Ceramic Band Heaters offer longer heater life, high processing temperature capabilities and full flexibility for ease of installation. The built in thermal insulation limits heat losses and conserves electrical energy. A wound nickelchrome resistance wire is strung through high temperature ceramic bricks that sit on an insulation blanket of ceramic fiber insulation. The insulation blanket will reduce heat losses by approximately 20% from un-insulated band heaters. Ceramic Band Heaters offer temperatures to 1400ºF. This is all mounted into a stainless steel casing with serrated edges. This provides strength and great flexibility such that the heater can be fully opened for ease of installation. Ceramic Band Heaters transmit heat both through conduction and radiation. Due to this effect, the fit is not as critical as with other types of band heaters. These are available with a number of lead wire options, threaded terminals, terminal boxes and European plugs for electrical wiring. They can be made in a large variety of sizes, multiple segment and clamping styles.

HEATER CONSTRUCTIONS

	One Piece Construction	Flexible Construction can be opened to full diameter. Minimum Diameter - 2” Maximum Diameter - 22” Minimum Width - 1” Thickness with 1/4” Standard Insulation- 5/8”

	Two Piece or Multiple Segment	Recommended for diameters over 22” and for vertical applications. Minimum Diameter - 4” Maximum Diameter - 72” Minimum Width - 1” Thickness with 1/4” Standard Insulation - 5/8”

CLAMPING STYLES

	Clamping Styles	Built-in barrel nut Flange lock-up Latch and trunion Spring-loaded barrel Shell Overlap

ELECTRICAL TERMINATIONS

	Wire Leads	High Temperature Mica Insulated Fiberglass (900°F) Stainless Braid Over Fiberglass Leads Armour Cable Over Fiberglass

	Threaded Terminals	10-32 Threaded Stud Terminals

	Terminal Boxes	Stainless Steel Terminal Box Over Threaded Stud Terminals European Style Box Straight or 90° Construction

CLAMPING CONSTRUCTIONS

1 Piece Construction - Ceramic heaters can be opened fully. (Shown with ceramic terminal covers)		Built-in Strap - Barrel nuts provide secure and strong clamping. Also availble in spring loaded designs for larger diameters

2 Piece Construction - Ease of installation in difficult locations. Recommended for diameters larger than 15".		Bent up flange - Available in any termination style and is only recommended for narrower designs.

Holes and Cutouts - Allows for installation of thermocouples and transducers and give clearance for mounting bolts.		Latch and Trunion - Spring loaded clamping is recommended for larger diameter band and in applications where the heater is mounted horizontally.

WIRE LEAD TERMINATIONS

Partial Coverage Band - Used around large obstruction which holes or cut outs cannot accommodate. 2 piece construction with barrel nuts shown. Others available		Armor cable with fiberglass leads - Specify location and length of leads at time of order.

Right angle armor cable with fiberglass leads - Specify location and length of leads at time of order.		Metal braid with fiberglass leads - Specify location and length of leads at time of order.

Shell Overlap - The metal strap is continued over the gap and a hole is provided. This allows for thermocouple mounting without a hole in the heater.		Fiberglass leads with protective sleeve - Specify location and length of leads at time of order.

THREADED TERMINALS

10-32 Threaded Terminals - Minimum width required 7/8"		Ceramic Terminal Covers - Available on all threaded terminals. Covers available separately

10-32 Threaded Terminals - Minimum width required 7/8"-Specify location at time of order		Sheet Metal Terminal Box - Available with T2 and T3 threaded terminals.

10-32 Threaded Terminals - Minimum width required 2.00"-Specify location at time of order		European Plug - Also available in 90 degree construction- Specify location at time of order.