The Caloritech™ FS Finned Strip Heater is a versatile and economical heating source typically used across a wide range of applications, including surface heating (platens, dies, molds, tanks, piping); process air heating (drying cabinets, ovens, baking ovens, vacuum dehydrating ovens, moisture protection for motors); dropping resistors for line applications in railroads and load banks; winterizing (hoppers, conveyors, ducts, car heating, thawing); original equipment (air conditioning, laboratory equipment, food packaging, ovens, presses, drying equipment). The fins improve heat transfer in free or forced air heating applications.
Features & Benefits At A Glance
- Constructed of specially selected, high grade materials, including high temperature alloy resistance wire, corrosion-resistant aluminized steel sheath (suitable for maximum sheath temperature less than 538 °C (1000°F) and 0.022" (0.559 mm) thick cadmium plated steel fins
- Controlled coil process and placement assures uniform heat distribution over the entire active surface of the heater
- Special refractory material possesses excellent heat transfer characteristics, superior insulation properties and rigid vibration resistance to provide a heavy-duty heating unit
- Slotted mounting tabs allow lineal expansion during initial heat-up period
- Rated at 120V or 240V, depending on size; secondary insulators must be used when voltage to ground exceeds 300V
- High-voltage models rated up to 600V when secondary insulators are used
- Maximum amperage of 48 amps
- Wattage ranges from 725 W to 2100 W depending on size of heater
- Overall length limit of 42.5" (1080 mm); effective length limit of 39" (991 mm)