IBC Heaters & Jackets
Maintain precise temperature control, sustain liquid viscosity, and prevent product freezing during storage and transit with high-performance IBC heaters from ITP Packaging. Engineered specifically for standard 1,000-litre Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs), our heavy-duty IBC jackets, base heaters, and immersible elements ensure safe, rapid, and uniform heat distribution for chemicals, pharmaceuticals, oils, and food products.
Explore our range of IBC Heaters
Key Features & Benefits of Our IBC Heaters
- Durable outer materials: Teflon-coated polyester construction offers maximum resistance against chemical spills, moisture, and mechanical wear in tough factory or outdoor environments.
- Uniform heat distribution: Integrated silicone heating wires ensure heat spreads evenly across the entire surface area of the 1,000-litre container, preventing localised hot spots.
- Thermal efficiency: Heavy-duty polyester insulation layers retain heat, significantly reducing overall energy consumption.
- Secure & simple installation: High-tensile webbing straps and quick-release buckles allow a single operator to install, secure, and operate the jacket within minutes.
Meeting Compliance: Food Grade & ATEX IBC Jackets
When heating sensitive materials, standard industrial jackets are not always suitable. ITP Packaging provides specialised heating units tailored to strict industry regulations:
Food & Pharmaceutical Grade Jackets
Formulated with easy-to-clean, non-reactive outer fabrics, our food-grade IBC heaters comply with hygiene standards required for processing liquid sugars, honey, vegetable oils, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
ATEX Certified Hazardous Area Heaters
For environments where flammable vapours, gases, or dusts are present, our ATEX IBC heaters deliver fully compliant heating without risk of ignition, ensuring full legal adherence and operational safety on site.
Why Choose an IBC Heater
- Precise temperature regulation: Choose from 0–40°C or high-temperature 0–90°C digital thermostat options with 3-zone independent control.
- Specialist configurations: Includes food and pharmaceutical-grade hygienic materials, ATEX-rated hazardous area heating, and immersible rod heaters.
- Maximum efficiency & durability: Tough Teflon-coated water-resistant polyester outer shell with silicone heating wires and heavy-duty adjustable quick-release buckles.
IBC Heater FAQs
How long does an IBC jacket take to heat a 1000L container?
Heat-up time depends on the initial temperature of the liquid, its thermal conductivity, the ambient surrounding temperature, and whether an insulated lid or base heater is used alongside the jacket. On average, standard jacket systems can raise water temperatures by approximately 1°C to 2°C per hour, whereas combining a base heater and jacket speeds up the process significantly.
Can I leave an IBC heating jacket on outdoors?
Our IBC jackets feature IP40 to IP54 weather protection and durable Teflon coatings, making them suitable for sheltered or outdoor industrial use. However, for maximum thermal efficiency and safety in heavy rain, using an additional waterproof top cover or insulated lid is highly recommended.
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