Heater Catalog - Watlow

Air HeatersFinned Heaters375 Finned Strip HeatersApplications and Technical DataCalculating Watt DensityUse the graph and formulas to ensure that themaximum allowable watt density for the heater isnot exceeded in the application.Open air watt density is calculated for the total heatedsurface area.FormulasWattageWatt Density =Heated AreaHeated Area(Offset Terminals) = [Overall Length (A) - 4 in.]x 3.75 in.= [Overall Length (A) - 102 mm]x 95.3 mmHeated Area(Parallel Terminals) = [Overall Length (A) - 3.12 in.]x 3.75 in.= [Overall Length (A) - 79.3 mm]x 95.3 mmHeated Area(One-on-One Terminals) = [Overall Length (A) - 4.25 in.]x 3.75 in.= [Overall Length (A) - 108 mm]x 95.3 mmAmbient Air Temperature—°F6005004003002001000Maximum Allowable Watt DensityWatt Density—W/cm 21 2 34 515 ft/sec (4.6 m/sec) Air Speed10 ft/sec (3.0 m/sec) Air Speed5 ft/sec (1.5 m/sec) Air SpeedStill Air0 5 10 15 20 26Watt Density—W/in 2 30300200100Ambient Air Temperature—°C0 ft/sec (0 m/sec) Air Speed410 WATLOW ®