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Channel Strip

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Channel Strip Heaters with Leads

A metal object with two bolts on top of it.

Channel Strip Heaters with Post Terminals

PTSHEAT Channel Strip Heaters have proven to be extremely efficient and dependable as a heat source for surface heating in hundreds of industrial and commercial applications. The rectangular tube gives full surface contact when used in a milled slot to provide a maximum heat transfer area.

For surface mounting installations, channel strip heaters must be securely clamped along their entire length to a smooth metal or conductive surface. When supported by mounting tabs, the terminal end should be secured firmly. Opposite end should be loose to allow for thermal expansion. Contact one of our Sales Engineers for exact specifications that will work for your application. We are factory trained to work on NEW application design as well as crossing over OEM strip heaters.

Specification
PERFORMANCE RATINGS
Maximum Sheath Temperature: 650°C (1200°F)
Nominal Watt Density: 20 Watts/in² (3.1 Watts/cm²)
Maximum Watt Density: 45 Watts/in² (dependent on design parameters)
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Voltage: 480 Vac (dependent on design parameters)
Maximum Recommended Voltage with Leads: 480V
Maximum Amperage:
Lead Wire Termination: 10 amp
Screw Terminations: 10-32UNF—25 amp
Resistance Tolerance: 10%, -5%
Wattage Tolerance: 5%, -10%
PHYSICAL SIZE CONSTRUCTION LIMITATIONS
Width:
16 mm (5/8″) Wide Heaters: +0.000, -0.005″
25 mm and 38 mm (1 and 1-1/2″) Wide Heaters: +0.000, -0.010″
Thickness:
6 mm (1/4″) Thick Heaters: +0.000, –0.005″
8 and 10 mm (5/16 and 3/8″) Thick Heaters: +0.000, –0.008″ [10 mm (3/8″) thick heaters have radius corners]
Length:
Up to 24″: ±1/16″
Over 24″: ±1/8 ”
Mounting Slot Size: Standard 8 x 13 mm (5/16 × 1/2″)
Special Bushings: 13 x 16 mm (1/2 × 5/8″)