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Polyimide Flexible Heaters

 
Zesta Watlow Polyimide Flexible Heaters
Zesta Watlow Polyimide Flexible Heaters
Zesta Watlow Polyimide Flexible Heaters
Zesta Watlow Polyimide Flexible Heaters
Zesta Watlow Polyimide Flexible Heaters
Zesta Watlow Polyimide Flexible Heaters
Zesta Watlow Polyimide Flexible Heaters
Zesta Watlow Polyimide Flexible Heaters
A thin, lightweight organic polymer film, Kapton provides excellent tensile strength, tear resistance and dimensional stability. This heater is ideal for applications requiring low out gassing in a vacuum, or resistance to radiation, fungus and chemicals. Kapton is also very resistant to solvents.



Watlow Flexible Heater Datasheet (EN)
Watlow: Your Heat Solutions Resource Brochure (EN)

Watlow Elements Souples De Chauffage Fiche Technique (FR)
Watlow: Vos Solutions de Chauffage Brochure (FR)
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Product Features

  • Excellent physical and electrical properties result in thermal stability over a wide temperature range.
  • Transparent Kapton® material allows inspection of internal details.
  • Resists radiation and fungus, allowing its use in a wide range of applications.
  • UR® and cUR® available on many custom designs.

Specifications

Performance Capabilities

  • For operating environments as low as -319°F (-195°C), heater temperature as high as 392°F (200°C)
  • Watt densities to 50 W/in² (7.75 W/cm²).  Watt density limits are application dependent (operating temperatures, bonding method and heat sink).

Thickness:
0.007 inch (0.2 mm)
Flexibility (min. radius):
1⁄32 inch (0.8 mm)
Weight:
1.5 oz./ft2 (0.05 g/cm²)
Operating temperature:
  • Maximum: 392°F (200°C)
  • Minimum: -319°F (-195°C)
Maximum operating watt density:
  • At 77°F (25°C) in open air: 7 W/in² (1 W/cm²)
  • At 300°F (150°C): 10 W/in²
Watt density rating on stock units:
5 W/in2 (0.8 W/cm²)
Dielectric strength:
Minimum V~(ac): 1000
Flammability rating:
Self-extinguishing
Heater size limitations:
20 x 26 inches (510 mm x 660 mm)
Weight loss (outgassing):
0.51 percent
Standard lead length:
12 inches (305 mm) Teflon® E

Applications

  • Military/aerospace, where low outgassing properties are required
  • Medical, where thorough cleaning or sterilization is needed
  • Laboratory research
  • Photographic equipment
  • Optical equipment
  • LCD displays
  • Computer equipment