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

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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.