Custom Electric & Fired Thermal Fluid Heaters
Industrial processes depend on stable, efficient, and precisely controlled heat. AURA Thermal Fluid Heaters are designed to deliver reliable performance under real operating conditions, whether for high-capacity production environments or precision-driven manufacturing processes.
AURA designs and manufactures custom thermal fluid heating systems for industrial applications, available in electric and fired configurations, engineered in Germany, ASME/National Board certified, and supported through trusted U.S. partners.
Every system is custom-engineered to your process requirements, ensuring optimal efficiency, operational reliability, and long-term lifecycle value.
Electric Thermal Fluid Heater
Fired Thermal Fluid Heater
Why Choose AURA?
More Options. More Flexibility. Better Fit for Your Operation.
Industrial heating requirements are changing.
While fired thermal fluid heaters continue to play a critical role in many industrial applications, electric thermal fluid heating systems are increasingly being evaluated as a viable alternative.
This shift is being driven by several practical considerations:
- Simplified system design
- No combustion infrastructure required
- Higher control precision
- Easier integration into existing facilities
- Greater flexibility in energy sourcing
- Zero on-site emissions for electric systems
- Reduced maintenance requirements
With decades of experience delivering both technologies, AURA helps customers determine which solution best aligns with their operational and energy objectives.
Two Technologies. Two Operational Approaches.
AURA offers both fired and electric thermal fluid heaters, each optimized for different operational requirements.
Electric Thermal Fluid Heater
How It Works?
Electric thermal fluid heating systems operate through a closed-loop circulation process:
- Electric heating elements heat the thermal oil
- A circulation pump moves the heated fluid through the system
- Heat is transferred to process equipment such as presses, dryers, reactors, and calendering rolls
- The cooled oil returns to the heater for reheating
This design ensures:
- Precise temperature control
- Uniform heat distribution
- Clean and energy-efficient operation
- Minimal thermal energy loss
Unlike steam systems, electric thermal oil systems can achieve temperatures up to 806°F without high pressure, improving operational safety and process efficiency.
Key Features
- Electrically heated thermal fluid systems
- High-temperature operation up to 806°F
- Low-pressure operation for enhanced safety
- Precision temperature control with tight tolerances
- Clean operation with reduced onsite emissions
- Custom-built systems tailored to application requirements
- In-house engineered and manufactured systems
- Integration with complete heating and control solutions
- Designed for continuous and reliable industrial operation
Applications
- Plastics and polymer manufacturing
- Chemical and process industries
- Food processing and edible oil heating
- Textile and nonwoven production
- Pulp & paper applications
- OEM machinery and industrial systems
Fired Thermal Fluid Heater
How It Works?
Fired thermal fluid heating systems operate through a closed-loop circulation process:
- A combustion burner heats the thermal oil through heater coils
- A circulation pump moves the heated fluid through the system
- Heat is transferred to industrial process equipment such as reactors, dryers, calendering systems, and production lines
- The cooled oil returns to the heater for reheating
This design ensures:
- Stable high-temperature process heating
- Uniform heat distribution
- Efficient thermal energy utilization
- Reliable continuous industrial operation
Unlike steam systems, fired thermal oil systems can achieve temperatures up to 842°F without high pressure, improving both operational safety and system efficiency.
Key Features
- High-temperature operation up to 842°F
- Low-pressure operation for enhanced safety
- High-efficiency combustion systems
- Precision temperature and burner control
- Custom-engineered systems tailored to process requirements
- In-house engineered and manufactured systems
- Integration with complete heating solutions and auxiliary equipment
- Designed for continuous heavy-duty industrial operation
Applications
- Pulp & paper and calendering systems
- Food processing and edible oil heating
- Chemical and petrochemical industries
- Plastics, rubber, and polymer manufacturing
- Textile and nonwoven production
- Wood and energy industries
- Mechanical engineering and OEM machinery
Which System Fits Your Operation?
The right solution depends on your process requirements, production profile, available utilities, and long-term operational goals.
Choose an Electric Thermal Fluid Heater If:
- Precise temperature control is essential
- Emissions reduction is a priority
- Installation simplicity is important
- Flexible energy sourcing is desired
Choose a Fired Thermal Fluid Heater If:
- High heating capacity is required
- Fuel infrastructure already exists
- Continuous production is critical
- Large thermal loads must be supported