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WATTCO™ band heaters are the ideal solution for high watt densities and high operating temperature applications, especially for the plastics industry. The various types of band heaters available at WATTCO™ include mica insulated band heaters and ceramic band heaters.
WATTCO™ Mica Band Heaters
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Items WATTCO™ Mica Band Heaters
10170
WATTCO™ One-Piece Mica Band Heater 		WATTCO™ Mica Band Heaters
10171
WATTCO™ Two-Piece Mica Band Heater 		WATTCO™ Mica Band Heaters
10172
WATTCO™ Holes and Cutouts Mica Band Heater
Description N/A WATTCO™ band heaters are the ideal solution for high watt densities and high operating temperature applications, especially for the plastics industry. The various types of band heaters available at WATTCO™ include mica insulated band heaters and ceramic band heaters.
Brands N/A WATTCO™
Model N/A One-Piece N/A Two-Piece N/A Holes and Cutouts
Cold Section N/A 1 in. x Width N/A 2 in. x Width N/A (Size + 1/2 in. ) x Width
Style N/A Mica Band Heater
Maximum Sheath Temperature N/A 900 ºF
Insulation Material N/A Mica
Key Features N/A
  • Top quality mica of various thicknesses
  • External metallic sheath includes a special alloy
  • Broad range of construction designs, clamping mechanisms, and electrical terminal types
Benefits N/A
  • Energy efficient
  • Economical
  • Reliable
  • Versatile
  • Top quality mica and resistance wire
  • Uniform heat distribution
Application N/A
  • Injection molding
  • Blow-molding
  • Plastic extrusion
  • Container, pipe, or tank heating
  • Pharmaceutical applications
  • Applications in the food industry
Clamping Mechanisms N/A Each clamping mechanism has its own features and benefits that will improve the service life of your mica band heater and directly affects the quality of the heat transfer.
Understanding Watt Density N/A Information will help you understand watt density in order to select the proper wattage for your application.
  • Wattage will affect the durability and performance of your heater. To prevent heater failure, do not exceed the maximum recommended watt density for a specific heater size.
Watt density (W/in ) = WATTAGE / (3.14 x Inner Diameter x Width) - (Cold Section)