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Tubular air heating elements

Tubular air heating elements

Backer manufactures tubular air heating elements for several different appliances, such as electric water heaters, dishwashers and washing machines, boilers, coffee machines, fryers, industrial baths and oil filled radiators.

 

The Backer tubular heating element is the most frequent alternative for liquid heating. We are specialists a large number of production techniques, providing you with a wide selection of element types. An optimal heating solution for a specific application is determined by the user environment and operating temperature. Backer supply elements with an operating temperature ranging up as much as 900°C.

Technical data

Material

Mild steel – Grade D
Stainless steel:
AISI 304
AISI 316L
Incoloy 800
R 323
Ferritic steel:
1.4510
1.4512
1.4521
Aluminum

Dimensions

Ø 6,5 mm
Ø 8,5 mm
Ø 14 mm
Ø 18 mm
Ø 21 mm

Assembly

Attachment in object with flange/nipple

Connection

M4, M6, flat pin, spot welded cable, round pin 2.5 mm

Design

One, two or three wattage ratings/elements
Connection at one end or two
According customer specifications
Can be manufactured with UL, VDE approval

Example applications

  • Fan heater
  • Heating curtains
  • Ovens, grills
  • IR radiators
  • Radiators
  • Train compartment heaters
  • Sterilizers
  • Convectors
Compartment heaters for trains

Product examples

Fixing and connection devices

Cost savings can often be made if elements are fitted with connection and attachment devices during manufacturing. We offer several standard solutions. We can also supply special flanges and alternative methods of fixing made completely according to our clients' specifications.

When selecting connection and fixing devices it is often important to bear in mind the size of the series.


Do you want to know more about our fixing and connection devices? Please contact us.

Types of cables and wiring

The heating elements can be supplied with connecting wiring which is normally spot welded to the terminal pins. Uninsulated as well as insulated wiring is available. Uninsulated wiring can be fitted with insulating tubing. The joint between the wiring and the terminal pin can also be fitted with insulating tubing if required.

 

The most commonly used types:

Wiring material

Insulation material

Max. operating temp.

Copper

-

180°C

Copper

Silicone

180°C

Copper

Fiberglass/silicone

180°C

Nickel

-

400°C

Nickel

Ceramic bushings

400°C

Nickel

Fiber glass/silicone

200°C

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