Flexible Heaters
Flexible heaters from Watlow are just what the name implies: thin, bendable and shaped to fit your equipment. You can use your imagination to apply heat to the most complex shapes geometries conceivable without sacrificing efficiency or dependability.
Click here to find out more about Watlow's syringe heaters. You can also view a short animated presentation demonstrating a syringe heater application.
| Sheath Material | Maximum Watt Densities | Suggested Watt Densities | Max. Operating Temperatures | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W/cm2 | W/in2 | W/cm2 | W/in2 | ||
| Silicone rubber | 12.4 | 80 | 0.78 | 5 | 260°C (500°F) |
| Polyimide | 12.4 | 80 | 0.78 | 5 | 200°C (390°F) |
Applications
- Medical equipment such as blood analyzers, respiratory therapy units and hydrotherapy baths
- Freeze protection for military hardware, aircraft instrumentation and hydraulic equipment
- Battery heating
- Foodservice equipment
- Factory bonding and subassemblies
- Any application requiring a flexible shape or design
Watlow manufactures a variety of flexible heaters including silicone rubber heaters, drum heaters and polyimide heaters. For more information about flexible heaters, please contact your local Watlow representative.
Related Literature, News and Downloads
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| Specification Sheets & Brochures | Size/Pages |
|---|---|
| Stock Composite Curing Heaters | 16K / 1 (PDF) |
| Silicone Rubber Heaters | 48K / 2 (PDF) |
| Kapton Material | 56K / 2 (PDF) |
| Fuel Cell Thermal Technology | 67K / 2 (PDF) |
| Pump and Gas Line Heating Systems | 752K / 20 (PDF) |
| Enclosure Heaters | 29K / 2 (PDF) |
| SERIES EHG Integrated Thermal Solution | 874K / 2 (PDF) |
| Syringe Heater | 71K / 1 (PDF) |
| FREEFLEX | 146K / 2 (PDF) |
| EHG SL10 Process Controller and Safety Limit | 2,037K / 4 (PDF) |
| Life Science Thermal Solutions | 5,613K / 32 (PDF) |
| HEATCORE Open Wire Heating Panels | 61K / 1 (PDF) |
| FREEZE-SAFE | 55K / 1 (PDF) |
| Flexible Polymer Heating Mats | 54K / 1 (PDF) |
| Thermal Solutions for Foodservice Equipment | 2,010K / 6 (PDF) |
| Flexible Heaters | 2,241K / 12 (PDF) |
| Stretch-To-Length Heaters | 100K / 2 (PDF) |
| RELIALINE™ 170 Heating System | 243K / 2 (PDF) |
| Thermal Solutions for Photovoltaic Processing Equipment | 6,694K / 12 (PDF) |
| Related News Releases and Newsletters | Date |
|---|---|
| Introducing Enhancements to Watlow's Polyimide Flexible Heaters for Medical ... | 09-Jun-2009 |
| Watlow's Miniature Heated Tubing Flexes, Bends and Heats Efficiently | 09-Jun-2009 |
| The EHG SL10 Integrated Controller from Watlow® is a Single ... | 15-Jul-2008 |
| Watlow's New Syringe Heater Maximizes Patient Comfort and Reduces Risk | 03-Jun-2008 |
| Watlow Products Addressing Miniaturization in Medical Markets | 12-Jun-2007 |
| Watlow's Gas and Pump Line Heating Systems Offer Integrated Solutions ... | 11-Jul-2006 |
| Watlow's Flexible Heaters Offer Precise, Thin yet Robust Heating Solutions | 24-Jan-2006 |
| Watts Current - Volume Twenty-Six, Third Quarter, 2001 | 17-Oct-2001 |
| Watts Current - Volume Twenty-Five, Second Quarter, 2001 | 26-Jun-2001 |
| Watts Current - Volume Twenty-Two, Second Quarter, 2000 | 01-Apr-2000 |
| Watts Current - Volume Nineteen, Second Quarter, 1999 | 01-Apr-1999 |
| Watts Current - Volume Ten, First Quarter 1997 | 02-Jan-1997 |
| Related Technical Documents | Size/Pages |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2000 Certificate - Flexible Heaters | 38K / 1 (PDF) |
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