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Cartridge/Insertion Heaters
Max. Operating Typical Max.
Temperatures Watt Densities
Cartridge/Insertion Heaters Sheath Materials °F °C W/in2 W/cm2 Page
FIREROD® Alloy 800 1400 760 400 62.0
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Stainless steel 1000 538 400 62.0
High-Temperature FIREROD Alloy 800 1600 982 100 15.5 33
Metric FIREROD Alloy 800 1400 760 330 50.0 45

MULTICELL™ Alloy 800 2050 1120 30 4.6 54
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FIREROD® Cartridge Heaters
The Watlow® FIREROD® cartridge heater incorporates
engineering excellence and is supported by over
60 years of solid industry performance across a broad
range of simple and complex applications. As the premier
choice in swaged cartridge heating, thousands of
industrial manufacturers continue to choose Watlow as
their trusted thermal partner and certified cartridge
heater supplier.
Built using premium materials and tight manufacturing
controls, the FIREROD heater provides superior heat
transfer, uniform temperatures, resistance to oxidation
and corrosion and a long life even at high temperatures.
Every system component that leaves our manufacturing
facilities meets our strict quality assurance specifications,
in addition to those set forth by leading standards and
regulating industries.
To meet our customer’s individual needs, there are many
delivery options available for FIREROD heaters. Sheath
Conductor
Performance Capabilities Pins
MgO
• Part temperatures up to 1400°F (760°C) on Insulation
alloy 800 sheath End Piece
• Watt densities up to 400 W/in2 (62 W/cm2) Lead Wires

Resistance Wire
• Maximum voltage up to 480V
Features and Benefits t

Nickel-chromium resistance wire Hea
No tion
• Ensures even and efficient distribution of heat to Sec
the sheath
Metalurgically-bonded conductor pins
• Ensures a trouble-free electrical connection
Magnesium oxide insulation of specific grain and UL® and CSA approved flexible stranded wires
purity • Lead insulation rated to temperatures up to
• Results in high dielectric strength and contributes to 840°F (450°C)
faster heat-up Patented lead adapter (LA) method
Alloy 800 sheath • Allows same day shipment on more than 150,000
• Resists oxidation and corrosion from heat, many configurations of stock FIREROD heaters and lead
chemicals and atmospheres combinations
Minimal spacing between the element wire and Typical Applications
sheath
• Semiconductor chamber heating
• Results in lower internal temperature
• Accommodates a design with fewer or smaller heaters • Semiconductor wire and die bonding
operating at higher watt densities • Freeze protection and deicing of equipment in cold
climates or applications
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
9001 certified • Humidity control
• Provides confidence that quality and reliability • Patient comfort heating used in medical devices
expectations are met • Mold die and platen heating
• Seal bars used in packaging equipment
• Test sample heating in gas chromatography equipment
• High temperature glass forming equipment
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FIREROD Cartridge Heaters
Applications and Technical Data
Tolerances
Diameter Wattage
• 1 in. (25 mm) units: ±0.003 in. (±0.08 mm) • 1/8 in. units: +10%, -15%
• All other units: ±0.002 in. (±0.05 mm) • All other units: +5%, -10%
Sheath Length Resistance
41/2
• All units up to in. (114 mm) long: • 1/8 in. units: +15%, -10%
±3/32 in. (±2.4 mm) • All other units: +10%, -5%
• 1/8 in. diameter units over 41/2 in. (114 mm) Resistance changes with temperature. There are three
long: ±3% circumstances under which resistance can be measured:
• All other units over 41/2 in. (114 mm) long: ±2% 1. Room temperature (before use): nominal ohms are
Length Measurements 90% of Ohm’s law calculation.
Pin Style and Potted FIRERODs 2. Room temperature (after use): nominal ohms are
95% of Ohm’s law calculation.
PTFE or
Potted Seal
3. At temperature (during use): depending on application
nominal ohms are approximately 100% of Ohm’s law.
Note: Resistance and wattage values are approximate
depending on application conditions.
Component Recognition File Numbers
• UL® component rated to 240VAC
Heater Length (file number E52951)
• CSA component rated to 240VAC
PTFE - Swaged-in Leads FIRERODs (file number LR7392)
• VDE component rated to 240VAC
(file number 1164800-4911-0009)
(file number 1164800-4911-0004)
Note: Not all options or combinations of options are
covered. UL®, CSA, VDE and CE marking is available
upon request.
Heater Length (excludes lead end turnover)
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Dimensional Data Camber
This table shows minimum/maximum sheath lengths for Camber is defined as the maximum deviation of the
available FIREROD diameters. heater’s center line from straight. FIREROD camber
FIREROD Diameter Length
within allowable tolerances is verified via passage
through a cylindrical gauge of specified length and
Nominal Actual Min. Max.
in. in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) diameter. Normally, slight camber does not present
1/8 0.122 (3.1) 7/8 (22.2) 12 (305)
a problem since the heater will flex enough to fit into
1/4 7/8 (22.2)
a straight, close-fit hole.
0.246 (6.3) 36 (915)
3/8 0.371 (9.4) 7/8 (22.2) 48 (1220) Camber Measurement
1/2 0.496 (12.6) 7/8 (22.2) 60 (1520)
5/8 0.621 (15.8) 11⁄4 (25.0) 72 (1830)
3/4 Camber
Camber
0.746 (18.9) 11⁄4 (25.0) 72 (1830)
1 0.996 (25.3) 11/4 (32.0) 72 (1830)
Indicates recommended maximum sheath length; however, longer
lengths may be available.
Allowable Camber Versus Length

0.200
0.180
Max. Allowable Camber (in.)
0.160
0.140
0.120
0.100
0.080
0.060
0.040
0.020
0.000
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Heater Length (in.)
Max. camber = 0.020 in. x (length in feet)2 or 0.005 in., whichever is greater.
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Applications and Technical Data (Continued)
Electrical Data
The table below will assist you in selecting the correct Please note, some combinations of minimum and
FIREROD heater for your application, according maximum wattages are not available on the same heater
to available voltage, amperage and wattage. diameter. If your application exceeds the limitations
shown, contact your Watlow representative.
Dia.
1/4 in. (6 mm) 12 in. (305 mm)

Heated Length 1/4 in. (6 mm)
Nominal
No-Heat Nominal
No-Heat
Crimped on Lead Termination Shown
Min. Watts @ 120V ③

Heater Length Max. Watts
FIREROD
Diameter Volts Ampere 1 in. 11/2in. 2 in. 120V 240V 480V 240V 480V
in. Max. Max. ① (25 mm) (38 mm) (50 mm) 1-phase 1-phase 1-phase 3-phase 3-phase
1/8 240 3.1 — 8 5 360 720 — — —
1/4 240 4.42 100 55 40 525 1050 — — —
3/8 240 6.7 65 35 25 800 1600 — — —
1/2 240 9.7 40 25 20 1160 2320 — — —
5/8 480 23.0 35 20 15 2760 5520 11,000 5 5
3/4 480 23.0 30 15 10 27604 5520 11,000 9550 19,100

17 480 23.0 — 15 10 27604 5520 11,000 95504 19,1004
Number Of Circuits ⑥ a Determined by the current carrying capacity of internal parts and
lead wire. Alternate material may be available.
Diameter 2 For 1/4 in. (6 mm) units with thermocouple maximum amperage
in. 1-phase 3-phase is 3.1A.
3/4 3 1 3 Determined by the limitation of space for resistance winding.
For minimum wattage of 240VAC multiply value by four.
1 5 2
4 Higher wattages are available using more than one set of power
leads. Multiply the wattage from the table by the applicable factor.
5 Contact your Watlow representative for data.
6 On 3/4 in. (19 mm) diameter units, either three single-phase circuits
or one three-phase delta or wye circuit is available. On 1 in. (25 mm)
diameter units, either five single-phase or two three-phase delta
circuits are available.
7 A minimum charge per line item applies.
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Maximum Allowable Watt Density
The following four charts detail maximum allowable watt Heating Metals
densities for applications that use metal, steam, air or gas The Maximum Watt Density— Heating Metals chart will
heating. Please review the charts and applicable data to display the maximum hole fit or recommended watt
determine the correct watt density for your application. density of the heater. Enter the chart with either known
Correction Factors variable, part-fit-in-hole dimension or W/in2. Then, find the
application temperature by reading up or over on
These graphs depict FIRERODs used in steel parts,
the chart.
therefore, for stainless steel, aluminum or brass, refer
to applicable correction factors: If the fit of the heater in the hole dimension is not known,
it can be easily determined. Subtract the minimum
1. For stainless steel, enter the graph with a fit
diameter of the FIREROD (nominal diameter minus
0.0015 in. (0.04 mm) larger than actual fit.
tolerance) from the maximum hole diameter. For example,
2. For aluminum and brass, enter the graph with a the hole fit is 0.006 in. (0.15 mm) for a hole diameter of
temperature 100°F (38°C) above actual temperature. 0.500 in. (13 mm) minus a heater diameter of 0.496 in.
(12.6 mm) ±0.002 in. (0.05 mm). For FIREROD heaters in
square holes or grooves, contact your Watlow
representative for the fit in hole dimension.
0.100 Maximum Allowable Watt Density—Heating Metals

0.090
0.080
Hole
0.070
0.060
Fit
0.050
0.040 Cartridge Heater
0.030
0.020
Fit in hole = maximum hole I.D. minus
Fit in Hole—in.
minimum heater O.D.
0.010
0.009
0.008
0.007
0.006
20 0°F (3
0.005
40 0°F
0° (2 6
60
10
80
F 0 °C
(9 4° )
0.004
00
0°
12
3° C
F
°F
14
C )
00
(4
)
1
00
(53
27
°F
0.003
°F
°C
8°
64(
C)
)
(76
9°C
0°C
0.002
)
)
0.001
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 100 200 300 400 500 600 800 1000
Watt Density—W/in2
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Maximum Allowable Watt Density (Continued)
Watt Density vs. Ambient Air Temperature Maximum Allowable Watt
The Watt Density vs. Ambient Air Temperature graph 1600 Density vs. Ambient Air
shows the maximum allowable watt density when one
1400
FIREROD is operated in air or similar gas.
Ambient Temperature—°F
For FIRERODs grouped in a single row, with no less than 1200
one diameter between elements, multiply value from the
graph by 0.95. When a reflector is placed behind the 1000
heaters, multiply the maximum allowable watt density

800
value from the graph by 0.85.
600
400
200
10 20 30 40 50 60
Sheath Temperature in Ambient Air FIREROD

The Sheath Temperature in Ambient Air graph indicates Sheath Temperature When
the watt density required to bring a pre-oxidized Operated in 70°F Ambient Air
FIREROD to a given sheath temperature when
FIREROD Sheath Temperature—°F
2000
operated in 70°F (21°C) ambient air.
Not Pre-oxidized
At 44 W/in2 (6.8 W/cm2), the sheath temperature is
Pre-oxidized
1450°F (784°C). At this temperature, a one-year life is 1500
expected if cycling is not too frequent.

Higher temperatures result in reduced heater life. 1000
500
10 20 30 40 50 60
Watt Density in Moving Air Maximum Allowable

Watt Density in Moving Air
The Watt Density in Moving Air graph shows the
w
maximum allowable watt density of a FIREROD in

Flo
4500
Entering Air
moving air.
w
Air
Up To 200°F
Air Velocity Past Heater—FPM
4000
ir Flo
The air movement is expressed in feet per minute (FPM).

To
3500
lar
To A
If the air flow is known in cubic feet per minute (CFM),

icu
divide the CFM by the net-free area around the heater 3000
allel
end
(ft2). The net-free area is the total area of the enclosure 2500
erp
–Par
minus the area occupied by the heater.

D–P
2000
ROD
ERO
1500
FIRE
FIR
1000
500
20 40 60 80 100 120 140

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Lead and Diameter Information
Standard Lead Specifications
Heater Typical Typical Size Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
Diameter Max. Lead Gauge Size Tolerance Lead Gauge Tolerance Hose Braid
in. (mm) Voltage Fiberglass Fiberglass PTFE PTFE I.D. I.D.
1/8 (3) 300 24 0.044 - 0.058 24 solid 0.036 - 0.044 1/8 1/8
1/4 (6) 300 22 0.066 - 0.078 22 0.050 - 0.058 5/32 1/8
3/8 (10) 300 22 0.076 - 0.088 20 0.056 - 0.064 7/32 3/16
1/2 (13) 300 18 0.089 - 0.101 18 0.074 - 0.084 9/32 1/4
5/8 (16) 600 18 0.108 - 0.124 18 0.097 - 0.113 7/16 3/8
3/4 (19) 600 18 0.108 - 0.124 14 0.097 - 0.113 7/16 3/8
1 (25) 600 18 0.095 - 0.109 14 0.087 - 0.101 N/A N/A

Lead length tolerances: Ratings: GGS, 300V, 482°F (250°C)
1 to 36 in. (25 to 914 mm) = -1/2 in. (13 mm), +11/2 in. (38 mm) MGT, 300V/600V, 842°F (450°C)
> 36 to 76 in. (914 to 1930 mm) = -1, +3 in. (-25 + 76 mm) PTFE, 300V/600V, 392°F (200°C)
> 76 in. (1930 mm) = ±4 in. (102 mm) Silicone rubber, 600V, 302°F (150°C)
Stainless steel hose and braid tolerances: same as lead wire.
Units constructed with 480V require MGT or PTFE leads. If connecting
heaters in series above 300V, MGT leads are also required.
Additional Lead Specifications

Lead Gauge Nickel Ampacity N.C.C. Ampacity SPC/NPC
26 2.5 4.2 6.0
24 stranded 3.1 5.2 7.5
24 solid 3.1 5.2 7.5
22 4.4 7.2 10.5
20 N/A N/A 14.0
18 7.6 12.6 18.0
16 9.7 16.1 23.0
14 12.5 21.0 30.0
12 16.8 28.0 40.0
10 23.0 38.5 55.0
N.C.C. = Nickle-clad Copper

SPC = Silver Plated Copper
NPC = Nickle Plated Copper
GGS or MGT Fiberglass insulated leads are not carried by Watlow as SPC or NPC. Only Nickle or N.C.C.
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Lead Adapter (LA)
Options
Patented LA Modification Method
The lead adapter (LA) modification process is a powerful
tool for providing a wide range of finished heater
configurations very quickly. The LA process allows the
base FIREROD heater to be modified into a multitude
of configurations. The base FIREROD heater can be
selected to meet customers’ individual needs. The base Right Angle
heater can then be customized by adding various finishing
options like lead length, lead protection, flanges, locating Swaged-in Flexible Leads
rings and right-angle constructions.
No-Heat Extensions
PTFE Seal and Leads
Silicone Rubber Seal and Leads
Flange
Locating Ring
Threaded Fitting
Stainless Steel Braid
Stainless Steel Hose
Right Angle Right Angle

