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When it comes to efficient and reliable heating solutions, flexible silicone heaters stand out as a premier choice for various applications. Our silicone etched foil heaters combine the durability and flexibility of high-strength silicone rubber with the precision of etched foil technology, offering unmatched performance for diverse heating needs. These heaters are designed to adapt to the unique contours of even the most complex components, making them ideal for a wide range of industries, from medical and life sciences to automotive and industrial applications.
At the heart of our silicone rubber etched foil heaters is the ability to deliver up to twice the watt density of traditional wire-wound options. This advanced technology allows for intricate heat distribution patterns, providing designers with the versatility they need to create custom heating solutions. These flexible heaters offer exceptional value by ensuring maximum operational efficiency and reliable heat coverage where it’s needed most.
Our commitment to innovation is reflected in the extensive range of features and capabilities offered by our flexible silicone heaters. From enhanced circuit repeatability and options for variable wattage to excellent moisture resistance and thermal stability, these heaters are engineered to perform under the most demanding conditions. Whether you’re developing medical devices, enhancing food service equipment, or ensuring the comfort of your clients in transportation, our flexible silicone etched foil heaters deliver the reliability and efficiency your applications demand. Let our engineering team help you design the perfect heating solution that meets your specific requirements and gives you a competitive edge in your market.
Silicone Etch Foil Heaters
Efficient. Reliable. Flexible
Our silicone etch foil heaters combine the structural stability and flexibility of silicone rubber with the precise heating controls of etched foil. The high-strength fiberglass reinforced silicone rubber housing can be vulcanized to conform to the contours of diversely shaped parts. Flexible silicone rubber heaters offer up to twice the wattage of wire-wound options.
Our silicone rubber etched foil heaters offer greater heat coverage and up to twice the wattage density of wire wound. When watt density matters, the state-of-the-art flexible circuitry allows designers to distribute wattage and create complex heat distribution patterns with silicone rubber.
- Etched foil provides options for variable wattage and watt density and complex heat patterns and distribution
- Etching circuits is an efficient means for manufacturing in high quantities
- Foil thickness ranges from .0005” to .004”, depending on your required resistance
- Different foil material types can be used depending on the heater resistance needed
- Etched designs are excellent for applications requiring watt densities greater than 5 watts/in2
- Excellent choice for heaters that require multi-zoned wattages or heaters that have many holes or cutouts
- Offers excellent circuit repeatability
- Elimination of edge loss due to compensation using distributed wattage
- Flexible heating elements can fit several custom applications
This is our most widely used heater design. The flexible substrate housing and etched or wire-wound heating elements provide maximum flexibility for your design in size, configuration, and technical specifications.
Suitable for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications.
Applications
Medical & Life Sciences: dialysis, CPAP, DNA analysis, blood diagnostics, surgical irrigation, blood/fluid warming, instrument warming, MRI equipment, temperature therapy, sterilization
Aviation & Transportation: instrumentation, personal comfort heating in aviation, over the road truck and railcar freeze protection, battery and oil heating, auto and motorcycles
Telecommunications: antennas, enclosures, microwave repeaters, back-up battery systems
Food Service: warming cabinets, heated display shelves, prep stations, fryer systems, toasting/grilling platters
Security: chemical detection, explosives detection, cameras
Energy: fuel cells, power meters, battery systems, transmission switches
Industrial: packaging lines, electronic enclosures, freeze protection, motor heaters, cold storage equipment
Related Products: All-Polyimide Etch Foil Heaters; Silicone Wire Wound Heaters
Our engineers can develop a solution that helps your application function most efficiently—giving you the competitive edge in your market. How can we help you with your next heating project? Contact an engineer today to discuss your flexible silicone rubber heater requirements. We look forward to helping you soon.
Silicone Wire-Wound Heaters
Rugged. Reliable. Accurate.
High-strength fiberglass reinforced silicone rubber gives the wirewound heater dimensional stability without sacrificing flexibility. Moisture and chemical resistant, this heater can be vulcanized to conform to the contours of irregularly shaped parts, equipping our wire-wound heating elements with the exceptional ability to fit over your custom component and follow compound curves.
