2019
Production site for MI heating cables in Calgary (Canada); founding of eltherm Chile and eltherm Kazakhstan
- 2021
30 years of eltherm
- 2022
Founding of eltherm India Private Limited
- 2026
35 years of eltherm