TUTCO Farnam excels at creating custom products for our customer’s unique applications
At TUTCO Farnam, we specialize in the design and engineering of custom heating solutions that are tailored to meet the unique demands of each customer. While many people assume that “custom” automatically means “expensive,” custom heating solutions are not always more costly, especially when you factor in the overall savings they can offer in performance, reliability, and integration with your system.
When considering whether a custom heater is the right choice, we typically begin by looking at the total cost and overall needs. For most projects, we recommend a minimum annual spend of around $15,000 before we begin to explore custom options. It is important to understand that almost all heaters at TUTCO Farnam are customizable. Even our standard heaters can be tailored to meet specific requirements such as wattage, voltage, inlet and exhaust temperatures, and more. That said, the majority of our products, approximately 80%, are fully custom-made to suit customer’s exact specifications.
One of the key aspects of custom heating solutions is understanding the true cost of a project. While adapting to someone else’s heater might seem like the more economical choice upfront, it can actually cost more in the long run. Having to adapt to a heater that doesn’t fully meet your needs could result in performance issues, inefficiencies, and costly modifications to your system. Rather than just providing “a solution”, a custom heater is designed to be “your solution”.
The process of customizing a heater begins with a conversation about your specific needs. We start by reviewing the physical space where the heater will be installed—its size and configuration—and understanding the temperature range you need to achieve. From there, we discuss any additional requirements, such as the need for thermostats or temperature sensors. We also look at how the heater will integrate into your existing system, which may involve custom lead lengths, connectors, or enclosures that allow for easier installation and operation.
At TUTCO Farnam, our engineers are committed to understanding every aspect of your project. We take the time to listen to your needs and apply our expertise to provide the best design for your application. Whether it’s retrofitting existing equipment or designing something entirely new, we work closely with you to ensure the final product meets all of your technical requirements.
Once we have a clear understanding of the project, we follow a structured process to deliver the custom solution. First, our team creates preliminary drawings based on your specifications. After you approve the design, we move on to building a prototype, which allows us to test and refine the heater to ensure it meets the required performance standards. We then move to production where we have the capabilities to quickly ramp up to meet your production schedule.
With over 2,000 custom heater designs in our portfolio, we’ve likely already created a solution similar to what you need. And with manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and China, we can support production needs wherever your final assembly is located.
At TUTCO Farnam, our commitment is to provide more than just a product—we offer the very best in design and engineering to deliver a custom heating solution designed specifically for your unique needs.
