Custom Aluminum Foil Heaters
Low-Cost Surface Heaters for a Wide Variety of Applications
- Low-cost solution
- Custom shapes and sizes
- Built to exact requirements
- Sheath temperatures up to 300°F (149°C)
Since 1949
Wattage: Up to 3 W/in² (0.47 W/cm²)
Voltage: 120 or 240 VAC
Width: Min: 1.25 in (32 mm) - Max: 36.0 in (914 mm)
Length: Min: 4.0 in (102 mm) - Max: 60.0 in (1524 mm)
Thickness: 0.186 in (4.7 mm)
Exposure Temperature: Up to 300°F (149°C)
Power cords: 16 to 22 gauge with fiberglass sleeving and bare wire terminations (PVC or Teflon-sleeved leads available)
Resistance wire: 19 to 43 gauge; 0.5 to 2,800 ohms/ft (1.64 to 9,186 ohms/m); with fiberglass sleeving
Wattage Tolerance: +5%/-10%
Ingress Protection (IP) Rating: IP5X (IP65 available)
Aluminum foil heaters are a popular choice for many applications. Common applications include:
Food Service Equipment: Keeping food at optimum temperatures on service equipment such as buffet tables, warming boxes and cabinets, salad bars, chafers, and others
Laboratory Equipment: To provide heat for apparatus such as chambers, vessels, piping, beakers, test tube heaters, magnetic stirrers, cylinders, and more
Medical Products: To provide heat for items like incubators, blood warmers, in vitro fertilization heaters, surgery beds, biofluid warmers, anesthesia heaters, and more
Automotive Components: To prevent condensation on mirrors and battery warming
Electrical boxes: To protect electronics from cold and prevent condensation
Ceilings and Walls: To provide radiant heat
Heated Tabletops: To provide heat for processes where a heated surface is required
Small Appliances: To provide heat to coffee makers, crock pots, pressure cookers, etc.
Large Appliances: For anti-condensation of ice makers in refrigerators
Bulk Containers such as IBC/Tote: To warm contents of the containers
Refrigerated Display Cabinets: To eliminate condensation
Q: Why choose aluminum foil heaters?
A: They are extremely affordable compared to other surface heaters, are easy to install, have a low-profile design, and do not require significant development costs.
Q: Are there standard models or will all orders be custom?
A: All heaters will be made to exact specifications.
Q: Can I order unique shapes?
A: Yes. There are virtually no shape restrictions, which includes cut-outs and holes.
Q: How do aluminum foil heaters attach to the object they are heating?
A: You can attach heaters using a built-in adhesive or can mechanically fasten. There is also an option to add a semi-rigid aluminum sheet backing to add durability and assist with the mechanical fastening.
Q: What is the return/repair policy?
A: Warranty is one year and defective products are replaced or credited.
Q: Is there a minimum order?
A: There is no minimum order quantity.
Q: What other custom features are available?
A: There are several custom features from which to choose. They include: - Dual wattage and dual voltage - Lead termination options including ring, quick connect, and spade terminations - Built-in single set-point controlling thermostats - PVC or Teflon-sleeved leads