Stainless Stainless
Steel Hose Steel Braid
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LA
Options (Continued)
Modifying Basic FIRERODs Using the Length Tolerance for Stock Heaters With LA Options
LA Process for Swaged-in Leads Conductor Pins
Watlow:
Base Heater
• Shortens conductor pins
• Welds lead wires to pins Lead Wires
Welded Connection
• Places an LA cap over the lead end of the heater LA Cap
Swaged-in
• Reduces the diameter of the LA cap over the lead Base Heater and Cap Assembly Leads
end of the base unit to produce a rugged integrated
heater assembly Base Heater Length ± 3/32 in. or ± 2%
whichever is greater
Notes: Lead Wires
• Other LA construction options use a similar modification Finished Heater Assembly
process Finished LA Cap Length
• Maximum temperature of LA cap is 1000°F (538°C) and Tolerance 0.250
+ 0.063
- 0.000
Note: Base heater tolerance + LA cap tolerance = total tolerance for assembly
Termination Options
LA Swaged-in Flexible Leads No-Heat Extensions
Right Angle (Swaged-in) Leads
No-Heat
Length
Min. No-Heat 1/
2in. Swaged-in Leads
(13 mm)
LA swaged-in flexible leads are used in applications No-Heat

where a high degree of flexing exists or the leads must Length
be bent sharply adjacent to the heater without exposing

or breaking the conductor. The stranded wire leads No-heat extensions are recommended in applications
are connected internally and exit through the lead end. where leads may be exposed to excessive heat and
The overall length of the heater is extended by require a cooler lead end. They are also used when heat
1/4 in. (6 mm). To order, specify length adder code E is not required along the entire length of the FIREROD.
bringing the total lead end no-heat to 1/2 in. (13 mm). No-heat extensions are available for most LA options in
This LA option is not available on 1/8 in. (3 mm) diameter diameters of 3/8, 1/2, 5/8 and 3/4 in. (10, 13, 16 and 19
FIRERODs. On 1/8 in. (3 mm) diameter FIRERODs, leads mm). These extensions are designed to provide a total
are connected externally using a solid conductor lead no-heat length of 1, 11/2, 2 or 21/2 in. (25, 38, 51 or 65
wire. If stranded wire is desired on 1/8 in. (3 mm) diameter mm) at the lead end of FIRERODs only. Contact your
units, contact your Watlow representative. Watlow representative for available LA options.
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Min. No-Heat
Cartridge/Insertion HeatersMin. No-Heat
Min. No-Heat
LA LA Silicone Rubber Seal and Leads
Min. No-Heat
Termination Options (Continued)

Min. No-Heat 1 in.
LA Straight Stainless Steel Braid (25 mm)
The LA silicone rubber seal and leads protect the heater

against moisture and contamination from lubricating oil,
Min. No-Heat
cleaning solvents, plastic material, fumes and organic
tapes. This seal is effective to 302°F (150°C) under
The LA straight stainless steel braid is designed to protect continuous operation.
leads from abrasion against sharp edges. It is the most Please note when ordering this option, that a minimum
flexible Watlow protective lead arrangement. no-heat section is required to allow for construction.
Unless specified, a 12 in. (305 mm) braid is supplied. Additional no-heat may be required to keep the seal
than the(251braid,
Min. No-Heat
Leads are 2 in. (51 mm) longer in.
but longer below effective temperatures. The minimum lead end
mm)
leads are available. no-heat required is 1 in. (25 mm). The LA cap adds
3/4 in. (19 mm) to the overall length. To order, specify
The minimum lead end no-heat required is 3/4 in.
option code P.
(19 mm). This option adds 1/2 in. (13 mm) to the overall
length. To order, specify option code C.
LA PTFE Seal and Leads
Min. No-Heat 1 in.
(25 mm)
LA Straight Stainless Steel Hose
Min. No-Heat 1 in.
(25 mm)
The LA PTFE seal and leads protect the heater against

Min. No-Heat
moisture/contamination from lubricating oil, cleaning
solvents, plastic material or fumes and organic tapes.
An LA straight stainless steel hose provides the best This seal is effective to 392°F (200°C) under continuous
protection against abrasion from sharp edges. It also operation. Min. No-Heat
offers ease of handling and wiring in abrasive
environments. Unless specified a 12 in. (305 mm) Please note when ordering this option, that a minimum
hose is supplied. Leads are 2 in. (51 mm) longer no-heat section is required to allow for construction.
than the hose but, longer leads are available. Additional no-heat may be Min.required
No-Heat to keep the seal
below effective temperatures. The minimum lead end

The minimum lead end no-heat required is 3/4 in. no-heat required is 1 in. (25 mm). The LA cap adds
(19 mm). This option adds 1/2 in. (13 mm) to the overall 3/4 in. (19 mm) to the overall length of the heater. To
length. To order, specify option code H. order, specify option code T.
LA Straight Stainless Steel Hose with LA Straight Stainless Steel Braid with
PTFE Leads and Seal PTFE Leads and Seal
Min. No-Heat Min. No-Heat
An LA straight stainless steel hose with PTFE leads and The LA straight stainless steel braid with PTFE leads and
seal is the ultimate combination for providing abrasion seal is Watlow’s most flexible lead protection with
protection and a moisture resistant seal. Unless specified, a moisture resistant seal. Unless specified, a 12 in.
a standard 12 in. (305 mm) hose is supplied. Leads are (305 mm) braid is supplied. Leads are 2 in. (51 mm)
2 in. (51 mm) longer than the hose, but longer leads are longer than the braid, but longer leads are available.
available. This seal is effective up to 392°F (200°C) under This seal is effective up to 392°F (200°C) under
continuous operation. continuous operation.
The minimum lead end no-heat required is 1 in. (25 mm). The minimum lead end no-heat required is 1 in. (25 mm).
This option adds 3/4 in. (19 mm) to the overall length. To This option adds 3/4 in. (19 mm) to the overall length. To
order, specify option code G. order, specify option code F.
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LA
Right Angle Options
LA Right Angle Leads LA Right Angle Stainless Steel Hose with
PTFE Leads and Seal
Min. No-Heat
LA right angle leads are used in applications with a high Min. No-Heat 1½ in.
(38 mm)
degree of flexing and when space limitations are critical.
Stranded lead wires are connected internally (swaged-in) The diameter of the right angle extension is equal
to the nominal diameter of the heater.
and exit at a 90 degree angle at the end of the heater.
An LA right angle stainless steel hose with PTFE leads
To order, specify option code R. and a seal is the ultimate combination for providing
Minimum No-Heat Required
Min. No-Heat abrasion protection and a moisture resistant seal with
in. (mm)
wiring convenience. Unless specified, a 12 in. (305 mm)
Dia. 1/4 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4
hose is supplied. Leads are 2 in. (51 mm) longer than the
13/16 3/4 13/No-Heat 13/16 13/16
In. (mm) (21) (19) Min. 16 (21) (21) (21) hose but longer leads are available. This seal is effective
To order right angle leads with PTFE leads and seals, to 392°F (200°C) under continuous operation.
specify option code B. The minimum lead end no-heat required is 11/2 in.
(38 mm). This option adds 11/4 in. (32 mm) to overall
length on stock units.
LA Right Angle Stainless Steel Hose To order, specify option code M.
Note: This option is not available on 1/4 in. (6 mm) diameter.
Min. No-Heat 1 in.

(25 mm)
The diameter of the right angle extension is equal

An LA right angle stainless steel hose is provided for
wiring convenience. Like the LA straight stainless steel
hose, it protects leads from abrasion against sharp edges.
Unless specified, a 12 in. (305 mm) hose is supplied.
Leads are 2 in. (51 mm) longer than the hose, but longer
leads are available.
Diameter 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4
Adder length in. (mm) 3/4 (19)

Min. No-Heat 3/4 (19) 3/4 (19) 7/8 (22)
Min. no-heat in. (mm) 1 (25) 1 (25) 1 (25) 11/8 (29)
To order specify option code W.

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LA
Right Angle Options (Continued) Mounting Options
LA Right Angle Stainless Steel Braid LA Stainless Steel Threaded Fittings
Lead End
Threaded End
Optional Fitting Location

Optional Fitting
Min. No-Heat 1 in. Location
(25 mm)
The diameter of the right angle extension is equal Fitting overlaps the unheated section and is silver
to the nominal diameter of the heater. soldered to the sheath.
An LA right angle stainless steel braid is provided for Threaded fittings allow fast, water-tight installation of
wiring convenience. It protects leads from abrasion the heater into a threaded hole. These fittings are 304
against sharp edges. stainless steel, other stainless steel alloys are available
Unless specified, a 12 in. (305 mm) braid is supplied. upon request. Double threaded fittings are also available.
Minimum Unheated
Leads are 2 in. (51 mm) longer than the braid, but longer
Min. No-Heat
Please see page 27 for threaded fitting specifications.
leads are available. Provide the location of the fittings if no-heat extension
Diameter 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4
option is requested.
Adder length in. (mm) 3Min.
/4 (19) 3/4 (19)
No-Heat 3/4 (19) 7/8 (22)
Minimum Distance ①
Min. no-heat in. (mm) 1 (25) 1 (25) 1 (25) 11/8 (29)
Between Threaded
To order, specify option code Y. Lead End and Lead End
Arrangement in. (mm)
Note: This option is not available on 1/4 in. (6 mm) diameter. 1/4 (6)
Crimped Leads
LA Right Angle Stainless Steel Braid with Swaged-in Leads 5/16 bd (8)
PTFE Leads and Seal STR SS Hose 1/2 c (13)
STR SS Braid 1/2 (13)
PTFE Seal & Leads 7/8 (22)

Silicone Seal & Leads 7/8 (22)
Min. No-Heat
a The location of the threaded fitting from the thread end of the fitting
to the lead end of the heater.
All optional fitting locations are available only with LA no-heat
Min. No-Heat 1½ in. extensions. Contact your Watlow representative for details.
(38 mm) b On 1/4 in. diameter FIREROD only “A” dimension is 7/16 in. (11.1 mm).
The diameter of the right angle extension is equal c On 1/4 in. diameter FIREROD only “A” dimension is 5/8 in. (15.9 mm).
to the nominal diameter of the heater. 4 On 5/8 in. and 3/4 in. the fitting is located at 7/8 in. from the lead end
The LA right angle stainless steel braid with PTFE leads using a 3/4 in. no-heat extension. In order to locate at 5/16 in., the
fitting must be epoxied.
and seal is Watlow’s most flexible lead protection with
Note: Minimum distance between threaded end and heated section
a moisture resistant PTFE seal and wiring convenience. is 1/4 in.
Unless specified, a 12 in. (305 mm) braid is supplied.
Leads are 2 in. (51 mm) longer than the braid, but longer
leads are available. This seal is effective up to 392°F
(200°C) under continuous operation.
The minimum lead end no-heat required is 11/2 in.
(38 mm). This option adds 11/4 in. (32 mm) to the
overall length on stock units.
To order, specify option code A.
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LA
Mounting Options (Continued)
Flanges Locating Ring
1⁄16 in. (1.6 mm)
(nominal)
0.14 in. (3.6 mm)
C D
Stainless steel flanges are a convenient mounting method A stainless steel locating ring can be used as a retaining
to position a heater within an application. The flange is collar to position a FIREROD if mounting requirements are
staked on and located 1/4 in. (6 mm) from the lead end. not critical.
The flange can be located up to 21/4 in. (57 mm) from the For LA, specify the location if the no-heat extension
lead end if it is over a no-heat section. Use this option in option is requested. On FIRERODs with crimped on leads
combination with most LA configurations. without the LA option, the locating ring will be located on
To order, specify flange, size and locations. the last 1/4 in. (6 mm).
Flange Specifications To order, specify locating ring.
FIREROD in. (mm) Locating Ring Specifications
Diameter Flange 1/4 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4
D C H Diameter
in. Size
1/4, 3/8, 1/2 3/4 Ring O.D. 1/2 5/8 3/4 7/8
FS 1 (25) (19) 0.144 (4) (13) (16) (19) (22) 1 (25)
in. (mm)
1/4, 3/8, 1/2 FM 11/2 (38) 11/8 (29) 0.156 (4)
5/8, 3/4
5/8, 3/4 FL 2 (51) 11/2 (38) 0.201 (5)
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LA
LA Options
Minimum Length Adders Per Diameter Per Option Option
Option in. (mm) Code
Heater Diameter 1/4 (6) 3/8 (9.5) 1/2 (13) 5/8 (15.9) 3/4 (19)
Swaged-in leads E 1/4 (6) E 1/4 (6) E 1/4 (6) E 1/4 (6) E 1/4 (6) None
Right angle leads K 9/16 (14) J 1/2 (13) K 9/16 (14) K 9/16 (14) K 9/16 (14) R
PTFE seal and leads — — N 3/4 (19) N 3/4 (19) N 3/4 (19) N 3/4 (19) T
Right angle PTFE seal and leads — — N 3/4 (19) N 3/4 (19) N 3/4 (19) N 3/4 (19) B
Silicone seal and leads — — N 3/4 (19) N 3/4 (19) N 3/4 (19) N 3/4 (19) P
Straight hose J 1/2 (13) J 1/2 (13) J 1/2 (13) J 1/2 (13) J 1/2 (13) H
Right angle hose — — N 3/4 (19) N 3/4 (19) N 3/4 (19) R 7/8 (22.2) W
Straight hose with PTFE seal and leads — — N 3/4 (19) N 3/4 (19) N 3/4 (19) N 3/4 (19) G
Straight braid J 1/2 (13) J 1/2 (13) J 1/2 (13) J 1/2 (13) J 1/2 (13) C
Right angle braid — — N 3/4 (19) N 3/4 (19) N 3/4 (19) R 7/8 (22) Y
Right angle braid with PTFE seal and leads — — 1E 11/4 (32) 1E 11/4 (32) 1E 11/4 (32) 1E 11/4 (32) A
Straight braid with PTFE seal and leads — — N 3/4 (19) N 3/4 (19) N 3/4 (19) N 3/4 (19) F
Right angle hose with PTFE seal and leads — — 1E 11/4 (32) 1E 11/4 (32) 1E 11/4 (32) 1E 11/4 (32) M
LA options are available as shown in the table above. To Lead Type Codes
order any of these options, please build the order number Type Maximum Temperature Option Code
by specifying the Watlow part number, length adder code, GGS 482°F (250°C) None
option code and lead length. MGT 842°F (450°C) H
PTFE 392°F (200°C) T
Note: Available for LA fiberglass leads.
No-Heat Length Adder Codes

No-Heat Option Length Adder Code
in. (mm)
3/4 (19) N
11/4 (32) 1E
13/4 (44) 1N
21/4 (56) 2E
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Non-LA
Modification Coding
Watlow offers heaters in various diameters, lengths and
volt-wattage combinations that are ready for shipping.
Basic modifications can be made and heaters are shipped
the same day. Modifications include flanges, threaded Crimped-on Leads
fittings, locating rings, ceramic beads and crimped on
leads. Following is a list of all available non-LA mounting
and pin option codes.
Mounting Option Codes

Ceramic Beads
BA - Small flange FS (available on 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 in.)
BB - Medium flange FM (available on 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8 and
3/4 in.)
BC - Large flange FL (available on 5/8 and 3/4 in.)

