Flexible Heaters Silicone Rubber

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Flexible Heaters
Silicone Rubber
Rugged, yet thin, lightweight and
flexible … the use of Watlow silicone
rubber heaters is limited only by your
imagination. With these heaters, you
can put the heat where it’s needed
and, in the process, improve heat
transfer, speed warm-ups and
decrease wattage requirements.
Fiberglass-reinforced silicone
rubber gives your heater dimensional
stability without sacrificing flexibility.
Because very little material separates
the element from the part, heat
transfer is rapid and efficient.
Performance Capabilities
• Operating temperatures to 500°F
(260°C)
• Watt densities to 80 W/in2
(12.5 W/cm2) dependent upon
application temperature
• 0.055 inch (1.4 mm) thick with a
wire-wound element; only 0.018
Flexible Heaters
inch (0.5 mm) with an etched foil
element
Features and Benefits
• Designed in the exact shape
and size, including 3-D
geometries, to conform to
your equipment.
• More than 80 designs available
immediately from stock.
• UR®, cUR® and VDE recognitions
are available on many designs.
• Moisture and chemical-resistant
silicone rubber material provides 0.055" (1.4 mm)
longer heater life. Thick Heater with
Wire-Wound Element
• Easy to bond or attach to your Teflon®, Silicone,
part through the use of vulcanizing, or Neoprene Leads
Available
adhesives, or fasteners.
Applications
• Freeze protection and conden-
sation prevention for many types
of instrumentation and equipment
• Medical equipment such as blood 0.018" (0.5 mm) Thick Heater
with Etched Foil Element
analyzers, test tube heaters, etc. Element Vulcanized
• Computer peripherals such as Between Two Layers of
Silicone Rubber/Fiberglass
laser printers
• Curing of plastic laminates
• Photo processing equipment Teflon® is a registered trademark of the E.I. UR® and cUR® are registered trademarks of
du Pont de Nemours & Company. Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc.
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Flexible Heaters
Silicone Rubber Maximum Allowable Watt Density
Applications and Watt Density–W/cm2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Technical Data 500 250
Determining Watt Density 400 200
Part Temperature–°C
Part Temperature–°F
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Temperature vs. Time graph on the 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
next page for assistance with those Watt Density–W/in2
calculations. When using this graph,
remember:
Standard Silicone Rubber Specifications
• Part temperature is measured at
Maximum width x maximum length:
the point where the heater
contacts the metal part. • Wire wound: 36 x 120 inches (915 mm x 3050 mm)
• Thermostats and on-off controls • Etched foil: 20 x 30 inches (510 mm x 760 mm)
are typically bimetal or capillary Thickness (standard):
bulb. • Wire wound: 0.055 inch (1.4 mm)
• Non-cycling controls are typically • Etched foil: 0.018 inch (0.5 mm)
solid state, time-proportioning or Weight (standard):
SCR temperature controllers. • Wire wound: 8 oz./ft2 (0.24 g/cm2)
• Watt density values should be • Etched foil: 3 oz./ft2 (0.09 g/cm2)
derated by one third if insulation Maximum operating temperature: 500°F (260°C)
is used.
Maximum temperature for UL® recognition: 428°F (220°C)
• UL® recognition temperature Minimum ambient temperature: -80°F (-62°C)
limits are not detailed.
Maximum voltage: 600VÅ(ac)
• Consult Watlow before doing any
Maximum wattage: See watt density graph
of the following: selecting high
watt density etched-foil elements, Lead size: Sized to load
or operating heaters with back Lead length: 12 + 1 1⁄2 - 1⁄2 inches (305 mm + 40 mm - 15 mm)
side insulation or non-metallic Wattage tolerance:
parts, which are poor thermal • Wire: ±5 percent
conductors. • Foil: +5 percent -10 percent
Example: A wire-wound heater Dimensional tolerances:
with non-cycling control at a part • 0 to 6 inches (0 to 150 mm): ±1⁄16 inch (1.6 mm)
temperature of 250°F (120°C) can
• 6 to 18 inches (150 to 455 mm): ±1⁄8 inch (3.2 mm)
be rated at 24 W/in2 (3.7 W/cm2)
maximum. An etched foil heater • 18 to 36 inches (455 mm to 915 mm): ±3⁄16 inch (4.8 mm)
under the same conditions can • Over 36 inches (915 mm): ±1 percent
be rated at 45 W/in2 (7 W/cm2) Government Supply Code Number
maximum. Cage code = 78056
UL® is registered trademark of

Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc.
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Flexible Heaters
Silicone Rubber Surface Temperature vs. Time
This graph illustrates the surface vertically in 70°F (20°C) still air.
Applications and temperature a silicone rubber This data is based on 0.055 inch
Technical Data heater will reach when the heater (1.4 mm) thick standard construction
Continued is uninsulated and is suspended and is offered as a reference tool.
15 W/in2
(2.33 W/cm2)
600 300
8 W/in2 (1.24 W/cm2)
Surface Temperature–°C
6 W/in2 (0.93 W/cm2)
Surface Temperature–°F
Maximum Operating Temperature
500 250
5 W/in2 (0.78 W/cm2)
4 W/in2 (0.62 W/cm2)
400 200
3 W/in2 (0.47 W/cm2)
300 2 W/in2 (0.31 W/cm2) 150
200 1 W/in2 (0.16 W/cm2) 100

