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Mica Strip and Ceramic Strip heaters
Mica Strip Overview
Hampton Strip Heaters are manufactured to your custom specifications. Our Strip heaters feature a high temperature oxidation metal sheath and high grade mica insulation resistant to moisture and high temperatures. Nickle/Chromium resistance wire evenly wound provides for uniform and reliable heat distribution.
Ceramic Strip Overview
Hampton's ceramic strip heaters offer high temperature performance in a rugged, contamination resistant stainless steel sheath. They are bolt-in replacements for many of the Chromalox, GE, Watlow, and other strip heaters.
They are available with either an aluminized steel sheath (for temperatures up to 800°F) or a stainless steel sheath (for temperatures up to 1200°F), with or without mounting tabs, and can be manufactured with post terminals or a variety of lead options.
Mica Strip Specifications
Length: Minimum 2.5" Maximum- Consult Sales
Width: Minimum 3/4"
Thickness: Normal 1/8"
Fold over 1.4"
Maximum
Sheath Temperature: Maximum 900 F, 482 C
Mounting Slot: 9/32" x 3/8"
Terminals: 10-32 x 5/8" Post Terminals or 10" High Temperature
fiberglass leads.
Watts: Recommended maximum wattage 35 watts/sq. in.
Voltage: 480 VACMax
Ceramic Strip Specifications
Maximum Temperature: 1200°F
Max Watt Density: 75 Watts per linear inch if one side of heater contacts part, 120 watts per linear inch if both sides contact part.
Maximum Wattage: 120 Watts per inch of heated length, 75 if only one side is contacting the surface.
Width: 1-1/2 inches
Thickness: 5/16 or 3/8 inch
Length: Up to 72 inches
Maximum Voltage: 300V standard, 480 volts special
Maximum Amperage: 20 amps (Terminals) and 12 amps (Leads)
Wattage Tolerance: +5%, -10%
Resistance Tolerance: +10%, -5%
Standard Mounting Slots: .50" Long x .30" Wide
Mica Strip
Watt Density - w/ Sq. In.
- Watt Density Formula for Strip Heaters=
- Wattage / (Heater Length -Cold) x Width
Ceramic Strip
Watt Density - w/ Sq. In.
- Watt Density Formula for Strip Heaters=
- Wattage / (Heater Length -Cold) x Width
Hampton Industrial Mica Strip Heaters
Hampton's Strip Heaters are manufactured to your custom specifications. They feature a high temperature oxidation metal sheath and high grade mica insulation resistant to moisture and high temperatures. Nickel/Chromium resistance wire evenly would provides for uniform and reliable heat distribution. Hampton's Mica Strip Heaters are LLL recognized to standard UL499 and test to Canadian standard C222. File number 72-M1984
Specifications
Widths: 3/4" to 4 feet
Lengths: 2.5" to 8 feet
Volts: 6 volts to 480 volts
Maximum watt density: 40 watts per square inch
Sheath material: Aluminized steel, standard Stainless steel, optional
- Hampton mica strip heaters are only thick and .156" ideal for plate heating applications.
- Hampton strip heaters will operate up 900° F or to 1200° F with optional stainless steel sheath.
- This thin, low mass construction provides fast heat up times.
Length: Minimum 2.5" - Maximum consult sales department
Width: Minimum 3/4"
Thickness: Standard .156"
Fold Over: 1/4"
Maximum Sheath Temperature: 900°F/482°C
Mounting Slot: 9/32" x 3/8"
Terminals: 10-32 x 5/8" Post terminals or 10" High temperature fiberglass leads
Wattage: Recommended maximum wattage 40 watts/square inch
Voltage: 480 VAC Maximum
Options
Butt Case
- Butt case for applications where a strip heater will be placed in a mill slot between two steel plates.
Ceramic Terminal Covers
- Ceramic terminal covers 3/4" in height and 3/4" diameter.
Holes and Cutouts
- Mounting holes may be located anywhere on the heater as long as there is a minimum of 1" between the edge of the hole and one side of the heater.
- Please provide drawing for hole dimensions and locations.
Three Phase & Dual Voltage
- A third terminal may be added for dual voltage, three phase operation or for easy grounding.
Mica Strip Heater Terminations
FIBERGLASS LEADS
- Order Type SL1
- Order Type SL2
- Order Type SL3
- Order Type SL4
- Fiberglass Leads out same end center.
- 10" leads standard.
