Catco CXE explosion-proof electric heaters utilize a high-quality immersion heater along with a high-performance fan and motor assembly. Liquid-to-air heat-exchanger cores use rugged carbon-steel tubes with copper-free, roll-formed aluminum fins to maximize heat transfer and carbon-steel headers for maximum durability and longer life.
The Catco CXE is an explosion-proof electric heater. It utilizes a high-quality immersion heater along with a high-performance fan and motor assembly. A sturdy 14-gauge steel cabinet with epoxy/polyester powder-coating provides corrosion resistance.
Liquid-to-air heat-exchanger cores use rugged carbon-steel tubes with copper-free, roll-formed aluminum fins to maximize heat transfer and carbon-steel headers for maximum durability and longer life.
Units include a large control enclosure with an extra port for convenient wiring of an external room thermostat.
The table below shows the various electrical options that are available for each unit. See the product bulletin for full specifications and a list of available accessories, or contact us for more information.
kW | BTU/hr | 208V (1ph) |
208V (3ph) |
240V (1ph) |
240V (3ph) |
480V (3ph) |
600V (3ph) |
cfm | Temp Rise (°C) | Temp Rise (°F) |
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3.0 | 10,236 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 350 | 18.0 | 32.2 |
5.0 | 17,060 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 400 | 24.5 | 44.0 |
7.5 | 25,590 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 500 | 23.7 | 42.5 |
10.0 | 34,120 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 800 | 23.2 | 41.8 | |
15.0 | 51,180 | ● | ● | ● | ● | 1200 | 22.6 | 40.6 | ||
20.0 | 68,240 | ● | ● | 1700 | 21.1 | 38.0 | ||||
25.0 | 85,300 | ● | ● | 2100 | 21.8 | 39.1 | ||||
30.0 | 102,360 | ● | ● | 3000 | 18.2 | 32.6 | ||||
35.0 | 119,420 | ● | ● | 3000 | 20.1 | 37.9 |
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