Industrial heating mats for heating jackets – flexible, textile heating elements from manufacturer Embro
You are a manufacturer, plant constructor or system integrator and need a supplier for customized heating mats or textile heating elements for heating jackets in series production?
Then Embro is your partner for reliable and economical heating solutions.
We produce flexible, textile-based heating mats that are used in heating jackets, IBC containers, drum heaters or other industrial applications. Each element is individually tailored to the respective application – whether for pipelines, machine components, tanks or customer-specific special solutions.
We develop and produce everything 100% Made in Germany, from the first prototype to mass production of up to 100,000 units. This results in durable, precisely manufactured heating elements that are efficient, economical and ideal for your series production.
A customized flexible heating element that is placed around the object to be heated.
What is a heating sleeve and what is it used for?
A heating sleeve is a flexible, electrically operated heating element that is placed directly around a component or attached to it. It ensures that heat is introduced into a component in a targeted manner in order to stabilize processes or improve material properties.
They are used in industry in particular where uniform and controlled heating is essential. For example, in heating jackets for pipes, tanks, valves, drums or complex machine components.
In many production processes, a stable temperature is the key to efficiency and product quality. Liquids must remain within a certain viscosity range, while plastics require precise preheating before processing. And in sensitive areas such as medical technology, precise temperature control can even be crucial for the functionality of a device.
Customized heating mats for heating jackets
Our heating mats & heating sleeves are produced on high-precision CNC embroidery machines: The heating wire is embroidered directly onto a robust carrier material instead of being glued or laminated. This results in durable, flexible heating systems that are ideal for use in compact, multifunctional containers.
Even complex requirements such as recesses, openings or special shapes can be realized without any problems – ideal for flexible heating jackets.
In contrast to classic silicone heating mats, which are usually glued or encapsulated, our textile heating systems remain significantly more flexible, flatter and mechanically more resistant. They are easier to integrate, easy to repair and lighter in weight – without compromising on heating performance.
They therefore offer a powerful alternative to conventional silicone heating elementsespecially where flexibility, low volume and an individual design are required.
Heating sleeves - your benefits with Embro
Energy-efficient and even heat distribution:
✔ Uniform temperature over the entire heating surface – no hotspots.
✔ High-quality insulation layers minimize heat loss.
Comparatively low power consumption in continuous operation.
Precisely fitting & extremely flat design:
✔ Individually adapted to the geometry and dimensions of the components.
✔ Precise final contours – manufactured with modern CNC embroidery technology.
✔ Perfect heat transfer thanks to precise fit without cavities.
Robust and durable:
Mechanically resistant to shocks, vibrations and bending.
Resistant to moisture, chemicals and temperature fluctuations.
Suitable for permanent industrial use.
Ideal for series production:
✔ Economical production of 500 to 100,000 units.
✔ Consistent quality across the entire series.
✔ Short development and delivery times.
Short heat-up times and targeted heat distribution:
✔ Fast response time for noticeable warmth within minutes.
✔ Even temperature distribution – without localized overheating.
✔ Demand-based temperature control for efficient production processes.
Further advantages:
✔ Lightweight material – ideal for mobile applications and transportation solutions.
✔ No moving parts – no mechanical wear.
Optimized for cost-efficient applications.
Technical properties of our heating elements for heating jackets
Our heating mats and heating elements for heating jackets combine flexibility with high performance.
They adapt precisely to the geometry of the component, which is particularly important for pipelines or irregularly shaped components.
The even heat distribution prevents hotspots that could lead to material damage or uneven processes.
The use of high-quality insulation materials reduces energy consumption, as the heat stays where it is needed.
This makes the heating jackets not only efficient, but also economical to run.
One example: In a production line for chemical products, pipelines are equipped with highly viscous media. Without heating, these media would clog or could only be pumped at high pressure. With a precisely adapted heating sleeve, the material remains free-flowing, which relieves the strain on pumps, valves and pipes and reduces overall production costs.
In contrast to silicone heating mats, which are often limited to certain shapes and sizes, our textile heating solutions can be freely designed and precisely tailored to the respective area of application.
Typical areas of application for heating jackets in industry
Our heating solutions are used in a wide range of industries. Each of these industries has its own requirements in terms of material, temperature range and safety standards.
This is why each Embro heating sleeve is unique, adapted to the customer’s technical and normative framework conditions.
- Mechanical and plant engineering – Preheating and temperature control of pipes, pumps and valves
- Chemical industry – Temperature maintenance of viscous media and reaction-sensitive substances
- Medical technology – heating of components where an exact temperature is crucial
- Food technology – hygienic temperature control of liquids, containers and production systems
- E-mobility & battery technology – controlled preheating for safe performance in cold conditions
Heating jackets for IBC containers & drum heaters
In addition to the applications mentioned, Embro also manufactures heating jackets for IBC containers and drum heaters.