/ W/in (0.08 W/cm )
12 2 2
50
100
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Time in Minutes
UL® Component Recognition (UR) VDE Approval is available on

of factory-bonded heaters is several constructions of both wire-
available up to 392°F (200°C), and wound (File No. 62533) and etched
UR®, cUR® and VDE Recognition for customer installed heaters up to foil (File No. 62535) silicone rubber
Flexible Heaters
for Silicone Rubber Heaters 428°F (220°C) (UL File No. E52951). heaters. The maximum ratings are
Watlow frequently works with For Canadian recognition Watlow 440VÅ(ac) and 428°F (220°C) sur-
customers requiring agency offers cUR Recognized® silicone face temperature. Under VDE guide-
approvals such as UR®, cUR® and rubber heaters under UL File lines, minimum installed bend radius
VDE. Many stock silicone rubber #E52951. Several constructions are is 1⁄8 inch (3 mm) for etched foil and
heaters are available with one or available with ratings to 600VÅ(ac)
1
⁄4 inch (6 mm) for wire wound.
more of these certifications. and 428°F (220°C) maximum VDE also states that the user is
Watlow’s technical letter #3, flexi- surface temperature. Consult the responsible for the safe application,
ble heaters, provides in-depth infor- factory for further information. installation and wiring of the heaters.
mation on agency approvals. Maximum working temperature must
be maintained by an appropriate
temperature control.
Options
Watlow offers a variety of options Thermal Insulation To increase the heating efficiency of
such as attachment techniques, your application, silicone rubber
thermostats, special leads, holes heaters can be thermally insulated
and cutouts and three-dimensional with silicone sponge rubber, bonded
shapes. These are all described in to one side in the following thick-
the introduction to flexible heaters nesses: 1⁄16, 1⁄8, 1⁄4, 3⁄8 or 1⁄2 inch (1.6, 3,
section. In addition, the following 6, 10 or 13 mm). Heaters with ther-
option is available only on silicone mal insulation are still quite flexible.
rubber heaters. An aluminized surface can be
added to the back of the heater to
reduce radiated heat losses. This
aluminized surface, called “Low
See pages 165 to 168
Loss Treatment,” adds very little to
for more information
the unit thickness and maintains a
on options.
very clean appearance.
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Flexible Heaters F.O.B.: Columbia, Missouri
Silicone Rubber
Wire-Wound Element
Width Length 120VÅ(ac) 240VÅ(ac)
in (mm) in (mm) Watts Availability Code No. Code No.
1 (25) 2 (50) 10 Stock 010020C1
3 (75) 15 Stock 010030C1
4 (100) 20 Stock 010040C1
5 (125) 25 Stock 010050C1
5 (125) 25 Stock 010050C2
10 (255) 50 Stock 010100C1
10 (255) 50 Stock 010100C2
15 (380) 75 Stock 010150C1
15 (380) 75 Stock 010150C2
20 (510) 100 Stock 010200C1
20 (510) 100 Stock 010200C2
25 (635) 125 Stock 010250C1
30 (760) 150 Stock 010300C1
35 (890) 175 Stock 010350C1
40 (1015) 200 Stock 010400C1
80 (2030) 400 Stock 010800C1
120 (3050) 600 Stock 010F10C1a
2 (50) 2 (50) 20 Stock 020020C1
5 (125) 50 Stock 020050C1
5 (125) 50 Stock 020050C2
10 (255) 100 Stock 020100C1
10 (255) 100 Stock 020100C2
15 (380) 150 Stock 020150C1
15 (380) 150 Stock 020150C2
20 (510) 200 Stock 020200C1
20 (510) 200 Stock 020200C2
25 (635) 250 Stock 020250C1
30 (760) 300 Stock 020300C1
35 (890) 350 Stock 020350C1
40 (1015) 400 Stock 020400C1
CONTINUED
a 010F10C1 - F = feet (i.e. 10 feet = 120 inches)

Approx. net weight: 8 ounces/ft2 (0.24 g/cm2). Standard thickness: 0.055 inch. Standard lead length: 12 inches UL 1180 Teflon®.
Silicone rubber wire-wound elements rated at 5 W/in2.
UL® Component Recognition (UR®).
How to Order Made-to-Order: Consult factory. Availability

To order stock silicone rubber For made-to-order units, Watlow will Stock: Same day shipment of
heaters, specify the Watlow code need the following application infor- orders received by 11:00 a.m. CST.
number and the quantity. To order mation from you: Stock with Options: Shipment in
a heater with options, specify the • Size (dimensions) five working days or less. Not all
code number, quantity and options options are available with stock
desired (see page 165). Consult • Voltage
heaters.
Watlow before combining options. • Wattage/watt density
• Operating temperature
• Options (leads, thermostats,
attachment techniques, etc.)
• Will heater be subject to flexing?
• Element type, if you have a
preference
• Agency approvals
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W A T L O W
Flexible Heaters
Silicone Rubber
Wire-Wound Element
Width Length 120VÅ(ac) 240VÅ(ac)
in (mm) in (mm) Watts Availability Code No. Code No.
3 (75) 3 (75) 45 Stock 030030C1
5 (125) 75 Stock 030050C1
5 (125) 75 Stock 030050C2
10 (255) 150 Stock 030100C1
10 (255) 150 Stock 030100C2
15 (380) 225 Stock 030150C1
15 (380) 225 Stock 030150C2
20 (510) 300 Stock 030200C1
20 (510) 300 Stock 030200C2
25 (635) 375 Stock 030250C1
30 (760) 450 Stock 030300C1
35 (890) 525 Stock 030350C1
40 (1015) 600 Stock 030400C1
4 (100) 4 (100) 80 Stock 040040C1
5 (125) 100 Stock 040050C1
5 (125) 100 Stock 040050C2
10 (255) 200 Stock 040100C1
10 (255) 200 Stock 040100C2
15 (380) 300 Stock 040150C1
15 (380) 300 Stock 040150C2
Flexible Heaters
20 (510) 400 Stock 040200C1
20 (510) 400 Stock 040200C2
25 (635) 500 Stock 040250C1
30 (760) 600 Stock 040300C1
35 (890) 700 Stock 040350C1
40 (1015) 800 Stock 040400C1
5 (125) 5 (125) 125 Stock 050050C1
5 (125) 125 Stock 050050C2
10 (255) 250 Stock 050100C1
10 (255) 250 Stock 050100C2
15 (380) 375 Stock 050150C1
15 (380) 375 Stock 050150C2
20 (510) 500 Stock 050200C1
20 (510) 500 Stock 050200C2
25 (635) 625 Stock 050250C1
30 (760) 750 Stock 050300C1
35 (890) 875 Stock 050350C1
40 (1015) 1000 Stock 050400C1
6 (150) 5 (125) 150 Stock 060050C1
5 (125) 150 Stock 060050C2
10 (255) 300 Stock 060100C1
10 (255) 300 Stock 060100C2
15 (380) 450 Stock 060150C1
15 (380) 450 Stock 060150C2
20 (510) 600 Stock 060200C1
20 (510) 600 Stock 060200C2
25 (635) 750 Stock 060250C1
30 (760) 900 Stock 060300C1
35 (889) 1050 Stock 060350C1
40 (1016) 1200 Stock 060400C1
Approx. net weight: 8 ounces/ft2 (0.24 g/cm2). Standard thickness: 0.055 inch. Standard lead length: 12 inches UL 1180 Teflon®.
Silicone rubber wire-wound elements rated at 5 W/in2. UL® Component Recognition (UR®). 173
Flexible Heaters
Silicone Rubber
Wire-Wound Stock Heater
Coding Configured Options
How to order
To order, complete the code number Wire wound (p. 172-173)
with the information below: 0_______- _ _ _ _ _
Modification Options Sensors T10 Set °F* Lead Lead