BD - Locating ring (available on 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8 and Locating Ring
3/4 in.)
BG - Single stainless steel fitting

BH - Double stainless steel fitting
BY - Stainless steel reversed Threaded Fitting
Pin Option Codes

AA - Short pins 3/8 in. (10 mm)
AB - Medium pins 5/8 in. (16 mm)
AC - Long pins 13/4 in. (45 mm)
AD - Stagger pins
AE - Ceramic beads 1/2 in. (13 mm)
AF - Ceramic beads 3/4 in. (19 mm)
AG - Ceramic beads 1 in. (25 mm)
AH - Ceramic beads 11/4 in. (32 mm)
AJ - Ceramic beads 11/2 in. (38 mm)
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Made-to-Order
Straight Options
Swaged-in Flexible Leads Straight Stainless Steel Hose
1 in. (25 mm) Min. No-Heat 1¼ in. (32 mm)
Min. No-Heat
¼ in. (6 mm) 12 in. (305 mm) ¼ in. (6 mm)

No-Heat Standard No-Heat
Swaged-in flexible leads are used in applications where A straight stainless steel hose provides the best
a high degree of flexing exists or leads must be bent protection against abrasion from sharp edges. It
sharply adjacent to the heater without exposing or also offers ease of handling and wiring in abrasive
breaking the conductor. Stranded wire leads are environments.
connected internally and exit through the lead end. Unless specified, a 12 in. (305 mm) hose is supplied.
Lead wire type is high temperature fiberglass. The Leads are 2 in. (51 mm) longer than the hose.
maximum temperature of the standard fiberglass end Note: This option is available with PTFE leads and seal.
piece is 842°F (450°C). Unless specified, 12 in. (305 mm) Minimum no-heats are longer. Contact your Watlow
leads are supplied. representative for details.
The minimum lead end for no-heat is 1 in. (25 mm) min.
or 12 percent of overall heater length. Additional no-heat
may be required to keep the end piece and leads below Straight Stainless Steel Braid
the maximum operating temperatures.
1¼ in. (32 mm)
Min. No-Heat
PTFE Seal and Leads ¼ in. (6 mm)

No-Heat
1 in. (25 mm)
Min. No-Heat
A straight stainless braid is designed to protect leads
from abrasion against sharp edges and is Watlow’s most
¼ in. (6 mm) No-Heat
flexible protective lead arrangement.
A PTFE seal and leads protect the heater against
Leads are 2 in. (51 mm) longer than the braid.
moisture and contamination from cleaning solvents,
plastic material, fumes and organic tapes. This seal is Note: This option is available with PTFE leads and seal.
effective up to 392°F (200°C) under continuous operation. Minimum no-heats are longer. Contact your Watlow
representative for details.
The PTFE seal and leads have a minimum lead end
unheated section of 1 in. (25 mm). Additional no-heat may
be required to keep the seal below its maximum operating
temperature.
Note: If your application requires smaller no heat, contact

your Watlow representative for details.
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Made-to-Order
Right Angle Options
Right Angle Leads Right Angle Stainless Steel Braid
Min. No-Heat Min. No-Heat
¼ in. (6 mm)
¼ in. (6 mm) No-Heat
No-Heat
Right angle leads are used in applications with a high

Standard lead wires are connected internally (swaged-in) to the nominal diameter of the heater.
and exit at a 90° angle at the end of the heater.
A right angle stainless steel braid is provided for wiring
1/4 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4
Diameter convenience. It protects leads from abrasion against
Min. no-heat in. (mm) 11/4 (32) 11/4 (32) 15/16 (33) 17/16 (37) 17/16 (37) sharp edges.
Note: This option is available with PTFE leads and seal.
Leads are 2 in. (51 mm) longer than the braid.
Minimum no-heats are longer. Contact your Watlow
representative for details. Diameter 1/4 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4
Min. no-heat in. (mm) 15/16 (33) 13/8 (35) 19/16 (40) 111/16 (43) 113/16 (46)

Right Angle Stainless Steel Hose Minimum no-heats are longer. Contact your Watlow
Min. No-Heat
¼ in. (6 mm)
No-Heat

A right angle stainless steel hose is provided for wiring

convenience. It protects leads from abrasion against
sharp edges.
Unless specified, a 12 in. (305 mm) hose is supplied.
Leads are 2 in. (51 mm) longer than the hose.
Diameter 1/4 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4
Min. no-heat in. (mm) 15/16 (33) 13/8 (35) 19/16 (40) 111/16 (43) 113/16 (46)

Minimum no-heats are longer. Contact your Watlow
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Made-to-Order
Termination Options Options
Ground Lead Distributed Wattage
Heated 1/4 in. (6 mm)

1/4 in. (6 mm) Length No-Heat
No-Heat
Distributed wattage varies the watt density along

the length of the heater. This construction technique
Ground leads are a safety feature to protect both workers compensates for heat losses along the edges of heated
and equipment. This configuration is not available on all parts and is ideal for seal bar applications.
options. Contact your Watlow representative for additional To order, specify distributed wattage and give the
information. To order, specify ground lead. length and wattage for each section.
Ceramic Bead Insulation

Thermocouple Types
Conductor Characteristics
ASTM Temperature Range
Code Positive Negative °F (°C)
J Iron Constantan 0 to 1400 (-20 to 760)
(Magnetic) (Non-Magnetic)
(White) (Red)
Ceramic bead insulation protects the leads from high K Chromel® Alumel® 0 to 2300 (-20 to 1260)
ambient temperatures above 842°F (450°C). (Non Magnetic) (Magnetic)
The beads fit over solid conductors that extend to reach (Yellow) (Red)
a cooler area where flexible wires can be attached. For other ISA types, contact your Watlow representative.
This option is not available on 1/8 in. (3 mm) diameter
leads. The maximum available length on FIRERODs is Style A
6 in. (152 mm). To order, specify ceramic beads and
length, and additional lead length.
Style B
1/2 in.
(13 mm)
No-Heat
Style C
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Made-to-Order
Options Mounting Options
Internal Thermocouple Threaded Fittings
Style A internal thermocouples can be used to Lead End
evaluate heat transfer efficiency of an application. This
measurement can help to cut energy costs and increase
heater life. The ungrounded junction is located in the
heater core to monitor the internal temperature of
Threaded End
the heater.
The Style B internal thermocouple provides a good
approximation of part temperature and is located Optional Fitting
Location
anywhere along the length of the heater. Due to variations
in production, this style may be grounded or ungrounded.
This junction is located adjacent to the inside heater
sheath in the center of the heated section unless Optional Fitting
otherwise specified. A 1/2 in. (13 mm) unheated section Location
is required.
A Style C internal thermocouple is useful in applications Threaded fittings allow fast, water-tight heater installation
where material flows past the end of the heater, as into a threaded hole. Standard fittings are 304 stainless
in plastic molding. This grounded junction is embedded in steel and welded to the heater sheath. Other materials,
a special end disc. Unless requested, the disc end is including brass are available as an extended option.
not mechanically sealed. Double threaded fittings are also available.
To order, specify internal thermocouple, Style A, B Unless specified, the fitting hex is located flush with the
or C and thermocouple ASTM Type J or K. lead end.
If not specified, 12 in. (305 mm) thermocouple leads Threaded Fittings Specifications
are supplied. Heater Pipe Thread Single Thread Double Thread
Diameter Size (NPTF) Fitting Length Fitting Length
Availability in. in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm)
All styles are available on all diameters with the exception 1/4 1/8 1/2 7/8

(3)
(13)
(22)
of 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) diameter, which is available only with 3/8 1/4 5/8

(6)
(16) 15/16 (33)
Style C, and 1 in. (25 mm) which is available only with
1/2 3/8 (10) 3/4 (19) 13/8 (35)
Style A and B.
5/8 1/2 (13) 7/8 (22) 113/16 (46)
3/4 3/4 (19) 1 (25) 113/16 (46)
1 1 (25) 1 (25) 11/2 (38)
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Made-to-Order 0.140" (3.6 mm)
Mounting Options (Continued)
Flanges Locating Rings
1⁄16 in. (1.6 mm)
(nominal) 0.140 in. (3.6 mm)
Flush With Lead End

Standard Location
¼ in. (6 mm)
Standard Location
Optional Location
Optional Location
A stainless steel locating ring can be used as a retaining

collar to position a FIREROD heater if mounting
requirements are not critical. Standard locating rings are
staked to the heater sheath.
C D
To order, specify locating ring and location.
Locating Ring Specifications
H Diameter 1/4 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4
Ring O.D. 1/2 5/8 3/4 7/8

(13) (16) (19) (22) 1 (25)
in. (mm)
Stainless steel flanges are a convenient mounting
method and can be used to position a heater within
an application. The standard location is 1/4 in. (6 mm)
from the lead end. However, a specific location may
be requested in any location along the no-heat section.
Unless specified, flanges are staked to the sheath.
To order, specify flange size and location.
Flange Specifications
FIREROD
Diameter Flange D C H
in. Size in. (mm) in. (mm) in.
1/8, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 FS 1 (25) 3/4 (19) 0.144
1/4, 3/8, 1/2,
5/8, 3/4 FM 11/2 (38) 11/8 (28) 0.156
5/8, 3/4, 1 FL 2 (51) 11/2 (38) 0.201
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Extended
Extended Capabilities for Custom Capability
Cartridge Heaters
Special cartridge heaters can be engineered and designed
to meet the most difficult applications and the highest
quality standards. From nuclear power plants to open
heart surgeries, Watlow cartridge heaters with extended
capabilities are exceeding customer expectations. For
more than 90 years, emphasis on sound engineering and
quality control has established Watlow as a preferred
supplier for many high-performance heating requirements.
For large opportunities, a solution for you can be
engineered to accommodate:
• Custom diameters
• High watt density applications
• Long heater lengths
• Low current leakage constructions
• Special testing and inspection
• Non-destructive testing: x-ray, helium leak tests and
start up verification
• Integrated thermostats
• Value added integration of the Watlow heater into a
sub-assembly
• Complete documentation packages: approval
drawings, material traceability, inspection traceability
and other compliance documents
High Performance Cartridge Heaters

Watlow has developed a wide range of heaters and assemblies
to meet requirements for the most demanding applications.
Watlow can engineer and manufacture heaters with low leakage
constructions, integrated temperature controls or limits and
unique customer hardware and connectors.
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Extended
Cartridge Heaters
Mineral Insulated (MI Leads)
Mineral Insulation Benefits
304 SS Sheath
Nickel Conductor • Increases heater life
• Minimizes down time
Transition
"Metal to • Resists moisture contamination
Metal Seal"
• Allows a cartridge heater to be used where it was not
previously possible
• Resists abrasion and vibration
PTFE Leads
• Forms and bends to fit the contours of wiring raceways
MI leads handle both high temperatures and • Protects against high temperatures without additional
contamination, and resist other problems including insulation
abrasion and excessive vibration. The metal seal and
swaged-in formable MI cable leads can handle Typical Applications
temperatures up to 1500°F (815°C). The lead end • Plastic molding
seal resists moisture and other forms of contamination, • Medical device manufacturing
including gases, oils, plastic drool, solvents and water.
• Food handling equipment
Note: MI leads do not provide a hermetic seal on the
• Zinc die-casting
heater.
Technical Data
Max. temp. of cable: 1500°F (815°C)
Max. temp. of cable to lead transition: 300°F (149°C)
(where flexible leads attach to cable)
Cable sheath material: 304 SS
Conductor material: nickel
Max. voltage: 240V
Transition length: 11/8 in. (28.6 mm)
Lead Types
PTFE 392°F (200°C) – T
Heater Max. Conductor Cable Transition Cable Length Max.

Diameter Current Diameter Diameter Diameter Min. Max. Min. Voltage Length
in. Amperes in. in. in. in. Bend Radius in. Adder
3/8 7.0 0.044 0.108 0.230 6 72 0.225 240 G (3/8)
1/2 7.0 0.044 0.108 0.230 6 72 0.225 240 K (9/16)
5/8 9.7 0.062 0.138 0.250 6 72 0.280 240 L (5/8)
3/4 9.7 0.062 0.138 0.250 6 72 0.280 240 L (5/8)
This information pertains to standard FIREROD heaters.
Note: Extended capabilities are subject to a business

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Extended
Cartridge Heaters
Termination Options
Low Electrical Leakage Epoxy Seal
This construction technique minimizes current leakage
of the heating element. It is especially useful in critical
medical applications where low set point ground fault Min. No-Heat 1 in.
interrupts are used. (25 mm)
Low electrical leakage is available on 3/8, 1/2, 5/8 and Epoxy seals help protect the heater against
3/4 in. (10, 13, 16 and 19 mm) diameter FIREROD
moisture and contamination from lubricating oil, cleaning
heaters. solvents, plastic material, fumes and organic tapes.
To order, specify low electrical leakage. These seals are effective up to 250°F (121°C) under
continuous operation.
Silicone Rubber Seal and Leads Epoxy seals can be ordered only on units greater than
1/8 in. (3 mm) in diameter with crimped on leads. The
minimum no-heat section at the lead end is 1 in. (25 mm).

Min. No-Heat 1 in.
Longer no-heat sections are available upon request.
(25 mm)
To order, specify epoxy seal.
Made-to-order silicone rubber seal and leads protect
the heater against moisture and contamination from Options
lubricating oil, cleaning solvents, plastic material, fumes
and organic tapes. This seal is effective up to 302°F Individually Controlled Heat Zones
(150°C) under continuous operation. Individually controlled heat zones offer the flexibility to
Silicone rubber seal and leads for made-to-order units control temperature by zones, along the length of the
greater than 10 in. (250 mm) long comprise a minimum FIREROD heater. This is an advantage for heating
no-heat section of approximately 12 percent of the requirements of certain applications, such as seal bars.
overall length. Longer no-heat sections are available This internal construction can be ordered on 5/8, 3/4 and
if required. 1 in. (16, 19 and 25 mm) diameter FIREROD heaters.
To order, specify individually controlled heat zones
and wattage and length per zone.
Post Terminals
Passivation
¾ in.
(19 mm)
During the manufacturing and handling of stainless steel,
particles of iron or tool steel may embed in the sheath. If
½ in. 5⁄8 in.
they are not removed, particles may corrode and produce
(13 mm) (15.9 mm) rust spots. In critical sheath contact applications for the
medical industry, passivation will remove free iron from
Post terminals provide a quick, secure connection the sheath. To order, specify 316L stainless steel
with ring or fork connectors or bus bars. Threaded sheath and passivation.
6-32 studs are soldered to the solid power pins.
Nuts and washers are provided.
Post terminals are available on FIREROD heaters of
5/8, 3/4 and 1 in. (16, 19 and 25 mm) diameter. On 1 in.
(25 mm) diameters, pins are straight. To order, specify

post terminals.

