Tubular heating elements are versatile and transfer heat exceptionally well by conduction, convection, or radiant heating to heat liquids, air, gases, and surfaces. Round, triangular, flat press, and formed bends are made to customer requirements. A multitude of sheath materials are available. More than 20 optimal terminations and many stocked accessories are available. Can be furnished as UL-listed and CSA-certified. VDE and CE certification also available.
The most versatile of all electric heating elements, the tubular heater is capable of being formed into virtually any configuration. The basic design consists of a helical coil of nickel-chromium resistance wire precisely centered in a metal sheath. This coil is surrounded by magnesium oxide powder which is vibration loaded to insure even density throughout the length of the heater. This entire assembly is then reduced to the finished diameter, compacting the MgO and "freezing" the coil in the center of the heater. The range of ratings, sizes, materials and terminations available makes the tubular heater adaptable to many industrial, commercial and scientific applications.
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Click here for typical bend formationsThe following are the most common tubular element sheath materials.
- Incoloy® 840: Nickel 18-20%, Chromium 18-22%, Iron balance. Copper: Standard Copper Alloy Has about 10% less nickel than Incoloy 800. Used in many air heating applications where it has exhibited superior oxidation resistance at less cost than Incoloy 800. Maximum Sheath Temperature: 1600F / 871C
- Incoloy® 800: Nickel 30-35%, Chromium 19-23%, Iron balance. The high nickel content of this alloy contributes to its resistance to scaling and corrosion. Used in air heating and immersion heating of potable water and other liquids. Maximum Sheath Temperature: 1600F / 871C
- 316 Stainless Steel: Chromium 16-18%, Nickel 11-14%, Iron balance. Modified with the addition of Molybdenum (2-3%) to improve corrosion resistance in certain environments, especially those which would tend to cause pitting due to the presence of chlorides. Applications include deionized water. Maximum Sheath Temperature: 1200F / 649C
- 304 Stainless Steel: Chromium 18-20%, Nickel 8-11%, Iron balance. Used in the food industry, medical, and chemical heating. Maximum Sheath Temperature: 1200F / 649C
- 321Stainless Steel: Chromium 17-20%, Nickel 9-13%, Iron balance. Modified with the addition of Titanium to prevent carbide precipitation and resulting intergranular corrosion that can take place in certain mediums when operating in the 800-1200F (427-649C) temperature range. Maximum Sheath Temperature: 1200F / 649C
- Copper: Standard Copper Alloy Has about 10% less nickel than Incoloy 800. Used in many air heating applications where it has exhibited superior oxidation resistance at less cost than Incoloy 800. Maximum Sheath Temperature: 1600F / 871C
- Steel: Low Carbon Used for high to low viscosity oils, asphalt, tar, wax, molten salt, heat transfer liquid media and other compatible solutions. Maximum Sheath Temperature: 750F / 399C
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