Melting Pots & Tanks

The bottom and sidewalls of these pots and tanks have wraparound heating elements to ensure uniform heating and fast heat-up time. All units have a variable temperature range with adjustable thermostat control and "power on" indicator light. Melting pots with a ±25°  F temperature accuracy have a control dial marked from 1 to 10; melting pots with a ±12.6° F temperature accuracy have a control dial marked from the lowest temperature to the highest temperature in its range. Outer housing is Type 304 stainless steel. Operate on 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, single phase (unless noted).
Include a 6-ft. power cord with three-prong plug. Note: Always wear safety apparatus and follow safety precautions while working with melting pots and tanks. Never operate them unattended. Pots and tanks cannot be used for melting salts.

Low-Heat Melting Pots and Tanks— Melt strippable hot-melt coatings, adhesives, waxes, resins, tar, and asphalt. Pots have fiberglass insulation (3" thick in round pots; 2" thick in rectangular tanks) and a cast aluminum liner for fast, even heat transfer. Round pots include an aluminum cover. Rectangular tanks have a Type 304 stainless steel cover. Do not use these pots and tanks with cerro alloys, acids, or other materials caustic to or incompatible with aluminum.

High-Heat Melting Pots and Tanks— Melt solder, tin, babbitt, and lead. Inner bowl is cast iron and has 2" of refractory (heat-resistant) insulation. Pots and tanks do not include covers.

HM Wire recommends using the pots listed below due to the fact Polyurethane 155 and 180 solder between 390°C. The information supplied is only an excerpt of all melting pots, please review McMaster Carr's website for further information on melting pots. Prices change occasionally, check the updated price on the McMaster website

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