When you need a source of heated supply gas for pilot-operated regulators, Catco’s instrument gas heaters are the reliable, efficient solution for preventing and solving problems arising from freezing in pilot actuated regulators, instrument supply gas and related applications.
Catco offers two classes of instrument gas heaters, each with a variety of configurations, which also makes our products safe to use in Class 1 Division 1 or 2 Group D hazardous locations:
The table below shows options included with our most popular units, but Catco is always happy to configure a unit to your exact specifications. Just contact us and we will be glad to help.
Product Number | Single Heat Exchange | Dual Heat Exchange | Stainless Steel High Pressure Regulator & Relief Valve | Brass High Pressure Regulator & Relief Valve | Steady Heat Controller | Thermostat |
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26-1 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
26-2 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
26-3 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
26-4 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
26-5 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
All of our 5000 series come with optional thermocouples and shutoff valves.
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