Heater Catalog - Watlow

Flexible HeatersFlexible Shapes and GeometriesFlexible heaters are thin, bendable and shaped to fitalmost any type of equipment. Heat can be appliedto complex shapes and geometries without sacrificingefficiency or dependability.Excellent heat transfer results from the heater’s thindesign and direct bonding to an application. Flexibleheaters provide fast heat-up and cool-down rates,uniform heat distribution and high watt densities.Features and BenefitsFlat geometry• Permits holes, notches and unusual shapesOption of two material types and two element styles• Allow wider flexibilityLightweight construction and low thermal mass• Permit use in applications with limited space orweight requirementsHeating elements as close as 0.003 in. (0.08 mm)• Creates faster heat-up and cool-down timeUniformly spaced element paths• Distributes heat more evenlyTypical Applications• Medical equipment including blood analyzers,respiratory therapy units and hydrotherapy baths• Semiconductor equipment, including vacuum and gasdelivery lines and wafer processing equipment• Foodservice equipment, including food holding andwarming cabinets• Battery heating• Satellite and communication equipment• Freeze protection for military hardware, aircraftinstrumentation, hydraulic equipment, etc.• Any application requiring a flexible shape or designWire-WoundElementBottom Layer of InsulationSheath MaterialTop Layer of InsulationSheath MaterialEtched FoilElementWATLOW ®117