- High watt densities
- Excellent repeatability
- Better choice for high-flex applications
- Flexible heaters adapt to contoured surfaces with ease
- Freeze protection and condensation prevention
- Resistant to many chemicals
- Economically facilitates high-resistance applications and heater sizes not lending themselves to the etching process
- Global agency approvals: UL, CSA, TUV on most configurations
Built to withstand adverse conditions, our robust silicone wire-wound heaters offer stronger, more flexible heaters along with fast, inexpensive prototyping. Our designers work with a variety of material combinations specifically chosen based on your resistance density and mechanical requirements.
This is one of our most widely used heater designs. The flexible substrate housing and etched or wire-wound heating elements provide maximum flexibility for your design in size, configuration, and technical specifications. Suitable for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications.
Applications
Medical & Life Sciences: dialysis, CPAP, DNA analysis, blood diagnostics, surgical irrigation, blood/fluid warming, instrument warming, MRI equipment, temperature therapy, sterilization
Aviation & Transportation: instrumentation, personal comfort heating in aviation, over the road truck and railcar freeze protection, battery and oil heating, auto and motorcycles
Telecommunications: antennas, enclosures, microwave repeaters, back-up battery systems
Food Service: warming cabinets, heated display shelves, prep stations, fryer systems, toasting/grilling platters
Security: chemical detection, explosives detection, cameras
Energy: fuel cells, power meters, battery systems, transmission switches
Industrial: packaging lines, electronic enclosures, freeze protection, motor heaters, cold storage equipment
Related Products: All-Polyimide Etch Foil Heaters
Our engineers can develop a solution that helps your application function most efficiently—giving you the competitive edge in your market. How can we help you with your next heating project? Contact an engineer today to discuss your flexible silicone rubber heater requirements. We look forward to helping you soon.
Polyimide Film & All-Polyimide Etch Foil Heaters
Ultra Thin. Low Mass.
Polyimide film and all-polyimide flexible etched foil heaters are ideal for applications requiring low outgassing, operating in extreme environments, or where space and weight allowances are limited. The material has high dielectric strength and excellent dimensional stability for higher watt density and temperature applications, while providing lower operating costs and increased throughput.
- Very thin
- Superior tensile strength
- Low outgassing
- High dielectric strength
- Flexible circuit design
- Precise heat distribution
- Ideal for extreme temperature environments
Polyimide film and all-polyimide flexible etched foil heaters are constructed using foil as the element and chemical etching to delineate the element pattern. Advanced circuit imaging and printing combined with chemical etching allows designers the flexibility to distribute wattage and create multiple heat patterns within a single heater.
Engineering services and consultation are available on every custom flexible heater order. Contact a specialist today for details.
This is one of our most popular heater designs. The flexible substrate housing and etched foil or wire-wound heating elements provide maximum flexibility for your design in size, configuration, and technical specifications. These flexible heaters are suitable for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications.
Applications
Medical & Life Sciences: dialysis, CPAP, DNA analysis, blood diagnostics, surgical irrigation, blood/fluid warming, instrument warming, MRI equipment, temperature therapy, sterilization
Aviation & Transportation: instrumentation, personal comfort heating in aviation, over the road truck and railcar freeze protection, battery and oil heating, auto and motorcycles
Telecommunications: antennas, enclosures, microwave repeaters, back-up battery systems
Food Service: warming cabinets, heated display shelves, prep stations, fryer systems, toasting/grilling platters
Security: chemical detection, explosives detection, cameras
Energy: fuel cells, power meters, battery systems, transmission switches
Industrial: packaging lines, electronic enclosures, freeze protection, motor heaters, cold storage equipment
Related Products: Etched Mica Heaters; Silicone Etch Foil Heaters
Our engineers can develop a solution that helps your application function most efficiently—giving you the competitive edge in your market. How can we help you with your next heating project? Contact an engineer today to discuss your flexible silicone rubber heater requirements. We look forward to helping you soon.
