Kapton© Heaters
Polyimide Thermofoil flexible heaters, or Kapton heaters, are ideal for applications with space and weight limitations, or where the heater will be exposed to vacuum, oil, or chemicals. These thin, flexible heaters are rugged, accurate and reliable.
Benefits of Polyimide Flexible Heaters:
- Thin, lightweight heaters allow you to apply heat where it's needed, reducing operating costs
- Etched-foil heating technology provides fast and efficient thermal transfer for increased throughput
- Customized options (i.e. SMT components, flex leads and connectors) offer turnkey solutions to drastically reduce assembly time and increase productivity
- Custom profiling gives uniform thermal performance of the heating output to improve processing yields and productivity
Features of Polyimide Flexible Heaters:
- FEP internal adhesive for use to 200°C (392°F)
- UL component recognition available
- Resistant to most chemicals: acids and solvents
- Radiation resistant to 10^6 rads (custom option)
- Very small sizes available
- Fluid immersible designs available (not standard)
Typical Applications
- Medical diagnostic instruments: Heat sample trays, cuvettes, reagent bottles, etc.
- Warm satellite components
- Protect aircraft electronic and mechanical devices against cold at high altitudes
- Stabilize optoelectronic components
- Test or simulate integrated circuits
- Enable cold weather operation of outdoor electronics such as card readers or LCDs
- Maintain constant temperature in analytic test equipment
Polyimide Flexible Heater Technical Specifications:
- Polyimide Thermofoil Heaters
- Commercial Grade Polyimide Heaters
- 384-hole Heater
- Pipette Heater
Kapton© Heaters
All-Polyimide heaters are a high performance alternative to 's standard polyimide flexible heaters, allowing higher temperatures and watt densities. 's unique ability to manufacture these heaters has prompted success in many high-temperature applications worldwide.
All-Polyimide heaters must be factory mounted or clamped to heat sinks and are only available as custom designs.
Benefits of All-Polyimide Heaters
- Thin, lightweight heaters allow you to apply heat where it's needed ultimately reducing overall operating costs
- Etched-foil heating technology provides efficient thermal cycling of samples for increased throughput
- Low mass construction and factory lamination saves space and reduces cycle time
- Custom profiling offers uniform thermal performance of heating output for improved processing yields and productivity
- Maximum operating temperature of 260°C offers a higher temperature range than any other flexible film heater for maximum design flexibility
- Turnkey assembly solutions can drastically reduce assembly time and provide lowest total cost of operation
Features of All-Polyimide Heaters
- Available in round, rectangular, and irregular shapes
- Power ratings to 120 W/in² (18.60 W/cm²)
- Resistant to most chemicals
- Optional built-in temperature sensors
- Exceptional temperature uniformity when designed with a heat-profiled foil pattern
- Can be factory bonded to mating parts with no clamping hardware
Typical applications
- Semiconductor wafer processing
- Satellites or other spacecraft
- Heating of electronic components
- Packaging, fusing, and splicing equipment
Silicon Rubber Heaters
Silicone rubber Thermofoil™ heaters have etched-foil elements and are most suited to large-size, industrial and ruggedized applications. Silicone rubber is a rugged, flexible elastomer material with excellent temperature properties.
Benefits of Silicone Rubber Heaters
- Rugged construction provides high reliability in a wide range of heating applications and reduces need for field repair and replacement
- Optional custom profiled heat density creates a uniform heat sink temperature which can improve processing yields
- Factory vulcanization and high temperature capability allows higher wattage levels for faster processing
Features of Silicone Rubber Heaters
- High temperature capability to 235°C (455°F)
- UL component recognition available
- Can be factory vulcanized to metal parts without adhesive
- Resistant to many chemicals
- Not suitable for radiation, vacuum, or prolonged exposure to oil
- Most economical in large sizes
- More technical specifications
Typical applications:
- Thermal developing in graphic imaging equipment
- Prevent condensation in motors or instrument cabinets
- Heat outdoor electronics
- Food service equipment
- Medical respirators
- Laminators
- Drums and other vessels
- Airplane engine heaters
Silicone Rubber Heater Technical Specifications
- Silicone Rubber Heaters (foil)
- Silicone Rubber Heaters (wire-wound)
- Expandable Rubber Heater Assemblies
'Wire Wound' Silicon Rubber Heaters
Silicone rubber blanket heaters with wire-wound heating elements cost less in larger heaters and can reduce capacitive leakage current to meet medical apparatus design standards.
Benefits of Silicone Rubber Heaters (wire-wound)
- Mean time between failure (MTBF) of 100,000 hours+ provides longer heater life under continuous operation
- Rugged construction and high ductility allows repeated flexing for easy installation
- Element wires sealed inside silicone rubber protects electrical connections from moisture and prevents costly downtime for field repairs
Features of Silicone Rubber Heaters (wire-wound)
- Uniform heating to 220°C (428°F)
- Easy to install
- Heater lengths to 90" (1.8 m)
- Mount to flat or curved surfaces
- TÜV and UL component recognition marking are standard
- 2.5, 5, 10, 15 watts/in² (0.39, 0.78,1.55, 2.33 watts/cm²) at 120 or 240 VAC
- Lower leakage current due to capacitive coupling
- More technical specifications
Typical Applications
- Prevent condensation in motors and generators
- Protect instrument cabinets from cold and humidity
- De-icing
- Control fluid viscosity in valves and vessels
- Industrial ovens and thermal processing equipment
- Platens
- Medical devices
Silicone Rubber Heater Technical Specifications
- Silicone Rubber Heaters (foil)
- Silicone Rubber Heaters (wire-wound)
- Expandable Rubber Heater Assemblies
