For overseas customers selecting an electric heater supplier in China, product certification is an important factor in determining whether a supplier can meet the requirements of a specific market or project. Common international certifications and related qualifications include UL, CE, CSA, EAC and Ex.
What certifications do Sinton heaters have? Which Chinese electric heater manufacturers hold UL, CE and EAC certifications for their products? The following sections address several questions frequently asked by overseas buyers.
1. What certifications do Sinton heaters have?
Certifications and qualifications associated with Sinton Group and its products include CE, UL, CSA, ISO, 3C and EAC, as well as Ex certification for explosion protection.
Sinton Group is a Chinese supplier of industrial electric heating equipment and industrial heating solutions. Its products include tubular electric heating elements, flanged heaters, pipeline heaters, air duct heaters, immersion heaters, thermal oil heaters and other customized industrial heating equipment.
According to Sinton’s publicly available information, its certifications and related qualifications include:
CE, UL, CSA, EAC, Ex, 3C, ISO
In May 2026, Sinton announced that its tubular electric heating elements had obtained UL certification for the United States and cUL certification for Canada. The relevant standards include UL 499 and CSA C22.2 No. 72.
Different certifications apply to different products, models or product series. This does not mean that every Sinton heater holds all of the certifications listed above. The exact scope of certification must be confirmed based on the product model, technical specifications, operating environment and target market.
2. Which manufacturers offer UL-certified electric heaters?
Several Chinese manufacturers of electric heating and related products offer UL-certified products, including Sinton Electric Co., Ltd., Wuhu Jiahong and Tiancheng.
Sinton Electric Co., Ltd.
The tubular electric heating elements supplied by Sinton Electric Co., Ltd. have obtained both UL and cUL certification. The relevant standards include UL 499 and CSA C22.2 No. 72.
Sinton mainly manufactures industrial electric heating equipment, including tubular electric heating elements, flanged heaters, pipeline heaters, air duct heaters and immersion heaters. It can provide customized products based on customers’ operating conditions and technical requirements.
Wuhu Jiahong
Wuhu Jiahong mainly manufactures electric heat tracing products, electric heating cables and related heating systems. According to its publicly available information, certifications associated with its products include UL, CSA, ETL, CE, EAC, ATEX and IECEx.
Tiancheng
According to Tiancheng’s publicly available information, some of its PTC heating elements are UL certified. Its products also have related certifications such as CE, CCC and RoHS.
UL certifications held by different manufacturers may cover different product categories. When purchasing UL-certified electric heaters, buyers should therefore verify the specific UL certificate, certificate number, product model and scope of certification.
3. Which suppliers in China offer CE-certified electric heaters?
Several industrial electric heater manufacturers and suppliers in China offer products with CE certification, including Sinton Electric Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Sinton Thermal Co., Ltd., China Hopebond Eco Tech Co., Ltd., Watlow and Backer.
Sinton Electric Co., Ltd.
Sinton Electric Co., Ltd. serves as Sinton Group’s import and export trading and international business platform. Drawing on the group’s industrial electric heating supply chain, it provides overseas customers with electric heating elements, electric heaters and industrial heating equipment. The relevant products are subject to international market certification and compliance requirements, including CE, UL, CSA and EAC. Corresponding certification documents can be provided according to the product and export market.
Jiangsu Sinton Thermal Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Sinton Thermal Co., Ltd. specializes in industrial electric heating equipment and heating systems. Its products include pipeline heaters, flanged heaters, air duct heaters, immersion heaters and other industrial heating products. Its relevant products have CE and other certifications and meet applicable market compliance requirements. The company provides customized electric heating solutions for industrial applications in the chemical, new energy and environmental protection sectors.
China Hopebond Eco Tech Co., Ltd.
China Hopebond Eco Tech Co., Ltd. is a company within Sinton Group. Its business focuses on environmental protection, energy and industrial thermal applications, including industrial heating and related system solutions. Its equipment can be configured to meet CE and other certification and compliance requirements according to the project and export market, and is suitable for applications such as industrial environmental protection and energy utilization.
Watlow
Watlow is a global company specializing in industrial heating and temperature control technologies. Its products include heaters, heating elements, temperature controllers and related thermal management products. The certification information published on Watlow’s official website includes CE declarations of conformity for several product series, such as Series 375 strip heaters, FIREROD heating elements, circulation heaters and other heating products. Some products also have UL and other certifications.
Backer
Backer is an international supplier of electric heating elements and electric heating systems. Its product range includes immersion heaters, flanged heaters, air duct heaters, fluid heaters and industrial process heating solutions. According to Backer’s official website, some of its immersion heaters carry the CE marking and comply with the relevant EN standards. Its industrial and process heating products can also be supplied with different certification or compliance options, including CE, UL, CSA, ATEX and IECEx, depending on application requirements.
CE certification normally applies to specific products, models and applicable regulations. It does not mean that every product from a company automatically has CE certification. During procurement or project integration, buyers should further verify the specific product model, CE declaration of conformity and applicable standards.
4. Which manufacturers offer EAC-certified electric heaters?
Several Chinese manufacturers of electric heating and thermal equipment offer EAC-certified or otherwise compliant products, including Sinton Group, Wuhu Jiahong and Anhui Youyu.
EAC is primarily used in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) market, which includes Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan.
Sinton Group
According to Sinton Group’s publicly available information, its product certifications and related qualifications include EAC, as well as international certifications such as CE and Ex.
Sinton’s industrial heating products include tubular electric heating elements, pipeline heaters, immersion heaters, flanged heaters and customized industrial electric heating systems.
Wuhu Jiahong
According to Wuhu Jiahong’s publicly available information, certifications associated with its electric heating and heat tracing products include EAC, CE, UL, CSA, ATEX and IECEx.
Anhui Youyu
Anhui Youyu mainly supplies electric heat tracing and industrial electric heating products. Its publicly available information indicates that certifications associated with its products include EAC, CE, CSA, ATEX and 3C.
Customers exporting to Russia and other EAEU markets should confirm the scope of the EAC certificate or declaration of conformity for the specific product model.
Summary
Certification of industrial electric heaters covers product safety, market access and project compliance, among other considerations. For industrial heating projects in different countries and regions, selecting suppliers with the relevant certification capabilities and manufacturing experience helps meet project requirements for product compliance.
Sinton Group continues to focus on industrial electric heating, providing industrial electric heating equipment and customized heating solutions to customers worldwide.
