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Published on Tuesday, 07 June 2022 15:10

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Flexible Silicone Heaters

ITC introduces a new line of flexible silicone heating elements.

Flexible heaters can bend and contour to various specific application requirements. They can be attached to flat or curved surfaces, to allow for better and more effective heat transfer. This makes them ideal for equipment where standard operating conditions would prevent usage of conventional heating methods. Flexible heating elements encapsulated in silicone provide protection against moisture, chemicals, and are often more robust than other heating solutions. 

Silicone offers high electrical insulating properties and is also tolerant of a wide range of temperature extremes. They are manufactured by etching a metal conductor on a flexible support, then encapsulating the same among two layers of silicone. Power is supplied via permanently connected leads.

These thin light-weight heaters with high watt density can be attached with fasteners or adhesive on a surface to be heated. Standard models come without adhesive, but can be customized with adhesive. Thermostats are recommended, and custom sizes can be ordered.

Features and specifications:

• • High watt density
  • Excellent heat distribution
  • Moisture and chemical resistant
  • Flexible and lightweight
  • Maximum size: 595 x 2500mm (23.4 x 98.4”)
  • Thickness range:
  • Temperature range: -60 - 180°C
  • Operating voltage: 120V or 12V AC/DC (custom values available)
  • Approvals: cULus or cUR, CSA (depending on model)

Typical applications:

• • Medical / Laboratory research
  • Photographic and optical equipment
  • Battery warming
  • Satellite dish snow melting
  • Anti-condensation in enclosures
  • Oil & Gas pipelines
  • Wind turbine housings
  • Military / Aerospace

  

Download the Fexible Heaters catalog.