TUTCO CONDUCTIVE
Foil Heaters
TUTCO’s Foil Heaters are made from high-temperature silicone resistor core wrapped around inside an outer foil jacket. Typical operating power is 4.5W/inch of resistor core. Foil Heaters are primarily used for warming applications where an economical surface heater is required. Maximum Temperature Rating is 325°F. Maximum Watt Density is typically 5 W / in², but can be higher based on application.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
• Easy to Install (when ordered with adhesive backing)
• Economical
• Customized shapes available
• Lower mass means fast heat up time
APPLICATIONS
• Incubators
• Evaporators
• Battery Warmers
• Food Warmers
• Laboratory Warmers
MATERIAL AND CONSTRUCTION
- Constructed with a resistive heating element cable sandwiched between two thin sheets of aluminum.
- The resistive heating element cable consists of a nichrome wire wrapped around a fiberglass core which is embedded in a silicone extrusion. This element is designed to fit the area required, and placed between two layers of aluminum foil.
- Available with an adhesive backing for easy installation.
- Most foil heaters are rectangular, but can be manufactured to any custom shape with holes and cutouts. Thermostats and thermal fuses can be embedded in the heater for additional control.
- Leadwire supplied is Teflon™ coated, unless otherwise specified.
All About Tolerances in Conductive Heaters
There are normal variations in the dimensions and electrical properties of heaters we build, and it’s good to know what they are so there are no surprises.
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An entrepreneur opening a portable food service business required a band heater solution that could wrap around his custom kettle and keep the soup at the proper temperature.
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Preventing Heater Failure
Understanding the causes of heater failure will extend the life of your TUTCO heater and ensure that it is working as efficiently as possible.
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Heat Transfer
As we study heat transfer and any thermal system, we will need to consider the three types of heat transfer, which are conduction, convection, and radiation.
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