Etched Mica Heaters
Large Dimensions. Tight Traces. High Watt Density
Our etched mica heaters offer an operating temperature range of -150°C to 500°C. A good choice for larger dimensions, tight traces, and high watt density give you a greater level of performance control. Mica heaters are rigid and have minimal out-gassing after first power up. Mounting holes ensure even application of heat.
- Highest watt density flex heater
- Highest operating temperature flex heater
- Distributed wattage allows for higher watt density at edges
- In-house assembly of leads and attachments available
- Zoned wattage, dual voltage, integrated sensors available
Our etched mica heaters consist of etched foil tracing bonded between thin sheets of mica. Mica is highly tolerant of heat and, after an initial power-up, mica heaters can hold steady heat to 500°C (1112°F) or 800°C intermittently.
Like all etched heaters, mica heaters offer high watt density and distributed wattage for minimal edge loss, giving you unmatched control over hot and cold spots.
Ask us about design options, such as zoned wattage, dual voltage, and integrated sensors. In-house assembly of heaters to customer-supplied parts is also available.
Applications
Industrial Heating: process heating, such as plastic molding, drying, and curing operations; heat treatment for annealing
Laboratory Equipment: sample heaters, incubators, biological assays
Medical Devices & Surgical Equipment: sterilizers, warming cabinets, heated blankets.
Aerospace and Automotive Industries: instrumentation, personal comfort heating in aviation, over-the-road truck and railcar freeze protection, battery and oil heating, auto and motorcycles
Semiconductor Manufacturing: wafer processing, chemical vapor deposition (CVD)
Thermal Management Systems: electronics components cooling
Food Service: industrial convection ovens
Related Products: All-Polyimide Etch Foil Heaters; Silicone Etch Foil Heaters
Our engineers can develop a solution that helps your application function most efficiently—giving you the competitive edge in your market. How can we help you with your next heating project? Contact an engineer today to discuss your flexible silicone rubber heater requirements. We look forward to helping you soon.
Polyester Etched Foil Heating Elements
Economical. Low-Temp, Larger-Scale Applications.
An economical alternative for low-temperature, larger-scale applications, these polyester heaters are constructed using an etched foil heating element. Advanced circuit imaging combined with chemical etching allows designers the flexibility to distribute wattage while creating multiple heat patterns in a single heater.
- Precise heat distribution
- Superior tensile strength
- Low outgassing
- High dielectric strength
- Flexible circuit design
- Elimination of edge loss due to distributed wattage compensation
- Multiple layers possible
UL E91597 (UL 499)
Extensive experience with FDA and CE Mark approvals.
Applications
Medical and Life Science: medical devices, laboratory equipment, veterinary tables
Industrial: battery heaters, enclosures
Foodservice: foodservice equipment, warming trays, anti-condensation cabinets
Transportation: comfort heaters, battery warming
3D-Printers: heating mats
Related Products: All-Polyimide Etch Foil Heaters; Silicone Etch Foil Heaters
Our engineers can develop a solution that helps your application function most efficiently—giving you the competitive edge in your market. How can we help you with your next heating project? Contact an engineer today to discuss your flexible silicone rubber heater requirements. We look forward to helping you soon.
Choose Backer Hotwatt
Whatever your design or engineering challenge is, Backer Hotwatt has the expertise and broad technology base to develop a customized and dependable product for your unique needs. Precision heating, tight tolerances, and extreme reliability are all characteristics that need to be designed into solutions for your critical applications. You can be assured that Backer Hotwatt engineers will work in close collaboration with your team to meet all performance, physical, and regulatory requirements to ensure a successful product launch and commercialization.
Backer Hotwatt solves challenging problems with unique solutions that our competitors won’t or can’t provide. We’re here to help you design and manufacture the best heater for your demanding and precise needs. Whether you are heating air, fluids, gases, or other surfaces, our engineers can develop a solution that helps your application function most efficiently—giving you the competitive edge in your market.
How can we help you with your next heating project? Contact an engineer today to discuss your flexible silicone rubber heater requirements. We look forward to helping you soon.
