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SILICONE HEATERS

SILICONE HEATERS

SILICONE HEATERS

Product catalog summary
Overview
WATTCO™ silicone heaters are designed for low and medium temperature applications requiring flexibility and adaptability to irregular shapes and sizes. These heaters are moisture and chemical resistant, thin, and flexible, making them suitable for various industrial uses.
Key Features
  • Composed of fiberglass-enhanced silicone rubbers.
  • Quick heat transfer and solid construction.
  • Adheres to all surfaces and is CSA and CE certified.
  • Maximum size: 38” x 98”, thickness: 0.060”, maximum temperature: 450°F, and maximum voltage: 480 VAC.
  • Available with Teflon or silicone lead wires and optional power cables.
Silicone Rubber Heaters
  • Lead wire models available with Teflon or silicone lead wires.
  • Can be designed with pre-set or adjustable thermostats, thermal cutoffs, and external thermocouples.
  • Graph provided for watt density vs. attachment method, indicating surface temperature stabilization below 500°F for certain applications.
Fastening Methods
  • RTV Adhesives: Suitable for high temperatures up to 500°F.
  • Pressure Sensitive Adhesives: Suitable for high temperatures up to 300°F.
  • Factory Vulcanization: Best method for fixing heaters to surfaces, available only in the factory.
  • Mechanical Fasteners: Include eyelets, Velcro, metallic fasteners, and independent straps.
Silicone Barrel Heaters
  • Designed for pre-heating solutions in drums or pails, making them more fluid and flowable.
  • Easy to install and remove, suitable for indoor applications only.
  • Electrical rating requires proper power cords for specific voltage and wattage.
  • Key features include a silicone rubber shell, fiberglass grid, and B-200 bimetal thermostat.
Ordering Information
When ordering, specify material, dimensions, special shapes, wattage, voltage, operating temperature, type of leads and length, thermostat range or setting, and mounting type. For assistance, contact WATTCO™ at 1-800-4WATTCO (1-800-492-8826).
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SILICONE HEATERS component parts

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SILICONE HEATERS component parts WATTCO™ silicone rubber heaters are composed of fiberglass enhanced silicone rubbers that are moisture and chemical resistant. Thin and flexible, these heaters are designed to meet the requirements of various low and medium temperature applications that require irregular shapes, sizes, and dimensions. SILICONE RUBBER HEATERS LEAD WIRE MODELS WATTCO™ silicone heaters come with lead wire terminations. Two models are currently available: Teflon and silicone lead wires. Teflon lead wires: • Placed between the silicone layers • A little patch is added on the exit point...

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SILICONE HEATERS component parts FIG. 2 - Graph of Watt Density vs Attachment Methods FASTENING METHODS • For solid attachment to application surfaces, use room temperature adhesive pastes. • Available in RTV 106 (red) and RTV 116 (transparent). • RTV 106 and RTV 116 are suitable for high temperatures of up to 500°F. APPLICATION TEMPERATURE WATT DENSITY VERSUS ATTACHMENT METHOD PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVES • Thin layer of adhesive backing for high temperature (300°F). • Made for all surfaces. • Include an easy-to-remove protective cover. • Watt density: 5 W/in² and less if used with a PSA. FACTORY...

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SILICONE HEATERS WATTCO™ silicone barrel heaters are designed to brace a drum and are easy to install and remove. They are primarily used for pre-heating solutions in drums or pails in order to make them more fluid and flowable. Silicone barrel heaters are the ideal solution for heating liquids in pouring, dipping, coating, and mixing applications. Silicone rubber shell Fiberglass grid to reinforce the silicone rubber sheets Electrically grounded Electrical resistant wire web and protective metallic grid inserted between the silicone layers included • B-200 bimetal thermostat (400°F) included...

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