Engineering Insights Blog

A company needed a tubular heater to use in an aluminum extruder barrel to keep the aluminum soft enough to press and extrude but not hot enough to make the aluminum a molten liquid.

One common issue that can lead to premature failure of heating elements is leadwire failure. Understanding the causes of leadwire failure and implementing preventive measures can significantly extend the lifespan of heaters.

TUTCO offers four different types of strip heaters suitable for various applications. Learn about the use and proper mounting of the various models.

An automotive customer had an issue with a heater they were using in a curing oven where the application required using a liquid mist on a new material they were curing.

WAPIs for the World, a non-profit company, approached us seeking cartridge heaters for their manufacturing process, which involved building a water purification capsule.

Explore four different temperature scales, Fahrenheit, Celsius, Kelvin, and Rankine, tracing their historical origins and delving into their modern day uses.

TUTCO received a unique request from a customer seeking tubular heating elements for electric branding irons designed for wood and leather applications.