0 = None Type LOC WIR 0 = None Insulation Length
A = PSAS Bottom 0 = None A = 125 0 = None A = 8 in
B = PSAS Top L = T10 STD STD B = 150 1 = 1180 Teflon® B = 12 in
E = With Plate. Heater on Side M = T10 STD ALT E = 175 2 = 1180 cUR® E = 18 in
Opposite Flange N = T10 ALT STD F = 200 3 = 3133 22 GA F = 24 in
F = With Plate. Heater on P = T10 ALT ALT G= 225 4 = 3134 18 GA G = 30 in
Flange Side R = T207 STD STD H= 250 6 = 1199 cUR® H = 36 in
G = Flaps + Grommets S = T207 STD ALT J = 275 7 = HPN J = 40 in
H = Flaps + Boot Hooks T = T207 ALT STD K = 300 8 = 6 foot HPN Set K = 4 ft
J = Flaps + Latch Fasteners U = T207 ALT ALT 9 = Type E Teflon® L = 5 ft
K = PSAS and Low Loss V = T207E on heater STD T207 Set °F* A = 1180VDE* M = 6 ft
L = Low Loss W = T207E Remote STD 0 = None B = 1199VDE* N = 7 ft
M = Low Loss + Flaps + Grommets Y = B200 STD STD 1 = 40/55 P = 8 ft
N = Low Loss + Flaps + 1 = B200 STD ALT 2 = 60/75 * 1180VDE denotes a R = 9 ft
Boot Hooks 2 = B200 ALT STD 3 = 95/110 cUR® heater plus a S = 10 ft
P = Low Loss + Flaps + 3 = B200 ALT ALT 4 = 145/1600 VDE stamp. T = 12 ft
Latch Fasteners 4 = JSTD STD STD U = 15 ft
R = 1⁄16 inch Sponge 6 = JALT STD STD B200 Set °F* V = 18 ft
S = 1⁄8 inch Sponge 7 = KSTD STD STD 0 = None W = 20 ft
T = 1⁄4 inch Sponge 2 = 500 Y = 22 ft
U = 3⁄8 inch Sponge 3 = 330 1 = 25 ft
V = 1⁄2 inch Sponge •For thermostats, 2 = 30 ft
W = PSAS + 1/16 inch Sponge standard location is as
Y = PSAS + 1⁄8 inch Sponge shown in catalog; T/C Length
1 = PSAS + 1⁄4 inch Sponge standard wiring is 0 = None
2 = PSAS + 3⁄8 inch Sponge integral or series with A = 8 in
3 = PSAS + 1⁄2 inch Sponge the heater; alternate B = 12 in
4 = Tip Plugs location is rotated E = 18 in
6 = Tip Plugs/PSAS F = 24 in
parallel with heater
G = 30 in
width; alternate wiring
H = 36 in
is separate leads for J = 40 in
•Heaters with flaps must pilot control. K = 4 ft
be minimum 10 inches L = 5 ft
long. •For thermocouples, J M = 6 ft
standard is Teflon® N = 7 ft
insulation; J alternate P = 8 ft
is fiberglass insulation; R = 9 ft
K standard is fiberglass S = 10 ft
insulation. T = 12 ft
U = 15 ft
V = 18 ft
W = 20 ft
Y = 22 ft
1 = 25 ft
2 = 30 ft
Availability:
* For all thermostats, the
Modified Stock: Shipment within five heater must be two
working days inches minimum width
and five inches
minimum length.
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Silicone Rubber
Etched Foil Element
Width Length 120VÅ(ac) 120/240VÅ(ac)
in (mm) in (mm) Watts W/in2 (W/cm2) Availability Code No. Code No.
1 (25) 5 (125) 25 5 (0.8) Stock F010050C3
5 (125) 50 10 (1.6) Stock F010050C7
5 (125) 12.5/50 2.5/10 (0.4/1.6) Stock F010050C8
10 (255) 100 10 (1.6) Stock F010100C7
10 (255) 25/100 2.5/10 (0.4/1.6) Stock F010100C8
15 (380) 150 10 (1.6) Stock F010150C7
15 (380) 37.5/150 2.5/10 (0.4/1.6) Stock F010150C8
20 (510) 200 10 (1.6) Stock F010200C7
20 (510) 50/200 2.5/10 (0.4/1.6) Stock F010200C8
2 (50) 5 (125) 100 10 (1.6) Stock F020050C7
5 (125) 25/100 2.5 /10 (0.4/1.6) Stock F020050C8
10 (255) 200 10 (1.6) Stock F020100C7
10 (255) 50/200 2.5 /10 (0.4/1.6) Stock F020100C8
15 (380) 300 10 (1.6) Stock F020150C7
15 (380) 75/300 2.5/10 (0.4/1.6) Stock F020150C8
20 (510) 400 10 (1.6) Stock F020200C7
20 (510) 100/400 2.5/10 (0.4/1.6) Stock F020200C8
3 (75) 5 (125) 75 5 (0.8) Stock F030050C3
5 (125) 150 10 (1.6) Stock F030050C7
5 (125) 37.5/150 2.5 /10 (0.4/1.6) Stock F030050C8
10 (255) 300 10 (1.6) Stock F030100C7
Flexible Heaters
10 (255) 75/300 2.5 /10 (0.4/1.6) Stock F030100C8
15 (380) 450 10 (1.6) Stock F030150C7
15 (380) 112/450 2.5 /10 (0.4/1.6) Stock F030150C8
20 (510) 600 10 (1.6) Stock F030200C7
20 (510) 150/600 2.5 /10 (0.4/1.6) Stock F030200C8
4 (100) 5 (125) 200 10 (1.6) Stock F040050C7
5 (125) 50/200 2.5 /10 (0.4/1.6) Stock F040050C8
10 (255) 400 10 (1.6) Stock F040100C7
10 (255) 100/400 2.5 /10 (0.4/1.6) Stock F040100C8
15 (380) 600 10 (1.6) Stock F040150C7
15 (380) 150/600 2.5/10 (0.4/1.6) Stock F040150C8
20 (510) 800 10 (1.6) Stock F040200C7
20 (510) 200/800 2.5/10 (0.4/1.6) Stock F040200C8
5 (125) 5 (125) 125 5 (0.8) Stock F050050C3
5 (125) 250 10 (1.6) Stock F050050C7
5 (125) 62.5/250 2.5/10 (0.4/1.6) Stock F050050C8
10 (255) 500 10 (1.6) Stock F050100C7
10 (255) 125/500 2.5/10 (0.4/1.6) Stock F050100C8
15 (380) 750 10 (1.6) Stock F050150C7
15 (380) 187/750 2.5/10 (0.4/1.6) Stock F050150C8
20 (510) 1000 10 (1.6) Stock F050200C7
20 (510) 250/1000 2.5/10 (0.4/1.6) Stock F050200C8
6 (150) 5 (125) 300 10 (1.6) Stock F060050C7
5 (125) 75/300 2.5/10 (0.4/1.6) Stock F060050C8
10 (255) 600 10 (1.6) Stock F060100C7
10 (255) 150/600 2.5 /10 (0.4/1.6) Stock F060100C8
15 (380) 900 10 (1.6) Stock F060150C7
15 (380) 225/900 2.5/10 (0.4/1.6) Stock F060150C8
20 (510) 1200 10 (1.6) Stock F060200C7
20 (510) 300/1200 2.5/10 (0.4/1.6) Stock F060200C8
Approx. net weight: 3 ounces/ft2 (0.09 g/cm2). Standard lead length: 12 inches UL 1180 Teflon®.
Silicone rubber etched foil elements are 0.018 inch thick.
UL® Component Recognition (UR®). 175
Flexible Heaters
Silicone Rubber
Etched Foil Stock Heater
Coding Configured Options
How to order
To order, complete the code number