These special heating solutions are ideal for keeping liquids, chemicals, oils, greases or pasty media at the optimum processing temperature regardless of the outside temperature.
For IBC heating systems, we adapt the heating sleeve exactly to the standard dimensions of the intermediate bulk container.
It completely encloses the container, ensures even heat distribution and prevents cold bridges. This keeps the media pumpable even in frosty conditions and reduces the viscosity to a level that is easy to process.
Drum heaters work on the same principle, but for smaller containers such as 200-liter drums.
They are particularly in demand in the food and chemical industries to heat viscous products such as honey, syrup, fats or resins before processing.
Thanks to the flexible design, the heating jackets are easy to install, quick to remove and space-saving to store.
Advantages for industrial use:
- Uniform heating without overheating individual areas
- Energy-efficient insulation layers to minimize heat loss
- Quick assembly and disassembly for flexible use
- Customized design for different container and drum sizes
We integrate on request:
- Temperature sensors for precise control
- Insulation layers for higher energy efficiency
- Customized connection solutions for quick integration into your systems
As a manufacturer of heating jackets, we offer:
- Series production from 500 to 100,000 units
- Short development times from prototype to series production
- High production capacities for fast delivery
- Production in Germany according to strict quality standards
Why Embro as a heating sleeve manufacturer?
In our manufacturing process, heating conductors are precisely embroidered onto a carrier material. Production takes place close to the final contour so that each heating sleeve fits exactly and there is no unnecessary material waste.
While conventional silicone heating elements are often offered as flat standard solutions, our embroidered heating systems can be customized and adapted precisely to the desired component – both electrically and geometrically.
The alternative to silicone heating mats
Until now, many users have relied on silicone heating mats or silicone heating elements, but have come up against limits in terms of freedom of form, integration and ease of repair.
Embro’s textile heating systems are an innovative alternative to silicone solutions – lighter, more flexible and ideal for industrial series production.
Tailor-made heating solutions and sensors – produced cost-effectively in Germany
Embro is a manufacturer of heating elements, sensor mats and more for the B2B market. We develop customized solutions for you and produce cost-effectively in Germany – for innovative industrial applications in small and large series of between 500 and 100,000 units. Find out more about our heating elements.
Direct line to the experts
+49 (0)3745 75985-0FAQ: Questions and answers on the subject of heating jackets
What is the difference between a heating sleeve and a heating mat?
A heating sleeve is the finished heating element that is placed or mounted around a component – for example around a pipe or a container. However, the actual heat source inside the sleeve is the heating mat, i.e. the textile heating element. Embro produces these heating mats as semi-finished products for manufacturers of heating jackets, who then integrate them into their systems.
Why are textile heating jackets particularly energy-efficient?
Textile heating sleeves use the heating wire evenly over the entire surface, distributing the heat in a targeted manner. This prevents hotspots and the heat remains exactly where it is needed, which reduces energy consumption. In combination with the high-quality insulation materials of the Embro heating mats, particularly efficient heating systems are created for industrial applications.
What is the difference between textile heating mats and silicone heating mats?
Textile heating sleeves from Embro are based on embroidered heating wires instead of molded silicone surfaces. This makes them more flexible, lighter and more adaptable. They can be precisely integrated into components and offer a durable alternative to classic silicone heating mats.
What applications are Embro heating mats suitable for?
Our heating mats are used in heating jackets, IBC containers, drum heaters, pipelines and technical devices, among other things. Thanks to their flexible production, they can be adapted precisely to the respective application – from small components to large-scale industrial systems.
Are textile heating systems just as durable as silicone heating elements?
Yes – and in many cases even more durable. As the heating conductors are not cast but stitched, the material remains flexible and insensitive to stress cracks or delamination, as can occur with silicone.
Can textile heating systems replace silicone heating mats in existing applications?
In many cases, yes. Our heating mats can be used as a direct alternative, provided the technical parameters (power, voltage, temperature) are comparable. Their flat, flexible design makes them particularly suitable for subsequent integration or product optimization.
Is Embro a manufacturer of heating mats and heating elements?
Yes, Embro is one of the largest German and european manufacturers of textile heating mats and heating elements for industrial applications. Series production is exclusively for B2B customers. Made in Germany in high quality.
Does Embro offer silicone heating mats?
Embro offers the better alternative to silicone heating mats. Textile heating mats and heating elements are inexpensive to produce, flexible, extremely robust and adaptable to complex shapes.