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Heater Control

Industrial Heater Control

Benshaw’s medium voltage solid-state heater controllers provide a reliable, space-efficient solution for electric heating systems up to 11kV. Designed to extend heater life and reduce installation costs, they meet key safety standards while offering a dependable path toward cleaner, more efficient industrial heating.

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Key Advantages

  • Transition away from fossil fuel-based heating with a clean, all-electric solution that supports carbon reduction goals.
  • Achieve higher efficiency compared to traditional fuel-fired systems and heat exchangers.
  • Simplified installation, operation, and maintenance with fewer components to service.
  • Eliminate safety risks tied to hot oil, leaks, vapors, or explosions due to no sediment, fluid changes, or combustion hazards.
  • Provide emission-free heating/
  • In oil, gas, and chemical industries: you don't have to consume what you actually want to sell.
  • Compatible with renewable energy sources such as solar power.
  • Arc-flash resistant designs available with type approval.
  • Compact footprint with advanced cooling technology for space savings.
  • In-house manufacturing of panels and power stacks ensures quality and supply chain control.
  • Available in configurations up to 11 kV / 10 MW for large-scale heating applications. 

Standard Features

Technical Features
  • Zero-cross SCR control for reduced electromagnetic interference

  • Dedicated low voltage compartment with integrated HMI and PLC

  • Comprehensive protection functions for both heaters and SCRs

  • Programmable metering for flexible monitoring and control

  • Passcode security to protect system settings

  • Anti-condensation load element heater to extend equipment life

  • Event recorder with storage for up to 99 events

Load Protection Functions
  • Over / Under voltage protection (ANSI 27/59)
  • Undercurrent detection (ANSI 37)
  • Current imbalance detection (ANSI 46)
  • Residual ground fault detection (ANSI 51G)
  • Alarm relay output available (ANSI 74)
  • Thermal overload lockout (ANSI 86)

Contact us to discuss your specific requirements with the Benshaw team