High-Temperature Heaters

High-Temperature Heaters
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High-Temperature Heaters

Product catalog summary
Overview of High-Temperature Heaters
High-temperature heaters are essential for applications requiring extreme heat. This document outlines various heater types, including MULTICELL™, FIREROD®, tubular, and ceramic fiber heaters, each with distinct specifications and applications.
MULTICELL™ Heaters
  • Specifications: Reach sheath temperatures up to 2050°F (1120°C) with six independently controllable zones.
  • Features: Provide precise temperature uniformity, easy insertion/removal, and high emissivity due to oxidized sheath.
  • Applications: Used in hot isothermal forming, soil remediation, and hot forging dies.
FIREROD® Heaters
  • Specifications: Suitable for platen applications up to 1600°F (871°C) with a maximum watt density of 100 W/in² (15.5 W/cm²).
  • Features: Airtight end seal to reduce oxidation and high-temperature sheath for better heat transfer.
  • Applications: Ideal for high-temperature platen applications.
Tubular Heaters
  • Specifications: Suitable for process air heating applications exceeding 1300°F (704°C), with a maximum sheath temperature of 1800°F (983°C).
  • Features: Alloy 600 sheath for high temperature and corrosion resistance, available in various diameters.
  • Applications: Used in high-temperature ovens, radiant heating, and environmental applications.
Ceramic Fiber Heaters
  • Specifications: Offer high temperature capabilities within the Watlow heater family.
  • Features: Constructed with ceramic fiber insulation to isolate the heating chamber.
  • Applications: Used in high-temperature furnaces, metal melting, semiconductor processing, and more.
Technical Data and Design Parameters
The document provides detailed technical data, including physical design parameters, termination standards, and extended capabilities for each heater type. It also includes information on bending restrictions, termination assemblies, and connector options.
Conclusion
Watlow's high-temperature heaters are engineered for durability and efficiency in extreme conditions, offering solutions for a wide range of industrial applications.
Performance Capabilities of Ceramic Fiber Heaters
Ceramic fiber heaters can operate at temperatures up to 2200°F (1204°C) with watt densities ranging from 5 to 30 W/in² (0.8 to 4.6 W/cm²), utilizing radiant heat transfer exclusively.
Features and Benefits
These heaters feature high-temperature ICA resistance elements, lightweight alumina-silica composition for insulation, and compatibility with common power line voltages. They are designed for quick temperature reach and energy efficiency.
Typical Applications
Used in high-temperature furnaces, metal melting, semiconductor processing, glass and ceramic processing, and analytical instrumentation.
Options and Application Hints
Available in flat or V-sinuated element configurations, the heaters offer enhanced watt density and are suitable for various enclosed applications. The document advises against using ceramic fiber heaters for conduction heating and recommends appropriate mounting methods.
Performance Data
Includes graphs showing performance capabilities, power requirements, and heat-up/cool-down rates for different heater configurations. Provides guidelines for safe performance areas and highlights the importance of staying within design limits for optimal heater life.
Insulation Effectiveness
Illustrates the effectiveness of adding blanket insulation to ceramic fiber heaters, enhancing thermal conductivity and emissivity.
Ordering Information
When ordering, specify the quantity of units needed. Semi-cylindrical units are sold as halves, and two halves are required to make a pair. Include any desired spares in the total quantity. Use the part number for re-ordering previously designed units, and reconfirm specifications such as volts, watts, lead orientation, and length.
Specifications
  • Wattage: Recommended watt density is 6.5 to 25 W/in² (1.0 - 3.9 W/cm²) for operation between 1500 to 2200°F (815 - 1204°C). Lower watt densities are required at higher temperatures.
  • Voltage: Standard voltages are 60, 120, and 240VAC, with capabilities up to 600 volts. Three-phase units are available on request.
  • Leads: Specify lead length and orientation. Default lead style is A, 12 inches long.
  • Shipping Weight: Add 30% to the net weight for gross shipping weight estimation. Additional charges may apply for large orders.
Ordering Hints
  • Ensure the correct Type number and Lead Style letter are provided.
  • Supply a drawing or sketch to avoid confusion.
  • For Type 6, 7, 8 units, confirm the heated and no-heat area orientations.
  • For Type 2 and 3 units, consider ordering full vestibule units and removing unneeded parts, or special order for cost efficiency.
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High-Temperature Heaters Extended Capabilities for MULTICELL™ Heaters The advanced design of the MULTICELL™ insertion heater from Watlow® offers three major advantages: extreme process temperature capability, independent zone control for precise temperature uniformity and loose fit design for easy insertion and removal. Performance Capabilities • Engineered to achieve sheath temperatures up to 2050°F (1120°C) • Up to six independently controllable zones Multiple Zoned Platens No-heat Toe End No-heat Section Designed for Longer Element Life Potting Cup to Seal Electrical Termination High-Temperature...

