Flexible Silicone and Kapton Heaters
Flexible Silicone and Kapton Heaters
Flexible Heaters for surface heating up to 260°C available as Wire wound heaters, Etched foil heaters, Foam insulation heaters, Preformed heaters, Spiral heaters and Kapton heaters
Moisture and chemical resistant
Flexible and lightweight
Bespoke solutions on request
Flexible Silicone and Kapton Heaters
Flexible Heaters are thin and lightweight surface heaters for precise heating of solid bodies. They consist of wire wound elements and a flexible material such as Silicone or Kapton foil. Flexible heaters come in various shapes such as Wire wound heaters, Etched foil heaters, Foam insulation heaters, Preformed heaters, Spiral heaters and Kapton heaters.
Flexible Heaters can be used for a wide variety of applications, e.g. Industrial catering, Battery warming, Environmental control or electronics particularly telecommunications, Military & Aerospace devices, Laboratory equipment, Fluid or gas delivery systems, Photographic and optical equipment, GRP pipe curing systems, and more.
FEATURES
Moisture and chemical resistant
Flexible and lightweight
Temperatures up to 260°C
Fast and efficient thermal transfer
UL, VDE and LSLT options available
Easy installation
Wire Wound Featers
Heaters that are constructed using wire wound elements are ideal for customers looking to purchase in lower volumes. This particular construction is optimal for heaters that will be handled frequently, as opposed to being fixed or static. This type of heater can be heavily customised to suit a wide variety of applications.
Key Facts
Moisture and chemical resistant
Flexible and lightweight
UL, VDE and LSLT options available
Maximum size 940 x 3000mm
Thickness range 1.1mm to 3mm
Temperature range -60°C to 250°C
Etched Foil Heaters
Heaters that are constructed using etched foil tracks are ideal for customers who are looking to purchase in higher volumes. The heat distribution in etched foil elements is significantly better than wire elements due to the additional coverage they provide. This increased area means an etched foil heater can handle high power densities with rapid heat up properties. This type of heater can be heavily customised to suit a wide variety of applications.
Key Facts
Moisture and chemical resistant
Flexible and lightweight
UL, VDE and LSLT options available
Maximum size 595 x 2500mm
Thickness range 0.8mm to 1.5mm
Temperature range -60°C to 230°C
Kapton Heaters
Kapton (polyimide) is a thin, flexible and semi-transparent material that is ideally suited for applications that require a fast and efficient thermal transfer. Due to the resilient nature of the material, these heaters are suitable in environments that require chemical resistance with zero outgassing. This type of heater can be heavily customised to suit a wide variety of applications.
Key Facts
Ozone, weather and chemical resistant
Fast and efficient thermal transfer
Thin and lightweight
Maximum size 285 x 550mm
Thickness of 0.2mm
Temperature range -269°C to 200°C
Spiral Heaters
Spiral heater has been specifically designed to be suitable for straight, curved or rigid pipework. Being robust and easy to install, they are the ideal solution for pipework with small diameters.
Key Facts
Moisture and chemical resistant
Flexible and lightweight
UL option available
Standard lengths from 205mm to 1020mm
Target diameters 6.35mm to 12.7mm (others available on request)
Temperature range -60°C to 200°C
Preformed Heaters
Silicone heaters can be pre-formed to suit a wide variety of pipework and vessels. These heaters will hold their shape without fixings in certain applications. We can also supply with separate fixings for more dynamic or sensitive applications. This type of heater can be heavily customised to suit a wide variety of applications.
Key Facts
Moisture and chemical resistant
Can be made in wire or foil
UL, VDE and LSLT options available
Diameter range 10mm to 200mm
Thickness range 1.5mm to 2.2mm
Temperature range -60°C to 260°C
Foam Insulation Heaters
Insulation foam as an additional option with our silicone heaters. It provides and inbuilt highly efficient thermal insulation to help reduce heat loss in the application. We also offer separate shaped insulation foam to suit ‘T’ sections, flanges, valves and pipes.
Key Facts
Flame retardant
Low water absorption and dust ingress protection
Easy installation
Double sided adhesive option
Supplied separate or bonded to the heater
Temperature range -60°C to 230°C (250°C intermittent)
Energy savings averaging 63%