Watlow Electric Thin User Manual

Performance capabilities, Applications, How to order

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Thin, Responsive
Heater Sets
S t a n d a rds For
P e rf o rmance and
D u r a b i l i t y

The Watlow MI Strip is a thin, responsive heater that sets
unmatched standards for performance and durability. It makes
use of the most advanced heater construction techniques
including embedding a nickel chromium element wire in
Watlow's exclusive mineral insulation.Only 0.042 inches
(1.067 mm) thick, this layer of insulation brings the element
wire closer to the heater sheath.The result is heat flows easily
from the element wire to the sheath, thus allowing the wire to
run cooler than conventional heaters.

Performance Capabilities

• Sheath temperatures to 1400˚F (760˚C)
• Watt densities to 100 W/in

2

(15.5 W/cm

2

)

• Maximum voltage 480V

Å

(ac)

Applications

• Solder pots
• Zinc die-casting equipment
• Dies and mold heating
• High temperature resins
• Tank and platen heating
• Ovens
• Packaging equipment

How to Order

Please specify:
• Watlow code number (from Watlow Heater’s catalog)
• Overall dimensions: length and width
• Wattage
• Termination type (parallel or one-on-one)
• Mounting holes, if desired
• Quantity
If stock units do not meet specific application needs, Watlow
can manufacture MI Strip heaters to meet special requirements.

Availability

• Stock: Same day shipment
• Made-to-Order: Consult a Watlow sales engineer or

authorized distributor

FAX-1900-1100

12001 Lackland Road
St. Louis, Missouri 63146 USA
Phone: (314) 878-4600
FAX: (314) 878-6814
Internet: www.watlow.com
e-mail: [email protected]

M I

S T R I P

Features and Benefits

Higher watt densities

• Contribute to faster heat-up

Exclusive mineral insulation

• Combines high dielectric strength and superior thermal

conductivity which transfers heat rapidly to the sheath

304 stainless steel sheath

• Maintains the high compaction of mineral insulation and

produces a rigid heater

UL

®

component recognition

• Available in 250V

Å

(ac) or less

UL

®

is a registered trademark of Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc.

0.36" (9.1 mm) Diameter
Mounting Holes

304 Stainless Steel Sheath

Nickel Chromium
Element Wire

Mineral Insulation

Welded 10-24 Threaded
Post Terminals

© 2001 Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company

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