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Extended
Cartridge Heaters
Options (Continued)
Bent FIREROD Centerless Grinding
1 in.
min.
(25 mm) Centerless grinding can be used to furnish precision
diameters to permit closer heater-to-part fit allowing
Bend Radius higher watt densities to be used.
For centerless ground heaters, the heater must have
te d PTFE seal and leads (maximum 12 in. (305 mm) lead
ea
1/4 in. 1/4 in.
nh
(6 mm) U
(6 mm) Heated length) or crimped on leads. Longer lead lengths are
available, but require an external connection. The
In applications where leads must exit at an angle, length of a FIREROD available for centerless grinding
a bend can be made in the unheated section only. depends on the construction. Please contact your
Heated sections may be on either side of the bend. Watlow representative for assistance. To order, specify
It is recommended that the heater be bent at the centerless grinding.
Watlow factory.
FIREROD Actual
A 304 stainless steel sheath is used on bent FIREROD Diameter Precision Diameter
heaters. If the sheath temperature exceeds 1000°F in. in.
(540°C), contact your Watlow representative. 1/4 0.241 ± 0.0005
3/8
See dimensions noted on the chart or contact your 0.363 ± 0.0005
1/2
Watlow representative if application needs exceed 0.488 ± 0.0005
limitations shown. 5/8 0.613 ± 0.0005
3/4 0.738 ± 0.0005
FIREROD Min. Required Bend 1 0.984 ± 0.0005
Diameter No-Heat Length Radius
in. in. (mm) in. (mm)
1/4
21/4 (56) 1/2 (13)
3/8 23/8 (60) 1/2 (13)
1/2 27/8 (72) 3/4 (19)
5/8 35/16 (83) 1 (25)
1/2 313/16 (98) 11/4 (32)

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Extended
Extended Capabilities for Capability
High-Temperature (HT)
FIREROD Heaters
The Watlow HT FIREROD heater is especially designed
for high temperature platen applications up to 1600°F
(871°C). The HT FIREROD heater utilizes the same
industry leading design principles used on all Watlow
FIREROD products. Advancing the FIREROD heater
enables it to withstand application temperatures up to
400°F (204°C) higher than standard cartridge heaters.
HT FIREROD design features, which are important in high
temperature applications, include:
• A specially constructed end seal that is virtually airtight
to reduce the effects of resistance wire oxidation
• A high-temperature sheath that is treated to improve
its emissivity for better heat transfer
Performance Capabilities
• Platen temperatures up to 1600°F (871°C)
• Maximum watt density up to 100 W/in2 (15.5 W/cm2)
High
• Maximum voltage up to 277VAC ground Temperature Nickel-chromium
Seal* Resistance Wire
• Length tolerance of +0, -4 percent standard diameters;
Optional
+0, -8 percent for special diameter Fiberglass Insulated Ceramic
Crimped-on Leads Beads
Made-to-Order Availability
Nominal Actual MgO Insulation
Diameter Diameter Max.
in. in. Amperes Alloy 800 Sheath
1/2 0.496 ± 0.004 10
5/8 0.580 ± 0.004 23
0.621 ± 0.004 23 Insulation Conductor 3 in. (76 mm)
0.710 ± 0.004 46 Boots Pins Min. No-Heat Section
3/4
0.746 ± 0.004 46
0.960 ± 0.006 46 * First 2 in. (51 mm) at lead end must be kept below 1000°F (538°C).
1
0.996 ± 0.006 46
Contact your Watlow representative for special diameter requests.
Features and Benefits Typical Applications

High-temperature seal • Thermo plastic
• Reduces exposure to the atmosphere, which • Super plastic forming of titanium aircraft parts
minimizes oxidation of the winding wires resulting in
longer element life • Diffusion bonding to laminate and shape titanium
Note: The first 2 in. (51 mm) must be outside of the • High temperature glass forming
platen in free air and less than 1000°F (538°C).
Alloy 800 sheath
• Transfers heat more efficiently
High emissivity sheath
• Provides better heat transfer and longer life

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Extended
Extended Capabilities for Capability
High-Temperature (HT)
FIREROD® Heaters
Options Maximum Allowable Watt Density -
• Thermocouples 0.100
Heating Metals
• Independently controllable heat zones 0.090
• Distributed wattage 0.080
• Flanges 0.070
• Post terminals 0.060
• Bent FIREROD
0.050
To consider the HT FIREROD for your application, use

the recommended Maximum Watt Density graph shown. 0.040
0.030
Fit in Hole (in.)
120
°F0
0.020
1600
1500
140
130
0
0
°F
°F
°F
°F
0.010
0.009
0.008
0.007
0.006
0.005
30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

