What Is Industrial Heating Oil?
Industrial heating oil (IHO) is a cost-effective alternative to Gas Oil for all heating applications. It has been blended explicitly for boilers, dryers, and heaters. Costing less than gas oil and free from increasing government fuel levies, it saves money for businesses across all industries.
IHO can be used as a drop-in replacement for gas oil without modifications, making the switchover completely hassle-free.
Benefits of Industrial Heating Oil
Significant Savings
Less risk of plant failure
Same energy output at a lower price
Biodiesel free – reduce risk of contamination
Virgin product – no waste oil components
No modification is required
Winter grade with reduced chance of waxing
Features Of Industrial Heating Oil
Compliant with BS2869 Class A2 (except for Cetane Value) – The British Standard for heating oil.
Same calorific value as Gas Oil and same heat output for less money.
Same physical properties as Gas Oil, no burner modifications required.
Miscible with Gas Oil and no need to empty fuel tanks before changing to OilMaxx.
Low CFPP/pour point allows year-round summer/winter performance.
Reduced sulphur content lowers acidic flue gas emissions by up to 50%.
FAME/biodiesel free reduces the potential for a bacterial attack of the stored fuel.
IHO contains multi-functional additives and provides fuel system cleanliness, corrosion protection, reduced emissions, and combustion chamber deposit control.
Light colour, low odour, sediment-free, and much cleaner than some commercially available products.
Industrial Heating Oil Prices
Heating oil prices change daily due to various factors, including demand and your location. If you are looking for competitive prices for IHO, simply call our dedicated sales team, and we’ll quote you an industrial heating oil price that works best for you and your business.
What Can IHO Be Used For?
Industrial Heating Oil is strictly prohibited in mobile or stationary plant machinery. IHO was made for heating applications that use red diesel without expensive modifications.
Popular heating oil applications include:
Space heating and central heating – apartment blocks, schools & universities, hospitals, government buildings, hotels, factories and commercial buildings
Industrial boiler plants – food and beverage manufacturing facilities, dairies, distilleries and animal feed mills
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Competitive Pricing
We provide competitive transparent prices with low market tracking and we have sustainable pricing structures in place.
Supply Choice
OilMaxx has an extensive range of fuel tankers to suit you & your needs. Whether you need a full 36,500 litre delivery on an articulated tanker right down to 20L drums.
Reliable Delivery
OilMaxx is committed to providing short delivery timescales, delivering on time and in full. Offering a trustworthy and dependable service, including out of hours.
Frequently Asked Questions About Industrial Heating Oil
Are you using the most cost-effective fuel for heating your business?
Before Industrial Heating Oil (IHO), many businesses relied on red diesel for their industrial heating oil needs. However, as of the 1st of April 2022, most companies have lost access to the rebated fuel through the new government legislation. Industrial heating oil (IHO) can help significantly reduce your business’s heating oil costs and can be used without modifying your boiler.
To help our customers understand when to use IHO and their benefits, we’ve put together some of our most frequently asked questions on Industrial heating oil. If you have a question that is still unanswered, then contact your local sales team on 03302 320 101.
What is Industrial Heating Oil (IHO)?
IHO is our drop-in alternative to red diesel that is explicitly designed for commercial boiler applications to heat boilers, heaters and dryers. Except for the cetane value, it is fully compatible with Bs3869 Class A2 10ppm and Class D 1000pm.
This meets the British standard for heating oil, and it has identical physical properties and calorific value to gas oil. However, IHO is a much more efficient heating fuel; it gives you the same heat output as gas oil but for less money.
Benefits of using IHO?
Industrial heating oil has a whole host of benefits:
– No risk of waxing in cold temperatures – Unlike Gas Oil, It has a low CFFP/pour point and is a winter-grade solution.
– It’s FAME free, so there is no risk of diesel bug attacks – store it all year round.
– Drop-in alternative to gas oil with no modifications required
– Prolonged shelf life – Buy in bulk and store all year round
– Same heat output but for less money
How is Industrial Heating Oil cheaper than Gas Oil?
As IHO is only permitted for use in heating applications, this grade’s production is more economical. IHO has a higher calorific value meaning it produces more energy than standard diesel, providing more heat for your money.
Will switching to industrial heating oil disrupt my business?
Switching over to IHO is seamless as it’s a drop-in alternative and is fully miscible with red diesel. You don’t need to empty your existing gas oil stocks; you can top up your tank and start heating your commercial buildings with IHO.
How much does Industrial heating oil cost?
OilMaxx offers a competitive price for IHO; call our fuel experts on 03302 320 101 to start heating your business for less money. Or, fill out the enquiry form on bulk fuels, and a member of the team will be in touch.
OilMaxx offers high-performance bulk fuels, HVO, lubricants, AdBlue®, and tanks & dispenser solutions to help keep businesses moving.
What can IHO be used for?
Industrial Heating Oil is strictly prohibited in mobile or stationary plant machinery. IHO was made for use in heating applications that use red diesel without needing expensive modifications.
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