For the latest in heating technology from Watlow, specify a heated plastic part in your next product. Watlow's heated plastic parts combine resistive heating elements combined with thermoset and thermoplastic compounds to create a heated assembly. Watlow utilizes standard compression and injection molding techniques, to produce heated plastic parts that are durable, safe and cost-effective.
Sheath Material
Maximum Open Watt Densities
Maximum Immersion Watt Densities
Maximum Operating Temperatures
W/cm2
W/in2
W/cm2
W/in2
Alcryn® melt-processible rubber
0.08
0.50
0.62
4.0
100°C (212°F)
(50° (122°F) UL®)
Polypropylene thermoplastic
0.09
0.60
0.78
(5.0)
105°C (221°F)
Polycarbonate thermoplastic
0.16
1.0
1.40
9.0
130°C (266°F)
Fluoropolymer thermoplastic
0.20
1.3
2.02
13
180°C (356°F)
Polyetherimide thermoplastic
0.20
1.30
2.02
13
170°C (338°F)
Polyphenylene sulfide thermoplastic
0.25
1.60
2.04
17
200°C (392°F)
Liquid crystal polymer thermoplastic
0.29
1.90
3.10
20
220°C (428°F)
Applications
Medical equipment
Analytical equipment
Aerospace equipment
Freeze protection
Battery heating
Foodservice equipment
Transportation equipment
Flexiblity for a variety of shape
Molded into complex shapes and fixed geometry
Shaping Up Manufacturing Processes
Using Watlow's THERMOPOLYMER heaters in a manufacturing process can lower costs and make the process more efficient because the THERMOPOLYMER heater serves as the heating solution, not just the heating element.
To help improve the manufacturing process, THERMOPOLYMER heaters can:
Lead to new design possibilities thanks to the ability to mold a heater into a structural and functional component
Provide better product performance through uniform heat distribution and by putting the heat only where it is needed
Increase heater life and usage
Resist corrosion and scaling thanks to the chemical properties unique to polymers
FEATURES
BENEFITS
Fewer parts and less labor required
Corrosion and scale resistant
Natural, non-stick surface
Reduced power consumption
Heat is concentrated only in areas where it is needed
Reduced overall costs
Longer heater life
Easy to clean
Energy efficient
Uniform heat distribution
Product Information
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Heaters
For the latest in heating technology from Watlow, specify a heated plastic part in your next product. Watlow's heated plastic parts combine resistive heating elements combined with thermoset and thermoplastic compounds to create a heated assembly. Watlow utilizes standard compression and injection molding techniques, to produce heated plastic parts that are durable, safe and 