INDUSTRIAL DRYING PROCESSES

Paratherm heat transfer fluids provide responsive temperature control in a number of industrial drying process. From commercial laundry and municipal services, to hospitality and healthcare facilities, industrial drying equipment benefits from Paratherm’s clean running heat transfer fluids to provide long service life with minimal fouling p... (read more)

Paratherm is the industry leader for NSF HT-1 food grade heat transfer fluids. Paratherm pioneered the food grade heat transfer market with Paratherm NF, and has since added 4 other unique products with NSF HT-1 designation. Paratherm food grade fluids are used in a number of food and beverage processing applications utilizing fryers, kettles, ovens and freezers. Paratherm is the industr... (read more)

Paratherm - Routine fluid analysis is a critical part of any preventive maintenance program. Not only do the results indicate what condition the fluid is in, they also provide an early warning of system or equipment problems that can eventually shut down the process. Contact Paratherm for a free fluid-analysis kit that includes simple instructions and packaging. (read more)

Paratherm heat transfer fluids are used in the asphalt processing industry to maintain storage tank temperatures at terminals where asphalt is stored. Paratherm heat transfer fluids are also used at plants manufacturing asphalt shingles to heat storage tanks and transfer networks, as well as on barges transporting asphalt to maintain fluidity.

Heat Transfer Fluids (HTF) are design... (read more)

HEAT TRANSFER FLUIDS - FOR NON-PRESSURIZED CLOSED-LOOP THERMAL SYSTEMS

Paratherm CR® heat transfer fluid is a unique blend of synthetic components formulated to provide superior cooling performance in closed-loop heat-transfer systems operating down to -88°C (-127°F) yet is capable of maintenance free operation up to 218° C (425°F).

Red Flags and Hot Spots: Ways to Avoid Major Issues with Your Thermal Fluid System

Thermal fluids (heat transfer fluids, hot oils) are widely used across processing industries for their ability to provide uniform, reliable and efficient temperature control throughout an entire heated/cooled process. The technology provides a relatively safer and lower maintenance alternativ... (read more)

Routine fluid analysis is a critical part of any preventive maintenance program. Not only do the results indicate what condition the fluid is in, they also provide an early warning of system or equipment problems that can eventually shut down the process.

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The Paratherm Corporation User’s Guide for Hot Oils/Systems includes detailed information about the design, operation, and maintenance of thermal-oil systems. Below is a partial list of the individual topics covered in the series.

SYSTEM DESIGN

• Recommended Hot Oil System Components
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In continuous fryers, belt grills, and high-volume ovens, food-grade thermal fluids have been the heating technology of choice since the mid-1990s, and Paratherm™ NF heat transfer fluid has been specified and maintained in these applications from the very start.

Paratherm minimizes downtime for meat, seafood, and poultry further processors through a combination of pro... (read more)

HEAT TRANSFER FLUIDS IN SOLAR ENERGY UTILIZATION

Paratherm manufactures high-quality heat transfer fluids for solar thermal and solar panels. These thermal fluids are used for a wide range of solar applications from solar plants to power towers.

Operations involving solar energy requires a heat transfer fluid with high performance and provides a longer lifespan, as w... (read more)

Fluid selection for Low- to High-Temperature Conditions • Fast Delivery from Multiple Warehouse Locations • System Cleaning Liquids and Additives for Varying Process Circumstances. (read more)

Paratherm’s high temperature heat transfer fluids are engineered for high-temperature performance. These thermal oils have service temperatures of 3ºC to 357 ºC (37ºF to 675° F) for closed systems. (read more)

Single Fluid Heating and Cooling – Non Aromatic – Non Aqueous
Paratherm LR™ heat transfer fluid is an aliphatic-hydrocarbon based heat transfer fluid designed for use in closed-loop, liquid phase heating and cooling systems up to 450°F in electric and steam heaters and down to a -58°F surface temperature in direct-expansion exchangers. (read more)

Paratherm manufactures specialized fluicds for Plastics Industry.

