Polymer Heaters
Shaping up Manufacturing Processes
Watlow's heated plastic parts combine resistive heating elements with thermoset and thermoplastic compounds to yield a part that is both heater and structure. For the latest in heating technology from Watlow, specify a heated plastic part in your next product.
Watlow utilizes a variety of molding techniques, including compression, injection, thermoform, blow ans rotational, to produce heated plastic parts that are durable, safe and cost-effective.
| Sheath Material | Maximum Open Watt Density | Maximum Immersion Watt Density | Maximum Operating Temperature | ||
| W/cm | (W/in) | W/cm | (W/in) | ||
| Alcryn Melt- Processible Rubber | 0.08 | (0.5) | 0.62 | (4.0) | 100 °C (212 °F) |
| Santroprene Thermoplastic Elastomer | 0.08 | (0.5) | 0.62 | (4.0) | 100 °C (212 °F) |
| Polypropylene Thermoplastic | 0.09 | (0.6) | 0.78 | (5.0) | 105 °C (221 °F) (842 - 1400 °F) |
| Polycarbonate Thermoplastic | 0.16 | (1.0) | 1.55 | (10) | 130 °C (266 °F) |
| Polyester Thermoset | 0.17 | (1.1) | 1.70 | (11) | 150 °C (302 °F) |
| Polyetherimide Thermoplastic | 0.20 | (1.3) | 2.64 | (17) | 170 °C (338 °F) |
| Epoxy Thermoset | 0.20 | (1.3) | 2.64 | (17) | 175 °C (350 °F) |
| Polypropylene Sulfide Thermoplastic | 0.25 | (1.6) | 4.18 | (27) | 200 °C (392 °F) |
| Liquid Crystal Polymer Thermoplastic | 0.29 | (1.9) | 4.96 | (32) | 220 °C (428 °F) |
| Fluoropolymer Thermoplastic | 0.59 | (3.8) | 9.30 | (60) | 180 °C (356 °F) |
Applications:
- Medical Equipment
- Analytical Equipment
- Aerospace Equipment
- Freeze Protection
- Battery Heating
- Food Service Equipment
- Transportation Equipment
- Semiconductor Equipment
- Any Heated Part Application (requiring a flexible shape)
Polymers
Plastics are Polymers that can be used to create custom heating solutions for practically any need, moving beyond typical heating solutions to fully integrated, molded, functional heating components, designed to work with the customers product.
The Polymers are used to create a new kind of heater. The THERMOPOLYMER heater lasts longer in hostile or demanding applications such as water, acids, caustic solutions - and is resistant to scale and corrosion.
Shaping up Manufacturing Processes
To lower costs and make the process more efficient, use Watlow's THERMOPOLYMER heaters in a manufacturing process because the THERMOPOLYMER heater serves as the heating solution, not just the heating element.
To help improve the manufacturing process, THERMOPOLYMER heaters can:
- Provide better product performance through uniform heat distribution and by putting the heat only where it is needed.
- Increase heater life and usage.
- Lead to new design possibilities, thanks to the ability to mold a heater into a structural and functional component.
- Resist corrosion and scaling, thanks to the chemical properties unique to polymers.
Features:
- Fewer Parts & Less Labor
- Reduced Power Consumption
- Corrosion & Scale Resistant
- Natural & Non-stick Surface
- Heat Concentration (only in areas where needed)
Benefits:
- Reduced Overall Costs
- Energy Efficient
- Longer Heater Life
- Easy to Clean
- Uniform Heat Distribution
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