Electric Infrared Heaters
Electric Infrared Die Heaters
Proven in over 200 die casting facilities, Aitken die heaters preheat dies to eliminate startup scrap and hold temperature through production breaks — without manually cycling water lines.
Operational Benefits
Fewer Startups, Less Scrap
Preheated Die at Shift Start
Program heaters to activate before the first shift begins, so you're producing quality castings from the first cycle instead of scrapping startup parts.
Heat Through Production Breaks
Maintain die temperature during breaks without manually cycling water lines on and off.
Faster Warm-Up
Many die sections reach 325°F within one hour, with even temperatures — typically within about 10°F per inch of distance.
Reduces die maintenance and can extend die service life by up to 300%. Maximum element surface temperature of 1550°F means no burned core pins or hoses. Clean heat, with no combustion byproducts on the die surface.
Construction
Built for the Die Casting Floor
- Welded 304 stainless steel, 14-gauge construction
- Long-life Incoloy heating elements, field replaceable
- Pre-wired with 250°C high-temperature, asbestos-free wire
- 1/8″ welded aluminum terminal box with vented cover
- Available in multiple sizes and standard voltages
- 100% American-made components
Model Specifications
12 Standard Models, 9–40 KW
| Model | Element | KW | Volts | Phase | Dimensions (W×H×D) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DH 923 | HE 15024 | 9 | 240 | 3 | 12″×22″×4″ | 19 lbs. |
| DH 943 | HE 15048 | 9 | 480 | 3 | 12″×22″×4″ | 19 lbs. |
| DH 955 | HE 15027 | 9 | 550 | 3 | 12″×22″×4″ | 19 lbs. |
| DH 13523 | HE 15024 | 13.5 | 240 | 3 | 20″×22″×4″ | 25 lbs. |
| DH 13543 | HE 15048 | 13.5 | 480 | 3 | 20″×22″×4″ | 25 lbs. |
| DH 13523 SP | HE 15024 | 13.5 | 240 | 3 | 17½″×22″×4″ | 25 lbs. |
| DH 13543 SP | HE 15048 | 13.5 | 480 | 3 | 17½″×22″×4″ | 25 lbs. |
| DH 15553 | HE 15027 | 15 | 550 | 3 | 20″×22″×4″ | 25 lbs. |
| DH 3043 | HE 25024 | 30 | 480 | 3 | 24″×34″×5″ | 48 lbs. |
| DH 3055 | HE 25027 | 30 | 550 | 3 | 24″×34″×5″ | 48 lbs. |
| DH 4043 | HE 22524 | 40 | 480 | 3 | 30″×34″×5″ | 77 lbs. |