Kapton Thin Flexible Heater

Kapton

Kapton® Thin Flexible Heater

Etched Foil Elements Encapsulated on Both Sides Between Adhesive (Fep or Acrylic) and a Polyimide Film Insulation.
Voltage: 24 V, 28 V, 115 V, 240 V Standard.
Watt Density: 2.5 W/in2 (Slow Warming), 5 W/in2 (General Purpose Heating), 10W/in2 (Quick Warming and High Temperature Range).
-328°F (-200°C) to 392°F (200°C).
Bend Radius: 0.032"(0.8 mm) Minimum.
Resistance Tolerances: ±10%
Overall Thickness: General 0.007 in. (0.18 mm) (except at lead exit) Depending on Stack/Configuration.
Dielectric Strength: 1000 Vac
Power Design Features: Distributed Wattage, Dual Voltage, Zoning, 3-Phase
Sizes Up to 12” x 18” (300 mm x 450 mm)

Medical:

Life Support
Sterilization
Blood Analyzer
Sleep Apnea
Dialysis

Analytical Instruments:

Diagnostic
DNA
Tissue Processors
Chromatographs

Semiconductor:

Wafer Processing Baths
Chucks

Aerospace, Avionics:

Instrumentation
Devices

Electronics:

Photocopiers
Flat Panel Displays
Semicon Vacuum
Computers

Kapton®, a polyimide material that has high dielectric strength, allowing for a very thin heater construction. Chromalox uses Kapton® with two types of bonding systems; FEP Teflon® Thermo-flow polymer 392˚F (200˚C), and Acrylic Thermo-flow 250˚F (121˚C). Kapton® heaters have superior dimensional stability, light weight, and flexibility.

Advantages

Thin, lightweight, low out gassing
UL: Optional
Bend Radius: 0.032" (0.8 mm) minimum
Resistance to most solvents and acids and radiation to 10^6 rads
Ability to place heat where it is needed, even controlled heat profiles
Thin construction means fast thermal transfers which equates to quick heat up
Very small sizes

Ordering Information

Please contact your Chromalox representative for a quotations. In order to better assist you, please be prepared with the following information:

Length/Width or Diameter
Wattage, Voltage
Lead – length and position
Operating Temperature
Sensors
Special Features (e.g., cutout)

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