with the information below: Etched Foil (p. 175)
F0_______- _ _ _ _ _
Options Sensors T10 Set °F* Lead Lead

0 = None Type LOC WIR 0 = None Insulation Length
A = PSAS Bottom 0 = None A = 125 0 = None A = 8 in
B = PSAS Top L = T10 STD STD B = 150 1 = 1180 Teflon® B = 12 in
K = PSAS and Low Loss M = T10 STD ALT E = 175 2 = 1180 cUR® E = 18 in
L = Low Loss N = T10 ALT STD F = 200 3 = 3133 22 GA F = 24 in
R = 1⁄16 inch Sponge P = T10 ALT ALT G = 225 4 = 3134 18 GA G = 30 in
S = 1⁄8 inch Sponge R = T207 STD STD H = 250 6 = 1199 cUR® H = 36 in
T = 1⁄4 inch Sponge S = T207 STD ALT J = 275 7 = HPN J = 40 in
U = 3⁄8 inch Sponge T = T207 ALT STD K = 300 8 = 6 Foot HPN Set K = 4 ft
V = 1⁄2 inch Sponge U = T207 ALT ALT 9 = Type E Teflon® L = 5 ft
W = PSAS + 1/16 inch Sponge 4 = JSTD STD STD T207 Set °F* A = 1180VDE* M = 6 ft
Y = PSAS + 1⁄8 inch Sponge 6 = JALT STD STD 0 = None B = 1199VDE* N = 7 ft
1 = PSAS + 1⁄4 inch Sponge 7 = KSTD STD STD 1 = 40/55 P = 8 ft
2 = PSAS + 3⁄8 inch Sponge 2 = 60/75 *1180VDE denotes a R = 9 ft
3 = PSAS + 1⁄2 inch Sponge 3 = 95/110 cUR® heater plus a S = 10 ft
VDE stamp.
4 = Tip Plugs •For thermostats, 4 = 145/160 T = 12 ft
6 = Tip Plugs/PSAS standard location is as U = 15 ft
shown in catalog; T/C Length V = 18 ft
•Etched foil heaters not standard wiring is 0 = None W = 20 ft
recommended for integral or series with A = 8 in Y = 22 ft
enclosure heaters. the heater; alternate B = 12 in 1 = 25 ft
location is rotated E = 18 in 2 = 30 ft
parallel with heater F = 24 in
width; alternate wiring G = 30 in
is separate leads for H = 36 in
pilot control. J = 40 in
K = 4 ft
•For thermocouples, J L = 5 ft
standard is Teflon® M = 6 ft
insulation; J alternate N = 7 ft
P = 8 ft
is fiberglass insulation;
R = 9 ft
K standard is fiberglass
S = 10 ft
insulation. T = 12 ft
U = 15 ft
V = 18 ft
W = 20 ft
Y = 22 ft
1 = 25 ft
Availability: 2 = 30 ft
Modified Stock: Shipment within five * For preset thermostats,
working days the heater must be two
inches minimum width
and five inches
minimum length.
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Flexible Heaters
Silicone Rubber Performance Capabilities Element Vulcanized Between
Two Layers of Silicone
• Watt density rating of 5 W/in2
Stock Product Offering (0.8 W/cm2)
Rubber/Fiberglass
Enclosure Heaters–
Wire-Wound Only • Temperatures to 150°F (66°C) 0.055" (1.4 mm)
Thick Heater
With Wire-
Wound Element
Optional Mounting Plate
• Easy to install with options of With Heater On Side
Teflon®, Silicone, or
pressure sensitive adhesive, Neoprene-Insulated Opposite Flange
mounting to aluminum plate, or Leads Available Optional Thermostat
customer cementing. Mounted to Heater
• Quick delivery on more than

