Ceramic Fiber

Ceramic fiber heaters offer some of the highest temperature heating element capabilities in the Watlow family of heaters. Heating units constructed of ceramic fiber insulation isolate the heating chamber from the outside. Ceramic fiber heaters are extremely low mass, high insulation value units with self-supported heating elements. Many applications can benefit from the convenience of the heating element and insulation combined into one package. Its lightweight, low-density properties make it ideally suited for high temperature applications requiring low thermal mass.

Specifications:

Material	Maximum Operating Temperatures		Maximum Watt Densities
Material	°F	°C	W/in²	W/cm²
Ceramic Fiber	2200	1204	30	4.6

Uses “radiant” heat transfer exclusively
Operating temperatures up to 2200°F (1204°C)
Watt densities from 5 up to 30 W/in² (0.8 to 4.6 W/cm²)

Applications:

High-temperature furnaces
Metal melting, holding and transfer
Semiconductor processing
Glass, ceramic and wire processing
Analytical instrumentation

Features & Benefits:

Features	Benefits
High temperature ICA resistance elements	Bounds integrally into required position Allows five element configurations
Lightweight, low-density alumina-silica composition molded into shape	Acts as an insulation to isolate the heating chamber from the outside Provides low shrinkage fiber and inorganic binder Ensures a firm, thermal shock resistant, self-supporting unit at all operating temperatures
Operating temperatures up to 2200°F (1204°C)	Provides high-temperature performance not possible with many other heater types
Low mass ceramic fiber insulation of 10 to 15 lb/ft³ (160 to 240 kg/m³)	Allows the heater to reach process temperature quickly Allows the energy to heat the load instead of wasting energy on itself
Works directly off common power line voltages	Eliminates the need for expensive transformers or complex power control systems Allows compatibility with the full range of Watlow temperature controllers and power switching devices

Related Literature

Specification Sheets (3)

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Brochures (1)

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Quality Certificates (1)

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Catalogs (3)

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