Helping your railroad and rail transit lines remain heated and running 24/7.

Backer Hotwatt has been manufacturing tubular heating elements for various industries for over 50 years, excelling at the custom manufacture of heaters for railways.

Railway Heating Products and Applications

Flat Tubular Switch Point Heaters • Round Tubular Switch Point Heaters • Crib Heaters (Switch Rod Heaters) • Running Rail Heaters • Ballast Heaters • Hollow Steel Ties

Our Distinction in the Industry 

• We custom-build heaters to any length and size, along with the largest selection of diameters and alloys available.
• Direct purchase provides exceptional technical support.
• Filling the need for engineered, ruggedized heaters made to customer specifications.
• Backer Hotwatt heaters perform in the harshest conditions and is the most rugged and longest-lived heater on the market; this, combined with an affordable price, make it the optimal solution.

Product Specifications Download

Backer Hotwatt solves challenging problems with unique solutions that our competitors won’t or can’t provide. We’re here to help you design and manufacture the best heater for your demanding and precise needs. Precision heating, tight tolerances, and extreme reliability are all characteristics that need to be custom designed into solutions for your critical applications. Download this product specification sheet to see how we can help you with your requirements.