Manufacturers of stainless boilers offer a range of boilers designed for a wide selection of applications. Distributors of stainless boilers provide a line of name brands including FMC, Lockwood, Stickle and Cain.

Buying stainless steel boilers from distributors or manufacturers requires attention paid to the type of boiler needed as well as the features they include. When seeking boilers for any application, consider these options:

1. Ensure safety requirements are met by the manufacturer's design and features on the steel boilers.

2. Determine if the industrial stainless steel boilers fit in size and specs, including valve size and space limitations.

3. Find commercial stainless steel boilers fitting pressure requirements. Not all allow for high and low pressure use.

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Select commercial steel boilers per application

In most situations requiring boilers, stainless steel applications vary. Choose the system most suitable for the business' need. Some choices include chemical tanks, food processing boilers, reaction and distillation boilers and storage tanks.

I recommend: Investigate options in stainless boilers for multiuser applications such as those offered by Sussman Boilers. Several models are specific to one application while others fit several applications. HydroTherm offers stainless steel gas boilers in four sizes up to 165 mbh (one mbh is equivalent to 1,000 BTU's per hour); intermittent and standing pilot options are available. For gas stainless steel hot water boilers, consider Reimers Electra Steam, which specializes in boilers for bakeries, sterilization and dry cleaning applications.

Determine any optional equipment needed for the commercial steel boiler

Steel boiler prices may be standard per size and function. Optional equipment for standard models of boilers is available for an increased price. Seek out companies offering needed additional equipment including steam outlet valves and safety shut-offs not included in the standard models.

I recommend: Buy from companies like B & D Marine and Industrial Boilers for a variety of boiler applications including auxiliary equipment. The company also provides servicing for boilers and other boiler room needs. Stainless steel hot water boilers offered by Smith Hughes offer flexibility for various applications, with optional equipment available as needed.

Work with stainless steel double boilers as needed from specialized manufacturers and distributors

The double boiler, stainless steel or other fabrication, is a common need fulfilled by specialized manufacturers and distributors. Choose companies based on the quality, application and design available.

I recommend: Purchase from companies such as Vollrath, which offers fabricated metal shapes including stainless steel double boilers. Companies like this design double boilers for specific industry or commercial needs. Miller & Chitty offers sectional, jacketed, scotch and double boilers. This company provides custom manufacturing as needed for retrofits. Process Controls manufactures and distributes turnkey commercial boiler systems including double boilers for gas and oil burner needs.

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Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Consider the ease of application, installation and maintenance of any stainless steel oil boiler, including checking for fume free options. Some require no fuel delivery or storage, making the location safer and less expensive to manage.