flat heating element / finned / alloy

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)