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The following tables contain lists of standard base FIREROD constructions. The Watlow SELECT™ program offers
millions of potential FIREROD configurations to meet your thermal needs, many of those configurations available in one
or five days. Please contact your local Watlow distributor or sales office to configure your FIREROD.
Heater Part Numbers
Diameter Sheath Length Watt Density Approx. Net Wt.
in. in. (mm) Volts Watts W/in2 (W/cm2) lbs (kg) Part Number
1/8 1 (25.0) 24 20 104 (16) 0.02 (0.009) C1A-9600①
1 (25.0) 24 25 130 (20) 0.02 (0.009) C1A-9601①
1 (25.0) 24 30 157 (24) 0.02 (0.009) C1A-9602①
1 (25.0) 48 20 104 (16) 0.02 (0.009) C1A-9603①
1 (25.0) 48 40 208 (32) 0.02 (0.009) C1A-9604①
1 (25.0) 50 50 260 (40) 0.02 (0.009) C1A-9605①
11/4 (32.0) 120 25 87 (13) 0.02 (0.009) C1E14-L12
11/4 (32.0) 120 50 174 (18) 0.02 (0.009) C1E13-L12
11/4 (32.0) 240 35 113 (27) 0.02 (0.009) C1E42-L12
11/2 (38.0) 120 30 78 (12) 0.02 (0.009) C1J5-L12
11/2 (38.0) 120 60 156 (24) 0.02 (0.009) C1J6-L12
2 (51.0) 120 50 87 (13) 0.02 (0.009) C2A4-L12
2 (51.0) 120 100 174 (27) 0.02 (0.009) C2A5-L12
1/4 1 (25.0) 120 80 208 (32) 0.02 (0.009) E1A51-L12
1 (25.0) 120 100 260 (40) 0.02 (0.009) E1A52-L12
1 (25.0) 120 150 390 (60) 0.02 (0.009) E1A53-L12
1 (25.0) 240 100 250 (39) 0.02 (0.009) E1A66-L12
11/4 (32.0) 120 75 130 (20) 0.02 (0.009) E1E41-L12
11/4 (32.0) 120 100 173 (27) 0.02 (0.009) E1E42-L12
11/4 (32.0) 120 150 260 (40) 0.02 (0.009) E1E43-L12
11/4 (32.0) 240 225 390 (60) 0.02 (0.009) E1E61-L12
11/2 (38.0) 120 50 65 (10) 0.02 (0.009) E1J39-L12
11/2 (38.0) 120 100 130 (20) 0.02 (0.009) E1J40-L12
11/2 (38.0) 120 150 195 (30) 0.02 (0.009) E1J41-L12
11/2 (38.0) 240 175 228 (35) 0.02 (0.009) E1J49-L12
11/2 (38.0) 120 200 260 (40) 0.02 (0.009) E1J42-L12
11/2 (38.0) 240 200 260 (40) 0.02 (0.009) E1J52-L12
11/2 (38.0) 240 250 325 (50) 0.02 (0.009) E1J35-L12
2 (51.0) 120 80 68 (11) 0.03 (0.014) E2A136-L12
2 (51.0) 120 100 87 (13) 0.03 (0.014) E2A55-L12
2 (51.0) 240 125 108 (17) 0.03 (0.014) E2A82-L12
2 (51.0) 120 150 130 (20) 0.03 (0.014) E2A56-L12
2 (51.0) 240 150 130 (20) 0.03 (0.014) E2A77-L12
2 (51.0) 120 200 173 (27) 0.03 (0.014) E2A57-L12
2 (51.0) 240 200 173 (27) 0.03 (0.014) E2A50-L12
2 (51.0) 120 250 217 (33) 0.03 (0.014) E2A72-L12
2 (51.0) 240 250 215 (33) 0.03 (0.014) E2A76-L12
2 (51.0) 240 300 260 (40) 0.03 (0.014) E2A83-L12
21/2 (64.0) 120 250 159 (25) 0.03 (0.014) E2J80-L12
21/2 (64.0) 240 250 159 (25) 0.03 (0.014) E2J49-L12
3 (76.0) 120 100 52 (8) 0.04 (0.018) E3A48-L12
3 (76.0) 120 200 104 (16) 0.04 (0.018) E3A49-L12
3 (76.0) 240 200 104 (16) 0.04 (0.018) E3A60-L12
3 (76.0) 240 250 128 (20) 0.04 (0.018) E3A124-L12
3 (76.0) 120 300 156 (24) 0.04 (0.018) E3A50-L12
3 (76.0) 240 300 156 (24) 0.04 (0.018) E3A51-L12
4 (102.0) 120 100 37 (6) 0.04 (0.018) E4A28-L12
4 (102.0) 120 200 74 (11) 0.04 (0.018) E4A29-L12
4 (102.0) 240 200 74 (11) 0.04 (0.018) E4A32-L12
4 (102.0) 120 300 111 (17) 0.04 (0.018) E4A30-L12
4 (102.0) 240 300 111 (17) 0.04 (0.018) E4A6-L12
CONTINUED
Heaters are manufactured to standard specifications. 12 inch crimped on GGS Ieads supplied. For other lead termination options,
please contact your local Watlow representative.
①
12 inch GGS swaged-in leads, no additional options available.
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Heater Part Numbers
1/4 41/2 (114.0) 120 200 64 (10) 0.05 (0.023) E4J30-L12
5 (127.0) 240 350 101 (16) 0.05 (0.023) E5A45-L12
5 (127.0) 120 400 113 (18) 0.05 (0.023) E5A57-L12
5 (127.0) 240 400 113 (18) 0.05 (0.023) E5A34-L12
6 (152.0) 240 400 94 (14) 0.06 (0.027) E6A46-L12
8 (203.0) 240 800 136 (21) 0.08 (0.036) E8A76-L12
3/8 1 (25.0) 120 55 95 (15) 0.03 (0.014) G1A71-L12
1 (25.0) 120 100 172 (26) 0.03 (0.014) G1A29-L12
1 (25.0) 120 150 259 (40) 0.03 (0.014) G1A38-L12
1 (25.0) 240 200 344 (53) 0.03 (0.014) G1A83-L12
11/4 (32.0) 120 100 115 (18) 0.03 (0.014) G1E91-L12
11/4 (32.0) 120 125 144 (22) 0.03 (0.014) G1E74-L12
11/4 (32.0) 120 150 172 (27) 0.03 (0.014) G1E92-L12
11/4 (32.0) 240 150 172 (27) 0.03 (0.014) G1E93-L12
11/4 (32.0) 120 200 230 (35) 0.03 (0.014) G1E94-L12
11/4 (32.0) 240 200 230 (35) 0.03 (0.014) G1E95-L12
11/4 (32.0) 120 400 426 (66) 0.03 (0.014) G1E99-L12
11/2 (38.0) 120 50 43 (7) 0.04 (0.018) G1J25-L12
11/2 (38.0) 120 75 65 (10) 0.04 (0.018) G1J70-L12
11/2 (38.0) 120 80 68 (11) 0.04 (0.018) G1J66-L12
11/2 (38.0) 120 100 86 (13) 0.04 (0.018) G1J59-L12
11/2 (38.0) 240 100 86 (13) 0.04 (0.018) G1J110-L12
11/2 (38.0) 240 125 106 (16) 0.04 (0.018) G1J182-L12
11/2 (38.0) 120 150 129 (20) 0.04 (0.018) G1J31-L12
11/2 (38.0) 240 150 129 (20) 0.04 (0.018) G1J39-L12
11/2 (38.0) 120 200 173 (27) 0.04 (0.018) G1J85-L12
11/2 (38.0) 240 200 173 (27) 0.04 (0.018) G1J73-L12
11/2 (38.0) 120 250 216 (33) 0.04 (0.018) G1J86-L12
11/2 (38.0) 240 250 216 (33) 0.04 (0.018) G1J54-L12
13/4 (45.0) 120 125 86 (13) 0.05 (0.023) G1N45-L12
13/4 (45.0) 120 175 122 (19) 0.05 (0.023) G1N46-L12
13/4 (45.0) 120 250 172 (27) 0.05 (0.023) G1N43-L12
13/4 (45.0) 240 250 172 (27) 0.05 (0.023) G1N32-L12
2 (51.0) 120 50 29 (5) 0.06 (0.027) G2A53-L12
2 (51.0) 120 75 42 (7) 0.06 (0.027) G2A192-L12
2 (51.0) 120 100 57 (9) 0.06 (0.027) G2A84-L12
2 (51.0) 240 100 57 (9) 0.06 (0.027) G2A76-L12
2 (51.0) 120 150 86 (13) 0.06 (0.027) G2A56-L12
2 (51.0) 240 150 86 (13) 0.06 (0.027) G2A81-L12
2 (51.0) 120 200 115 (18) 0.06 (0.027) G2A127-L12
2 (51.0) 240 200 115 (18) 0.06 (0.027) G2A37-L12
2 (51.0) 120 250 144 (22) 0.06 (0.027) G2A47-L12
2 (51.0) 240 250 144 (22) 0.06 (0.027) G2A73-L12
2 (51.0) 120 300 172 (27) 0.06 (0.027) G2A139-L12
2 (51.0) 240 300 172 (27) 0.06 (0.027) G2A98-L12
2 (51.0) 120 400 230 (36) 0.06 (0.027) G2A153-L12
2 (51.0) 240 400 230 (36) 0.06 (0.027) G2A146-L12
2 (51.0) 120 500 282 (44) 0.06 (0.027) G2A95-L12
2 (51.0) 240 500 282 (44) 0.06 (0.027) G2A97-L12
21/4 (57.0) 120 75 37 (6) 0.07 (0.032) G2E88-L12
21/4 (57.0) 120 125 62 (10) 0.07 (0.032) G2E89-L12
CONTINUED
Heaters are manufactured to standard specifications. 12 inch crimped on GGS Ieads supplied. For other lead termination options, please contact
your local Watlow representative.
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Heater Part Numbers
3/8 21/4 (57.0) 240 125 62 (10) 0.07 (0.032) G2E138-L12
21/4 (57.0) 240 150 73 (11) 0.07 (0.032) G2E68-L12
21/4 (57.0) 120 175 86 (13) 0.07 (0.032) G2E90-L12
21/4 (57.0) 120 250 123 (19) 0.07 (0.032) G2E2-L12
21/4 (57.0) 240 250 123 (19) 0.07 (0.032) G2E78-L12
21/4 (57.0) 120 300 148 (23) 0.07 (0.032) G2E108-L12
21/4 (57.0) 240 300 148 (23) 0.07 (0.032) G2E12-L12
21/4 (57.0) 120 350 173 (27) 0.07 (0.032) G2E91-L12
21/4 (57.0) 240 350 173 (27) 0.07 (0.032) G2E75-L12
21/2 (64.0) 120 200 87 (13) 0.07 (0.032) G2J110-L12
21/2 (64.0) 240 200 87 (13) 0.07 (0.032) G2J81-L12
21/2 (64.0) 120 250 108 (17) 0.07 (0.032) G2J46-L12
21/2 (64.0) 240 250 108 (17) 0.07 (0.032) G2J80-L12
21/2 (64.0) 120 300 130 (20) 0.07 (0.032) G2J118-L12
21/2 (64.0) 240 300 130 (20) 0.07 (0.032) G2J119-L12
21/2 (64.0) 120 400 174 (27) 0.07 (0.032) G2J26-L12
21/2 (64.0) 240 400 174 (27) 0.07 (0.032) G2J146-L12
21/2 (64.0) 120 500 216 (33) 0.07 (0.032) G2J109-L12
21/2 (64.0) 240 500 216 (33) 0.07 (0.032) G2J52-L12
3 (76.0) 120 100 34 (5) 0.08 (0.036) G3A55-L12
3 (76.0) 240 100 34 (5) 0.08 (0.036) G3A137-L12
3 (76.0) 120 150 52 (8) 0.08 (0.036) G3A121-L12
3 (76.0) 120 200 69 (11) 0.08 (0.036) G3A61-L12
3 (76.0) 240 200 69 (11) 0.08 (0.036) G3A39-L12
3 (76.0) 120 250 86 (13) 0.08 (0.036) G3A52-L12
3 (76.0) 240 250 86 (13) 0.08 (0.036) G3A54-L12
3 (76.0) 120 300 104 (16) 0.08 (0.036) G3A73-L12
3 (76.0) 240 300 104 (16) 0.08 (0.036) G3A92-L12
3 (76.0) 120 400 138 (21) 0.08 (0.036) G3A44-L12
3 (76.0) 240 400 138 (21) 0.08 (0.036) G3A65-L12
3 (76.0) 120 500 173 (27) 0.08 (0.036) G3A119-L12
3 (76.0) 240 500 173 (27) 0.08 (0.036) G3A120-L12
3 (76.0) 240 600 208 (32) 0.08 (0.036) G3A133-L12
31/2 (89.0) 120 250 72 (11) 0.09 (0.041) G3J77-L12
31/2 (89.0) 240 250 72 (11) 0.09 (0.041) G3J65-L12
31/2 (89.0) 120 300 87 (13) 0.09 (0.041) G3J87-L12
31/2 (89.0) 240 300 87 (13) 0.09 (0.041) G3J68-L12
31/2 (89.0) 120 500 144 (22) 0.09 (0.041) G3J22-L12
31/2 (89.0) 240 500 144 (22) 0.09 (0.041) G3J63-L12
4 (102.0) 120 125 31 (5) 0.09 (0.041) G4A54-L12
4 (102.0) 240 125 31 (5) 0.09 (0.041) G4A163-L12
4 (102.0) 120 150 37 (6) 0.09 (0.041) G4A78-L12
4 (102.0) 120 175 43 (7) 0.09 (0.041) G4A191-L12
4 (102.0) 120 250 62 (10) 0.09 (0.041) G4A40-L12
4 (102.0) 240 250 62 (10) 0.09 (0.041) G4A87-L12
4 (102.0) 120 300 74 (11) 0.09 (0.041) G4A94-L12
4 (102.0) 240 300 74 (11) 0.09 (0.041) G4A95-L12
4 (102.0) 120 400 99 (15) 0.09 (0.041) G4A48-L12
4 (102.0) 240 400 99 (15) 0.09 (0.041) G4A44-L12
4 (102.0) 240 450 109 (17) 0.09 (0.041) G4A64-L12
4 (102.0) 120 500 123 (19) 0.09 (0.041) G4A96-L12
4 (102.0) 240 500 123 (19) 0.09 (0.041) G4A92-L12
CONTINUED
Heaters are manufactured to standard specifications. 12 inch crimped on GGS Ieads supplied. For other lead termination options, please contact your
local Watlow representative.
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Heater Part Numbers
3/8 4 (102.0) 120 550 134 (21) 0.09 (0.041) G4A200-L12
41/4 (108.0) 240 300 67 (10) 0.09 (0.041) G4E25-L12
41/4 (108.0) 240 750 167 (26) 0.09 (0.041) G4E15-L12
41/2 (114.0) 120 300 65 (10) 0.10 (0.045) G4J54-L12
41/2 (114.0) 240 300 65 (10) 0.10 (0.045) G4J33-L12
41/2 (114.0) 120 500 108 (17) 0.10 (0.045) G4J55-L12
41/2 (114.0) 240 500 108 (17) 0.10 (0.045) G4J37-L12
5 (127.0) 120 150 29 (4) 0.11 (0.050) G5A68-L12
5 (127.0) 240 150 29 (4) 0.11 (0.050) G5A56-L12
5 (127.0) 120 300 58 (9) 0.11 (0.050) G5A69-L12
5 (127.0) 240 300 58 (9) 0.11 (0.050) G5A70-L12
5 (127.0) 120 500 96 (15) 0.11 (0.050) G5A38-L12
5 (127.0) 240 500 96 (15) 0.11 (0.050) G5A71-L12
5 (127.0) 240 750 144 (22) 0.11 (0.050) G5A67-L12
5 (127.0) 240 1000 192 (30) 0.11 (0.050) G5A115-L12
51/4 (133.0) 240 200 45 (7) 0.12 (0.054) G5E16-L12
51/2 (140.0) 240 600 104 (16) 0.12 (0.054) G5J36-L12
51/2 (140.0) 240 1000 173 (27) 0.12 (0.054) G5J45-L12
6 (152.0) 120 200 31 (5) 0.13 (0.059) G6A80-L12
6 (152.0) 120 250 39 (6) 0.13 (0.059) G6A40-L12
6 (152.0) 240 250 39 (6) 0.13 (0.059) G6A92-L12
6 (152.0) 120 400 63 (10) 0.13 (0.059) G6A81-L12
6 (152.0) 240 400 63 (10) 0.13 (0.059) G6A82-L12
6 (152.0) 120 500 79 (12) 0.13 (0.059) G6A125-L12
6 (152.0) 240 500 79 (12) 0.13 (0.059) G6A59-L12
6 (152.0) 120 600 94 (15) 0.13 (0.059) G6A56-L12
6 (152.0) 240 600 94 (15) 0.13 (0.059) G6A51-L12
6 (152.0) 240 750 117 (18) 0.13 (0.059) G6A46-L12
6 (152.0) 240 1000 157 (24) 0.13 (0.059) G6A83-L12
61/2 (165.0) 240 600 86 (13) 0.14 (0.064) G6J23-L12
61/2 (165.0) 240 1000 144 (22) 0.14 (0.064) G6J33-L12
7 (178.0) 120 250 33 (5) 0.14 (0.064) G7A40-L12
7 (178.0) 240 250 33 (5) 0.14 (0.064) G7A32-L12
7 (178.0) 240 500 65 (10) 0.14 (0.064) G7A30-L12
7 (178.0) 120 600 80 (12) 0.14 (0.064) G7A41-L12
7 (178.0) 240 600 80 (12) 0.14 (0.064) G7A42-L12
7 (178.0) 240 1000 133 (21) 0.14 (0.064) G7A43-L12
71/2 (191.0) 240 600 74 (11) 0.15 (0.068) G7J27-L12
71/2 (191.0) 240 1000 124 (19) 0.15 (0.068) G7J28-L12
8 (203.0) 120 300 34 (5) 0.16 (0.073) G8A54-L12
8 (203.0) 240 300 34 (5) 0.16 (0.073) G8A47-L12
8 (203.0) 120 400 45 (7) 0.16 (0.073) G8A109-L12
8 (203.0) 120 500 58 (9) 0.16 (0.073) G8A81-L12
8 (203.0) 240 500 58 (9) 0.16 (0.073) G8A32-L12
8 (203.0) 120 600 69 (11) 0.16 (0.073) G8A53-L12
8 (203.0) 240 600 69 (11) 0.16 (0.073) G8A37-L12
8 (203.0) 240 700 79 (12) 0.16 (0.073) G8A98-L12
8 (203.0) 240 1000 115 (18) 0.16 (0.073) G8A45-L12
9 (229.0) 240 1000 100 (16) 0.18 (0.082) G9A37-L12
91/2 (241.0) 240 600 57 (9) 0.19 (0.086) G9J20-L12
91/2 (241.0) 240 1000 96 (15) 0.19 (0.086) G9J12-L12
10 (254.0) 120 400 36 (6) 0.19 (0.086) G10A48-L12
CONTINUED
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Heater Part Numbers
3/8 10 (254.0) 120 600 54 (8) 0.19 (0.086) G10A35-L12
10 (254.0) 240 600 54 (8) 0.19 (0.086) G10A31-L12
10 (254.0) 240 1000 91 (14) 0.19 (0.086) G10A32-L12
12 (305.0) 120 400 30 (5) 0.22 (0.100) G12A45-L12
12 (305.0) 120 600 45 (7) 0.22 (0.100) G12A29-L12
12 (305.0) 240 600 45 (7) 0.22 (0.100) G12A46-L12
12 (305.0) 240 1000 75 (12) 0.22 (0.100) G12A47-L12
1/2 1 (25.0) 120 50 65 (10) 0.06 (0.027) J1A30-L12
1 (25.0) 120 150 193 (30) 0.06 (0.027) J1A31-L12
11/4 (32.0) 120 50 43 (7) 0.07 (0.032) J1E50-L12
11/4 (32.0) 120 125 107 (17) 0.07 (0.032) J1E51-L12
11/4 (32.0) 240 125 107 (17) 0.07 (0.032) J1E58-L12
11/4 (32.0) 240 200 172 (27) 0.07 (0.032) J1E52-L12
11/4 (32.0) 240 250 212 (33) 0.07 (0.032) J1E88-L12
11/2 (38.0) 120 50 32 (3) 0.08 (0.036) J1J47-L12
11/2 (38.0) 120 150 97 (15) 0.08 (0.036) J1J48-L12
11/2 (38.0) 240 150 97 (15) 0.08 (0.036) J1J96-L12
11/2 (38.0) 120 200 128 (20) 0.08 (0.036) J1J59-L12
11/2 (38.0) 240 200 128 (20) 0.08 (0.036) J1J38-L12
2 (51.0) 120 75 32 (5) 0.09 (0.041) J2A80-L12
2 (51.0) 120 200 86 (13) 0.09 (0.041) J2A49-L12
2 (51.0) 240 200 86 (13) 0.09 (0.041) J2A75-L12
2 (51.0) 120 250 108 (17) 0.09 (0.041) J2A85-L12
2 (51.0) 240 250 108 (17) 0.09 (0.041) J2A71-L12
2 (51.0) 120 300 128 (20) 0.09 (0.041) J2A95-L12
2 (51.0) 240 300 128 (20) 0.09 (0.041) J2A96-L12
2 (51.0) 120 400 171 (27) 0.09 (0.041) J2A81-L12
2 (51.0) 240 400 171 (27) 0.09 (0.041) J2A82-L12
21/4 (57.0) 120 75 28 (4) 0.10 (0.045) J2E86-L12
21/4 (57.0) 120 125 46 (7) 0.10 (0.045) J2E87-L12
21/4 (57.0) 120 250 92 (14) 0.10 (0.045) J2E56-L12
21/4 (57.0) 240 250 92 (14) 0.10 (0.045) J2E69-L12
21/4 (57.0) 120 400 147 (22) 0.10 (0.045) J2E114-L12
21/4 (57.0) 240 400 147 (22) 0.10 (0.045) J2E115-L12
21/4 (57.0) 120 500 184 (29) 0.10 (0.045) J2E64-L12
21/4 (57.0) 240 500 184 (29) 0.10 (0.045) J2E88-L12
21/2 (64.0) 120 100 32 (5) 0.11 (0.050) J2J67-L12
21/2 (64.0) 240 100 32 (5) 0.11 (0.050) J2J57-L12
21/2 (64.0) 120 250 81 (13) 0.11 (0.050) J2J68-L12
21/2 (64.0) 240 250 81 (13) 0.11 (0.050) J2J69-L12
21/2 (64.0) 120 300 96 (15) 0.11 (0.050) J2J109-L12
21/2 (64.0) 240 300 96 (15) 0.11 (0.050) J2J110-L12
21/2 (64.0) 120 400 128 (20) 0.11 (0.050) J2J81-L12
21/2 (64.0) 240 400 128 (20) 0.11 (0.050) J2J82-L12
21/2 (64.0) 120 500 161 (24) 0.11 (0.050) J2J66-L12
21/2 (64.0) 240 500 161 (24) 0.11 (0.050) J2J70-L12
23/4 (70.0) 240 400 115 (18) 0.11 (0.050) J2N43-L12
23/4 (70.0) 120 400 115 (18) 0.11 (0.050) J2N45-L12
3 (76.0) 120 125 32 (5) 0.12 (0.054) J3A108-L12
3 (76.0) 240 125 32 (5) 0.12 (0.054) J3A109-L12
3 (76.0) 120 250 64 (10) 0.12 (0.054) J3A107-L12
3 (76.0) 240 250 64 (10) 0.12 (0.054) J3A89-L12
3 (76.0) 120 300 78 (12) 0.12 (0.054) J3A65-L12
CONTINUED
Heaters are manufactured to standard specifications. 12 inch crimped on GGS Ieads supplied. For other lead termination options, please contact your
local Watlow representative.
39
Heater Part Numbers
1/2 3 (76.0) 120 350 89 (14) 0.12 (0.054) J3A173-L12
3 (76.0) 240 300 78 (12) 0.12 (0.054) J3A73-L12
3 (76.0) 120 400 104 (16) 0.12 (0.054) J3A132-L12
3 (76.0) 240 400 104 (16) 0.12 (0.054) J3A29-L12
3 (76.0) 120 500 129 (20) 0.12 (0.054) J3A110-L12
3 (76.0) 240 500 129 (20) 0.12 (0.054) J3A111-L12
3 (76.0) 120 600 154 (24) 0.12 (0.054) J3A51-L12
3 (76.0) 240 600 154 (24) 0.12 (0.054) J3A127-L12
3 (76.0) 120 750 193 (30) 0.12 (0.054) J3A137-L12
3 (76.0) 240 750 193 (30) 0.12 (0.054) J3A112-L12
3 (76.0) 120 1000 254 (39) 0.12 (0.054) J3A79-L12
31/2 (89.0) 120 250 54 (8) 0.14 (0.064) J3J44-L12
31/2 (89.0) 240 250 54 (8) 0.14 (0.064) J3J64-L12
31/2 (89.0) 240 350 75 (12) 0.14 (0.064) J3J65-L12
31/2 (89.0) 120 500 107 (17) 0.14 (0.064) J3J45-L12
31/2 (89.0) 240 500 107 (17) 0.14 (0.064) J3J46-L12
31/2 (89.0) 240 750 162 (25) 0.14 (0.064) J3J63-L12
4 (102.0) 120 150 28 (4) 0.15 (0.068) J4A117-L12
4 (102.0) 240 150 28 (4) 0.15 (0.068) J4A122-L12
4 (102.0) 120 250 46 (7) 0.15 (0.068) J4A118-L12
4 (102.0) 240 250 46 (7) 0.15 (0.068) J4A90-L12
4 (102.0) 120 300 56 (9) 0.15 (0.068) J4A63-L12
4 (102.0) 240 300 56 (9) 0.15 (0.068) J4A26-L12
4 (102.0) 120 350 65 (10) 0.15 (0.068) J4A1-L12
4 (102.0) 240 350 65 (10) 0.15 (0.068) J4A103-L12
4 (102.0) 120 400 74 (11) 0.15 (0.068) J4A139-L12
4 (102.0) 240 400 74 (11) 0.15 (0.068) J4A68-L12
4 (102.0) 120 500 92 (14) 0.15 (0.068) J4A16-L12
4 (102.0) 120 550 100 (16) 0.15 (0.068) J4A242-L12
4 (102.0) 240 500 92 (14) 0.15 (0.068) J4A92-L12
4 (102.0) 120 750 138 (21) 0.15 (0.068) J4A198-L12
4 (102.0) 240 750 138 (21) 0.15 (0.068) J4A119-L12
4 (102.0) 240 1000 184 (28) 0.15 (0.068) J4A73-L12
41/2 (114.0) 120 500 80 (12) 0.17 (0.077) J4J69-L12
41/2 (114.0) 240 500 80 (12) 0.17 (0.077) J4J57-L12
41/2 (114.0) 120 750 120 (19) 0.17 (0.077) J4J70-L12
41/2 (114.0) 240 750 120 (19) 0.17 (0.077) J4J32-L12
5 (127.0) 120 200 29 (4) 0.19 (0.086) J5A85-L12
5 (127.0) 240 200 29 (4) 0.19 (0.086) J5A74-L12
5 (127.0) 120 350 50 (8) 0.19 (0.086) J5A86-L12
5 (127.0) 240 350 50 (8) 0.19 (0.086) J5A63-L12
5 (127.0) 120 400 58 (9) 0.19 (0.086) J5A98-L12
5 (127.0) 240 400 58 (9) 0.19 (0.086) J5A46-L12
5 (127.0) 120 500 72 (11) 0.19 (0.086) J5A52-L12
5 (127.0) 240 500 72 (11) 0.19 (0.086) J5A45-L12
5 (127.0) 120 750 108 (17) 0.19 (0.086) J5A121-L12
5 (127.0) 240 750 108 (17) 0.19 (0.086) J5A72-L12
5 (127.0) 240 1000 143 (22) 0.19 (0.086) J5A87-L12
51/2 (140.0) 240 200 25 (4) 0.20 (0.091) J5J38-L12
51/2 (140.0) 120 500 64 (10) 0.20 (0.091) J5J43-L12
51/2 (140.0) 240 500 64 (10) 0.20 (0.091) J5J33-L12
51/2 (140.0) 240 650 83 (13) 0.20 (0.091) J5J69-L12
CONTINUED
Heaters are manufactured to standard specifications. 12 inch crimped on GGS Ieads supplied. For other lead termination options, please
contact your local Watlow representative.
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Heater Part Numbers
1/2 51/2 (140.0) 120 750 97 (15) 0.20 (0.091) J5J44-L12
51/2 (140.0) 240 750 97 (15) 0.20 (0.091) J5J45-L12
53/4 (146.0) 120 700 86 (13) 0.20 (0.091) J5N6-L12
53/4 (146.0) 240 700 86 (13) 0.20 (0.091) J5N8-L12
6 (152.0) 120 250 29 (4) 0.21 (0.095) J6A114-L12
6 (152.0) 240 250 29 (4) 0.21 (0.095) J6A171-L12
6 (152.0) 240 300 35 (6) 0.21 (0.095) J6A66-L12
6 (152.0) 240 350 41 (7) 0.21 (0.095) J6A119-L12
6 (152.0) 120 500 59 (9) 0.21 (0.095) J6A115-L12
6 (152.0) 240 500 59 (9) 0.21 (0.095) J6A94-L12
6 (152.0) 120 750 88 (14) 0.21 (0.095) J6A99-L12
6 (152.0) 240 750 88 (14) 0.21 (0.095) J6A90-L12
6 (152.0) 120 1000 117 (18) 0.21 (0.095) J6A53-L12
6 (152.0) 240 1000 117 (18) 0.21 (0.095) J6A36-L12
61/2 (165.0) 240 500 54 (8) 0.23 (0.104) J6J45-L12
61/2 (165.0) 240 1000 108 (17) 0.23 (0.104) J6J27-L12
7 (178.0) 120 250 25 (4) 0.24 (0.109) J7A79-L12
7 (178.0) 120 500 50 (8) 0.24 (0.109) J7A80-L12
7 (178.0) 240 500 50 (8) 0.24 (0.109) J7A57-L12
7 (178.0) 120 600 60 (9) 0.24 (0.109) J7A50-L12
7 (178.0) 240 600 60 (9) 0.24 (0.109) J7A95-L12
7 (178.0) 240 1000 99 (15) 0.24 (0.109) J7A81-L12
71/2 (191.0) 240 500 46 (7) 0.26 (0.118) J7J25-L12
71/2 (191.0) 240 1000 92 (14) 0.26 (0.118) J7J26-L12
8 (203.0) 120 300 26 (4) 0.28 (0.127) J8A71-L12
8 (203.0) 240 300 26 (4) 0.28 (0.127) J8A111-L12
8 (203.0) 120 500 43 (7) 0.28 (0.127) J8A64-L12
8 (203.0) 240 500 43 (7) 0.28 (0.127) J8A66-L12
8 (203.0) 120 1000 86 (13) 0.28 (0.127) J8A84-L12
8 (203.0) 240 1000 86 (13) 0.28 (0.127) J8A60-L12
8 (203.0) 240 1500 129 (20) 0.28 (0.127) J8A100-L12
8 (203.0) 240 2000 172 (27) 0.28 (0.127) J8A101-L12
81/2 (216.0) 240 300 24 (4) 0.29 (0.132) J8J39-L12
81/2 (216.0) 240 500 40 (6) 0.29 (0.132) J8J30-L12
81/2 (216.0) 240 1000 80 (12) 0.29 (0.132) J8J28-L12
9 (229.0) 240 500 38 (6) 0.30 (0.136) J9A35-L12
9 (229.0) 240 1000 76 (12) 0.30 (0.136) J9A58-L12
91/2 (241.0) 240 500 36 (6) 0.32 (0.145) J9J14-L12
91/2 (241.0) 240 1000 72 (11) 0.32 (0.145) J9J12-L12
10 (254.0) 120 500 34 (5) 0.33 (0.150) J10A61-L12
10 (254.0) 240 500 34 (5) 0.33 (0.150) J10A62-L12
10 (254.0) 120 1000 68 (11) 0.33 (0.150) J10A63-L12
10 (254.0) 240 1000 68 (11) 0.33 (0.150) J10A42-L12
10 (254.0) 240 1500 102 (16) 0.33 (0.150) J10A33-L12
10 (254.0) 240 2000 136 (21) 0.33 (0.150) J10A64-L12
11 (279.0) 240 1000 61 (9) 0.36 (0.163) J11A60-L12
12 (305.0) 120 500 28 (4) 0.40 (0.181) J12A63-L12
12 (305.0) 240 500 28 (4) 0.40 (0.181) J12A76-L12
12 (305.0) 120 1000 56 (9) 0.40 (0.181) J12A40-L12
12 (305.0) 240 1000 56 (9) 0.40 (0.181) J12A49-L12
12 (305.0) 240 1500 84 (13) 0.40 (0.181) J12A37-L12
12 (305.0) 240 2000 112 (17) 0.40 (0.181) J12A89-L12
14 (356.0) 240 1000 48 (7) 0.48 (0.218) J14A41-L12
CONTINUED
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Heater Part Numbers
1/2 14 (356.0) 240 2300 110 (17) 0.48 (0.218) J14A39-L12
15 (381.0) 240 1500 66 (10) 0.50 (0.227) J15A19-L12
16 (406.0) 240 1000 41 (7) 0.52 (0.236) J16A12-L12
18 (457.0) 240 1500 55 (9) 0.57 (0.259) J18A19-L12
18 (457.0) 240 1700 62 (9) 0.57 (0.259) J18A23-L12
5/8 11/4 (32.0) 120 50 34 (5) 0.10 (0.045) L1E26-L12
11/4 (32.0) 120 200 137 (21) 0.10 (0.045) L1E24-L12
11/4 (32.0) 120 250 171 (27) 0.10 (0.045) L1E27-L12
11/2 (38.0) 120 250 128 (20) 0.11 (0.050) L1J23-L12
11/2 (38.0) 240 250 128 (20) 0.11 (0.050) L1J24-L12
2 (51.0) 120 100 34 (5) 0.13 (0.059) L2A48-L12
2 (51.0) 120 200 68 (11) 0.13 (0.059) L2A49-L12
2 (51.0) 240 500 170 (26) 0.13 (0.059) L2A54-L12
21/4 (57.0) 120 100 29 (4) 0.14 (0.064) L2E49-L12
21/4 (57.0) 120 250 73 (11) 0.14 (0.064) L2E50-L12
21/4 (57.0) 240 250 73 (11) 0.14 (0.064) L2E12-L12
21/4 (57.0) 120 350 103 (16) 0.14 (0.064) L2E40-L12
21/4 (57.0) 240 350 103 (16) 0.14 (0.064) L2E51-L12
3 (76.0) 120 150 31 (5) 0.20 (0.091) L3A81-L12
3 (76.0) 120 250 51 (8) 0.20 (0.091) L3A82-L12
3 (76.0) 240 250 51 (8) 0.20 (0.091) L3A9-L12
3 (76.0) 120 400 81 (13) 0.20 (0.091) L3A94-L12
3 (76.0) 120 500 102 (16) 0.20 (0.091) L3A113-L12
3 (76.0) 240 500 103 (16) 0.20 (0.091) L3A33-L12
3 (76.0) 240 750 154 (24) 0.20 (0.091) L3A71-L12
33/4 (95.0) 120 525 82 (13) 0.24 (0.109) L3N12-L12
33/4 (95.0) 240 525 82 (13) 0.24 (0.109) L3N1-L12
4 (102.0) 120 250 37 (6) 0.26 (0.118) L4A99-L12
4 (102.0) 240 250 37 (6) 0.26 (0.118) L4A104-L12
4 (102.0) 240 400 58 (9) 0.26 (0.118) L4A47-L12
4 (102.0) 240 500 73 (11) 0.26 (0.118) L4A53-L12
4 (102.0) 240 600 88 (14) 0.26 (0.118) L4A44-L12
4 (102.0) 240 750 110 (17) 0.26 (0.118) L4A100-L12
4 (102.0) 240 1000 146 (23) 0.26 (0.118) L4A71-L12
5 (127.0) 120 250 28 (4) 0.29 (0.132) L5A76-L12
5 (127.0) 240 250 28 (4) 0.29 (0.132) L5A107-L12
5 (127.0) 240 500 57 (9) 0.29 (0.132) L5A24-L12
5 (127.0) 240 750 86 (13) 0.29 (0.132) L5A31-L12
5 (127.0) 240 1000 114 (18) 0.29 (0.132) L5A77-L12
6 (152.0) 120 300 28 (4) 0.34 (0.154) L6A28-L12
6 (152.0) 240 300 28 (4) 0.34 (0.154) L6A64-L12
6 (152.0) 240 500 47 (7) 0.34 (0.154) L6A73-L12
6 (152.0) 240 750 70 (11) 0.34 (0.154) L6A70-L12
6 (152.0) 240 1000 93 (14) 0.34 (0.154) L6A71-L12
6 (152.0) 120 1500 139 (22) 0.34 (0.154) L6A163-L12
6 (152.0) 240 1500 140 (22) 0.34 (0.154) L6A94-L12
61/2 (165.0) 120 500 43 (7) 0.38 (0.172) L6J43-L12
61/2 (165.0) 240 500 43 (7) 0.38 (0.172) L6J55-L12
7 (178.0) 120 500 39 (6) 0.40 (0.181) L7A42-L12
7 (178.0) 240 500 39 (6) 0.40 (0.181) L7A15-L12
7 (178.0) 240 1000 79 (12) 0.40 (0.181) L7A37-L12
7 (178.0) 240 1500 118 (18) 0.40 (0.181) L7A12-L12
CONTINUED
Heaters are manufactured to standard specifications. 12 inch crimped on GGS Ieads supplied. For other lead termination options, please
contact your local Watlow representative.
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Heater Part Numbers
5/8 8 (203.0) 120 500 34 (5) 0.47 (0.213) L8A96-L12
8 (203.0) 240 500 34 (5) 0.47 (0.213) L8A46-L12
8 (203.0) 240 850 58 (9) 0.47 (0.213) L8A115-L12
8 (203.0) 240 1000 68 (10) 0.47 (0.213) L8A10-L12
8 (203.0) 240 1500 102 (16) 0.47 (0.213) L8A37-L12
8 (203.0) 240 2000 137 (21) 0.47 (0.213) L8A80-L12
10 (254.0) 120 500 27 (4) 0.53 (0.240) L10A51-L12
10 (254.0) 240 500 27 (4) 0.53 (0.240) L10A40-L12
10 (254.0) 240 750 40 (6) 0.53 (0.240) L10A69-L12
10 (254.0) 240 1000 54 (8) 0.53 (0.240) L10A52-L12
10 (254.0) 480 1000 54 (8) 0.53 (0.240) L10A193-L12
10 (254.0) 240 1500 81 (13) 0.53 (0.240) L10A8-L12
10 (254.0) 240 2000 108 (17) 0.53 (0.240) L10A50-L12
12 (305.0) 120 500 22 (3) 0.66 (0.300) L12A81-L12
12 (305.0) 240 500 22 (3) 0.66 (0.300) L12A80-L12
12 (305.0) 240 900 40 (6) 0.66 (0.300) L12A102-L12
12 (305.0) 120 1000 45 (7) 0.66 (0.300) L12A82-L12
12 (305.0) 240 1000 45 (7) 0.66 (0.300) L12A34-L12
12 (305.0) 120 1500 66 (10) 0.66 (0.300) L12A147-L12
12 (305.0) 240 1500 67 (10) 0.66 (0.300) L12A39-L12
12 (305.0) 240 2000 89 (14) 0.66 (0.300) L12A63-L12
14 (356.0) 240 3700 140 (22) 0.79 (0.358) L14A21-L12
15 (381.0) 240 750 27 (4) 0.84 (0.381) L15A35-L12
15 (381.0) 240 2400 84 (13) 0.84 (0.381) L15A20-L12
15 (381.0) 480 2500 88 (14) 0.84 (0.381) L15A88-L12
15 (381.0) 240 4000 141 (22) 0.84 (0.381) L15A41-L12
16 (406.0) 240 2500 82 (13) 0.91 (0.412) L16A33-L12
16 (406.0) 240 4500 148 (23) 0.91 (0.412) L16A40-L12
18 (457.0) 240 1500 44 (7) 1.03 (0.467) L18A32-L12
18 (457.0) 240 3000 87 (13) 1.03 (0.467) L18A34-L12
18 (457.0) 240 4700 137 (21) 1.03 (0.467) L18A36-L12
20 (508.0) 240 1500 40 (6) 1.25 (0.567) L20A19-L12
20 (508.0) 240 3500 92 (14) 1.25 (0.567) L20A13-L12
20 (508.0) 480 3500 92 (14) 1.25 (0.567) L20A96-L12
20 (508.0) 240 4700 123 (19) 1.25 (0.567) L20A14-L12
24 (610.0) 240 2000 44 (7) 1.47 (0.667) L24A19-L12
24 (610.0) 240 4700 102 (15) 1.47 (0.667) L24A14-L12
36 (914.0) 240 3000 43 (7) 2.30 (1.04) L36A8-L12
3/4 21/4 (57.0) 120 200 49 (8) 0.19 (0.086) N2E8-L12
3 (76.0) 120 250 43 (7) 0.24 (0.109) N3A11-L12
3 (76.0) 240 500 85 (13) 0.24 (0.109) N3A12-L12
4 (102.0) 120 250 31 (5) 0.31 (0.141) N4A16-L12
4 (102.0) 240 500 61 (9) 0.31 (0.141) N4A17-L12
4 (102.0) 240 1000 122 (19) 0.31 (0.141) N4A15-L12
5 (127.0) 120 300 28 (4) 0.38 (0.172) N5A19-L12
5 (127.0) 240 500 47 (7) 0.38 (0.172) N5A12-L12
5 (127.0) 240 1000 95 (15) 0.38 (0.172) N5A20-L12
6 (152.0) 120 500 39 (6) 0.44 (0.200) N6A19-L12
6 (152.0) 240 500 39 (6) 0.44 (0.200) N6A20-L12
6 (152.0) 240 1000 78 (12) 0.44 (0.200) N6A21-L12
6 (152.0) 480 1000 78 (12) 0.44 (0.200) N6A225-L12
CONTINUED
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Heater Part Numbers
3/4 6 (152.0) 240 1500 116 (18) 0.44 (0.200) N6A82-L12
6 (152.0) 240 2000 155 (24) 0.44 (0.200) N6A22-L12
7 (178.0) 120 500 33 (5) 0.51 (0.231) N7A15-L12
7 (178.0) 240 500 33 (5) 0.51 (0.231) N7A1-L12
7 (178.0) 240 1000 66 (10) 0.51 (0.231) N7A16-L12
8 (203.0) 120 500 28 (4) 0.58 (0.263) N8A19-L12
8 (203.0) 240 500 28 (4) 0.58 (0.263) N8A20-L12
8 (203.0) 240 1000 57 (9) 0.58 (0.263) N8A21-L12
8 (203.0) 240 2000 114 (17) 0.58 (0.263) N8A22-L12
10 (254.0) 240 1000 45 (7) 0.72 (0.327) N10A15-L12
10 (254.0) 240 2000 90 (14) 0.72 (0.327) N10A14-L12
12 (305.0) 240 1000 37 (6) 0.84 (0.381) N12A15-L12
12 (305.0) 240 2000 74 (11) 0.84 (0.381) N12A24-L12
12 (305.0) 480 2000 74 (11) 0.84 (0.381) N12A198-L12
12 (305.0) 240 4000 148 (23) 0.84 (0.381) N12A25-L12
13 (330.0) 240 1000 34 (5) 0.93 (0.422) N13A26-L12
14 (356.0) 240 1250 40 (6) 1.03 (0.467) N14A22-L12
14 (356.0) 240 2500 79 (12) 1.03 (0.467) N14A20-L12
14 (356.0) 240 4500 142 (22) 1.03 (0.467) N14A21-L12
15 (381.0) 240 1500 44 (7) 1.09 (0.494) N15A26-L12
16 (406.0) 240 1800 49 (8) 1.14 (0.517) N16A26-L12
16 (406.0) 240 4700 129 (20) 1.14 (0.517) N16A18-L12
18 (457.0) 240 2000 49 (8) 1.25 (0.567) N18A13-L12
18 (457.0) 240 5000 122 (19) 1.25 (0.567) N18A15-L12
20 (508.0) 240 1150 25 (4) 1.40 (0.635) N20A21-L12
20 (508.0) 240 2250 49 (8) 1.40 (0.635) N20A22-L12
20 (508.0) 240 5250 115 (18) 1.40 (0.635) N20A10-L12
24 (610.0) 240 1375 25 (4) 1.80 (0.816) N24A24-L12
24 (610.0) 240 2750 50 (8) 1.80 (0.816) N24A23-L12
24 (610.0) 480 2750 50 (8) 1.80 (0.816) N24A78-L12
24 (610.0) 240 5500 100 (16) 1.80 (0.816) N24A13-L12
36 (914.0) 240 2500 30 (6) 2.50 (1.13) N36A4-L12
Heaters are manufactured to standard specifications. 12 inch crimped on GGS Ieads supplied. For other lead termination
options, please contact your local Watlow representative.
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Metric FIREROD Cartridge Heaters
The Watlow FIREROD not only sets the industry
standard for cartridge heaters, but continues to make
improvements in construction and design. Among those
improvements is the metric FIREROD, a variation of the
FIREROD cartridge heater built to meet the exact
specifications of the global market.
Like its counterpart, the metric FIREROD consistently
outperforms other cartridge heaters with its design
solutions such as its exclusive resistance wire winding
and swaging process. These processes bring the
resistance wire closer to the sheath and compacts the
MgO insulation to maximize heat transfer. The end result
is longer service life and better efficiency.
• Part temperatures up to 760°C (1400°F) on alloy 800
sheath
• Watt densities up to 50 W/cm2 (330 W/in2)
Features and Benefits

