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%