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Tubular heaters, Immersion heaters, Circulation heaters, Screw plug heaters, Flange heaters, Duct heaters, Drum heaters Watlow's WATROD tubular heater elements and flat FIREBAR elements are designed primarily for direct immersion in liquids such as water, oils, solvents and process solutions, molten materials as well as air and gases. By generating all the heat within the liquid or process, these heaters are virtually 100 percent energy efficient. These versatile heaters can also be formed and shaped into various geometries for radiant heating and contact surface heating applications. UL® and CSA component recognized elements available.
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Products Available Sheath Diameters Sheath Materials Maximum Sheath Temperature Typical Maximum Watt Densities*
mm in.
WATROD Tubular® 6.6, 8.0, 9.5, 10.9, 12.0, 12.4, 15.9 0.260, 0.315, 0.375, 0.430, 0.475, 0.490, 0.625 Inconel® To 815°C (1600°F) To 18.6 W/cm² (120 W/in²), dependent on the sheath material, watt density and heater application
Incoloy® To 815°C (1600°F)
304SS To 650°C (1200°F)
316SS To 815°C (1600°F)
Steel To 400°C (750°F)
Copper To 175°C (350°F)
Single-Ended Tubular 9.5, 10.9, 12.0, 12.4, 15.9 0.375, 0.430, 0.475, 0.490, 0.625 Incoloy® 650°C (1200°F) To 7 W/cm²
(45 W/in²
304SS
High Temperature WATROD 9.5 and 10.9 0.375 and 0.430 Inconel® 600 To 980°C (1800°F) To 4.7 W/cm²
(30 W/in²)
MULTICOIL 12.0 and 12.4 0.475 and 4.90 Inconel® To 815°C (1600°F) To 18.6 W/cm² (120 W/in²), dependent on the sheath material, watt density and heater application
Incoloy® To 815°C (1600°F)
304SS To 650°C (1200°F)
316SS To 815°C (1600°F)
Steel To 400°C (750°F)
Copper To 175°C (350°F)
FIREBAR Flat Tubular 5/8 in.:
5.9 x 16.5
 
0.235 x 0.650
Incoloy® 760°C (1400°F) To 14 W/cm² (90 W/in²
304SS 650°C (1200°F)
1 in.:
5.9 x 25.7
 
0.235 x 1.010
Incoloy® 760°C (1400°F)
304SS 650°C
(1200°F)
*These are typical maxiums and vary based on application parameters.
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 Product Specification Sheets Size/Pages
  • 316 Stainless Steel Heaters
  • (PDF) 134K / 2
  • Duct Heaters
  • (PDF) 97K / 2
  • FINBAR
  • (PDF) 107K / 2
  • FIREBAR Heaters Brochure
  • (PDF) 304K / 8
  • FIREBAR Immersion Heaters
  • (PDF) 97K / 3
  • FIREBAR/Tubular Heaters
  • (PDF) 221K / 4
  • FIREBARĀ® 1600
  • (PDF) 67K / 1
  • Flange Immersion Heaters
  • (PDF) 93K / 3
  • High Temperature Tubular Heater
  • (PDF) 99K / 2
  • Immersion Heaters for the Plastics Industry
  • (PDF) 63K / 1
  • Milled Groove Heater
  • (PDF) 96K / 2
  • Multicoil Tubular Heaters
  • (PDF) 218K / 4
  • Over-the-Side Immersion Heaters
  • (PDF) 101K / 2
  • Screw Plug Immersion Heaters
  • (PDF) 98K / 3
  • Square Flange Immersion Heaters
  • (PDF) 85K / 2
  • WATROD Immersion and Air Heaters
  • (PDF) 108K / 3
  • WATROD Tubular Heaters
  • (PDF) 45K / 2
     Product Technical Documents Size/Pages
  • Thermal Systems and Electric Heaters, Educational Series ...
  • (PDF) 656K / 20
  • Heat Transfer, Educational Series Book 1, 1995
  • (PDF) 795K / 36
     Product Case Histories SIC Code
  • A Silver Coating For Supplier of Formed Plastic Products ...
  • 3089
  • An Answer To A High-Temperature Air Application
  • 2821
  • Circulation Heater Acts As Duct Heater To Raise Chemical ...
  • 2865
  • Construction Details Make Tubular Heaters For Skin Packaging ...
  • 3569
  • FIREBAR Heaters - Where There's Smoke, There's Flavor
  • 2015
  • FIREBAR Heaters Improve Machinery Performance - Maintenance, ...
  • 3089
  • FIREBAR Heaters Make New Wave Soldering Possible
  • 3672
  • FIREBAR Heaters Simplify Wiring, Improves Chicken Cooking ...
  • 3589
  • FIREBAR Makes Funnel Cakes For The Midway
  • 3589
  • FIREBAR Tubular Heaters Work Faster, Last Longer In Welding ...
  • 3731
  • Formed Tubular Heater Keeps Semiconductor Manufacturer ...
  • 3559
  • Generator Resistance Load Bank Test Heater
  • 3621
  • Heater Failure Peppers Salt Bath Performance - Solved With ...
  • 3567
  • Heaters Deliver Home Cooked Flavor
  • 3589
  • Heaters Help Orange Juice Stay Fresh
  • 3565
  • Pedestal Heater Subassembly for Wafer Bonding Equipment
  • 3674
  • Safety Features Are Integral Part Of High Temperature Heater ...
  • 3499
  • Screw Plug Heaters Keep Petroleum Products Flowing
  • 2911
  • Special Material Selection Keeps Screw Plug Immersion Heaters ...
  • 3679
  • Total Application Support Solves Circulation Heater Request
  • 3800
  • Tubular Heaters In Small Packaging System Assures Food ...
  • 3565
  • Tubular Heaters Keep Heat On To Get The Lead Out
  • 3567
  • Tubular Heaters Keeping Machined Parts Within Tolerances
  • 3549
  • Tubular Heating Elements Cook Faster, Use less Power
  • 3589
  • Watlow Heating System Aids Environmental Clean Up Of Hazardous ...
  • 3822
     Related News Releases and Newsletters Date
  • Watlow Offers Repair Service for Screw Plug and Flange ...
  • 10-31-02
  • Watts Current - Volume Twenty-Seven, First Quarter, 2002
  • 03-21-02
  • For the Foodservice Industry Watlow's Multicoil Heaters ...
  • 12-12-00
  • Watts Current - Volume Twenty-Two, Second Quarter, 2000
  • 04-01-00
  • Watlow's Multicoil Heaters Package Multiple Coils and Thermocouples ...
  • 08-12-99
  • Watts Current - Volume Twenty, Third Quarter, 1999
  • 07-03-99
  • Watts Current - Volume Eighteen, First Quarter 1999
  • 01-01-99
  • Watlow Tubular PLUS Program Provides Quick Shipment on ...
  • 01-01-98
  • Watlow Introduces New Line Of High Performance Modular ...
  • 12-11-95

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