Our line of Silicone heater mats can be your ideal heating solution. Depending on your application these heaters can us Etched Foil, Kapton or resistance wires laminated between sheets of silicone. The wire wound mats are ideal for prototyping or long term solutions for surface heating.
Types of HeatersThere are different ways and materials to construct a silicone heater with each their own advantage.Etched Foil
The so called "foil tracks" are chemically etched and then laminated between thin sheets of silicone. This tracks are computer designed which make te possiblities basisly endless. The "tracks" are not suitable to be used in situation where they are bent back-n-forth often.Due to the wide foil tracks, rapid heat up properties and the precise temperature control abbilities these heaters give a very even and precise form of heating. The application method of this heater can be straps or buckles but also adhered by using PSA adhesive. This style of silicone heater is suitable for both high and low volume production. Wire Wound construction
The wire wound construction in mostly used for low volume heaters. The results of a wire wound construction are the same compared with the etched foil construction.Wire wound construction can be used for prototyping or testing, or when you only need one heater. These heaters are robust and flexible and available in any shape or size. Because of the flexibility these heaters can be used in many applications indoors else well as outdoors.Fullchance has a lot of experience with these heaters and are able to make any kind of heater that will meet your needs. For more information please contact us.Preformed Heaters ConstructionFor all cylindrical items such as pipes, tubes etc. it is possible to use preformed heaters. For small diameters it can be easier to make a preformed heater, than using a silicone heater mat. For more information please contact us.InsulationWith some applications it can be wishfull to make the heater more efficient. This can be done by adding thick close-cell silicone foam to the heater. This optimizes the insulation value and thus the use of electric power. Leads Exit and connection tab: Heater's power leads can be configured and an unheated lead exit tab can be added to the heater to eliminate cold sections or when used in a compression application to remove the bulge at lead exit area from between the plates. Integrated Components and Accessories A) Heater Installation (PSA, Field Applied Adhesive, Vulcanized silicone rubber,Laminated polyimide heaters, Mechanical Fasteners:) Versatile flexible heaters allow a variety of mounting methods. Proper installation is crucial to heater performance. The heater must be in intimate contact with the heat sink, as any gaps can block heat transfer and cause a hot spot incurring premature heater failure. Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA): The simplest mounting method, with factory-applied PSA, you just remove the backing paper and press the heater in place.
