Silicon Rubber Heater: The Ultimate Flexible Heating Solution

In industries that need reliable and effective heating, Silicon Rubber Heaters have been among the most effective universal choices. More accurately called flexible heaters, these cutting-edge heating products are lightweight, tough, and can also be custom-designed, making them apt to use within diverse industrial processes.

This blog explores what silicon rubber heaters are, their working mechanism, benefits, applications, and why Tempsens is a leading name in this field.

What is silicon rubber heater?

A Silicon Rubber Heater is a thin, flexible heating element that is manufactured out of silicon rubber reinforced by fiberglass that is characterized by its good strength, flexibility, and also by its thermal

resilience. These heaters are embedded with either wire-wound or etched foil heating circuits, allowing even heat distribution and precise temperature control.

These heaters are mostly utilized in processes of surface heating, ensuring effective transmission of heat without wasteful power consumption.

Key Features of Silicon Rubber Heaters

1. Highly Flexible – It can bend around curved or non-rectangular surfaces.
   
   
2. Moisture & Chemical Resistant – The ideal option for rough industrial conditions.
   
   
3. Quick Heat Transfer – Provides instant warm-ups along with minimum power

consumption.

4. Customizable Designs – Available in variety of size, shapes, wattages, and

voltage.

5. Lightweight & Space-Saving – For spaces where rigid heaters are too big to

install.

How Do Silicon Rubber Heaters Work?

The Silicon Rubber Heater consists of thin heating material (wound foil or wound wire) that is held within two silicon rubber sheets that have been reinforced through use of fiberglass. The assembly is well suited to provide maximum transmission of heat without compromising its flexibility.

Types of silicon rubber heaters

1. Wire Wound: It makes use of resistance wires in sheets of rubber, offering

balanced heating.

2. Etched Foil: Thin foil that contains higher watt densities and rapid warm-up times.

These heaters can function on 12V to 600V AC or DC power supplies and can have

temperatures up to 450°F or 232°C. The heat is distributed on the surface uniformly, making it suitable for controlled temperatures.

Application of silicon rubber heaters

Silicon Rubber Heaters have wide-ranging industrial, commercial, and pharmaceutical applications owing to their reliability and efficacy. Some of the most critical of these are –

1. Aerospace And Automotive Industry

1. Used to warm airplane accessories, preheat fuel lines, and battery warmers.’
2. Helps to ensure healthy temperatures of EV motors and batteries.

2. Medical And Lab Equipment

1. Blood analysers, DNA analysers, and incubators employ these heaters to ensure constant temperatures.
2. Medical devices use them to warm up accurately.

3. Food & Beverage Industry

1. Prevents frothing or frosting of products within process units and storage

Containers

2.  Used in chocolate tempering, warming trays, and coffee dispensers

4. Electronics & Telecommunication

1. Keeps outdoor power stations, control stations, and telecommunications

devices operating through tough cold weather.

2. Used for battery warmers and heat-sensitive electronics.

5. Industrial manufacturing & machinery

1. Applied to drum heaters, moulds, and plastics extrusion plants for

controlled temperatures throughout.

2. Maintains pipelines and storages of chemicals

within controlled temperatures

Technical Specifications of Tempsens Silicon Rubber Heaters

Tempsens offers custom-designed Silicon Rubber Heaters that can be utilized by various industries. The specifications are generally defined below

1. Size Range: 1″ – 120″ (length), 1″ – 36″ (width)
   
   
2. Thickness: 0.056” (default), or to custom thicknesses
   
   
3. Voltage: 12V – 600V (DC or AC
   
   
4. Maximum Operating Temperature is 232°F or 450°F
   
   
5. Electrical Rating: +10%, -5%, foil +10%, -10

Why Choose Silicon Rubber Heaters?

 The reasons why Silicon Rubber Heaters are unique are enumerated hereunder –

1. Custom manufacturing: Manufactured to order by size, wattage, voltage, and mount options
2. Durability and Reliability: Wet- and chemical-resistant designs that are flame-retardant
3. Energy Efficiency: Low power consumption along with efficient transmission of heat
4. Mounting Options Available: Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive, vulcanizing by manufacturing, and on-site adhesive
5. Expert Engineering Support: Tempsens provides technical consultation and design assistance

Options for Ordering & Installation

Tempsens features customizing facilities along with bulk order options that provide quick turnaround times along with industry best prices. The customers can make use of diverse mountings options:

1. Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive – Ideal for smooth surface applications.
2. Factory Vulcanizing – Best for permanent mounting solutions
3. Field Applied Adhesive – Provides flexibility for on-site adjustments.

Final Thoughts

Silicon Rubber Heaters have taken advanced industrial heating to new levels of flexibility, power efficiency, and longevity. Used within aerospace, medicine, food process, or electronics, silicon rubber heaters provide controlled, reliable heating that translates to greater longevity and efficiency. Looking for that perfect flexible heating option? Talk to Tempsens today to learn about the most suitable Silicon Rubber Heater options for your situation.

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