Optos HOT HEAD™ Heating Accessory
Keep Viscous & Waxy Fluids Flowing Without Downtime.
What Makes the HOT HEAD™ Different
The Eldex HOT HEAD™ delivers rapid, consistent heating while preserving easy access for maintenance. It is a quick-install heated pump head accessory designed to maintain accurate temperature where it matters most – at the pump head and valves – by preventing cooling, clogging, and flow instability when pumping viscous or waxy fluids.
Laboratory and industrial procedures often require heating fluid lines and the pump head for viscous liquids or temperature-sensitive applications. The Optos pump HOT HEAD™ was developed to address this need.
Specfications
- Easy on/off design for access to the head and valves for maintenance.
- 120V and 240V AC models for simple implementation worldwide.
- Integrated bi-metal thermostat for safety shutoff.
- Install using Eldex’s optional heated head PID controller or connect directly to your own PLC controls.
Key HOT HEAD Advantages:
Temperature Control
- Maintains pump head temperature up to 250°F (120°C)*
- Improves flow dynamics for viscous and waxy liquids
- Reduces flow variability caused by temperature drop
*Please note that Eldex Pumps with a damper have a temperature limit of 170°F (76°C).
Reduced Downtime
- Quick-release latch allows fast installation and removal
- Full access to the pump head and valves
- No unwrapping heat tape
- Faster maintenance = less downtime
- Lower operating cost
Built for Real Lab & Process Work
- Ideal for fluids that:
- Solidify or thicken at room temperature
- Lower Viscosity at Higher Temperatures
- Supports stable operation in lab, pilot, and process environments
Safety Built In
- Integrated bi-metal thermostat
- Automatic safety shut off above 300°F
- Reduced risk of operator burns
Simple Worldwide Implementation
120V AC and 240V AC models are compatible with:
- Customer PLC systems via K-type thermocouple
- Optional Eldex PID Controller
What our customers are saying about the HOT HEAD
HOT HEAD Video Demonstration
“The Hot Head was very easy to install and has been working fantastically for us! We’ve had no issues with flowing waxy material through the pump, and the head is now very easy to remove without disturbing the surrounding heat tape and insulation. We can definitely see us using this product for future projects where heating is necessary.”
Breanna Hodges, Laboratory Technician, AVN Corporation