Engineering Insights Blog

TUTCO Heating Solutions Group found itself at the forefront of innovation when a customer, grappling with a challenge in the design of their large popcorn kettles, turned to us for a solution.

When subjected to heat, the outer layer of our heaters’ material oxidizes as the iron combines with oxygen from the surrounding air. This oxidation process, commonly known as rust, can be advantageous.

A blown film manufacturer approached TUTCO with a unique requirement for special machined heater assemblies to be used in a specific process that did not have common off-the-shelf options.

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.

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

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.

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.