Flat immersion heater Galvatherm® F

tank bottomfor frost protection

Overview
The Galvatherm® flat immersion heater – F-Mount with feet is an all-plastic solution designed for freeze protection of storage tanks, including large-capacity vessels. Its plastic rod structure provides the rigidity required for powers from 6 kW and enables direct installation through an inspection hatch (min. Ø 500 mm) without prior draining.

Technical Specifications

• Power: Suitable from 6 kW up to 15 kW.
• Materials: Rod structure in PP or PVDF.
• Feet: PP or PVDF feet for stable bottom installation.
• Heating cable: PFA-insulated, mounted on a snap-ring frame.
• Standard configuration: Compatible with P30, P40, P90 immersion heaters.

Key Benefits

• All-plastic construction providing chemical resistance for aggressive environments.
• Installation through inspection hatch, even on filled tanks (min. Ø 500 mm).
• Rigid structure suitable for high power and large tanks.

Main Applications

• Freeze protection for storage tanks, with or without secondary containment.
• Heating of sensitive liquids in chemical, agricultural or environmental sectors.
• Use where stainless steel is prohibited or unsuitable.

Safety and Compliance

• Compliant with EN 60519-1/2.
• Optional enhanced safety features: PFA-coated PT100 sensor factory-mounted; cable gland for non-heating cable to ensure tank outlet tightness.

Options & Accessories

• Ø75 mm cable gland (PP ref: PEPP, PVDF ref: PEPF) — allow 300 mm clearance on length H (mounting height on N).
• Cable extension (power cable type HO5 VV-F or HO7 RN-F; non-heating cable N for tank outlet).
• Stands for F (PP ref: PIPP, PVDF ref: PIPF) for bottom installation (standard height 100 mm).
• Teflon-sheathed PT100 probe — factory-mounted for closed tanks; passes through same cable gland as immersion heater.

Technical Details

• Product family: Galvatherm® flat immersion heater, F-Mount with freeze protection feet.
• Suitable power range: 6 kW to 15 kW.
• Rod materials: PP (polypropylene) or PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride).
• Feet material: PP or PVDF for stable tank-bottom positioning.
• Heating cable insulation: PFA on snap-ring frame.
• Compatible models: P30, P40, P90.
• Minimum installation hatch diameter: Ø 500 mm (installation without draining).
• Safety standard: EN 60519-1/2 compliant.
• Optional safety features: PFA-coated PT100 sensor; cable gland for non-heating cable to guarantee tightness.
• Accessories: Ø75 mm cable gland, cable extensions, F stands, Teflon-sheathed PT100 probe.