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Polymer Heaters

Watlow's Polymer HeatersFor the latest in heating technology from Watlow, specify a heated plastic part in your next product. Watlow's heated plastic parts combine resistive heating elements with thermoplastic compounds to create a heated assembly. Watlow utilizes standard compression molding techniques to produce heated plastic parts that are durable, safe and cost-effective.

Sheath Material Maximum Open Watt Densities Maximum Immersion Watt Densities Max. Operating
Temperatures
W/cm2 W/in2 W/cm2 W/in2
Alcryn® melt-processible rubber 0.08 0.50 0.62 4.0 100°C (212°F)
(50° (122°F) UL®)
Applications
  • Medical equipment
  • Analytical equipment
  • Aerospace equipment
  • Freeze protection
  • Battery heating
  • Foodservice equipment
  • Transportation equipment
  • Flexibility for a variety of shapes

Shaping Up Manufacturing Processes

Using Watlow's polymer heaters in a manufacturing process can lower costs and make the process more efficient because the polymer heater serves as the heating solution, not just the heating element.

To help improve the manufacturing process, polymer heaters can:

  • Provide better product performance through uniform heat distribution and by putting the heat only where it is needed
  • Increase heater life and usage
  • Resist corrosion and scaling thanks to the chemical properties unique to polymers

Top
Features Benefits
  • Fewer parts and less labor required
  • Corrosion and scale resistant
  • Natural, non-stick surface
  • Reduced power consumption
  • Heat is concentrated only in areas where it is needed
  • Reduced overall costs
  • Longer heater life
  • Easy to clean
  • Energy efficient
  • Uniform heat distribution
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Alcryn® is a registered trademark of Ferro Corporation.
UL® are registered trademarks of Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc.

 
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