Drum Heating Blankets

Drum Heating Blankets for 55 Gallon Steel & Poly Drums

Keep Oils, DEF & Chemicals Flowing in Cold Weather

Drum heating blankets give you reliable freeze protection and viscosity control for 55-gallon drums. These full-wrap barrel heater blankets deliver even heat across the entire drum surface, so oils, chemicals, DEF and other fluids stay pumpable when temperatures drop. ETL-certified and built for industrial use, they’re a plug-in solution your crew can install in minutes.

Industrial Drum Heating Blankets for 55 Gallon Drums

These industrial drum heating blankets are designed for 55 gallon (208 L) steel and poly drums. The insulated full-wrap jacket covers the entire surface of the drum and tightens with cinch straps, delivering even heat from top to bottom. That means no more frozen or thickened product at the bottom while the top is still cool.

Each barrel heater blanket uses a built-in thermostat to hold material within a safe temperature range. Models are available in 120V and 240V power with multiple thermal classes, from light-duty freeze protection to high-temperature process heat.

Where Drum Heating Blankets Work Best

Drum Heater Blanket Specifications

Drum Heating Blanket Options & Thermal Classes

To match different climates and materials, our drum heaters come in 15, 30 and 55 gallon sizes and several thermal classes:

• Standard insulated drum heaters: Powerblanket blankets for 15, 30 and 55 gallon drums with a rugged vinyl shell for everyday industrial heating; the 55 gallon model in the table above is rated down to -20 °F.
• Lite series: Powerblanket Lite band-style heaters for 15, 30 and 55 gallon drums, plus a 55 gallon full-coverage model, all fixed at 145 °F.
• Hazardous Area: a Powerblanket 55 gallon drum heater for Class I Division 2 locations, fixed at 80 °F.
• Specialty warmers: the Powerblanket Coconut Oil Warming Blanket, fixed at 100 °F, and a 55 gallon Honey Warming Bee Blanket Heater.
• Warm Guard: a heater for pails and buckets as well as drums.

Compare sizes and settings side by side in our drum and barrel heaters before you order.

All 55 gallon drum heating blankets share the same fundamentals: insulated full-wrap design, cinch straps for a tight fit, water-resistant outer shell, and certification to UL, CSA, and CE safety standards.

How to Choose the Right Drum Heating Blanket

• Confirm drum size and material. Most customers use standard 55 gallon steel or poly drums. If you’re heating a different size, include that in your quote request.
• Match your power supply. Select 120V for standard outlets or 240V for plant power and verify available amperage at the plug-in location.
• Define your goal. Freeze protection, viscosity control, and high-temperature process heating all call for different blanket series.
• Consider ambient conditions. For unheated yards and harsh winter climates, check each model's rated temperatures before you choose.

Drum Heating Blanket FAQs

Can I use these drum heating blankets on plastic drums?

Yes. The insulated full-wrap design is safe for both steel and poly 55 gallon drums when installed and used according to the instructions. The blanket spreads heat across the surface to avoid hot spots on the drum wall.

Do I need an external thermostat or controller?

Rapid-ramp models use an internal preset thermostat (around 80–100 °F, depending on the class), which is ideal for many freeze-protection and viscosity-control jobs. The Lite, Hazardous Area and Coconut Oil models run at the fixed temperature named in their listings, so match that figure to what your material needs.

Can these drum heaters be used outdoors?

Yes. The water-resistant outer jacket and insulated design are built for outdoor and wash-down environments. Always plug into properly protected circuits and follow the manufacturer’s safety guidelines.

What if I need to heat IBC totes or larger tanks?

In addition to 55 gallon drum heater blankets, we supply tote warmers and industrial heating blankets for IBC totes, small tanks, and water trailers. Visit our Industrial Heating Blankets page or mention these needs on your quote request.