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AK Waugh Ltd

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274-278 Whitehill Street,
Dennistoun,
Glasgow,
Scotland,
Lanarkshire,
G31 3EL,
United Kingdom

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Products

Immersion Heaters

You'll find information here about our range of immersion heaters for oil, bitumen, water and various chemicals.

Our Imeersion Heaters Include:

Z Type Immersion Heater
Flange Fitting Single Heating Element, from 1 to 9 kW.

X Type Immersion Heater
Flange Fitting Multi Element, from 3 to 42 kW.

G/H/Q Type Immersion Heater
Various Fittings Single Heating Element, various ratings.

Rod Type Immersion Heater
Various Fittings Multi-Element, various ratings.

Flanged Immersion Heater

We manufacture a range of flanged immersion heaters for all purposes − more information coming soon.

Heaters for Caustic Solutions

We manufacture a range of heaters specifically for caustic solutions.

The material used for all wet / heated parts is 316L Stainless Steel. This is generally impervious to corrosion in normal use.

Heater shown is our Z type flanged unit with one removable element plus Control and Safety (Manual Reset) Thermostats. Typical ratings are between 3 and 6 KW. The X type heater has multiple elements suitable for heavy duties up to 100kW.

Outflow Heaters

You'll fine information here about our range of outflow heaters.

The standard range of Electric Heaters are only suitable for horizontal mounting. If vertical mounting is required a special version of the heater is mandatory. The oil outlet connection may normally be located on the left or right hand side of the heater body (when viewed from the terminal box) and this connection is screwed BSP or flanged.

The oil return connection is similarly screwed BSPor flanged and is normally located on the opposite side of the body tube. A drain connection is provided when requested.

Adequate withdrawal space must be provided for both horizontal and vertically mounted heaters to enable the heating element cores and heating battery removal. The withdrawal distance is given on the drawing. The bolt-to-tank models are supplied with an oil joint.

In-Line Heaters

In-Line Heaters, A.K.Waugh has supplied industry with heating equipment for Oils and for other process fluids for more than 80 years.

You’ll find information about our range of line heaters here :

Examples Below :

435kW Double-ended Fuel Oil Heaters
Vertical Line Heater P&H Unit for HFO
For Water Heating
EX Rated Line Heaters Special Line Heater for
For Recycled Oils Lubricating Oils

Line Heaters − Electric

Example of our Electric Heater.

Electric In-Line Heater for Fuel Oils, Water, Chemicals etc.

Line Heaters − Steam / Electric

Example of our Combined Steam and Electric Heater.

Normally the electric system is used for boiler start-up with steam taking over when sufficient pressure (i.e. temperature) is established.

Control Panels

Control panels, manufactured and supplied by A.K.Waugh custom built control panels for heaters, pumps and storage tanks.

Any rating can be supplied, meeting current UK electrical specifications.
Typical panels shown from power on / simple indication to dual heater control within one panel.

More sophisticated panels are available combining all functions necessary to control an oil burning plant.

ATEX certified equipment is also available to special order.

Aggreko Circulators

AK Waugh Ltd is a trusted provider of Aggreko Circulators. With their expertise in the industry, they offer reliable solutions for circulating and controlling temperature in various applications. Whether it's for industrial processes, events, or construction projects, AK Waugh Ltd ensures the efficient operation of Aggreko Circulators. Their commitment to delivering top-quality equipment and exceptional service has earned them a reputation for excellence. By partnering with AK Waugh Ltd, customers can rely on their expertise to meet their circulation needs effectively.

GOST Flameproof EX / ATEX

GOST Flameproof EX / ATEX. We offer a full range of ATEX approved Immersion, Outflow and In-Line heaters.

A K Waugh specify, source and supply a range of ATEX (ATmospheres EXplosibles) certified heating equipment, including trace, immersion, outlet and in-line heaters for use with oil, chemical and alcohol heater systems. Accessories which can be provided include control panels, thermostats, valves etc., as required.

Terms such as “Ex”, Ex’d'”, “Flameproof” or “Explosion proof” are commonly used ways also used to describe the relevant equipment, as well as for example : HAZLOC (USA Standard) GOST (Russian Standard), IEC Ex (most of ROW)

ATEX Immersion

Typical flanged ATEX rated immersion heater.

ATEX 350kW In-Line Heaters

ATEX 350kW in-line heaters converted to full compliance.

Storage Tanks

A.K.Waugh storage tanks are exclusively designed and manufactured to seamlessly integrate with your plant equipment. Available in a range of sizes suit your application.

Every tank is built with energy efficiency and safety in mind. Our next generation tanks offer the highest levels of insulation in the industry and can be customised to suit all applications and heating requirements.

Safety As Standard

All AKW tanks are designed with RBA compliant safety systems to prevent overfilling and spillages. The safety control system incorporates an exclusive TDR guided radar continuous tank level measuring system including an independent high alarm probe.

Spares & Parts

Spares & Parts. We manufacture and supply spare heating elements of all types for our equipment. Typically these are removable core type but we also supply rod type elements for those heaters which have removable items fitted.

Thermostats

Thermostats are an integral part of nearly every form of heating equipment, whether industrial or domestic.

Thermometers

We normally provide thermometers with our outflow and in-line heaters as standard.

Pressure Gauges

Pumps

We supply a wide range of pumps from reputable suppliers.

Heating Elements

These are manufactured using ceramic bobbins or segments which, when assembled can form a core of varying length.

Oil Filters

We supply a range of oil filtration equipment:

Single Filter OV Equipment from AIRPEL
Dual Filter OW Equipment from AIRPEL

From “O” rings of any type to filter baskets and complete filter systems.

About us

Established in 1940, our company has over 80 years’ experience in the design and manufacture of bespoke process heating equipment for a wide range of industries and sectors.

Based in Glasgow, Scotland, our company specialises primarily in immersion, outflow and line heaters for domestic, commercial and industrial environments. All fluid heaters are rated from 100 watts to 400 kilowatts that are designed using variations of existing, tried and tested equipment.

Supplying throughout the UK, Europe and Australia, we as a company have developed a full range of fully-functioning and professionally-designed products and solutions that can be used for a variety of fluid heating purposes. We have a vast amount of knowledge and experience in the world of fuel oil, chemical and water heating, which has led to working with hundreds of clients across the globe and we continue to expand our services internationally.

Here at AK Waugh, we offer a specialist range of heating products that are built to last, including immersion heaters, outflow heaters, line heaters, EX / ATEX / GOST flameproof equipment, pumps, heating elements, control panels, thermostats, thermometers, pressure gauges, pump spares and oil filters. Our team of expert heating engineers are more than happy to work closely with clients to meet their exact specifications and achieve overall excellence.

Over the years, our main goal as a company is to provide customers all over the world with cost-effective, reliable and easily maintained liquid heating equipment. Our knowledge, detailed records, experience in the industry and skill has allowed for more innovative designs in recent years, which has led to consistent praise from our loyal customer base.

We also offer further information regarding materials and standards online.