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  Surface Heaters
 
 
Silicone Rubber and Kapton Heaters
 

Tempco's Flexible Heaters made with Silicone Rubber or Kapton insulation are capable of operating with excellent performance under many adverse conditions, including: moisture, outdoor exposure, or ambient temperatures, radiation, ozone, compression set, vacuum, fungus, oils, solvents, and many other chemicals. They can be fabricated to fit any size or shape with holes and cutouts and are not affected by mechanical shock, vibration or repeated flexing.

 
Technical Specifications
 
  Silicone Rubber Kapton®
Maximum Size: 35" by  72" (88.9 by  183 cm) 10" by  22" (25.4 by  56.9 cm)
Dimensional Tolerance    
Less than 6": ±.030" (.76 mm) ±.030" (.76 mm)
6" to 12": ±.060" (1.52 mm) ±.060" (1.52 mm)
Over 12": ±.125" (3.17 mm) ±.125" (3.17 mm)
Nominal Thickness: .056" wire (1.42 mm) .006" (.15 mm)
  .030" foil (.76 mm)  
Weight: 7 oz./ft.2 (.21g/cm2) 2 oz./ft.2 (.06g/cm2)
Maximum Operating 500°F (260°C) inter. 392°F (200°C) cont.
Temperature: 450°F (232°C) cont.  
Minimum Operating    
Temperature: -80°F (–62.2°C) -320°F (-195°C)
Resistance: Wire: +10%, -5%, Foil: +10%, -10% Foil: +10%, -10%
Maximum Operating Voltage: 480 VAC  
Dielectric Strength: 1000 VAC  
Standard Leads: 10" Teflon® Insulated Stranded Wire
Agency Approvals: UR and CUR File #E65652