Thermofoil

™

Heaters

Thin, exible industrial heating elements consist of an etched foil (Thermofoil
TM ) or wire-wound resistive element laminated between layers of insulation material such as Kapton™, silicone rubber, mica, polyester or PTFE.
Etched Thermofoil heaters custom-designed to t around the perimeter of an application ensure optimal visual clarity and ample heating over the entire display area. Unlimited geography – A wide variety of shape, termination and sensor options oer countless design alternatives for any application. Low mass – Increases power use eciency because little power is lost in warming the heater itself. A square inch of a Thermofoil heater weighs only 0.25–0.85 grams yet produces up to 110 watts. Superior thermal performance – Heating elements can be proled to oset variations in heat loss to ensure precise and consistent thermal processes. Minco’s experience in thermal coupling speeds up warm-up and recovery to enhance productivity.
A wire-wound heater element on thin, exible, optically clear insulation placed in direct contact with instrumen- tation and LCD glass enables fast and ecient warm-up. Minco leads the market in component integration and three-dimensional packaging. This computer hard drive assembly integrates ex circuitry with a heater and sensor. Versatility – Multiple mounting methods from pressure sensitive industrial adhesives to laminated systems oer greater exibility in choosing operating param-eters and heat-sink materials.
Sensor

Sensors

Minco manufactures custom and standard resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), thermocouples, and thermistors in a variety of packages and assemblies. Fast time response – Time constants as low as 0.10 second oer immediate situational analysis, ecient thermal control and condition reporting.
A sensor positioned in the center and terminated under the laminated heater insulation withstands heavy recoil and vibration. Wire-wound ceramic elements provide accurate sensing across a wide temperature range and are reliable in rugged aircraft conditions. Compact and low mass – Sensors can be built as small as 0.2” x 0.5” for weight and space savings. Rugged and reliable – Many designs meet vibration and shock require-ments outlined in MIL-STD-202, Method 204, Test condition D. Wide temperature capability – From -250°C to 850°C to handle nearly any type of harsh or extreme environment. Unlimited geography – Design and manufacture to t any shape needed for your application.

Integrated Components

Minco can design, assemble and integrate nearly any combination of our components to help you achieve the highest level of functional and packaging eciency. RTD/heater – Flexible Thermal-Ribbon RTDs mounted alongside heaters or incorporated into them provide accurate and responsive sensing. Flex circuit/heater/sensor – Flex circuits integrated into thermal control systems eliminate the need for wiring and expensive connectors.
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