72 variations. Applications
• Safe and reliable operation Freeze or condensation prevention
due to no exposed electrical in housings containing electronic
connections. equipment. Examples include:
• Custom leads available in any • Traffic signal boxes
length needed. • Automatic teller machines
• Horizontal and vertical • Temperature control panels
Designed for freeze and condensation mounting options to meet your
• Gas or liquid control valve
protection, Watlow’s enclosure needs.
housings
heaters are rugged, reliable and
safe to operate. These rectangular-
Flexible Heaters
shaped, wire-wound silicone
rubber heaters can be ordered by
themselves with adhesive or Applications and Technical Data
vulcanized to an aluminum mounting
plate. A thermostat can be attached Determining Minimum Wattage and uninsulated enclosures,
to the heater or mounted separately. Requirements For Enclosures assuming the box is relatively
Pictured are units with thermostat on This chart is an excellent guide airtight. For windy conditions,
heater in foreground and heater with for determining total wattage add an additional 50 percent to
remote thermostat in background. requirements for both insulated the wattage requirement listed.
Total Enclosure Surface Area — Square Feet (Square Meters)

2 3 4 5 6 7.5 9 10 15 20 25 30 40 50
(0.2) (0.3) (0.4) (0.5) (0.6) (0.7) (0.8) (0.9) (1.4) (1.9) (2.3) (2.8) (3.7) (4.7)
20 30 40 55 70 80 100 120 135 205 270 335 405 540 670

Temperature Rise from Ambient °F (°C)
(11) 10 10 15 20 20 25 30 35 50 65 80 100 130 160

40 55 80 110 135 160 200 245 270 405 540 670 805 1075 1340
(22) 15 20 30 35 40 50 60 65 100 130 160 195 260 320
60 90 120 160 205 245 300 365 405 605 805 1005 1210 1610 2010
(33) 20 30 55 50 60 75 90 100 145 195 240 290 385 480
80 110 160 215 270 325 400 485 540 805 1075 1340 1610 2145 2680
(44) 30 40 55 65 80 100 115 130 195 260 320 385 515 640
100 135 200 270 335 405 500 605 670 1005 1340 1675 2010 2680 3350
(56) 35 50 65 80 100 125 145 160 240 320 400 480 640 800
120 165 240 320 405 485 600 725 805 1210 1610 2010 2415 3220 4020
(67) 40 60 80 100 115 150 175 195 290 385 480 580 770 960
140 190 280 375 470 565 700 845 940 1410 1880 2345 2815 3755 4690
(78) 45 70 90 115 135 175 205 225 340 450 560 675 900 1120
Uninsulated boxes Insulated boxes
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Flexible Heaters
Silicone Rubber Aluminum Mounting Plate
Both vertical and horizontal For horizontal mounting, a remote
Stock Product Offering mounting can be accomplished thermostat is recommended. An
Enclosure Heaters with enclosure heaters. The mount- enclosure heater can be ordered by
Options ing plates are 0.040 inch itself, with PSAS or vulcanized to an
(1 mm) thick, specified as #3003 aluminum mounting plate. See
H14 aluminum. The preferred Thermostats below for more
orientation is vertical, with a information.
thermostat attached at the lower
end (as shown in the drawing).
Heater
Width
1/2"
(13 mm) 7 32" X 1 2"

/ /
(5 X 13 mm)
Slot Typ.
0.040" (1.0 mm)

Aluminum
Heater Length
5" (127 mm) Typ.

Note ➀
SeeNote
See 1
0.065" (1.7 mm) 1/2" (13 mm)

Heater 0.53" (13.5 mm)
0.75" (19 mm)
(63.5 mm) Typ.
Note 2➁
0.75" 1.25" ➀ 4.0 inches (102 mm) on 5 inch unit.

See Note
(19 mm) (32 mm)

➁ 0.50 inch (12.7 mm) on 5 inch unit.
2.5"
1/2"
(13 mm)
Thermostats Mounted on Heater

Built-in snap action thermostats from midpoint of the lead length.
Watlow are designed to sense air The sensor can be preset at the
temperature. See the ordering chart temperatures listed for integral
on the following page for available sensors. For more information,
settings. turn to pages 167-168.
Remote From Heater Notes:
For an air sensing thermostat • On both integral and remote
separate from the heater, the sensors, the thermostat’s
ST-207E is ideal. This is a modified exposed metal cap is vulnerable
ST-207 mounted on a 1⁄32 inch to impact. This could defeat the
(0.8 mm) thick G-10 circuit board thermostat’s switching action and
with the thermostat’s metal cap cause heater malfunction.
exposed to sense air temperature. • T-10 thermostats are not
The thermostat is placed at the recommended for enclosure
heating applications.
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Flexible Heaters
Silicone Rubber
Stock Product Offering
Drum Heaters
Performance Capabilities
• Available with fixed or adjustable
thermostats for temperatures up
to 330°F (165°C)
• Watt density of 6 W/in2 (1 W/cm2)
• Protects fluids stored in drums
from freezing temperatures.
• Quick delivery on 28 styles Standard Features • Two styles of thermostats:
from stock. Watlow flexible drum heaters are T-207 snap action, available on
• Six-foot cord and plug set designed for use on 5-, 30-, and 55- all sizes
included for convenient use. gallon metal drums. They come with
the following standard features: B-200-3 adjustable, available only
• Quick installation with easy
on four-inch (100 mm) wide units,
operating latch fasteners. • Six-foot (1.8 m) cord and plug set and mounted in a silicone rubber
• Custom heaters available for • Latch fasteners and springs boot to protect it from
non-standard sizes. contamination
Flexible Heaters
Applications
• Freeze protection 55 Gallon Drum Heater Performance
• Viscosity control 150
(Covered Drum Filled With Water)
80
Application Hints 140
75
• Allow a three-inch (76 mm) gap 130
(2) 1500 Watt Heaters
between heater ends when 70

