Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Whether they are called Drum Heaters, Drum Ovens or Drum Warmers, we are proud to say that our Sahara ‘Hot Boxes’ are located in processing facilities all around the world. As a recognized leading manufacturer of Industrial Ovens in general, Benko Products’ ‘Hot Box’ Drum Ovens prove to be a popular product line.  Customers often return to purchase new Hot Boxes, as their manufacturing demands continue to grow.

We answer many questions about our Drum Heaters and below are some of the most common questions we receive. Simply click ‘+’ to display the answers. Contact us if you have any additional questions or click here to request a quote.

Sahara Hot Boxes are ovens designed specifically for heating drums and/or totes. Whether called ovens, heaters or warmers- they all do the same thing – reduce viscosity or melt thick or solid materials with heat. They are sized to handle from 1- 40 (55 Gallon) drums or 1-10 totes.

Appropriate temperature controls and interior air flow ensure uniform temperatures and precise temperature control for your drums and/or totes. Robust materials of construction and an all welded design ensure that Sahara Hot Boxes are built to last and withstand constant drum and forklift abuse. Request a quote today!

Sahara Hot Boxes are used by processing companies that need to melt or reduce the viscosity of solid/thick materials, stored in drums and totes. Any company that needs to pump or pour material from drums or totes is a potential candidate. This includes food products such as honey and food grade waxes and oils.

Contact us if you think we may be able to help with your drum heating needs.

Sahara Hot Boxes are sized to accommodate from 1 – 40 (55 gallon) drums on pallets or 1-10 totes. We often custom build our Hot Boxes to suit our client’s needs.

Please don’t hesitate to provide us with your specifications, as we always come through for our clients. Nobody Beats Benko!

The overall height of the Hot Box varies depending on the drum/tote capacities. Generally, single level models are 85” high or less and double level or stacked models are 120” high or less.

Custom sizing is always available to accommodate our customer’s height restrictions. Simply let us know what you need.

Electrically Heated Hot Boxes operate up to 300° F.  A high temperature package is also available to achieve temperatures of up to 500° F.

The maximum operating temperature that a Steam Heated Hot Box can reach depends on the steam pressure introduced to the steam coil.  At 200 PSIG, an operating temperature of 288° F can easily be achieved.

Benko’s Drum Heating specialists are happy to answer any detailed questions you may have, simply contact us today.

Sahara Hot Boxes by Benko Products are designed specifically to heat drums and/or totes. They have some unique features that are typically not found on other industrial ovens. Features like Spill Containment Pans, Special Airflow Provisions and Access Doors or Ports for pumping material from drums/totes while they are heating, are just a few examples.

Drum heating ovens are generally designed for lower temperatures and require less temperature uniformity than other types of industrial ovens.

If you think a different type of Industrial Oven will work for your manufacturing facility, click here to see our complete line of Industrial Ovens.

Sahara Hot Boxes by Benko Products are factory tested and ship fully assembled.

Our Drum Ovens are basically plug and play and generally do not require a contractor to install. Simply anchor the oven to level ground and connect it to the utilities.

We have installation specialists standing by, send us an email or call us today at 440-934-2180.

Prices vary and are based on such things as, how many drums or totes need to be heated at once, the heating requirements or desired material temperature, and also the heating medium or power source.

We at Benko Products build our Hot Boxes to suit your needs. Click here to complete an online quote request and a Benko representative will be in touch with you shortly.

We currently offer the following power and heating options:

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Yes. Benko Products typically paints its Sahara Hot Boxes a machine blue/gray color. However, custom color requests are welcome. Just tell us what you need. Stainless steel finishes are also available, often recommended for those processing foods products.

Simply contact us with your requirements. We are always happy to help.

Once an order is placed, an approval drawing will be provided within a few days. Final delivery of the oven can be expected within 4-8 weeks after the drawing has been approved by the customer.

Start now by requesting a quote today.

Purchasing from Benko Products is easy. Simply submit a formal purchase order to the Benko Sales Engineer you have been dealing with. He or she will take it from there.  Verbal orders for spare parts are accepted if payment is being made by credit card.

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