Strip Heaters
Watlow's mica and 375 strip heaters are the versatile solution for a number of applications. They can be bolted or clamped to a solid surface for freeze and moisture protection, food warming and other applications. The 375 finned strip heaters are commonly used for air heating, drying ovens and space heaters.
| Sheath Material | Typical Max. Watt Densities | Max. Operating Temperatures | |
|---|---|---|---|
| W/cm2 | W/in2 | ||
| Aluminized steel with refractory insulation | 15.5 | 100 | 593°C (1100°F) |
| Stainless steel with refractory insulation | 14.0 | 90 | 650°C (1200°F) |
| Stainless steel with mica insulation | 7.8 | 50 | 540°C (1000°F) |
| Stainless steel with mineral insulation | 15.5 | 100 | 760°C (1400°F) |
| Zinc steel with mica insulation | 8.5 | 55 | 480°C (900°F) |
Applications
- Dies and molds
- Tank and platen heating
- Thermoforming
- Packaging and sealing equipment
- Ovens
- Food warming equipment
- Vulcanizing presses
- Duct, space and air heaters
- Incubators
- Autoclaves
- Freeze and moisture protection
Featured Articles
Watlow is regularly featured in popular industry trade publications. Below is a selection of recent articles or product features about Watlow. Please click on a link below to view each story.
| Publication | Title |
|---|---|
| Plant Services | "Selecting the correct heater insulation material" (July 2007) |
Related Literature, News and Downloads
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| Specification Sheets & Brochures | Size/Pages |
|---|---|
| MI Strip | 35K / 1 (PDF) |
| Mica Strip Heater | 36K / 2 (PDF) |
| 375 Strip Heater | 59K / 3 (PDF) |
| 375 Finned Strip | 87K / 3 (PDF) |
| EHG SL10 Process Controller and Safety Limit | 2,037K / 4 (PDF) |
| Complete Thermal System Solutions for Plastics Processing | 3,509K / 12 (PDF) |
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