Common Questions

How soon will they ship?
The industrial heating blankets ship out in approximately 5-7 work days.

What is the warranty?
The heating mats come with a two year manufacturer's warranty.

Will they work with heavy snow fall?
Yes even when the snow is falling at a very high rate the heating mats will melt the snow. It does this very quickly as well.

How do I wrap the industrial blanket around my equipment?
There are many ways to wrap and secure the blankets around equipment, product, pipes, and other industrial objects. The most commonly available product and effective are tiedown straps also called lashing straps. These are readily available from stores like Amazon.

What happens to the snow/water once it is melted?
If you turn the heating mats on before it starts to actually snow you will not have any water pooling on the snow melting pads. The reason for this is because the snow will evaporate as soon as it hits the pads due to the preheating. If it's a very heavy snowfall it might take a little longer, but as long as you leave the heating mat powered on it will eventually evaporate over water thus preventing it from freezing again causing a slip hazard.

Will they make our electric bill expensive?
Surprisingly, they are very inexpensive to use. A single mat, depending on the size, is about the same as running a few light bulbs. The mats use approximately 250-310 watts each which will only cost around $0.036 cents an hour to use for larger mats.  For smaller mats, like step mats, they use approximately $0.009 cents an hour. You can see it's very inexpensive. You can use multiple melting mats and still spend less than one dollar a day! Compare that with slip and fall doctor bills and lawsuits.

Can I leave them out all winter long?
Yes you can leave the industrial heating mats out all winter long because that is what they are made to do. You do not have to let them run all of the time but you can. If you see that it's going to snow you can simply turn them on and be ready for the snow to fall so you that you can start melting it as soon as it comes down. If you forget to turn them on, you can simply power them on even with snow sitting on top of them. It will slowly start to melt the snow away with ease!

Can I drive on the mats?
The industrial heating mats that you can drive on are located here.

Are these dangerous? will I be electrocuted?
Absolutely not. Industrial heating pads have been used for decades and there are literally hundreds of thousands of them in use around the world. They go through rigorous testing to make sure they are safe and they are completely waterproof. In addition, they use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). This is a safety switch that automatically shuts off the pad if it detects a power surge.

It is possible to connect multiple heating blankets together?
Yes! Each blanket can be easily connected to additional blankets but to do this we need to work out your design with our engineering team. We need to know how many blankets you are connecting together so that we can provide you with a custom solution. Please use this form.

Can I put the blanket on top of thick snow?
In order to work without issues, the blanket should be put down on the surface before the snow begins to fall.

Can a blanket be cut into a specific length? 
Unfortunately, blankets cannot be cut into different sizes. However, we do offer a wide range of choices to pick from. It is also possible to purchase smaller industrial electric heat blankets and connect them; and thus create more specific sizes.

Can I arrange them in an L-shape or U-shape?
Every heated blanket can be used independently of others to create specific shapes. L-shape, U-shape, zig-zag, or other layouts are all possible to set up. You will find built-in connector cables on the right sides of our blanket. Thanks to them, you can connect multiple blankets and create a larger unit with a specific shape. You can also use a cable extender to set up longer connections between the individual blankets.

What is the average temperature the blanket can sustain?
The industrial electric blankets can maintain an average temperature of around 40 degrees F (4.44 degrees C) right next and above their surrounding area.

Power Requirements

Blanket Size | Voltage

10" x 30" (120V) 0.7 Amps
10" x 48" (120V) 1.0 Amps
10" x 60" N/A
20" x 30" (120V) 1.2 Amps
20" x 60" (120V) 2.5 Amps
24" x 36" (120V) 1.8 Amps
30" x 30"(120V) 1.7 Amps
30" x 48"(120V) 3.2 Amps
30" x 60" (120V) 3.5 Amps
40" x 60" (120V) 5.5 Amp

Warranty

We provide materials for the construction industry so we know how to supply a tough product! Its very unlikely that you will have any issues, but if you do, rest assured the heating mats come with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty from the date of shipment. We do have the right to repair or replace any potentially defective products. The warranty will not cover any damages caused by improper use, installation or abuse.

Returns

ALCO has a 30-day return policy for heat mats from date of shipping. The heating snow melting mats must be in the same new condition as when you received them. If the items are not in new condition then a 25% restocking fee along with return shipping fees will be deducted from the refunded amount.