Engineering Insights Blog

To meet the diverse needs of our customers in the academic and research fields, TUTCO offers a wide range of thermal solutions through our standard product offerings.

Typical heaters won’t fare well in a moist environment. They’re not built to withstand water or other liquids. The standard seal on most heaters is porous, and most high-temperature lead wire insulation may actually wick moisture into a heater.

TUTCO provided a highly efficient tubular heating element designed to fit perfectly within the required envelope of the equipment. The tubular heating element was engineered to deliver consistent and even heat distribution across the sheets of plastic.

At TUTCO, quality is a cornerstone of our operations. Our Quality Team is comprised of seven full-time professionals with over 104 years of combined experience. They excel in Quality Engineering, Quality Planning, APQP, and Reliability Testing.

When it comes to describing cartridge heaters, some details can be complex. This article aims to resolve any difficulties you may encounter when describing the length of heaters with elbows, right-angle leads, bushings, or other terminations.

This article identifies different types of heating elements and highlights different considerations when determining the correct heater solution.

While there are many factors that determine a heaters upper temperature limit, understanding temperature limitations in a heater is essential for maximizing heater performance and ensuring safety.