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.
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
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Zero-cross SCR control for reduced electromagnetic interference
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Dedicated low voltage compartment with integrated HMI and PLC
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Comprehensive protection functions for both heaters and SCRs
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Programmable metering for flexible monitoring and control
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Passcode security to protect system settings
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Anti-condensation load element heater to extend equipment life
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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)









