The MI strip heater is a thin, responsive heater that uses the most advanced heater construction techniques. A nickel-chromium element wire is embedded in Watlow’s exclusive mineral insulation material, which has a much higher thermal conductivity than the mica and hard ceramic insulators used in conventional heaters. This thin 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 allowing the wire to run cooler than conventional heaters and increasing heater life.
Specifications:
| Material | Maximum Operating Temperatures | Maximum Watt Densities | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| °F | °C | W/in2 | W/cm2 | |
| 304 stainless steel | 1400 | 760 | 140 | 21.7 |
- Sheath temperatures to 1400°F (760°C)
- Watt densities to 140 W/in² (21.7 W/cm²)
- Maximum voltage 480VAC
- UL® component recognition for most 240VAC or less designs (UL® File #E52951)
Applications:
- Solder pots
- Zinc die-casting equipment
- Die and mold heating
- High-temperature resins
- Tank and platen heating
- Ovens
- Packaging equipment
Features & Benefits:
| Features | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Higher watt densities more than any other strip heater |
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| Exclusive mineral insulation |
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| 304 stainless steel sheath |
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| MI Strip |
| 375 High-Temperature Strip Heater |
| 375 Finned Strip |
| Complete Thermal System Solutions for Plastics Processing |
| ISO 9001:2008 (Exp. 2018) St. Louis |
| Heater Catalog (Complete – .pdf)Â |
| strip-clamp-on |
| Heater Catalog (Section) – Heater Reference Data |
