Drum & Barrel Heaters

At The Cary Company, we offer a full range of drum heaters designed to support everything from freeze protection to viscosity control. Our selection includes:

• Drum Heater Bands — Flexible, adjustable solutions that wrap around the drum to deliver efficient heat distribution. Ideal for both steel and plastic drums.

• Drum Heater Jackets — Full-coverage jackets offering fast heat-up, freeze protection and precise temperature maintenance. Available for 5 to 55 gallon drums.

• Drum Insulating Jackets — Insulated covers that help retain heat, improve efficiency and protect contents from temperature fluctuations.

• Hazardous Drum Heaters — Units built for hazardous areas and environments. Designed with grounded heating elements and high‑temperature limit controls.

• Induction Drum Heaters — High-efficiency, contactless heat transfer options for 55 gallon drums.

• Drum Base Heaters— Solutions that provide heat from the bottom of plastic and steel drums, and can be used in conjunction with other heating products.

Our drum heaters and related solutions serve a wide range of industries that rely on consistent product temperatures, including:

• Chemical processing — For viscosity control, freeze protection and material stabilization.

• Food & beverage — For warming materials like honey, oils, syrups and other temperature‑sensitive ingredients, such as honey warmers.

• Industrial manufacturing — For warming resins, lubricants, adhesives and other process materials.

• Pharmaceutical & cosmetics — To maintain proper flow and consistency of creams, gels and formulations.

• Construction & coatings — For paints, epoxies and sealants requiring controlled heat.

These applications are supported across our offering of industrial drum heaters, barrel heaters and full‑coverage solutions.

We offer both metal drum heater options and plastic drum heater models, though they are not interchangeable. Specific examples include heater bands designed for steel drums up to 425°F and others engineered for plastic drums up to 160°F, ensuring safe, compatible heat levels for each container type.

The Cary Company is a long‑standing distributor specializing in packaging, containers and industrial solutions, including a complete line of drum heaters.

• Extensive Product Selection: We provide a wide assortment of barrel heaters, industrial drum heaters, drum quilts, jackets, induction heaters and base heaters.

• Expert Support: Our team helps customers identify the right heating solution for their application, whether for viscosity control, freeze protection or process heating.

• Quality & Reliability: We source trusted brands like Powerblanket®, BriskHeat® and InteliHeat®, offering options for standard and hazardous environments.

• Custom Solutions: Need something specific? Our Product Sourcing Team will work with you to find the ideal temperature control product.

• Fast Availability: Many of our most popular 55 gallon drum heaters and accessories are in stock and ready to ship.

As a comprehensive supplier of containers, packaging and industrial equipment, we make it easy to pair drum heating solutions with compatible drums, totes and accessories—all from one trusted source.