120
clamped around a drum. 65
• Heaters with thermostat settings 110

60
Temperature Rise from Ambient—°C
Temperature Rise from Ambient—°F
of 40°F and 60°F (4°C and 16°C) 100

55
will have open circuit readings if
90 50
room temperature exceeds the (1) 1500 Watt Heater
thermostat settings. 80 45
• Heaters cannot be bench tested 70 40
since the thermostat is located 60

35
over a no-heat section of the 30

heater. Accurate testing of the 50
(1) 1000 Watt Heater 25
heater requires it to be placed 40
20
over the drum which is to be
30
heated. 15
20
• When a single heater is used, 10
place the heater at the bottom of 10 5

the drum to minimize stratification.
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
Hours
Determining Temperature Rise actual temperature the contents of

For more information From Ambient the drum will reach. The graph
on thermostats, turn to The total wattage (number of heaters above shows the temperature rise
pages 167 to 168. and the material being heated) must from ambient conditions, not drum
be considered when estimating the content temperature.
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Flexible Heaters F.O.B.: Columbia, Missouri
Silicone Rubber Latch Fasteners

with Springs Adjustable Thermostat
Stock Product Offering (Pre-Set Also Available)
Drum Heaters Element
Vulcanized
Between Two
Layers of
Silicone Rubber/
Fiberglass
Standard 6-foot
0.055" (1.4 mm) Thick (1.8 m) Cord
Heater with Wire- and Plug
Wound Element
Width
Drum Size Volts Watts inches (mm) Thermostat Availability Code No.
(no thermostat) Stock 04031500A

5 gal. (20 L) 150°F (66°C) Modified Stock 04031500BT
11 1⁄2 in. (290 mm) 120 650 4 (100) 100°F (38°C) Modified Stock 04031500CT
nom. diameter 40°F (4°C) Modified Stock 04031500DT
60°F (16°C) Modified Stock 04031500HT
Adj. 25°-330°F (-5°-165°C) Stock 04031510
18 1⁄2 in. (470 mm) 120 750 2 11⁄16 (70) 100°F (38°C) Modified Stock 02655080CT
60°F (16°C) Modified Stock 02655080ET
22 1⁄2 in. (570 mm) 120 1000 2 11⁄16 (70) 100°F (38°C) Modified Stock 02667700CT
22 1⁄2 in. (570 mm) 120 1500 4 (100) 100°F (38°C) Modified Stock 04067700CT
60°F (16°C) Modified Stock 04067700GT
Adj.25°-330°F (-5°-165°C) Stock 04067710
22 1⁄2 in. (570 mm) ➀240 1500 4 (100) 100°F (38°C) Modified Stock 04067701CT
Adj.25°-330°F (-5°-165°C) Stock 04067711
➀ Supplied with 6-foot (1.8 m) cord—no plug.
How to Order Availability Modified Stock: Drum heaters with

After determining the drum size, Stock: Drum heaters without pre-set thermostats require two to
volts, watts and temperature sensing thermostats and those with three days lead time before being
requirements, specify the correspond- adjustable thermostats are available shipped.
ing Watlow code number and quantity for same day shipment if order is Made-to-Order: Consult factory
desired. received by 11:00 a.m. CST.
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Flexible Heaters
Silicone Rubber
Standard 6-foot (1.8 m)
Stock Product Offering Cord and Plug
PVC Wirewound
Conduit Heaters
Watlow’s conduit heater simplifies Pull Tab
bending PVC plastic conduit to the

0.055" (1.4 mm) Thick Integral
desired shape right on the job site. Thermostat
Heater with Wire-
Just plug it in and within four to 18 Wound Element
minutes—depending upon heater
size—the conduit is ready to be Element Vulcanized Between
Two Layers of Silicone
formed by hand into the shape or Rubber/Fiberglass
radius you need.
This lightweight silicone rubber heater
is easily wrapped around the conduit
because of its flexible, self-conforming
construction.
Performance Capabilities • Portable design for easy use in the

• Operating temperatures to 250°F field.
(121°C) • Thermostat provided to protect
• Handles plastic conduits as large as from overheating.
Flexible Heaters
four inches (100 mm) in diameter • Pull tab allows easy removal or
Features and Benefits positioning when the heater is hot.
• Self-conforming to cylindrical • Available for immediate delivery
shapes for a snug fit around the from stock.
conduit.
F.O.B.: Columbia, Missouri
Conduit Diameter Length Watts Volts Temp. Limit Warm-up Time Code No.
in. (mm) in. (mm) °F (°C)
⁄2 to1 1⁄2 (15-40)
1
12 (300) 180 120 250 (121) 4-10 minutes 05712082
2 to 4 (50-100) 25 (635) 950 120 250 (121) 7-18 minutes 14825081
How To Order Availability