Nickel-chromium resistance wire
• Assures even and efficient distribution of heat to the
sheath because the wire is precisely wound and
centered in the heater
6 mm (1⁄4 in.)
Metalurgically-bonded conductor pins No-Heat
• Ensures a trouble-free electrical connection th
eng
Magnesium oxide insulation of specific grain and tedL
Hea
purity 6 mm (1⁄4 in.)
Alloy 800
• Results in high dielectric strength and contributes to No-Heat
Sheath
faster heat-up
Nickel-Chromium
Alloy 800 sheath Resistance Wire
• Resists oxidation and corrosion from many chemicals, MgO Insulation
heat or atmospheres
Minimal spacing between the element wire and Fiberglass Insulated Crimped
sheath on Leads
• Results in lower internal temperature
• Accommodates a design with fewer or smaller heaters
operating at higher watt densities
UL® and CSA approved flexible stranded wires Typical Applications
• Lead insulation rated to temperatures up to • Semiconductor chamber heating
840°F (450°C) • Semiconductor wafer lead connection
• Semiconductor wire and die bonding
• Freeze protection and deicing of equipment in cold
climates or applications
• Humidity control
• Patient comfort heating used in medical devices
• Mold die and platen heating
• Seal bars used in packaging equipment
• Test sample heating in gas chromatography equipment
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The Electrical Data table will assist you in selecting the correct metric FIREROD heater for your application, according to
available voltage, amperage and wattage.
Electrical Data
Heater Diameter (mm) 6.5 8 10 12.5 16 20
Nominal Diameter (in.) 0.256 0.315 0.394 0.492 0.630 0.787
Max. Voltage 250 250 250 400 480 480
Crimped on Leads
Max. Amperes 7.2 7.2 16.1 16.1 21 21
Max. Wattage @ 230V 1650 1650 3700 3700 4830 4830
Max. Wattage @ 400V 6440 8400 8400
Swaged-in Leads
Max. Amperes 5.2/7.2a 5.2/7.2a 12.6 12.6 12.6/21a 21
Max. Wattage @ 230V 1190/1650 1190/1650 2890 2890 2890/4830 4830
Max. Wattage @ 400V — — — 5040 5040/8400 8400
aOn certain lead constructions, maximum amperes are 5.2 or 12.6. In these instances, amperes are determined by internal construction and
current carrying capacity of internal parts to the lead wire. For more information about these amperes restrictions or higher current requirements,
please contact your Watlow representative.
Tolerances
Diameter: -0.02 mm, -0.12 mm (-0.0008 in., -0.0047 in.)
Length: ±2% with ±2.4 mm (±3/32 in.) min.
Wattage: +5%, -10%, wattage decreases approximately
5% with temperature. Wattage tolerances are for heaters
at operating temperature.
Resistance: +10%, -5%, resistance is measured at room
temperature following first heater operation.
Camber: 0.25 mm (0.01 in.) max. on any length to
300 mm (12 in.). For lengths over 300 mm:
[Heater Length (mm)]2
182,900
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Maximum Allowable Watt Density
The following four graphs detail maximum allowable watt If the fit of the heater in the hole dimension is not known,
densities for applications involving metal heating or steam, it is easily determined. Subtract the minimum diameter of
air and gas heating. Please review these respective the metric FIREROD (nominal diameter minus tolerance)
graphs and applicable data to determine the correct watt from the maximum hole diameter. For example, take a
density for the application. hole diameter of 16.1 mm minus a heater diameter of
16 mm - 0.12 mm. The hole fit would be 0.22 mm.
Heating Metals For metric FIREROD heaters in square holes or grooves,
The Maximum Watt Density—Heating Metals graph will contact your Watlow representative for fit in hole
show either the maximum hole fit or recommended watt dimension.
density of the heater. Enter the chart with either known
Correction Factors:
variable, part fit in hole dimension or watt density. Then,
find the application temperature by reading up or over on Also note, the Maximum Watt Density—Heating Metals
the chart. graph depicts metric FIRERODs used in steel parts.
Therefore, for either stainless steel, aluminum or brass,
refer to applicable correction factors a and 2.
Maximum Watt Density—Heating Metals
2.5
2.0
1.0
0.5
0.25
Fit in Hole (mm)
20 10
700
800
0° 0°C
60
40
50
30
C
0°
0°C
0°
°C
0°
°C
C
C
0.10
0.050
a For SS, enter the graph with a
fit 0.04 mm (0.0015 in.) larger than
actual.
2 For aluminum and brass, enter
the graph with a temperature 55°C
(100°F) above actual temperature.
0.010
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 30 40 50 60 7080 100
Watt Density—W/cm2
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Maximum Watt Density vs.
Maximum Allowable Watt Density (Continued) Ambient Air Temperature
Watt Density vs. Ambient Air 800

