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Backer Switch makes it easier for industrial companies to switch from fossil fuel heating solutions to electric alternatives. With a structured three-step process and close collaboration with our design engineers, you'll get a concrete, tailor-made solution proposal that suits your facility - quickly, cost-effectively and sustainably.
What is Backer Switch?
Backer Switch is a product from Norske Backer that helps companies to electrify industrial heating processes. The aim is to replace the actual heating components without rebuilding the entire plant - to save time, costs and reduce emissions.
How the process works - three steps
1) Inspection and mapping
We start with an inspection to understand the process, limitations and opportunities in your facility. We assess what is to be heated (e.g. water, oil, air), power requirements, use of materials and surroundings.
2) Design and suggestions
Our design engineers draw up a concrete proposal for an electric heating solution - specific to your needs. Where possible, we suggest replacing heating components rather than rebuilding the entire system.
3) Recommendation and delivery
You will receive a short report with a recommended solution and power calculations. When ordering, we manufacture the agreed components in our factory and deliver in line with the specifications.
Documented benefits for the industry
- Cost-effective: Focus on component replacement rather than full rebuild.
- Time-saving: Standardized process with a quick path from inspection to recommendation.
- Sustainable: Switching to electric heating reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
- Tailor-made: Solutions adapted to the process, with high quality and a long service life.
Why choose Norske Backer?
- Deep professional environment: Close interaction between sales, design and production environments ensures fast iterations and high delivery quality.
- Tailoring in practice: We manufacture customized heating elements and complete subsystems for liquid and air heating.
- Experience across industries: Process industry, maritime applications, oil and gas - and more.
Typical applications
- Liquid heating (water, oil, glycol, etc.)
- Air and gas heating (duct heating, heating coils, drying processes)
- Heating of tank, boilers and flow-through heaters.
- Upgrades in existing facilities where fossil fuels are gradually replaced
Delivery content (example)
- Pre-project report with proposals and estimated power requirements
- Specification drawings and material selection
- Production of heating elements/heating coils and associated controls
- Guidance for installation and commissioning
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What if my facility is old or complex?
We then dimension the solution and components to fit the existing installation and recommend any necessary adaptations.
How long does a Backer Switch process take?
Timeline depends on facility and scope. You get estimated progress in the quote.
Can we start small?
Yes - many start with one line/subsystem to validate gains before rollout.