Process heating doesn’t have to cost a fortune. If your plant runs dryers, reactors, towers, or tanks, you know that furnace efficiency = fuel savings = real money. That’s where this used 1990 G.C. Broach white-gas furnace comes in.
This isn’t some beat-up, rusted-out relic. It’s a solid, high-capacity furnace that was built during Broach’s golden era—when the company still over-engineered everything they touched. We’ve seen this exact model in asphalt terminals, tank farms, and chemical facilities running flawlessly for decades.
And now, you can get your hands on one for a fraction of the new build price.
The Specs You Actually Care About
We’re not here to fluff it up. Here’s what you’re working with:
- Make: G.C. Broach Company
- Model Year: 1990
- Fuel: White gas (can be converted to natural gas or LPG with burner mod)
- BTU Capacity: Approx. 25MM BTU/hr
- Burner Type: Forced draft, low-NOx (retrofitted in 2005)
- Controls: Pneumatic with electronic backup—Allen-Bradley logic
- Shell: Carbon steel with refractory lining, recently inspected
- Stack: 20-ft included, flanged, with draft control
This unit is field-proven, skid-mounted, and ready to drop into your process loop. It’s not plug-and-play like a toaster, but your team won’t need to reinvent the wheel to get it online, either.
Why Older Broach Furnaces Are Still in Demand
Because they work. Period.
The 1990s G.C. Broach designs were built for 24/7 operations in extreme conditions, with burner tech that was simple, consistent, and easy to service. A few reasons folks still chase these:
- Heavy-duty construction—the shell, coils, and mounting are made to last
- Fuel flexibility—burners that can be adjusted for white gas, diesel, or nat gas
- No proprietary nightmares—controls and components you can actually source
- Massive BTU/hr capacity—ideal for industrial-scale process heating
- Easy burner maintenance—no crawling into weird spaces just to clean a tip
There’s a reason older Broach gear holds value: it’s not fancy, but it flat-out gets the job done.
Use Cases We’ve Seen These Furnaces Run
We’ve sold units like this into plants and facilities running:
- Bitumen heating and blending
- Crude oil stabilization
- Asphalt and emulsion production
- Chemical reactor preheat loops
- Tanker and railcar warm-up stations
- Thermal oil loops in plastics and resin plants
If your process requires steady, high-volume heat and you’re tired of rental units or expensive OEM delays, this furnace is worth a hard look.
Used vs. New: Let’s Break Down the Savings
A comparable modern G.C. Broach or Sigma Thermal furnace with similar specs can easily run $300,000–$500,000, depending on custom features, fuel setup, and installation needs.
This used unit? You’re looking at roughly one-third of that, and it’s already available—no waiting 20–30 weeks for manufacturing and delivery.
If you’re staring down a capital budget or a Q3 startup deadline, buying used could be the move that keeps your operation on track without compromising performance.
How We Inspect and Prep These Furnaces
We don’t just pull it off the pad and throw it on a truck.
Our inspection includes:
Refractory inspection – No major cracks, hot spots, or erosion
Burner test-fire – Checked with test rig if fuel available
Controls walkthrough – All gauges, loops, and safeties verified
Shell integrity – No warping, flange damage, or corrosion
Stack & ducting condition – Inspected for soot, clearance, and draft
We’ll also document any retrofits, burner upgrades, or suggested maintenance items so there’s zero guesswork when it arrives at your site.
Why Buy from Power Drive Supply?
Because we don’t sugarcoat it. If this furnace has a hairline in the outer shell or needs a new flame rod, we’ll tell you upfront. No surprises, no sales pressure, just heavy-duty gear with a straight talk guarantee.
Inventory we own—not brokered mystery units
Full walk-around photos and video available
Help coordinating freight and rigging
We speak your language—BTUs, burner tips, control loops, and startup curves
We’re not just selling equipment. We’re helping operators solve real-world problems without blowing the budget.
Final Take: Burn Less Fuel, Waste Less Time
You don’t need new to get dependable heat. You need equipment that’s been proven in the field, built to last, and available without the runaround.
This 1990 G.C. Broach furnace checks every one of those boxes. Whether you’re upgrading from a lower-BTU unit, expanding a line, or building a new process loop—this furnace can get you there faster, cheaper, and with fewer headaches.
Give us a call or hit the contact form if you want specs, pricing, or just to talk through your plant’s heating needs. We’ll shoot you straight and help you figure out if this one’s the right fit.
Because around here, hot air’s for the burners—not the sales pitch.