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Part of Benko Products ‘Sahara Hot Box’ line of Steam Drum Ovens & Drum Heaters

Cost Effective • Innovative Designs

Our Model S16 Steam Drum Heater (and/or Tote Heater) is available with state-of-the-art digital controls with independent over-temperature protection. Units in a manifolded arrangement can be individually turned off when not heating,with independent over-temperature protection, perfect for your drum storage and drum heater needs, where up to 16 drums or 4 Totes require heating or temperature control.

The Benko Products SAHARA HOT BOX is recognized as the industry leader in 55-gallon drum and/or Tote heating equipment.

Model S16 Steam Drum Heater Specifications

The Sahara Hot Box line of Steam Powered Drum Ovens offers highly durable designs, and can ship fully assembled.
Our Steam Drum Heaters provide the perfect way to safely heat and/or melt a wide range of ingredients or materials.
All Sahara Hot Boxes carry a 2 year warranty and are backed by years of fabrication experience and drum oven expertise.
We can custom design and build a drum oven to meet your facility’s specific needs. Electric Drum Heaters are also available.
Contact a Benko Products Drum Oven Specialist Today!

The Hot Box has many unique features:

  • Rugged steel construction
  • Precise digital temperature control
  • Portable; just pick-up with a forklift
  • Built-in spill containment
  • 2-Year Manufacturer’s Warranty!

  • 16 drums (55 gal.)
  • 4 Tote (275 gal.)
  • 16,000 lbs total capacity

All steel construction includes:

  • 12 gauge interior and 14 gauge exterior walls
  • Integrated framing and structural members ensure toughness
  • 304 stainless steel construction available

Interior dimensions:
111.75″W x 55.25″D x 97.5″H

Exterior dimensions:
118.75″W x 62″D x 118.25″H

  • 3″ thick, 6# density mineral wool

  • Steam, hot oil, or hot water

  • Finned tube heating coil rated for saturated steam up to 200 psig.
  • Recirculating coil available for hot oil or hot water

  • Room temperature to 350°F

  • Exterior finished with acrylic enamel
  • Interior finished with heat resistant silver
  • Stainless steel available

  • 5,025 lbs.

  • Shipped completely assembled.
  • Set in place and hook up power supply.

  • Custom engineered, computer designed units are available.
  • Contact us for more information.

Click here to see our Drum Heater FAQ page.

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