Business Details
35 Years
experience
Expert Electric Surface Heating Solutions in Manchester
Established in 1991, Resistance Technology specialises in electric surface heating solutions for industrial applications. Our expertise stems from decades of collective experience in thermal management systems, inherited from our founders' prior roles at Thomas French & Sons, a former market leader in electrical heating technologies. We provide tailored heating solutions for freeze protection and process temperature maintenance across diverse sectors including chemicals, petrochemicals, oil processing, food production, and refrigeration.Our engineers design systems that compensate for heat loss in pipelines, vessels, and containers, ensuring operational efficiency in challenging environments. With headquarters in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide through technically advanced, non-invasive heating installations that avoid the need for system modifications. Our commitment to innovation and technical excellence has maintained our reputation as specialists in electric trace heating applications since our formation.
Services
Freeze Protection
Process Heating
Custom Solutions
Thermal Management
Industrial Trace Heating
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- Established specialists since 1991 with technical expertise in thermal management
- Engineered solutions for complex industrial heating requirements
- Non-invasive installation methods minimising operational disruption
- Proven track record across multiple industrial sectors
- Headquartered in Manchester with nationwide service coverage
Services
Freeze Protection
Our freeze protection systems maintain critical temperatures in water services and chemical storage to prevent freezing damage. Using electric trace heating technology, we protect pipework and vessels in ambient temperatures down to -30C. This solution ensures operational continuity for essential infrastructure in cold environments.
Process Heating
Process heating solutions maintain elevated temperatures for industrial materials during transportation and processing. We specialise in applications for heavy fuel oils, chemical products, and food industry substances like chocolate and glucose. Our systems ensure material viscosity remains optimal for handling and processing operations.
Custom Solutions
We design bespoke heating systems for unique industrial requirements. Our engineers assess thermal loss profiles and operational parameters to create site-specific solutions. This includes complex installations for long pipeline runs and specialist applications in chemical processing and food production environments.
Questions
What industries do you serve with heating solutions?
We provide heating systems for chemical plants, petrochemical facilities, oil processing units, food production sites, and refrigeration systems across the UK.
How does electric trace heating work?
Electric trace heating uses heating cables wrapped around pipework to replace lost heat. This maintains required temperatures in fluid-carrying pipelines without requiring system modifications.
What's the difference between freeze protection and process heating?
Freeze protection maintains temperatures above freezing to prevent solidification, while process heating maintains elevated temperatures for material handling and production requirements.
Can you install heating systems without disrupting operations?
Our non-invasive installation methods allow heating system integration without breaking into existing pipework or vessels, minimising operational downtime.
