Plain Leads

High temperature mica tape lead wire is suitable up to 842° F (450° C) max. with nickel stranded conductors. Outer jacket is glass Teflon® finish. The use of Monel® lugs is recommended. Better Band comes standard with mica tape lead wire.

Sleeving

Fiberglass silicone rubber coated sleeving class c -1, 392° F (200° C ) service. Provides extra insulation where wire is exposed to heat, molten plastics or abrasion. Rated 1500 volts at 428° F (220° C), except 5/16" (7.9 mm) size which has no voltage rating. This size used primarily to enclose multiple insulation wires in heat and abrasion resistant covering.

Stainless Steel Braid

Stainless steel over braid is most commonly specified in applications where leads may be subjected to abrasion due to movement of the application. Lead wires may be rubbing together or passing over sharp objects.

Stainless Steel Armor

Used over leads in areas where more protection is necessary. Selected for similar applications as the stainless steel braid, in addition to applications where non-fluid contamination may come in contact with the leads. This lead protection is not as flexible as the braid.

Stainless steel square lock construction.

Convoluded Armor

This is a seamless product and can be attached to the heater so that fluids do not contaminate the leads. This system of lead protection is generally associated with the “Sealed Band” construction. Not recommended where leads are flexed in the application.

Relief Spring

This optional relief spring is welded to the band sheath. It adds protection from abrasion while keeping the leads very flexible.

Specify length, maximum length: 12" (30 cm)

Copper Elbow

Simple straight abrasion-resistant stainless steel armor or moisture-resistant armor is attached to a 90° copper elbow to accommodate applications where lead access is only possible from one side and armor exit direction is a concern.

When ordering without a swivel option, specify direction of 90° copper elbow.

Pipe Coupling/Extension Tube

These pipe couplings, welded to the heater sheath, provide a method of fastening conduit or armor to the heater which can be disconnected from the heater as required.

Standard stainless steel.

Standard Terminal Box

Designed for protection safety, snap-off cover leaves terminals easily accessible.

For heaters 1 1/2" (38.1 mm) or wider with screw terminals at one end along length on top. Also with screw terminals at one end across width, on top 2 5/8" (67.0 mm) or wider.

Terminal cover protects terminals against accidental grounding or short circuit due to spillage.

Quick Disconnect Socket

2 pole-25 amp-250V 600° F (315.5° C) service. Ideal for power connection to heaters. Durable cast aluminum body on female side. Both sides have ceramic insert insulators. Ground connection via contact fingers.

Hubbell® Plug (or equivalent)

Customer to specify type, part number and amperage required. There is a wide variety of Hubbell® plugs that can be fitted to our heaters. Please specify Hubbell's part number or call us for suggestions.

Shroud (Insulated/Non-insulated)

The insulated shroud is available as an accessory or attatched to the heater. It serves to conserve energy and reduce power consumption. Fiberfrax insulations is optional.

Hinged Band

Available in two-piece heaters for applications in which the assembly is frequently required to be opened for easy and registered positioning around the surface.

Expandable Band

A heater which can be easily expanded to fit around a surface. Not for applications requiring consistent removal. (2-3 times max.) Separate full clamping strap provides excellent clamping. Can be expanded 2-3 times without parting.

Partial Band

Available in a variety of terminations and clamping styles (please indicate when ordering). Specially constructed to any angle. Please specify inner diameter, width, angle and termination style.

Special with Holes

Heaters can be built to satisfy your special requirements. Certain applications require holes for thermocouples, to clear tubing, wiring, and other obstacles. These modifications require customer drawings to specify exact diameters and locations of the holes. Special order only.

Special with Cutout

When clearance is a problem with band heater installation, consider requesting slot cut-outs. This can greatly facilitate installation. Drawing is required with exact dimensions and locations. Special order only.

Belleville Clamping

A clamping system is generally selected for use with large diameter heaters where additional compensation of band elongation is required. Belleville clamping comes with a standard 1/4 - 20 X 5" (12.7 cm) long screw.

Spring Bolt Clamping

Spring bolt clamping applies constant tension on the clamping mechanism to compensate for heater elongation once it has been energized. Spring bolt clamping comes with either a 1/4 - 20 X 4" (10.7cm) or 1/4 - 20 X 5" (12.7cm) long screw.

Turnbuckle

Specified where a heater is used to heat an I.D. surface. Use of this mechanism is governed by the heater diameter and width. Obstructions such as shafts passing along the center line of the heater may present an interference problem. 1/4 - 20 X 2 1/2" (63.5 mm) long screw.

Wedge-Lock

Specially designed for mounting where space is limited. Eliminates the need for straps. Leads must exit opposite gap.