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Applications and Technical Data Definition of Terms Cold Toe: A physical minimum requirement of 15/8 ± 5/i6 inch Independent Zone: Up to three, separately controlled zones, which can be of varying lengths and wattages Heated Length: The combined sum of all independent zones Wattage: Ratings are the combined sum of all independent zones Extended iCAPABiyi^ MULTICELL Heaters: The High Temperature Choice

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Extended Capabilities for MULTICELL™ Heaters Applications and Technical Data (Continued) Physical Design Parameters All bending of a MULTICELL heater is restricted to the cold area of the heater. All bend radii points must be 1 in. (25 mm) from the hot/cold junction. “L” 0.935 Inch Diameter MULTICELL Heater 0.685 Inch Diameter MULTICELL Heater

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High-Temperature Heaters Extended Capabilities for MULTICELL™ Heaters Applications and Technical Data (Continued) Tab Styles Weldments to the MULTICELL Heater Element 1 in. (25 mm) Min. HTD Section Hot Cold Junction Full View 15⁄8 in. 15⁄8 in. 15⁄8 in. 15⁄8 in. 15⁄8 in. 15⁄8 in. (41.3 mm) (41.3 mm) (41.3 mm)(41.3 mm) (41.3 mm)(41.3 mm) 11⁄8 in. 11⁄8 in. 5⁄8 in. 5⁄8 in. 11⁄8 in. 11⁄8 in. 11⁄8 in. (28.6 mm) (15.88 mm) (28.6 mm)(28.6 mm) 11⁄8 in. (15.88 mm) 5⁄8 in. (28.6 mm) (28.6 mm)(28.6 mm) (15.88 mm) 3⁄8 in. R 3⁄8 in. R (9.5 mm) (9.5 mm) 3⁄8 in. R (9.5 mm) ½ in. R ½ in. R * 5⁄16 in. (7.9 mm)...

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Extended iCAPAiyyi^ High-Temperature HeatersExtended Capabilities for MULTICELL™ HeatersTermination Standards Potting Sleeves B

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Extended Capabilities for MULTICELL™ Heaters 'Extended iCAPABiyr^ Termination Assemblies All termination assemblies are available with potting sleeves or cups, with or without armor flex lead wire protection. Please specify potting vessel and lead cover option when ordering. Omitted Connectors Connector Connector Female Quick Connect Male Quick Connect Twist-Lock® Plug and Plug Socket Termination illustrations shown with armor flex covering. Options Plug and Socket and Twist-Lock® Plug Variations Three zone heaters requiring a quick disconnect plug will typically be supplied with a six contact...

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Extended Capability Alloy 800 sheath • Transfers heat more efficiently High emissivity sheath • Provides better heat transfer and longer life High-Temperature Heaters Extended Capabilities for High-Temperature (HT) FIREROD® Heaters The Watlow HT FIREROD heater is especially designed for high temperature platen applications up to 1600°F (871°C). The HT FIREROD heater utilizes the same industry leading design principles used on all Watlow FIRErOd products. Advancing the FIREROD heater enables it to withstand application temperatures up to 400°F (204°C) higher than standard cartridge heaters. HT...

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High-Temperature HeatersHigh-Temperature Tubular Heaters Watlow manufactures high-temperature tubular heaters to bridge the gap between standard tubular heaters and Watlow MULTICELL™ heaters. This tubular is well suited for process air heating applications in excess of 1300°F (704°C), resulting in a maximum sheath temperature of 1800°F (983°C). Controlled lab testing between the new design and current tubular designs show an increase in life of approximately 50 percent. The high-temperature tubular consists of an engineered tubing with an outer sheath of alloy 600 and a special internal construction....

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Ceramic Fiber Heaters Ceramic fiber heaters offer some of the highest temperature heating element capabilities available in the Watlow family of heaters. Heating units constructed of ceramic fiber insulation isolate the heating chamber from the outside. Ceramic fiber heaters are extremely low mass, high insulation value units with self-supported heating elements. Many applications can benefit from the convenience of the heating element and insulation combined into one package. Its lightweight, low-density properties are ideally suited for high temperature applications requiring low thermal mass....

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Exposed Sinuated Elements High-Temperature HeatersCeramic Fiber Heaters Options Embedded Sinuated Elements • Available in either flat or V-sinuated element configurations • Advanced V-sinuated element configuration allows up to 27 percent additional watt density over embedded flat sinuated elements • Performs best at medium to high temperatures at medium watt density power requirements • Use in partially enclosed to fully enclosed applications • Especially well suited for large, flat units; semi-cylindrical units above 5 in. (125 mm) I.D.; and full cylinders above 4 in. (100 mm) I.D. • Offers...

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Applications • High temperature furnaces • Metal melting, holding and transfer • Semiconductor processing • Glass, ceramic and wire processing • Analytical instrumentation • Fluidized beds • Laboratory and R&D • Other high temperature process applications • Optimum performance for high temperature, enclosed furnace chambers • Coiled elements readily conform to complex curved surfaces, especially small custom chamber shapes • Coiled element design works best in higher voltage, lower current situations • Use where lower watt density requirements and low duty cycle operations are expected • Available...

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