The Watt Density vs. Ambient Air Temperature graph
shows the maximum allowable watt density when one
metric FIREROD heater is operated in air or similar gas. 600
Ambient Temperature—°C
For metric FIRERODs grouped in a single row, with no
less than one diameter between elements, multiply value
from graph by 0.95. When a reflector is placed behind
400
the heaters, multiply the maximum allowable watt density
value from the graph by 0.85.
200
0 2 4 6 8
Sheath Temperature in Ambient Air Sheath Temperature in 20°C (70°F)

Ambient Air
The Sheath Temperature in Ambient Air graph indicates 1200
the watt density required to bring a metric FIREROD

heater to a given sheath temperature when operated in
1000
20°C (70°F) ambient air. Not Pre-Oxidized
FIREROD Sheath Temperature °C
At 7 W/cm2 (44 W/in2), the sheath temperature will be Pre-Oxidized

800
790°C (1450°F). At this temperature, one year of heater
life would be expected, provided cycling is not too
frequent. Higher temperatures would result in reduced 600
heater life.
400
200
0
2 4 6 8
Watt Density W/cm2
Watt Density in Moving Air Maximum Watt Density

The Watt Density in Moving Air graph gives the maximum in Moving Air
allowable watt density of a metric FIREROD heater in 22.5
Entering Air
moving air. up to 95°C
ow
Air Velocity Past Heater—m/sec
20.5
Flow
If the volumetric flow rate of air is known in m3/s (or CFM),

ir Fl
17.5
divide this value by the net free area in m2 (or ft2) around
to A
to Air
the heater to determine air flow velocity. The net free area
ular
15.0
rallel
is the total area of the enclosure minus the area occupied

ndic
12.5
—Pa
by the heater.
erpe
10.0
ROD
—P
ROD
FIRE
7.5
FIRE
5.0
2.5
5 10 15 20
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Termination Options
Swaged-in Flexible Leads Stainless Steel Braid
Min. No-Heat
Min. No Heat Min. No-Heated

25 mm
(1 in.)
A stainless steel braid is designed to protect leads from
Swaged-in flexible leads, with silicone-fiberglass
abrasion against sharp edges. It is the most flexible of
insulation, are recommended for applications in which the
Watlow’s protective lead arrangements.
leads must be bent at the exit point from the heater.
Unless longer length is specified, 250 mm (10 in.) leads When the leads exit straight out, the braid is swaged
are supplied. into the no-heat section of the heater. When the leads
exit at a right angle, a crimp connector is used to attach
Heaters 150 mm (6 in.) or shorter generally have a 6 mm
the braids.
(1/4 in.) no-heat section. Heaters up to 250 mm (10 in.)
require a 25 mm (1 in.) no-heat section. Heaters greater Unless otherwise specified, leads are 250 mm (10 in.) and
than 250 mm may require more than a 25 mm no-heat the braid is 200 mm (8 in.) long. To order, specify either
section. To order, please specify swaged-in straight or right angle stainless steel braid, lead
flexible leads. length and no-heat section.
Metric Min. No-Heat Length

