CXE Electric Heaters
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.
How They Work
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.
Specs & Electrical Options
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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