Electric door frame heating for cold stores and freezers
Cold store heating
Frozen seals and iced frames can interfere with cold store doors. Door frame heating targets the relevant contact areas and is matched to the door system, installation and operating conditions.
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Considering frames and seals
Heater placement follows the door construction and the intended groove or mounting position. Dimensions, frame material and permitted seal temperatures are relevant. …
Heater placement follows the door construction and the intended groove or mounting position. Dimensions, frame material and permitted seal temperatures are relevant. Replacement work requires identifying the existing heater accurately.
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Checking temperature and function
The control arrangement depends on the selected heater design. Agreed electrical checks are completed and documented after installation. Door mechanics, seal condition …
The control arrangement depends on the selected heater design. Agreed electrical checks are completed and documented after installation. Door mechanics, seal condition and moisture entry also matter when investigating recurring icing.
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Standards and technical basis
Our knowledge section explains how the standards relate to the heating task, product selection and project design. Open the standards overview →
Our knowledge section explains how the standards relate to the heating task, product selection and project design.
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Related topics
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Matching heater and connection
Heated length, output, voltage and termination must suit the door. Cable routing is coordinated with moving parts and connections. Retrofit work starts with checking …
Heated length, output, voltage and termination must suit the door. Cable routing is coordinated with moving parts and connections. Retrofit work starts with checking installation space and the door manufacturer's information.
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New door heating or a replacement?
For a new system, send the door type, frame drawing, dimensions and temperature requirements. For replacements, include the nameplate, electrical data and photographs. …
For a new system, send the door type, frame drawing, dimensions and temperature requirements. For replacements, include the nameplate, electrical data and photographs. Use the cold store heating enquiry for new projects and the spare parts area for individual replacements.
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Discuss your project
For a new system, send the door type, frame drawing, dimensions and temperature requirements. For replacements, include the nameplate, electrical data and photographs. …
For a new system, send the door type, frame drawing, dimensions and temperature requirements. For replacements, include the nameplate, electrical data and photographs. Use the cold store heating enquiry for new projects and the spare parts area for individual replacements.
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References & projects
Explore our project reports for electric heat tracing and frost heave protection. View references & projects →
Explore our project reports for electric heat tracing and frost heave protection.
Matching heater and connection
Heated length, output, voltage and termination must suit the door. Cable routing is coordinated with moving parts and connections. Retrofit work starts with checking installation space and the door manufacturer's information.
Checking temperature and function
The control arrangement depends on the selected heater design. Agreed electrical checks are completed and documented after installation. Door mechanics, seal condition and moisture entry also matter when investigating recurring icing.
New door heating or a replacement?
For a new system, send the door type, frame drawing, dimensions and temperature requirements. For replacements, include the nameplate, electrical data and photographs. Use the cold store heating enquiry for new projects and the spare parts area for individual replacements.