When it comes to energy efficiency, electric heating solutions are highly effective, converting most input energy directly into heat. This results in less waste, greater control, and consistent outcomes.

Myth 1: Electric heating is too slow and inefficient

Fact: There's a common belief that electric heating can’t match gas in speed or performance. Kanthal’s high-temperature heating elements are designed for fast ramp rates, quickly bringing furnaces up to their target temperature. When it comes to energy efficiency, electric heating solutions are highly effective, converting most input energy directly into heat. This results in less waste, greater control, and consistent outcomes.

Myth 2: Electric heating can’t reach above 1,000°C (1,830°F)

Fact: Kanthal’s electric heating solutions can handle extremely high furnace temperatures up to 1,850°C (3,362°F). From heat treatment to steel and glass production, electric heating is not only capable but also energy-efficient and easy to control at these extreme temperatures.

Myth 3: Electric heating is only sustainable if powered by fossil-free energy

Fact: Even when powered by electricity from fossil-based sources, electric heating still results in fewer carbon emissions than gas heating. That’s because electric systems are highly efficient, converting more energy directly into heat. Plus, power plants are often subject to stricter emissions regulations than decentralized gas systems.

Myth 4: Electric heating is an unproven technology

Fact: Electric heating isn’t new, and it isn’t experimental. Kanthal has installed electric heating systems and supplied electric heating materials worldwide for decades, across a wide range of industries. It’s also used electric heating in its production for years, proving its performance in real-world, high-demand applications.