Flexible Heaters are made from a variety of materials such as Silicone rubber, Kapton, Mylar, or Neoprene and have etched foil or wirewound resistance elements. Fast responding with excellent heating profiles, these heaters solve many tough equipment heating challenges. Custom shapes and terminations are designed to suit. Rapid prototype service available.
SILICONE RUBBER A non-reactive, stable, and resistant material used in environments up to 235°C. Thin, lightweight, and flexible, this rugged insulator is moisture and chemically resistant providing longer heater life. A wide array of heater applications use silicone as the base material with temperature being the limiting factor. They improve heat transfer while reducing wattage requirements. Silicone rubber heaters are designed with either wire-wound, etch foil, or laser cut Inconel resistors.
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Max element temp. |
230 °C (446 °F) |
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Min. element temp. |
-50 °C (-58 °F) |
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Dielectric strength at 20°C AS per ASTM KV/mm |
21- 23 |
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Thermal conductivity at 100 °C W/(m•K) |
0.24 |
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Moisture absorption as per ASTM D-570- 63. (24h immersion at 23°C) |
0.1 % |
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Waterproof as per IEC 335-1 sect. 15-16 |
yes |
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Constant of dielectricity at 25°C, 50Hz |
2.9-3.6 |
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Bending radius, min |
3 mm |
Utilizing polyimide’s high heat resistance, these heaters have a diverse application such as fuel cells, displays, military and analytical devices. Polyimide heaters can be as this as 0.007”, which excludes any type of adhesives. The circuit is pressed between two layers of polyimide film.
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Max element temp. |
200 °C (392 °F) |
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Min. element temp. |
-271 °C (-456 °F) |
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Dielectric strength at 20°C AS per ASTM KV/mm |
205 |
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Thermal conductivity at 100 °C W/(m•K) |
0.17 |
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Moisture absorption as per ASTM D-570- 63. (24h immersion at 23°C) |
2.9 % |
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Waterproof as per IEC 335-1 sect. 15-16 |
No |
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Constant of dielectricity at 25°C, 50Hz |
3.5 |
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Bending radius, min |
1 mm |
Mica heaters provide a wide temperature range with fast processing and ramp times. Consisting of an etched foil or laser cut Inconel element, it’s then sandwiched in between two thin strips of mica. The heater can be shaped per your specification with through holes for mounting.
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Max element temp. |
600°C (1112°F) |
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Min. element temp. |
-150°C (-58°F) |
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Dielectric strength at 20°C AS per ASTM KV/mm |
>25 |
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Thermal conductivity at 100 °C W/(m•K) |
0.30 |
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Moisture absorption as per ASTM D-570- 63. (24h immersion at 23°C) |
1 % |
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Waterproof as per IEC 335-1 sect. 15-16 |
NA |
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Constant of dielectricity at 25°C, 50Hz |
4 - 5.5 |
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Bending radius, min |
NA |
Woven fiberglass braid allows this special design to withstand high temperatures of up to 648°C with stock available for quick shipment. They can be used in laboratories, high heating of gas-line tubes, biomedical, and many other uses where high heat is required for challenging geometries.
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Max element temp. |
648°C (1200°F) |
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Max element temp silicone sheath |
163°C (325°F) |
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Maximum wattage computed at |
>7 Watts per/inch² |
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Maximum wattage silicone sheath computed at |
3 Watts per/inch² |
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Lengths up to |
300” |
Built with AMOX yarn with 37 to 40 gauge resistance wire, the 2-layers allow the heater to exceed temperatures over 750°C (fiberglass only). When using heating tape the element expands in multiple directions rather than in a singular pattern eliminating thermal growth. The tape is knitted preventing tensile stress when stretched. All heaters have 24” lead wires standard.
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Max element temp fiberglass |
760°C (1400°F) |
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Max element temp silicone sheath |
204°C (400°F) |
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Maximum wattage fiberglass sheath computed at |
>13 Watts per/inch² |
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Maximum wattage silicone sheath computed at |
4.3 Watts per/inch² |
