Flexible Heaters

Flexible Heaters, of which Silicone Rubber and Kapton are two types, were originally designed for the aerospace and defense industries. Common were such applications as maintaining constant temperatures in the instrumentation of aircraft, satellites, navigation, guidance and radar equipment. The versatility of this product has since been widely recognized as thousands of uses have been discovered. Flexible heaters are regularly specified because of their light weight, thin profile, low thermal mass and flexibility. The abilities to provide an infinite array of patterns and concentrations of heat are additional characteristics. Complex shapes, contours and three-dimensional patterns are possible. Many mounting methods are available for the application of Flexible Heaters. Computer generated specifications and state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies produce the most effective Flexible Heater performance possible.  

 Heater Types: Silicone Rubber, Kapton, Polyester Film Heaters, Polyimide Film Heaters

Element Types: Etched Foil, Wire Wound

Terminations and Mounting Types: Leads, Mechanical Fastenters

Thermostats & Sensors: Thermocouples, RTD's, Thermostats

Engineering Data: Watt Densities, Temperatures

Wrap Around Drum Heaters: 

When liquids are stored in drums or pails, maintaining a viscosity or certain temperature is often necessary. Examples are adhesives, mastics, resins, grease, paint, oils and many liquid food products. Where external heating is required or preferred, flexible Silicone Rubber Drum Heaters can keep these materials at proper handling or process consistencies. A spring-hook arrangement easily attaches these items to standard 5, 15, 30 or 55 gallon steel drums. Even heat transfer limits scorching or degradation of sensitive materials. Optional molded-in thermostats are full range adjustable or have fixed settings.