Air Heater Batteries

At WH Cylinders, we are UK-based specialists. We focus on the design, manufacture, and refurbishment of high-performance air heater batteries. These components, also known as heater coils or finned tube heat exchangers, are crucial for many heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and industrial process applications. Whether you need a bespoke new air heater battery, a direct replacement heater coil, or expert heater battery repair services for corroded units, our experienced team delivers efficient, reliable solutions across the UK.

Understanding Heater Batteries & Coils

Air heater batteries function as specialised heat exchangers. Their primary role is to efficiently transfer thermal energy from a heating medium – such as hot water, steam, or electricity – to an air stream. Typically, these heater coils consist of a series of tubes through which the heating medium flows. High-conductivity fins are attached to these tubes, significantly increasing the surface area available for effective heat transfer. Consequently, as air is forced over this finned tube heat exchanger, it absorbs heat. This process provides precisely controlled and efficient space heating or critical process air heating.

Our Comprehensive Heater Coil Solutions & Design Expertise

WH Cylinders offers an extensive range of air heater batteries. Furthermore, we provide a full heater battery design service, ensuring each unit is perfectly tailored to your specific operational requirements:

Varieties by Heating Medium:

• LPHW (Low-Pressure Hot Water) Heater Batteries: These are ideal for standard commercial and industrial heating systems. LPHW heater coils typically connect to boiler-fed hot water circuits.
• MPHW / HPHW (Medium/High-Pressure Hot Water) Heater Batteries: We engineer these robustly for applications that demand higher water temperatures and system pressures.
• Steam Heater Batteries / Steam Coils: These are durably constructed for demanding industrial steam systems. As a result, they provide powerful and responsive heating capabilities.
• Thermal Oil Heater Batteries: These are suitable for specialist industrial applications that utilise thermal oil as the heating fluid, often for high-temperature process control.
• Electric Heater Batteries & Coils: These offer a versatile heating solution, particularly where other heat sources are unavailable or as a reliable backup system. They use heavy-duty electric elements for efficient air heating.

Durable Construction & Quality Materials:

• We utilise high-quality materials for longevity and performance. This includes copper tubes and aluminium or copper fins, selected for optimal thermal conductivity and excellent corrosion resistance.
• Moreover, casing materials for your heater battery can be specified (e.g., galvanised steel, stainless steel) to withstand the specific operating environment.

Custom Design & UK Manufacturing Excellence:

• Every application has unique needs. For this reason, our in-house design engineers work closely with you. Together, we develop custom air heater batteries that precisely match your required airflow, temperature differentials, pressure ratings, and dimensional constraints.
• As leading heater battery manufacturers in the UK, we can accurately replicate existing designs for a direct heater coil replacement. Alternatively, we can develop new, innovative solutions for enhanced performance or challenging space limitations.

Versatile Applications for Heater Batteries

Our adaptable air heater batteries are successfully deployed across numerous sectors and demanding applications. These include:

• HVAC Systems: Ensuring reliable temperature control in office buildings, retail centres, hospitals, schools, and public facilities.
• Air Handling Units (AHUs): Serving as integral AHU heater battery components for providing precisely conditioned air.
• Industrial Process Heating: Critical for systems such as drying ovens, paint spray booths, product curing systems, and other manufacturing processes that require heated air.
• Frost Protection Coils: Essential for preventing freezing in vulnerable equipment. They are also used for pre-heating cold intake air during winter conditions.
• Agricultural Applications: Including crop drying facilities, greenhouse climate control, and effective heating systems for livestock buildings.
• Marine & Offshore Heater Coils: We custom-build these units to withstand harsh saline and demanding offshore environments.
• Replacement Heater Coils: We provide direct, high-quality replacements for existing, inefficient, or failed heater batteries, regardless of the original manufacturer.

Advantages of Our Air Heater Battery Services

• Bespoke Air Heater Solutions: Each heater battery is tailored meticulously to meet your exact specifications and performance criteria.
• UK Manufacturing Excellence & Quality Assured: We ensure high-quality construction from our dedicated UK facility. Our commitment to quality is underscored by our ISO 9001:2015 certification, which you can verify via UKAS CertCheck here. This guarantees superior reliability and product durability.
• Energy Efficient Designs: Our heater coils are optimised for maximum heat transfer efficiency. This helps to minimise energy consumption and reduce operational costs.
• Expert Engineering Support: Our knowledgeable engineers provide comprehensive technical support. This extends from initial concept and specification through to final supply and aftercare for your industrial air heaters.
• Prompt Turnaround Times: We understand the importance of minimising operational downtime. Therefore, we strive for efficient production and prompt delivery schedules.
• Full Repair & Replacement Service: This offers a cost-effective alternative to complete replacement for damaged or corroded units, thereby extending the operational life of your existing heating systems. We can expertly assess and refurbish heater batteries of any make or model.

Specialist Heater Battery Repair and Replacement

Over time, even the best air heater batteries can encounter issues. Problems like tube corrosion, fin damage, or leaks can lead to significantly reduced heating efficiency and potential system failure. Fortunately, WH Cylinders offers a comprehensive heater battery repair and replacement service. This covers all types of heater coils and finned tube heat exchangers. Our experienced engineers can:

• Thoroughly assess the current condition of your existing heater battery.
• Provide expert, impartial advice on the most cost-effective solution. This could be a targeted heater battery repair or a complete replacement heater coil.
• Precisely manufacture like-for-like replacement units. Alternatively, we can design improved, higher-efficiency alternatives.
• Help minimise your plant or system downtime through an efficient and responsive service.

Discuss Your Heater Battery Requirements

Do you have a detailed specification for a custom air heater battery? Or perhaps you require assistance in designing the perfect finned tube heat exchanger for your application? Maybe you need a fast quotation for a heater battery repair. In any case, our expert design engineers are ready to assist. We can specify and supply the correct heater coil, or design a high-performance replacement unit to restore your system to optimal efficiency.

Please feel free to email our team with your requirements. Alternatively, call us on 0161 343 8610 to discuss your project. You can also request a consultation via our contact page.