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Other Heaters Silicone Rubber Blanket Heaters Fiberglass Mesh Blanket Heaters Heated Hoses Other types of industrial electric heaters are
used for specific tasks. Heaters in this category include: Silicone Rubber
Blanket heaters; heated hoses; MI heated cable; glass Each of these heaters excel in certain applications. Each has limitations on watt density, size and operating environment. Please call us for more information about your specific application.
Silicone Rubber Blanket Heaters (SRBs) SRBs are made by encasing an electric element(s) between two layers of silicone rubber and bonding the rubber together. These heaters can be made in almost any size or shape. SRBs excel in low temperature environments (400 Deg F or less) where contact heating is required. The rubber makes this heater excellent for moist environments (but not for submerging or outdoor use). SRBs are not suitable for use around petroleum products as these products will degrade the rubber. Because of the heater's flexibility and distributed elements, this heater is well suited for contact applications like heating hoppers, hot plates, warming bottoms of pans or containers. The heater can be made in almost any shape or size. Options such as speed lacing, eyelets, thermocouples, holes, zoned elements, can add to the usefulness of this type of heater. Call or email us your application and heat requirements.
Fiberglass Mesh Blanket Heaters A close relative of the SRB, Glass Mesh blanket heaters are manufactured by wrapping the element in fiberglass strands and then weaving the elements together to form a flexible blanket. This style of blanket heater has a heat advantage over SRBs, as it can operate in the 700-800 Deg F range. These elements should not be used in moist environments, as fiberglass tends to attract water, causing short circuits and element failure. Options such as thermocouples, lacing, and zoned elements are also available on this style of heater.
Heated hoses are ideal for conveying temperature critical liquid from a
holding tank to the applicator. Material such Heated hoses are constructed in layers. The inner core is usually a Teflon or stainless lined tube, covered by a cushion, surrounded by the heater element, covered by thermal insulation and an outer cover for mechanical protection. Top of Page |
mesh heat tape; small diameter tubular style heaters; high temperature ceramic
elements; electric furnace elements and insulated glass mesh blanket heaters.
as wax, epoxy, and glue are
all examples of materials that need controlled temperatures at the point of
application.