2020. It’s been a strange year, hasn’t it?
Due to COVID-19, millions of UK businesses have been forced to shut their doors and cease trade. But thankfully – here at cartridgeheaters.co.uk – we haven’t been affected. We’re classed as an ‘essential business’. Somewhere that must remain open to help support everyday life.
Here we take a look at why and explore the essential industries that rely on cartridge heaters.
1. Medical industry
Cartridge heaters play an incredibly important role in the development of medical devices, including everything from patient care equipment to clinical diagnostic instruments. In fact, they’re commonly used to manufacture breathing and respiratory equipment (e.g. mechanical ventilators) and X-ray processing equipment – both of which, of course, have been crucial throughout the pandemic.
By remaining open, we’ve been able to supply cartridge heaters to the medical industry – wherever and whenever required. All of our heating elements are fully-compliant for use in the medical industry, offering safe uniform temperatures and superior heat transfer, at an affordable cost.
2. Food manufacturing industry
Restaurants and cafés may have closed during lockdown. However, the food manufacturing and supply industry has had no choice but to continue. After all, food is essential to our existence.
Cartridge heating elements, again, have a pivotal role in this industry – allowing food to be made, stored and prepared in safe conditions. That’s why, we have been continuously on hand and ready to help, should a food manufacturing company require a new or replacement heating element.
3. Additive manufacturing
The additive manufacturing industry (i.e. 3D printing) is also known for its use of cartridge heaters.
3D printers are typically used to create a ‘working prototype’ of a design, before full-scale production begins. But over the last few months, they have been used for the emergency production of PPE (personal protective equipment), such as face shields and reusable masks. They’ve also been increasingly employed to mass produce small items (e.g. nasal swabs for COVID-19 testing kits).
Again, by keeping our doors open, we’ve been able to assist such additive manufacturing companies – supplying standard and bespoke cartridge heaters to meet their changing needs.
In need of cartridge heaters for your essential business?
The applications outlined above are just the tip of the iceberg. There are many ways in which cartridge heaters are critical to the UK’s industry. And, as such, we have remained open throughout lockdown and will continue to remain open and fully-operational in line with government guidance.
If you need a high-quality cartridge heater, we’ll always be here to help.
We supply both imperial and metric cartridge heaters, with a size to suit most requirements, and over 200 standard elements are currently in stock. For specific requests, we also offer a bespoke service, in which a new element can be designed and created to meet your exact needs. Either way, our prices are competitive and the delivery will be made as quickly as possible to your premises.
To find out more about our cartridge heaters, feel free to get in touch at any time. Our team have detailed knowledge about the heating elements available and we’re always happy to be of assistance. Either give us a call on 0121 439 8932 or send an email to sales@cartridgeheaters.co.uk.