Choose between the two sizes Stock: Both sizes are available for
available. Specify the Watlow code immediate delivery from stock.
number and quantity desired. Made-to-Order: Consult factory
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Flexible Heaters F.O.B.: Anaheim, California
Silicone Rubber
Stock Product Offering
Composite Flexible Stock Heaters
The composite bonding industry is a
large field that is expanding into a
variety of areas. One of the primary
fields that utilize flexible heaters for
curing is the aerospace industry.
Watlow offers a stock list of heaters
commonly used for composite bond-
ing and curing. The design includes
equal length circuits and a no-heat
tab for temperature uniformity. Also,
the contact surface is made of a
smooth silicone to prevent composite
surface imperfections. The heaters
are fiberglass reinforced to provide
lasting field service durability and life.
• Standard 5 W/in2
• 120VÅ(ac) (standard)/ 240VÅ(ac)
(option) single phase
• Customized leads
• Field service ease
• Equal length circuits—
minimum 2 inch x 2 inch tab
w/radius
• Smooth contact surface
• UL® recognized
Applications
• Aerospace industry
- Repair
- Fabrication
• Composite bonding processes
Heat Mapping Certification
Heat mapping certification is
available on customer request Size Code Number Size Code Number
at an additional charge. in. (mm) in. (mm)
• ±10°F conformity 6x6 (180) L060080509S 12 x 12 (700) L120140510S

6 x 10 (300) L060120510S 12 x 18 (1080) L120200506S
• Serialized and records 8x8 (320) L080100505S 12 x 24 (1440) L120260504S
maintained five years minimum 8 x 12 (480) L080140501S 16 x 16 (1280) L160180502S
10 x 10 (500) L100120506S 18 x 18 (1620) L180200502S
Availability 10 x 12 (600) L100140501S 20 x 20 (2000) L200220501S
• Stock: 24 hours 10 x 18 (900) L100200503S
• Heat mapping: One week
• Made-to-Order: Two weeks — a
net set-up charge will be applied
UL® is a registered trademark of
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NRODUCT
Silicone Rubber
Modular Gas Line Heaters
P
Gas Delivery
TEOS, BCl3, AlCl3, ClF3 and DCS
are gases that condense or liquefy
due to a phase shift at low
temperatures. The condensation
occurs in the gas line and puddles
in the shower head before being
injected into the vacuum chamber. A
substantial number of wafer defects
will occur if liquefied gases are
injected into the vacuum chamber.
Uniform heating of the lines will
prevent condensation. TEOS lines
are typically heated above 194°F
(90°C) and BCl3 above 86°F (30°C),
depending on pressure and flow
rate. The optimum line temperature
will vary depending on the process
parameters.
Specifications
Flexible Heaters
• Watt density: 2.5 W/in2 8
5
(0.39 W/cm2) on gas line O.D. 6
• UL® recognized for U.S. and 1 7 1 2

10
Canadian safety standards
3 4
• Heaters and insulators meet
UL94-HB flammability
2 2
requirements
• Insulated straight fillers for 100
percent line coverage—elbows
and tees are trim-to-fit to proper
length
• I.D. available: 1⁄4, 3⁄8, 1⁄2, 3⁄4 inch Upstream Gas Line Heater 9
(6, 10, 13, 19 mm) Assembly
• 120V standard, other voltages 1 9 inch (229 mm) heater with 6 Female cap, amp p/n 1-480699-0
available thermocouple. Heater leads have w/ pins amp p/n 350690-1.
male plug on one end and a 7 Valve or regulator.
female cap on the other end. 8 Y Connector: one female cap on
Heater materials UL® rated to
one end; two male plugs on the
392°F (200°C).
other end.
2 6 inch (152 mm) heater. Heater 9 Dead plug (sealed).
leads, see 1.
10 Type J thermocouple w/ male
3 Union tee insulator.
mini-plug (optional).
4 90° union elbow insulator. 11 High-temp plastic snaps 212°F
5 Male plug, amp p/n 1-480698-0 (100°C).
w/ sockets amp p/n 350689-1. 12 3
⁄8 inch (10 mm) wall, silicone
rubber, closed cell sponge.

Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. 183
Flexible Heaters
Silicone Rubber
Standard Gas Line Diameter

1
⁄4 Inch (6 mm) O.D. Tubing (Stock)
1
⁄4 Inch (6 mm) Watlow Code Number
Heater I.D. x Length
inches (mm) Description Volts Watts Amps without T/C with Type J T/C
6 (152) Heated straight 120 12 0.10 008060C1 008060C1A
18 (457) Straight insulator N/A Trim-to-fit Insulator 008180C0
* Elbow 90° Union Elbow insulator N/A Trim-to-fit Insulator 008020C0
*T Union Tee insulator N/A Trim-to-fit Insulator 008030C0
3
⁄8 Inch (10 mm) O.D. Tubing
3

⁄2 Inch (13 mm) O.D. Tubing (Stock)

1
1
* For use on Micro-Fit® weld fittings.

Micro-Fit® is a registered trademark of CAJON Company, A SWAGELOK® Company.
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Flexible Heaters
Silicone Rubber
Standard Gas Line Diameter

3
⁄4 Inch (19 mm) O.D. Tubing
3

Standard Designs L
VCR Union Heaters/Insulators
Flexible Heaters
⁄8" (10 mm) nom.
3
Watlow Code Number

I.D. x Length with
inches (mm) Description Volts Watts Amps without T/C Type J T/C
7
⁄8 x 13⁄4 (22 x 44) 1
⁄4" (6 mm) VCR Union heater 120 10 0.09 01702783 01702783A
3
⁄4 x 11⁄2 (19 x 38) 1
⁄4" (6 mm) VCR Union insulator N/A N/A N/A 02401580 N/A
11⁄4 x 11⁄2 (32 x 38) 1
⁄2" (13 mm) VCR Union heater 120 12 0.10 03901581 0301581A
11⁄4 x 11⁄2 (32 x 38) 1
⁄2" (13 mm) VCR Union insulator N/A N/A N/A 03901580 N/A
185
Flexible Heaters
Silicone Rubber
VCR Valve Heaters
2" (51 mm)

I.D. 2" (51 mm)
1.25" (32 mm)
L
1.50" 1.20"
(38 mm) (30 mm)
Tube
Diameter I.D. Length Amps Watlow
inch (mm) inch (mm) Fitting Type inches (mm) Watts @ 120V Code Number
1
⁄4 (6) 7
⁄8 (22) Male VCR Valve heater 3.00 (76) 18 0.15 03104786
1
⁄4 (6) 7
⁄8 (22) Female VCR Valve heater 4.75 (121) 28 0.24 04704893
1
⁄2 (13) 1 1⁄4 (32) Male VCR Valve heater 3.75 (95) 27 0.23 03804782
1
⁄2 (13) 1 1⁄4 (32) Female VCR Valve heater 6.51 (165) 47 0.39 04706690
Note: Heaters fit Nupro® BN and BK series valves.
Accessories
Watlow
Part Description Code Number
Y Connector* Power splitter: 1 female, 2 male Z5303-2

