Silicone rubber heaters from WATTCO™ are composed of fiberglass reinforced silicone rubbers that are moisture and chemical resistant. Thin and flexible, silicone rubber heater elements are designed to meet the requirements of various low and medium temperature applications that require irregular shapes, sizes, and dimensions. Silicone heaters are known for their unique and flexible properties and can withstand mechanical shock and vibration. Silicone heaters have unique qualities such as a high dielectric strength, non-toxicity, and flame retardance. Silicone heaters consist of two “wafers” of silicone with a heating resistor sandwiched in between.
Thermostat controls are options that are used to help reach your target temperature. Teflon lead wires exit any location of your choosing and are offered at any length you require. Perfect for applications that require direct heat such as surfaces, barrels, conical shapes as well as in cylinders and small areas where traditional electric heating elements cannot fit. Adhesive backing is also available to help with fixation. Silicone heaters are used in applications requiring temperatures upwards of 450 degrees F such as freeze protection of electrical enclosures. Get a quote on a silicone rubber heater today.
Silicone rubber heaters operate on the basic principle of resistive heating, where electrical energy is converted into heat as it passes through the resistive heating element.
These heaters operates on AC power, with voltages ranging from 12V to 480V depending on the application and industrial usage.
When an electric current flows through the resistive wire, the electrical resistance causes the material to heat up. The heat is then transferred evenly across the silicone rubber surface.
Due to the flexibility of silicone rubber heaters and the embedded heating elements, the heat is distributed uniformly across the surface.
This ensures consistent heating, which is critical in process heating and temperature-sensitive applications.
Many silicone rubber heaters can be equipped with built-in thermostats, heating elements or sensors to regulate the temperature. External temperature controllers can also be used for more precise control.
WATTCO also manufactures other industrial heating products such as infrared heaters, control panels, circulation heaters and more. Click here to view all of our products
Voltage | 12V to 600V, AC or DC |
Length | 1″ to 120″ |
Width | 1″ to 36″ |
Thickness | 0.056″ standard, other thicknesses available |
Lead Wire | 22 ga. Teflon, (other types available) |
Operating Temperature | -70° to 450° F |
Wattage Tolerance | +5, -10% |