Applications
Low Density cartridge heaters can be used in virtually any application involving lower temperatures and relatively little vibration or impact. Some examples include sealing bars, heating platens, heating fluids and forming. Low Density cartridges can also be modified to meet the demands of special applications.
Features and Benefits
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Performance Ratings
- Max Temperature: 900 deg F.
- Max Watt Density: 30W/in2
Dimensional Specifications
Nom. Diameter | 3/16 |
1/4 |
3/8 |
1/2 |
5/8 |
3/4 |
7/8 |
15/16 |
1 |
1-1/4 |
Act. Diameter | .185 |
.247 |
.372 |
.496 |
.621 |
.745 |
.870 |
.933 |
.995 |
1.245 |
Diameter Tolerance +-.002
Length Tolerance +-1/16 up to 6” long; +-2% over 6” long
Camber Tolerance .010” per foot of length
*Other Diameters available-Please consult Proheat Inc.
Electrical Specifications
Nom. Diameter | 3/16 |
1/4 |
3/8 |
1/2 |
5/8 |
3/4 |
7/8 |
15/16 |
1 |
1-1/4 |
Act. Diameter | 240 |
240 |
240 |
240 |
480* |
480* |
480* |
480* |
480* |
480* |
Max Amerage | 1.5 |
3.5 |
6 |
10 |
10 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
25 |
30 |
Max Wattage Consult Proheat Inc.
Wattage Tolerance Plus 5%, Minus 10%
Resistance Tolerance Plus 10%, Minus 5%
*480V when applicable. Consult Proheat Inc.
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