Female Dead Plug* Insulating plug for last connector in chain Z5309-2
Type J Thermocouple 12 inch (305 mm) 24 ga Type J Teflon® w/mini plug Z5786
Type K Thermocouple 12 inch (305 mm) 24 ga Type K Teflon® w/mini plug Z5639
Male Dead Plugs* Insulating plug for last connector in chain Z6332
Y Connector* Power splitter: 2 female, 1 male Z6333
Adaptor* Female to male Z6334
Adaptor* Male to female Z6335
Extender* 6 inch (152 mm) Z6374
*All connectors use AMP Mate-N-Lok® connectors.

Y-adaptors and dead plugs
Sensor Pocket thermocouple: 12 in (305 mm) long, Type J or K, Teflon® insulated, #24 AWG,
2-prong mini-plug connector
Interconnects with Watlow temperature control consoles
Nupro® is a registered trademark of

SWAGELOK® Inc.
Mate-N-Lok® is a registered trademark of
AMP Incorporated.
Teflon® is a registered trademark of E.I. du
Pont de Nemours & Company.
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Silicone Rubber
Modular Pump Line Heaters
P
The tight contact fit of Watlow’s
pump line heaters provide superior,
uniform heating of transfer lines.
Agency Certification, Recognition

Compliance, and Approvals
(Contact factory for specific
application and approvals)
• Complies with SEMI S2-93

standards
• UL® recognized for U.S. and
Canadian safety standards
• CE, VDE
• NEC (National Electrical Code),
Article #427-23
• UL® Listed available
General Specifications
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• Heater and jacket material:
reinforced silicone rubber fabric
Flexible Heaters
• Color:
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Insulation and outer jacket: gray Outer Jacket Snap
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Silicone
Sponge
Insulation Heating
Ground Plane
Silicone Rubber
Element
• Snap type fasteners: 1⁄2 inch • Heaters interconnectable up to a

(13 mm) nominal diameter metal 10A circuit
construction with nylon cover; • New low watt density:
maximum operating temperature 1.5-2 inch diameter,
392°F (200°C) 1.5 W/in2 (0.23 W/cm2)
• Velcro® fasteners available 3-4 inch diameter,
• 120 and 208VÅ(ac) standard. 1.25 W/in2 (0.19 W/cm2)
Consult factory for other voltages.
Sensor Pocket™ built-in to all • Power lead wires: 4 inch (102 mm)
straight length heaters 3 inches #18 AWG UL® 1180/CSA Teflon®
(76 mm) long and greater; one per insulated, rated 10A, leadwire pair
heater. encapsulated in reinforced silicone
rubber sleeving
Velcro® is a registered trademark of
Velcro Industries B.V.
Teflon® is a registered trademark of E.I. du
Pont de Nemours & Company. 187

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• Same day shipment on stock units with orders

Determining Watt Density 400 200

UL® is registered trademark of

200 1 W/in2 (0.16 W/cm2) 100

UL® Component Recognition (UR) VDE Approval is available on

Flexible Heaters F.O.B.: Columbia, Missouri

a 010F10C1 - F = feet (i.e. 10 feet = 120 inches)

How to Order Made-to-Order: Consult factory. Availability

Modification Options Sensors T10 Set °F* Lead Lead

To order, complete the code number

Options Sensors T10 Set °F* Lead Lead

• Quick delivery on more than

Total Enclosure Surface Area — Square Feet (Square Meters)

20 30 40 55 70 80 100 120 135 205 270 335 405 540 670

(11) 10 10 15 20 20 25 30 35 50 65 80 100 130 160

Uninsulated boxes Insulated boxes

(13 mm) 7 32" X 1 2"

0.040" (1.0 mm)

5" (127 mm) Typ.

0.065" (1.7 mm) 1/2" (13 mm)

0.75" 1.25" ➀ 4.0 inches (102 mm) on 5 inch unit.

(19 mm) (32 mm)

Thermostats Mounted on Heater

between heater ends when 70

• Heaters with thermostat settings 110

of 40°F and 60°F (4°C and 16°C) 100

• Heaters cannot be bench tested 70 40

since the thermostat is located 60

over a no-heat section of the 30

place the heater at the bottom of 10 5

Determining Temperature Rise actual temperature the contents of

Flexible Heaters F.O.B.: Columbia, Missouri

Silicone Rubber Latch Fasteners

(no thermostat) Stock 04031500A

How to Order Availability Modified Stock: Drum heaters with

Watlow’s conduit heater simplifies Pull Tab

bending PVC plastic conduit to the

Performance Capabilities • Portable design for easy use in the

F.O.B.: Columbia, Missouri

How To Order Availability

Flexible Heaters F.O.B.: Anaheim, California

• ±10°F conformity 6x6 (180) L060080509S 12 x 12 (700) L120140510S

• UL® recognized for U.S. and 1 7 1 2

UL® is a registered trademark of

Standard Gas Line Diameter

6 (152) Heated straight 120 18 0.15 012060C1 012060C1A

⁄2 Inch (13 mm) O.D. Tubing (Stock)

* For use on Micro-Fit® weld fittings.

Standard Gas Line Diameter

6 (152) Heated straight 120 36 0.30 024060C1 024060C1A

Watlow Code Number

VCR Valve Heaters

2" (51 mm)

Note: Heaters fit Nupro® BN and BK series valves.

Y Connector* Power splitter: 1 female, 2 male Z5303-2

*All connectors use AMP Mate-N-Lok® connectors.

Nupro® is a registered trademark of

Agency Certification, Recognition

• Complies with SEMI S2-93