Right Angle Leads FIREROD Diameter Straight Right Angle
mm mm (in.) mm (in.)
6.5 30 (11/8) N/A
8.0 30 (11/8) 15 (9/16)
10.0 30 (11/8) 17 (2/3)
12.5 30 (11/8) 18 (11/16)
16.0 30 (11/8) 20 (3/4)
20.0 30 (11/8) 21 (13/16)
Min. No-Heat
Right angle leads are used in applications with a high Ceramic Bead Insulation
Lead wires exit at a 90° angle through the side of the
heater sheath. Right angle tube may be necessary on
certain constructions. To order, specify right angle leads
and lead length.
Metric FIREROD Min
Diameter No-Heat Length Ceramic bead insulation protects the leads from high
mm mm (in.) temperature ambients above 450°C (840°F). The beads
6.5 15 (9/16) fit over solid conductors and are extended long enough
8.0 15 (9/16) to reach a cooler area where flexible wires can be
10.0 17 (2/3) attached. To order, specify ceramic beads and length,
12.5 18 (11/16) and additional lead length.
16.0 20 (3/4)
20.0 21 (13/16)
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Termination Options (Continued)
Stainless Steel Hose Silicone Rubber Seal and Leads
Min. No-Heat 25 mm
(1 in.)
Min. No Heat
Silicone rubber seals and leads protect the heater against
moisture and contamination from lubricating oil, cleaning
Min. No Heat solvents, plastic material or fumes and organic tapes.
This seal is effective to 230°C (450°F) under continuous
Stainless steel hose provides the best protection operation. Epoxy potting for up to 260°C (500°F) for
against abrasion from sharp edges or abrasive continuous operation is available upon request.
equipment. It also offers ease of handling and wiring in Please note, when ordering this option, a 25 mm (1 in.)
abrasive environments. minimum no-heat section is required to allow for
When the leads exit at a right angle to the heater, the construction. Additional no-heat may be required to
hose is silver soldered to the sheath. Unless otherwise keep the seal below effective temperatures. To order,
specified, leads are 250 mm (10 in.) long and the hose specify silicone rubber seal and leads and lead length.
is 200 mm (8 in.) long. To order, specify stainless steel
hose, lead length and no-heat section.
No-Heat Section
Metric FIREROD Min. No-Heat Length SS Hose
Diameter Straight Right Angle O.D.
mm mm (in.) mm (in.) mm (in.)
6.5 30 (11/8) N/A 4.7 (3/16)
8.0 30 (11/8) 15 (9/16) 5.7 (7/32) Right Angle (Swaged-in) Leads
10.0 30 (11/8) 17 (2/3) 7.6 (3/10)
12.5 30 (11/8) 18 (11/16) 9.5 (3/8)
16.0 30 (11/8) 20 (3/4) 12.7 (1/2) No-Heat
No-Heat
Length
Length
20.0 30 (11/8) 21 (13/16) 15.8 (5/8)
Swaged-in Leads
PTFE Seal and Leads No-Heat

No-Heat
Length
Length
No-heat sections are recommended in applications where

Min. No-Heat 25 mm leads may be exposed to excessive heat, thus requiring a
(1 in.)
cooler lead end. Also use when heat is not required along
PTFE seal and leads protect the heater against moisture the entire length of the metric FIREROD. No-heat
and contamination from lubricating oil, cleaning solvents, extensions are available on all diameters with both pin
plastic material or fumes and organic tapes. This seal is style and swaged-in leads. To order, specify no-heat
effective to 200°C (400°F) under continuous operation. section and length of no-heat.
Please note, when ordering this option, that a 25 mm
(1 in.) minimum no-heat section is required to allow
construction. Additional no-heat area may be required
to keep the seal below effective temperatures. To order,
specify PTFE seal and leads and lead length.
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Termination Options (Continued) Options (Continued)
Ground Lead Internal Thermocouple Sensors
Style A
Style B
Ground leads are a safety feature to protect both workers

and equipment. This configuration is not available on all
13 mm (1/2 in.)
options. Contact your Watlow representative for additional No-Heat Length
information. To order, specify ground lead.
Style C
Options
Distributed Wattage
The Style A internal thermocouple can be used to
evaluate heat transfer efficiency of an application, a
6 mm (1/4 in.)
measure enabling a customer to cut energy costs and
Heated
6 mm (1/4 in.) Length No-Heat increase heater life.
No-Heat Length
Length
The Style B internal thermocouple gives a good
approximation of part temperature. The thermocouple
Distributed wattage varies the watt density along the junction is in contact with the inside of the heater sheath,
length of the heater. This construction technique is used located in the 13 mm (1/2 in.) no-heat section
to compensate for heat losses along the edges of heated anywhere along the heater length.
parts. To order, specify distributed wattage and give
A Style C internal thermocouple is useful in applications
the length and wattage for each section.
where material flows past the end of the heater, as in
plastic molding. This junction is embedded in a special
end disc. Style C is not available on 20 mm (0.8 in.)
diameter units. Unless requested, the disc end is not
mechanically sealed.
To order, specify internal thermocouple Style A, B or
C and thermocouple Type J or K. If not specified, 250
mm (10 in.) thermocouple leads are supplied.
Thermocouple Types
ISA Conductor Characteristics Temperature Range
Code Positive Negative °C (°F)

J Iron Constantan -20 to 760 (0 to 1400)
(Magnetic) (Non-magnetic)
K Chromel® Alumel® -20 to 1260 (0 to 2300)

(Non-magnetic) (Magnetic)
For other thermocouple types, contact your Watlow representative.
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Mounting Options
Locating Ring Threaded Fittings
DIN Thread Size
3.6 mm (0.14 in.)
a
AA B
B
Metric Min.
A stainless steel locating ring can be used as a retaining
FIREROD No-Heat Thread Length of
collar to position a FIREROD if mounting requirements are
Diameter Length Size A B Threaded
not critical. mm Optional
mmFitting
(in.) DIN 13
*
mm (in.) mm (in.) Section
For LA, specify the location if the no-heat extension
Location B
6.5 16 (5/8) M10 X 1.0 10.0 (3/8) 12 (7/16) 6.0 (1/4)

option is requested. On FIRERODs with crimped on leads 8.0 16 (5/8) M12 X 1.0 11.0 (7/16) 14 (1/2) 6.5 (1/4)
without the LA option, the locating ring will be located on 10.0 18 (11/16) M14 X 1.5 11.5 (7/16) 17 (5/8) 6.5 (1/4)
the last 1/4 in. (6 mm). 12.5 19 (3/4) M16 X 1.5 12.0 (7/16) 19 (3/4) 6.5 (1/4)
To order, specify locating ring. 16.0 20 (3/4) M20 X 1.5 15.0 (3/5) 24 (15/16) 9.0 (3/8)
20.0 22 (7/8) M26 X 1.5 16.0 (5/8) 30 (13⁄16) 10.0 (3/8)
Locating Ring Specifications aSwaged-in unit pictured.
Diameter 1/4 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4 **
Minimum Unheated
Ring O.D. 1/2 5/8 3/4 7/8
(13) (16) (19) (22) 1 (25)
in. (mm) National Pipe Thread (NPT) Thread Size
Threaded fittings allow for fast, water-tight installation
Flanges of the heater into a threaded hole. Double threaded
1.6 mm (1⁄16 in.) fittings are also available. See dimensions noted on the
DIN Thread Size and NPT Thread Size charts or contact
your Watlow representative if application exceeds
C D
limitations shown.
¿a
H
To order, specify stainless steel threaded fittings.
Metric Min. Thread
Stainless steel flanges are a convenient mounting method FIREROD No-Heat Size Length of
as well as a way to position a heater within an application. Diameter Length NPT A B Threaded
These flanges can be located in any no-heat section of mm mm (in.) (in.) mm (in.) mm (in.) Section
the heater sheath. To order, specify flange, flange size 6.5 19 (3/4) (1/8) 13.5 (11/20) 11.0 (7/16) 9.5 (3/8)
and location. 8.0 22 (7/8) (1/4) 17.0 (5/8) 14.0 (1/2) 13.0 (1/2)
10.0 22 (7/8) (1/4) 17.0 (5/8) 14.0 (1/2) 13.0 (1/2)
Metric 12.5 25 (1) (3/8) 20.0 (7/8) 17.5 (11/16) 14.0 (11/20)
FIREROD 16.0 28 (11/8) (1/2) 23.0 (9/10) 22.0 (15/16) 16.0 (5/8)
Diameter Flange D C H 20.0 32 (11⁄4) (3/4) 26.0 (1) 29.0 (11/8) 19.0 (3/4)
mm Size mm (in.) mm (in.) mm (in.)
6.5, 8, 10,12.5, 162 FS 25.4 (1) 19.1 (3/4) 3.7 (9/64)

6.5, 8, 10, 12.5, 16, 20 FM 38.1 (11/2) 28.6 (11/8) 4.3 (3/16)
16, 20 FL 51.0 (2) 38.1 (11/2) 5.3 (13/64)
Swaged-in unit pictured.
a
FS flange for 16 mm diameter
2 is without holes.
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Extended
Extended Capabilities for Metric Capability
Termination Options Options
Post Terminals Individually Controlled Heat Zones

Individually controlled heat zones give the flexibility of
controlling temperature by zones, along the length of
20 mm the metric FIREROD. This is an advantage for heating
(3/4 in.) requirements of certain applications, like seal bars.
This internal construction can be ordered on 12.5, 16 and
30 mm 20 mm diameter units. If not specified, 250 mm crimped
(13/16 in.)
on leads will be supplied. To order, specify individually
controlled heat zones as well as length and wattage
Post terminals provide a quick, secure connection per zone and length of crimped on leads.
with ring or fork connectors or bus bars. Threaded
M4 x 12 mm studs are soldered to the solid power
pins. Nuts and washers are provided. This termination
is available on 16 and 20 mm (0.63 and 0.79 in.)
diameter units. To order, specify post terminals.
Epoxy Seal and Leads
Min. No-Heat 25 mm
(1 in.)
Made-to-order epoxy seal and leads protect the heater

against moisture and contamination from lubricating oil,
cleaning solvents, plastic material, fumes and organic
tapes. This seal is effective up to 302°F (150°C) under
continuous operation.
Epoxy seal and leads for made-to-order units greater
than 10 in. (250 mm) long comprise a minimum no-heat
section of approximately 12 percent of the overall length.
Longer no-heat sections are available if required.
Note: Extended Capabilities are subject to a business case review.
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MULTICELL™ Heaters
The advanced design of the MULTICELL™ insertion
heater from Watlow offers three major advantages:
extreme process temperature capability, independent
zone control for precise temperature uniformity and
loose fit design for easy insertion and removal.
• Engineered to achieve sheath temperatures up to
2050°F (1120°C)
• Up to six independently controllable zones
Multiple 3 6
Zoned Platens
2 5
1 4
No-heat Toe End

No-heat Section Designed for
Longer Element Life
Potting Cup to Seal
Electrical Termination
High-Temperature Flexible Leads
Wide Range of Terminations Available
Features and Benefits Independently Controllable Heated Zones

Multiple, independently controllable zones Resistance High Grade MgO Zone 1
• Allows process temperature uniformity not possible Wire Insulation
with any other single-sheathed heater
Radiant design of heater
• Allows for loose insertion in boiling holes and
piping holes
• Permits easy removal and replacement with minimal Cross Section Zone 3 High Temperature Zone 2
Alloy for Outer Sheath
down time since it will not bind or seize in the hole
Oxidized sheath
• Provides high emissivity and improves the heater’s
performance as oxidation increases
Individual metal-sheathed coils swaged into a
larger, high-temperature alloy outer sheath
• Provides maximum protection against element
burnout through the outer sheath
For detailed product and technical data,

see the full MULTICELL product
section located on pages 411 through 416.
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Metric FIREROD Alloy 800 1400 760 330 50.0 45

• Watt densities up to 400 W/in2 (62 W/cm2) Lead Wires

Features and Benefits t

Allowable Camber Versus Length

1/4 in. (6 mm) 12 in. (305 mm)

Min. Watts @ 120V ③

3/4 480 23.0 30 15 10 27604 5520 11,000 9550 19,100

0.100 Maximum Allowable Watt Density—Heating Metals

0.040 Cartridge Heater

minimum heater O.D.

heaters, multiply the maximum allowable watt density

Sheath Temperature in Ambient Air FIREROD

expected if cycling is not too frequent.

Watt Density in Moving Air Maximum Allowable

maximum allowable watt density of a FIREROD in

The air movement is expressed in feet per minute (FPM).

If the air flow is known in cubic feet per minute (CFM),

minus the area occupied by the heater.

20 40 60 80 100 120 140

1/4 (6) 300 22 0.066 - 0.078 22 0.050 - 0.058 5/32 1/8

3/8 (10) 300 22 0.076 - 0.088 20 0.056 - 0.064 7/32 3/16

1/2 (13) 300 18 0.089 - 0.101 18 0.074 - 0.084 9/32 1/4

5/8 (16) 600 18 0.108 - 0.124 18 0.097 - 0.113 7/16 3/8

3/4 (19) 600 18 0.108 - 0.124 14 0.097 - 0.113 7/16 3/8

1 (25) 600 18 0.095 - 0.109 14 0.087 - 0.101 N/A N/A

Additional Lead Specifications

N.C.C. = Nickle-clad Copper

PTFE Seal and Leads

Silicone Rubber Seal and Leads

Stainless Steel Braid

Stainless Steel Hose

Right Angle Right Angle

Right Angle (Swaged-in) Leads

LA swaged-in flexible leads are used in applications No-Heat

be bent sharply adjacent to the heater without exposing

Cartridge/Insertion HeatersMin. No-Heat

Termination Options (Continued)

The LA silicone rubber seal and leads protect the heater

The LA PTFE seal and leads protect the heater against

below effective temperatures. The minimum lead end

Min. No-Heat Min. No-Heat

Min. No-Heat 1 in.

The diameter of the right angle extension is equal

Adder length in. (mm) 3/4 (19)

To order specify option code W.

Optional Fitting Location

PTFE Leads and Seal STR SS Hose 1/2 c (13)

STR SS Braid 1/2 (13)

PTFE Seal & Leads 7/8 (22)

5/8, 3/4 FL 2 (51) 11/2 (38) 0.201 (5)

No-Heat Length Adder Codes

Mounting Option Codes

BC - Large flange FL (available on 5/8 and 3/4 in.)

BG - Single stainless steel fitting

Pin Option Codes

¼ in. (6 mm) 12 in. (305 mm) ¼ in. (6 mm)

PTFE Seal and Leads ¼ in. (6 mm)

Note: If your application requires smaller no heat, contact