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Heavy-Duty Threaded Flanged Liquid Immersion Heater is an industrial spare component used for Industrial water boilers, calorifiers, and steam generators. STARNEX Industrial Spares supplies this replacement component in Kenya with technical sourcing support across East Africa. Before ordering, confirm the required dimensions, connection standards, and equipment model with our technical sales team.

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Heavy-Duty Threaded Flanged Liquid Immersion Heater

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Heavy-Duty Threaded Flanged Liquid Immersion Heater is an industrial spare component used for Industrial water boilers, calorifiers, and steam generators. STARNEX Industrial Spares supplies this replacement component in Kenya with technical sourcing support across East Africa. Before ordering, confirm the required dimensions, connection standards, and equipment model with our technical sales team.

Brand:Generic / Unbranded
STARNEX SKU:STX-BLX-BLXIMH6400
Availability:Counter Stock (Nairobi)
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01 · Technical overview

Functional engineering application

The Heavy-Duty Threaded Flanged Liquid Immersion Heater (MPN: BLX-IMH-6400) is built for continuous-duty industrial piping, holding pressure, temperature, and cycling loads in factory installations across Kenya and East Africa.

Key technical advantages
High power heating capacity of 9 kW operating on 415V 3-Phase (or 240V 1-Phase reconfigurable)
Heavy-duty 2" Male BSP brass or stainless steel threaded hex screw-plug header
Three U-bent hairpin heating elements manufactured from corrosion-resistant Incoloy 800 / SS316
Compacted high-purity magnesium oxide (MgO) insulation ensuring high dielectric breakdown resistance
Integrated stainless steel sensor pocket (thermowell) for direct thermocouple or thermostat insertion
Heavy-duty IP65 weather-proof terminal enclosure protecting electrical connections against moisture
Conservative watt density design preventing carbonization in oil and scaling in water applications
Factory pressure tested to 10 bar (1.0 MPa) for leak-free vessel mounting
Target equipment applications
Industrial water boilers, calorifiers, and steam generatorsCIP (Clean-in-Place) washing and sanitizing tanks in food & beverage dairiesHFO (Heavy Fuel Oil) and engine oil pre-heating tanksChemical processing mixing tanks and electroplating rinse baths

Quotation & fulfilment

AvailabilityCounter stock
Pickup locationEnterprise Rd, Nairobi
Dispatch windowSame day
Tax invoiceKRA E-TIMS ready
02 · Datasheet

Parametric technical attributes

BLX-IMH-6400 technical parameters
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IDENTIFICATION
Component TypeHeavy-Duty Threaded Flanged Liquid Immersion Heater
Manufacturer / BrandGeneric
Part Number (MPN)BLX-IMH-6400
Stock Keeping Unit (SKU)STX-BLX-BLXIMH6400
PERFORMANCE & RATINGS
Nominal Power Rating9.0 kW (9000 Watts)
Supply Operating Voltage415V AC 3-Phase (Star) / 240V AC 1-Phase
Max Operating Pressure1.0 MPa (10 bar / 145 psi)
Max Liquid Temperature100°C (Water) / 200°C (Heat transfer oil)
CONSTRUCTION & CONNECTION
Process Connection Size2" Male BSP Threaded Hex Screw Plug
Element Sheath MaterialIncoloy 800 / AISI 316L Stainless Steel
Screw Plug Header MaterialForged Brass or Cast Stainless Steel 304
Immersion Length (Under Thread)420 mm (Standard stock length)
TECHNICAL PARAMETERS
Number of Elements3 Hairpin Elements (6 legs total)
Surface Watt Density8.5 W/cm² (Water) / 3.2 W/cm² (Oil models)
Sensor Pocket (Thermowell)Internal Ø 8.0 mm x 380 mm length
Terminal EnclosureIP65 Polycarbonate / Cast Aluminum with M20 cable gland
COMPLIANCE & LOGISTICS
Stock AvailabilityIn Stock — Enterprise Rd, Nairobi
KRA Tax StatusOfficial KRA E-TIMS Tax Invoice Available
03 · Compatibility

System fitment & verified replacements

Verified interchangeable models

Direct Replacement:Equivalent to Watlow Screw Plug
Equivalent Alternatives:
  • Watlow Screw Plug
  • Chromalox
  • Tempco

Commonly installed on equipment from

Generic Industrial StandardsISO StandardDIN StandardIEC Standard
04 · Frequently asked

Common questions on this part

For fuel oil heating, low watt density models (3.0 to 3.5 W/cm²) must be specified to prevent oil carbonization and coke buildup on the element sheath. STARNEX stocks low-watt-density oil immersion heaters specifically for HFO tanks.

Yes. The six terminal posts can be bus-barred in parallel for 240V single-phase supplies, though the circuit will draw 37.5 Amps and requires appropriate heavy cable and circuit breaker sizing.

The integrated thermowell pocket should house a high-limit safety thermostat connected to de-energize the heater circuit if liquid level drops below the elements. Immersion heaters must always remain completely submerged during operation.

Yes. Every immersion heater includes a high-temperature EPDM/fiber sealing gasket for leak-free installation into 2" female tank sockets.

Yes. STARNEX stocks 3 kW, 6 kW, 9 kW, 12 kW, and 15 kW immersion heaters in Nairobi for same-day trade counter collection.

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