Design Specifications
Casting Process
Permanent Molds: For large quantity runs, this process uses steel or cast iron molds and yields a superior finish and enhanced cosmetic value.
No-Bake Sand Molds: For small quantity runs, this process requires wooden patterns. This is an economical, fast means of manufacturing tooling for lower volume casting requirements and for making prototypes.
Permanent Molds: For large quantity runs, this process uses steel or cast iron molds and yields a superior finish and enhanced cosmetic value.
No-Bake Sand Molds: For small quantity runs, this process requires wooden patterns. This is an economical, fast means of manufacturing tooling for lower volume casting requirements and for making prototypes.
Cast Alloys
Alloy | Maximum Surface Temperature | ||
Aluminum 319 (Standard) | 700°F (375°C) | ||
Brass | 1200°F (649°C) | ||
Bronze | 1350°F (732°C) |
Clamping Styles
- Strap Clamping: 20 Gauge Type 430 Stainless Steel Straps with 1/4"-20 Bolts and Barrel Nuts—3/4", and 1/4" wide standard.
- Bolt Clamping: Specify Fastener Requirements.
Dimensional
Minimum Inside Diameter Maximum Inside Diameter Minimum Width Maximum Width Minimum Length Maximum Length Finish Gap |
1" 48" 2 1/2" 36" 2" 36" 125 RMS Standard 1/4" top and bottom or to customer specification |
Electrical
Tubular Heater Diameter |
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Special Features
The following special features can be incorporated into Cast-In Heater designs. Specify exact dimensions and locations.
Holes, Standoffs, Cutouts, Taper Angles, Slots, Chamfers, Thermowells, Electroless Nickel Plating, Teflon® Coating, Mounting Studs, Ground Studs
- Resistance Tolerance: +10%, -5%
- Wattage Tolerance: +5%, -10%
- Maximum Watt Density Aluminum Alloy—35 W/in2 on the element
- Maximum Watt Density Bronze or Brass—45 W/in2 on the element
Special Features
The following special features can be incorporated into Cast-In Heater designs. Specify exact dimensions and locations.
Holes, Standoffs, Cutouts, Taper Angles, Slots, Chamfers, Thermowells, Electroless Nickel Plating, Teflon® Coating, Mounting Studs, Ground Studs
Liquid Cooled Cast-In vs. Air Cooled Cast-In
Historically,liquid cooled Cast-In Heaters have been the more frequently employed method of controlling the melt temperature of extrusion barrels. There is no doubt about the effectiveness and speed of liquid cooled castings in removing heat from the extrusion process. However, there are a number of drawbacks that primarily relate to maintenance-associated issues. Air Cooled Cast-In Heaters are virtually maintenance free and therefore, when properly installed and applied, have the capability to far outlast their liquid cooled counterparts. Since cooling tubes are not used, the possibility of breakage, cracking or becoming clogged with brine or mineral deposits is not a concern.
Additionally, Air Cooled Cast-In Heaters do not require an expensive cooling tower or heat exchange system, extensive plumbing systems and labor for installation. These factors along with the benefit of being maintenance free make Proheat Air Cooled Cast-In Heaters an economical and practical source for your extrusion heating and cooling application.
In certain instances where air cooling alone will not sufficiently cool the process, liquid cooling tubes can be cast into the heater as well to maximize BTU removal.
Additionally, Air Cooled Cast-In Heaters do not require an expensive cooling tower or heat exchange system, extensive plumbing systems and labor for installation. These factors along with the benefit of being maintenance free make Proheat Air Cooled Cast-In Heaters an economical and practical source for your extrusion heating and cooling application.
In certain instances where air cooling alone will not sufficiently cool the process, liquid cooling tubes can be cast into the heater as well to maximize BTU removal.
Ordering Information
- Measure the O.D. of your barrel, which in turn will be the I.D. of the heater.
- Measure the width of your heater.
- Check the wattage and voltage rating per half or per segment. This information is normally stamped on the heater.
- Establish heater cooling function, if any. If water cooled, measure length and diameter of cooling tube extensions. Cooling tube extensions are 3" long, and 1/2" * .049 O.D. wall thickness unless otherwise specified. If air cooled, Cast-In Band will have cast fins.
- Check for special features such as: thermocouple clearance holes, drill and tapped holes, vent cutouts and terminal boxes.
- There are two methods for securing a Cast-In Band Heater to a barrel; separate clamping straps or nut and bolt clamping.
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