TUTCO CONDUCTIVE
Foil Heaters
TUTCO’s Foil Heaters are designed with a high-temperature silicone resistor core, encased in a durable outer foil jacket for optimal performance. These heaters typically operate at 4.5 watts per inch of resistor core, making them an efficient choice for various warming applications where a cost-effective surface heater is needed. With a maximum temperature rating of 325°F and a standard watt density of 5 W/in²—adjustable for specific applications—Foil Heaters provide reliable and versatile heating solutions.
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
- 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.
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Useful information includes the available heating area, heater shape, voltage, wattage, target temperature, ambient conditions, mounting method, lead requirements, and whether thermostats or thermal fuses are needed.
Thermostats and thermal fuses can be incorporated directly into TUTCO Foil Heaters for additional control and temperature protection.
A TUTCO Foil Heater is a low-profile electric surface heater constructed with a resistive heating cable positioned between two thin layers of aluminum foil. It provides fast, lightweight heating for warming and moderate-temperature applications.
Foil heaters are a good choice when the application needs economical, lightweight, low-profile surface heating with fast response. Higher-temperature or more mechanically demanding applications may be better suited to strip, cartridge, tubular, silicone rubber, polyimide, or other heater technologies.
Foil heaters are known for their quick response time and even heat distribution. Because of their thin, low-mass design, they heat up rapidly and transfer heat efficiently across the surface. They’re lightweight, economical, and provide uniform warmth without the bulk of traditional heating elements. Their customizable nature means they can easily adapt to specialized uses, from incubators and battery warmers to food or laboratory equipment.