For temperature control in molding, extrusion, press heating, line tracing, and coating rolls, Paratherm manufactures several specialized heat transfer fluids.

Paratherm™ NF heat transfer fluid is non-fouling, and non-toxic. It is commonly specified in electrically heated temperature control unit... (read more)

The Paratherm LC Liquid is specifically formulated to dissolve and suspend sludge deposits that can reduce flow — and thus heat transfer — in larger continuously-operated systems.

Compatible with mineral oil based fluids, it operates while the system does, eliminating the downtime involved with flushing fluids or chemical cleaning agents.

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Paratherm Heat Transfer Fluids.

A carefully engineered blend of mineral oils refined by multiple hydrotreatment processes, Paratherm NF Heat Transfer Fluid exhibits extreme purity and high naphthenic content.

Advantageous interaction between paraffinic content and heightened naphthenic content causes high density with low viscosity. These traits increase the effectiv... (read more)

Whether for heating reactors and maintaining high temperatures (bulk temperatures up to 675°F) or for extreme process cooling/exothermic heat removal at the lower end of the scale (down to -96°C) Paratherm has the liquids, and the experience, to provide heat transfer fluids and expert knowledge to serve a wide range of applications in the chemical processing industries (CPI).

This industry supplies the housing and construction markets with oriented strand board (OSB), medium density fiber (MDF), paneling, plywood and other specialty wood-based building products.

The processes use mats of compressed wood strips bonded with wax and resin adhesives. In a thermal-oil-heated press, the mat is compressed and the wood and adhesive materials are bonded and cur... (read more)

In petroleum refining operations, used oil recycling, gas processing, and alternative fuels, Paratherm provides heat transfer fluids, system cleaning liquids, and technical services.

With an upper range to 675°F, Paratherm HR™ Heat Transfer Fluid, a synthetic aromatic based fluid, will handle the most demanding distillation and refining applications.

Anothe... (read more)

A Florida BioDiesel plant, designed and constructed in the mid 1990’s needed a durable, food-grade, thermally stable high-temperature heat transfer fluid to heat the transesterification process and distill the methanol off the glycerine recovery.

The engineers chose the Paratherm™ NF Heat Transfer Fluid. This food grade (NSF approved) fluid operates betwe... (read more)

We’re a team of service-oriented people with a variety of training, skills, and experience.

Our sales engineers can help you select the appropriate heat transfer fluid for your temperature control application, or select the cleaner and procedure to properly clean a fouled system. If your circumstances don’t match up with our offerings, we’ll suggest compet... (read more)

Paratherm™ NF is a food industry leader in more ways than one.

From the best kettle chips with that “crunch factor”, to the “mellow moist bake” of your favorite snack cake. All that keeps you happy, reaching for more!

Top brands use a heat transfer fluid in the manufacturing process. Makers of premium foods also use a food grade heat transfer f... (read more)

Today’s fast-paced lifestyle has made convenience foods popular with busy families, working-class people and college students. Many restaurants, supermarkets and hospitals are also taking advantage of prepared sides and catered specialty items. Those scrambled eggs at the hotel restaurant buffet that you load up on each morning are an example of today’s prepared foods. Can yo... (read more)

Paratherm HR Heat Transfer Fluid is an alkylated-aromatic based heat transfer fluid formulated for closed loop liquid phase heating to 650°F in fired heaters and 675°F in waste heat recovery and full convection heaters. (read more)

Paratherm HT Heat Transfer Fluid is a partially hydrogenated terphenyl based product designed for closed-loop liquid phase heating to 650°F (343°C) in fired heaters and 675°F (385°C) in solid-fuel-fired heat recovery and full convection heaters. (read more)

The Paratherm MR® mid-range heat transfer fluid is rated for service from 36°F to 550°F. It is efficient across the temperature range, thermally stable and cost-effective. Non-aromatic and non-toxic, the food-grade fluid is safe to use and is easy to dispose. Used or contaminated fluid can be safely combined with spent lubricating oils and recycled locally (read more)