Engineering Insights Blog

Kilo, Mega, Giga? This month, Ian takes a look at all of the different prefixes used in our world and what you need to know when it comes working on heating solutions.

At TUTCO, we can provide as little or as much as you need. With our commercial and industrial divisions working together, many of your special requests and additions are readily available.

Everyone’s familiar with the terms AC and DC, but understanding the key aspects between alternating current and direct current is vital in designing the optimal heat solution for your application.

Like their band heater counterparts, HT Mica Strip Heaters can handle temperatures up to 900°F (482°C) and are designed for demanding applications across multiple industries.

Selecting a cartridge heater is no different than selecting other types of heating elements. There are many factors you must consider such as the application, environmental conditions, temperature capabilities and voltage.

A PID controller is more advanced than an old-fashioned wall-mounted thermostat and performs more calculations when determining how to control a process.

TUTCO MI Better Band Heaters are suitable for any application requiring temperatures up to 1400°F (760°C), the highest temperature option in our offering.