TUTCO CONDUCTIVE

Tubular Heaters

TUTCO Tubular Heaters can be custom-formed into a wide range of shapes that perfectly meet your specific requirements of any application. Incoloy 800, Incoloy 840, 304 Stainless Steel, 316 Stainless Steel, 321 Stainless Steel and Coated Carbon Steel sheath materials are available, as well as a large selection of termination styles. Magnesium oxide (MgO) insulation ensures superior heat transfer, and the resistance wire is precision-wound for long heater life.

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Custom-formed to meet specific requirements
Incoloy 800, Incoloy 840, 304 Stainless Steel, 316 Stainless Steel, 321 Stainless Steel and Coated Carbon Steel sheath material available
Superior heat transfer
Available in 0.260, 0.315, 0.375, 0.430, 0.475 & 0.625" diameters
Variety of lengths available • USA or global manufacturing options
Vibration and contamination resistant
Finned tubular elements are available, Consult factory
Consult factory for special sizes and feature not listed here
Contact factory with forming requirements

APPLICATIONS

PLASTICS

Platen Heaters

PACKAGING

Packaging and Sealing Bars

FOOD SERVICE

Food Grade Sealing/Wrapping
Food Service Warming
Refrigeration

AGRICULTURE

Holding Tanks
Drum and Barrell Heaters
Incubators

PROCESS

Textile Processing
Chemical Processing
Laboratory Warmers
Scientific Testing Equipment
Glass Processing

MORE APPLICATIONS

Deicing
Defrost Heaters
Railway Heating Applications
Space Heaters for Public Transport

TERMINATION STYLES

PLAIN PINS
Customer can finish termination to suit their application. 5/16 (8 mm) pin length is standard.

FLAG TERMINALS
With #10-32 screw. Specify direction.

SPADE TERMINALS
Specify direction of spade terminals.

SCREW TERMINALS
Easy to wire screw terminal with Mica washer or ceramic insulation.

BULKHEAD FITTINGS
Brazed to heater. For quick feed-through mounting. Specify round or hex head, stainless steel or brass.

LEADS
High-temperature lead wire brazed onto the heater terminals. Insulated with fiberglass sleeving and covered with shrink tubing. Specify length of leads.

ARMOR
Stainless steel armor to prevent abrasion and wear of leads (Type A). Also available with leak-proof bellows. Specify length of leads and armor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can tubular heaters be used to heat air?

Yes. Tubular elements can be used for convection heating, and TUTCO also offers finned tubular elements for applications where additional surface area is beneficial.

What is a tubular heater?

A tubular heater is an electric resistance heating element enclosed inside a metal sheath and electrically insulated with magnesium oxide. The protected construction provides efficient heat transfer and allows the heater to be formed into many different shapes.

What are tubular heaters used for?

TUTCO Tubular Heaters are used for platen heating, packaging and sealing, food warming, refrigeration, holding tanks, drum and barrel heating, laboratory equipment, chemical processing, glass processing, deicing, defrosting, railway equipment, and public transportation heating.

Can tubular heaters be custom bent or formed?

Yes. Custom forming is one of the main advantages of tubular heaters. TUTCO can produce elements in a wide range of shapes to fit the equipment and place heat where it is needed.