Engineering Insights | Page 7

Kilo, Mega, Giga? This month, Ian takes a look at all of the different prefixes used in our world and what you need to know when it comes working on heating solutions.

TUTCO MI Better Band Heaters are suitable for any application requiring temperatures up to 1400°F (760°C), the highest temperature option in our offering.

Tutco manufactures heaters for a wide range of applications. Some treat them gently while in others they are utterly abused.

Electric Heating elements can be connected to a voltage source in a variety of different ways. Making sure things are done correctly is important so that you get the performance expected and, most importantly, to make sure it’s done safely.

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

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.

TUTCO was approached by a customer with a unique requirement for heaters to be integrated into portable equipment designed for honey harvesting in remote areas where beekeepers manage their hives.