Watlow Responsive Heater User manual

Thin, Responsive
Heater Sets
Standards For
Performance and
Durability
The Watlow MI Strip is a thin, responsive heater that sets
unmatched standards for performance and durability. It makes
use of the most advanced heater construction techniques
including embedding a nickel chromium element wire in
Watlow's exclusive mineral insulation.Only 0.042 inches
(1.067 mm) thick, this layer of insulation brings the element
wire closer to the heater sheath.The result is heat flows easily
from the element wire to the sheath, thus allowing the wire to
run cooler than conventional heaters.
Performance Capabilities
• Sheath temperatures to 1400˚F (760˚C)
• Watt densities to 100 W/in2(15.5 W/cm2)
• Maximum voltage 480VÅ(ac)
Applications
• Solder pots
• Zinc die-casting equipment
• Dies and mold heating
• High temperature resins
• Tank and platen heating
• Ovens
• Packaging equipment
How to Order
Please specify:
• Watlow code number (from Watlow Heater’s catalog)
• Overall dimensions: length and width
• Wattage
• Termination type (parallel or one-on-one)
• Mounting holes, if desired
• Quantity
If stock units do not meet specific application needs, Watlow
can manufacture MI Strip heaters to meet special requirements.
Availability
• Stock: Same day shipment
• Made-to-Order: Consult a Watlow sales engineer or
authorized distributor
FAX-1900-1100
12001 Lackland Road
St. Louis, Missouri 63146 USA
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Internet: www.watlow.com
e-mail: [email protected]
M I S T R I P
Features and Benefits
Higher watt densities
• Contribute to faster heat-up
Exclusive mineral insulation
•Combines high dielectric strength and superior thermal
conductivity which transfers heat rapidly to the sheath
304 stainless steel sheath
•Maintains the high compaction of mineral insulation and
produces a rigid heater
UL®component recognition
• Available in 250VÅ(ac) or less
UL®is a registered trademark of Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc.
0.36" (9.1 mm) Diameter
Mounting Holes 304 Stainless Steel Sheath
Nickel Chromium
Element Wire
Mineral Insulation
Welded 10-24 Threaded
PostTerminals
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