Etched Foil Heaters

Description

With customized etched foil heating solutions, our experts will integrate your specified application requirements into designing the ideal etched foil heater to fit your application. BriskHeat Custom capabilities of etched foil heaters provide the ability to design a heater to fit virtually any shape, cut-out, size you need with the materials and performance to fit your exact specifications. Ideal for applications in OEM, Semiconductor, Aerospace, Analytical Instrumentation and more.

Ultra-thin profile and high watt density
Extremely flexible ultra-tight bend radius
Uniform heat distribution
Fast thermal response time

Part Number

etch

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Overview

BriskHeat offers both standard and customized etched foil heating solutions. Our technical experts will integrate your specified application requirements into designing the ideal etched foil heater to fit your application. Custom capabilities of etched foil heaters provide the ability to design a heater to fit virtually any shape, cut-out, size you need with the materials and performance to fit your exact specifications.

Designed to conform to your exact requirements.
Quick turnaround prototyping.
Ideal For: OEM applications, analytical instrumentation, medical, semiconductor, electronics (Indoor and Outdoor), aerospace, and much more.

Key performance features that make etched foil heaters an ideal heater choice:

Ultra-thin profile
High watt densities
Uniform heat distribution
Very fast thermal response time
Extremely flexible ultra-tight bend radius

Specifications

Thin profile:
- As thin as 5.5 mil (0.0055”) (0.14mm) without PSA backing
- As thin as 10 mil (0.010”) (0.25mm) with PSA backing
Nominal Thickness:
— Polyimide film: 0.006 in (0.15 mm) (6 mil)
— Silicone rubber: 0.03 in (0.76 mm) (30 mil)
Sizes: Up to 22 in x 28 in (560 mm x 710 mm) in any
shape or cutout
Minimum Exposure Temperature: -70°F (-57°C)
Power Density: Up to 50 W/in2 (7.7 W/cm² )
Wide range of attachment options
PSA (Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive) backing, epoxies, or pre-attached
to your plates and objects

Design Options

Choice of outer materials to meet your environment and application:
- Polyimide film
- silicone rubber
Attachment options:
- PSA (Pressure Sensitive Adhesive) backing
- Epoxies
- Pre-attached to your plates and/or object being heated
Zone heating options:
- Single-zone
- multi-zone
- Dual-element heaters
Integrated sensors, fuses, and control devices available
Turnkey systems with temperature controlling devices available

Materials options to meet your environment and application needs:

Outer Material	Maximum Exposure Temperature	Total Thickness with PSA backing	Advantages
Silicone Rubber	450° F (232° C)	60 mil (0.06") (1.52mm)	Moisture and chemical resistance
Polyimide Film	392° F (200° C)	10 mil (0.010") (0.25mm)	Thinnest and highest dielectric strength

Ordering Information

Nominal Thickness in (mm)	Advantages	Maximum Size in (mm)
0.006 in (0.15 mm) (6 mil)	Thinnest & highest dielectric strength	22 in x 22 in (560 mm x 560 mm)
0.03 in (0.76 mm) (30 mil)	Moisture & chemical resistance	22 in x 28 in (560 mm x 710 mm)