Flexible heating elements are very thin heating elements that allow for bonding to various shapes and compounds in order to provide heating directly where it is required. In addition, the flexible heating elements inside the heaters allow the heaters to be bent around a small radius, as well as being bent in more than one way, without any internal damage.
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Hotwatt, Inc.Danvers, MA 978-777-0070 At Hotwatt, their expert staff is dedicated to the design and manufacturing of resistance heating elements, such as flexible heating elements, for a variety of OEM, industrial, medical, commercial and military applications. In addition to these products, they are able to supply a compatible accessory item, which enables the company to offer a complete heater system. Call today!
Detroit Radiant Products CompanyWarren, MI 800-222-1100 Established in 1955, Detroit Radiant Products Company strives to fulfill their commitment to quality by continuing to do what they have proven to work well. This devoted commitment to quality allows us to offer only the finest in equipment, including flexible heating elements. For all your product needs, turn to the experts. Call or visit our website today so we can get started!
Thermal DevicesMt. Airy, MD 800-282-9100 The friendly customer service staff at Thermal Devices is prepared to help you find the best flexible heating elements for your new project. No matter the application, they have the perfect solution for your needs. With an extensive catalog of options including heaters, systems and related accessories, you can rest assured you will find everything you need. Call today to get started!
Solaronics, Inc.Rochester, MI 800-223-5335 Solaronics enjoys a unique opportunity: the ability to identify and fulfill the needs of customers with a still infantile technology. Through their respected network of representatives and distributors, and their knowledgeable employees, you can locate the ideal flexible heating elements for your project. Today and for years to come, the company will search for new opportunities to aid customers.
Intek CorporationUnion, MO 800-387-8559 Providing new and refurbished parts, custom options, and replacement parts, INTEK Corporation has everything you need at prices you can work with. In addition to their complete line of parts, the company provides parts service and repairs for dryers and ovens of any make or model. For your next flexible heating elements order, call a company that gives the extensive variety of options you need.
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Typically used in low temperature heating applications, flexible heating elements can be used for under-soil heating, medical equipment, security cameras, heating fans, consumer appliances, vending machinery, anti-condensation heaters and electric blankets. Flexible heating elements are either constructed from etched foil or wound wire, which is then covered by a sheath or a sleeve for protection. Common sleeve materials include nickel alloys, aluminum, copper, brass, fluoropolymers, high temperature foil, fiberglass, iron, graphite, silicone rubber and stainless steel. Flexible heating elements often provide resistance to temperature extremes, radiation, moisture and weathering, thus making them extremely useful for industries such as automotive, manufacturing, telecommunications, health care, electronics, commercial and aerospace.
Flexible wire wound elements and flexible etched foil elements offer very different advantages. Wire wound elements are most often constructed from a nickel-based alloy resistance wire such as nickel-chromium, which is a high resistance 80% nickel 20% chromium compound. Nickel alloys are excellent conductors of electricity and heat as well as being malleable, and they are able to handle extremely high temperatures. Wire wound heat elements are fabricated through wrapping the resistance wire around a core material that is then covered in a protective sleeve. Etched foil elements are produced through a two-step process involving either silk screening or photo imaging and then etching of the desired circuit pattern onto a sheet of foil. Etched foil elements offer better heat transfer, a speedier warm-up and a higher watt density than wire wound elements. In addition, wire wound elements are typically used for prototypes or other applications requiring small quantities, while etched foil elements are used for applications requiring larger quantities. In addition, flexible heating elements can offer different features such as explosion-resistance, fins, portability and corrosion resistance. For example, moisture resistant flexible heating elements offer increased moisture and heat resistance, but the temperature rating is much lower than other flexible heating elements.
