Silicone
Rubber Heaters are rugged, moisture and chemically resistant
and are easily bonded or cemented to heat sinks or other parts to be heated.
Temperatures from -80 to 455°F (-62 - 235°C) and up to 20 watts per square
inch are regularly supplied. The thin profile transfers heat quickly because
the actual resistance element is so close to the heated part. Silicone
Rubber Heaters can he insulated with silicone sponge rubber bonded to one
side. Another way to lower radiated and convected heat losses is to apply an
aluminized surface to the heater back. Very little is added to the overall
thickness. Integral adjustable or preset thermostats, thermocouples, RTD's,
thermistors or thermofuses can be included.
(4 to 5 weeks lead time)
Kapton
Heaters are especially thin and light weight, yet resistant to tearing and cuts.
Kapton is an organic polymer that has high dielectric capabilities and tensile
strength. Temperatures from -328 to 390°F (-200 to 200°C) are possible while
providing a high resistance to many solvents, oils, radiation and fungus.
Because of very low outgassing properties, Kapton heaters are suitable for use
in high vacuum applications. Standard bonding methods can be applied. Being
transparent adds to Kapton's versatility.
Polyester
film heaters cover
large areas with even heat at a cost of about 25% less than silicone rubber.
They are to be used in flat or slightly curved applications and can be
easily applied with
adhesive surface. They have a maximum service temperature of 220°F.
Typical applications include Battery Cases, Large
Container Heating, Deicing, as well as many medical and veterinarian and
medical equipment.
Polyimidefilm heaters offer low
mass for quick response. They are moisture resistant as well as oil-alkali-acid
resistant. They have a maximum service temperature of 400°F.
Typical applications include high humidity areas, washdown zones and repeated
sterilizations.
Gordo Sales,
Inc. "Heat and Control Specialists"
PO Box 1166,
Layton, UT 84041 (801) 544-4236
Copyright 2002
For any questions (application, technical, availability) please call
us at (801) 544-4236 between 8am and 5pm Monday - Friday mountain time