Cast or Plate Strip Heater

Cast Strip/Plate Heater

Cast Strip/Plate Heaters are available in Aluminum, Brass, and Bronze in a variety of standard designs and styles as well as custom designs.

 

Design Specifications

Casting Process
Permanent Molds: For large quantity runs, this process uses steel or cast iron molds and yields a superior finish and enhanced cosmetic value.
No-Bake Sand Molds: For small quantity runs, this process requires wooden patterns. This is an economical, fast means of manufacturing tooling for lower volume casting requirements and for making prototypes.

 

Cast Alloys

 

Alloy

Maximum Surface Temperature
Aluminum 319 (Standard) 700°F (375°C)
Brass 1200°F (649°C)
Aluminum Bronze 1350°F (732

 

Clamping Styles

Strap Clamping: 20 Gauge Type 430 Stainless Steel Straps with 1/4″-20 Bolts and Barrel Nuts–3/4″, and 1/4″ wide standard

Bolt Clamping: Specify Fastener Requirements

 

Electrical

Tubular Heater Diameter .260″ .315″ .375″ .430″ .475″
Maximum Volts 240 277 480 550 550
Maximum Amps per element 15 30 40 40 40
Three Phase available depending on Casting Size
Resistance Tolerance:    +10%, -5%
Wattage Tolerance:    +5%, -10%
Maximum Watt Density Aluminum Alloy–35 W/in2 on the element
Maximum Watt Density Bronze or Brass–45 W/in2 on the element

 

Special Features

 

The following special features can be incorporated into Cast-In Heater designs. Specify exact dimensions and locations.

Holes Standoffs Cutouts
Taper Angles Slots Teflon® Coating
Thermowells Electroless Nickel Plating Ground Studs
Mounting Studs

 

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