- Leads rated to 850°F
- Leads out same end edge
- 1/2” sleeving at exit
- Leads out at top of heater
- Brass eyelet where leads exit sheath
- 1/2” sleeving at exit
Stainless Steel Braid
- Order Type SB1
- Order Type SB2
- Order Type SB3
- Order Type SB4
- Stainless Steel Braid offers a combination of flexibility and abrasion protection
- Leads out same end center
- Specify Braid length
- Leads are 2” longer than braid
- Leads out top of heater
- Brass eyelet where leads exit the sheat
Post terminals
- Order Type SN1
- Order Type SN2
- Order Type SN3
- Order Type SC4
- Post terminals vertical
- Minimum width 1.5”
- Marathon standard location
Stainless Steel Conduit
Order Type SC4
- Stainless Steel Conduit offers the outmost abrasion protection
- Leads exciting out top side of sheath
- Leads are 2” longer than conduit
Others
Button Terminals
- Button terminals are ideal for low clearance applications
- Post terminals parallel
- Minimum width 1.5"
- Post terminals opposite ends
- Minimum width 1”
- 1/2” sleeving at exit
- Stainless Steel Conduit offers the outmost abrasion protection
- Leads exciting out top side of sheath
- Leads are 2” longer than conduit
Ceramic Heaters Options
- Mounting Tabs
- Potting
- Sheath Materials
POST TERMINALS & Leads
- Order Type SN1 -
No Tabs
- Order Type SN1 -
With Tabs
- Order Type SN2 -
No Tabs
- Order Type SN2 -
With Tabs
- Post Terminals on one side, aligned to width.
Heater Style: SN1
Unheated Left End: 1 1/2"
Unheated Right End: 1/4"
Heated= O.A.L. minus: 1 3/4"
- Post Terminals on one side, aligned to width, with tabs.
Heater Style: SN1
Unheated Left End: 2 3/8"
Unheated Right End: 1 1/4"
Heated= O.A.L. minus: 3 5/8"
- Post Terminals on one side, aligned to length, no tabs.
Heater Style: SN2
Unheated Left End: 2 1/4"
Unheated Right End: 1/4"
Heated= O.A.L. minus: 2 1/2"
- Post Terminals on one side, aligned to length, with tabs.
Heater Style: SN2
Unheated Left End: 3 1/8"
Unheated Right End: 1 1/4"
Heated= O.A.L. minus: 4 3/8"
- Order Type SN3 -
No Tabs
- Order Type SN3 -
With Tabs
- Order Type SN4 -
No Tabs
- Order Type SN4 -
With Tabs
- Post Terminals on both sides, aligned to length, no tabs.
Heater Style: SN3
Unheated Left End: 1 1/2"
Unheated Right End: 1 1/2"
Heated= O.A.L. minus: 3"
- Post Terminals on both sides, aligned to length, with tabs.
Heater Style: SN3
Unheated Left End: 2 3/8"
Unheated Right End: 2 3/8"
Heated= O.A.L. minus: 4 3/4"
- Post Terminals on one side, offset alignment, no tabs.
Heater Style: SN4
Unheated Left End: 2 1/4"
Unheated Right End: 1/4"
Heated= O.A.L. minus: 2 1/2"
- Post Terminals on one side, offset alignment, no tabs.
Heater Style: SN4
Unheated Left End: 3 1/8"
Unheated Right End: 1 1/4"
Heated= O.A.L. minus: 4 3/8"
- Order Type SL1 -
No Tabs
- Order Type SB1 -
No Tabs
- Order Type SL4 -
No Tabs
- Order Type SL4 -
With Tabs
- Leads exit on one side, no tabs.
Not available with tabs.
Heater Style: N/A
Unheated Left End: N/A
Unheated Right End: N/A
Heated= O.A.L. minus: N/A
- Stainless Steel braided sleeve over leads.
- Leads exit on one side.
- Not available with tabs.
Heater Style: N/A
Unheated Left End: N/A
Unheated Right End: N/A
Heated= O.A.L. minus: N/A
Heater Style: SL4
Unheated Left End: 3/4"
Unheated Right End: 1/4"
Heated= O.A.L. minus: 1"
- Leads exit on one side
With tabs
Heater Style: SL4
Unheated Left End: 2 3/8"
Unheated Right End: 1 1/4"
Heated= O.A.L. minus: 3 5/8"
- Order Type Sb4 -
No Tabs
- Order Type Sb4 -
with Tabs
- Order Type Sc4 -
No Tabs
- Order Type Sc4 -
With Tabs
- Stainless Steel braided sleeve over leads
- Leads exit on one side
- No tabs
Heater Style: SB4
Unheated Left End: 3/4"
Unheated Right End: 1/4"
Heated= O.A.L. minus: 1"
- Stainless Steel braided sleeve over leads.
- Leads exit on one side.
- With tabs.
Heater Style: SB4
Unheated Left End: 2 3/8"
Unheated Right End: 1 1/4"
Heated= O.A.L. minus: 3 5/8"
- Stainless Steel flexible conduit over leads.
- Leads exit on one side.
- No Tabs
Heater Style: SC4
Unheated Left End: 3/4"
Unheated Right End: 1/4"
Heated= O.A.L. minus: 1"
- Stainless Steel flexible conduit over leads
- Leads exit on one side
- With Tabs
Heater Style: SC4
Unheated Left End: 2 3/8"
Unheated Right End: 1 1/4"
Heated= O.A.L. minus: 3 5/8"
ORDER YOUR STRIP HEATERS
Ordering Information
- Quantity
- Leads and Width
- Volts/Watts
- Lead wire or Post Terminal Design
- Mounting Holes or slots
- Special Construction
Hampton Controls looks forward to serving you and supplying you with your Industrial Needs.
Contact Hampton Controls for more info: 724-861-0150
Please call for any special needs, in most cases, we are able to create a custom solution.
