Conductive
HT Flex Band Heaters
The HTFlex Band™ from TUTCO combines high temperature performance with an innovative, easy to install design that sets new industry standards for band heater reliability and productivity.
The key innovation is flexibility – HTFlex Band’s one-piece design is engineered to flex over the barrel diameters. Unlike conventional rigid designs, the HTFlex Band allows for installation and removal from any point along the barrel without the need to remove or even disturb other heaters and equipment mounted to the barrel. Compared to conventional two-piece bands, TUTCO’s HTFlex Band eliminates labor-intensive assembly including the wiring of multiple terminations.
Features & Benefits
- Flexes for fast and easy installation and removal
- High temperature capabilities
- Quick delivery
- Long life
- Low cost of ownership
- Ease of use helps maximize uptime
SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Temp Capability 900° F
Holes: No
Cutouts: No
Custom Delivery: 5-8 Days
Durability: Good
APPLICATIONS
HT Flex can be modified to meet the demands of virtually any special application.
- Plastic injection molding
- Blow molding machines
- Plastic extrusion
- Extruding die heads
- Packaging
- Food and candy extruders
- Food service warming
- Holding tanks
- Textile processing
- Appliances
- Drum heating
- Other cylindrical applications
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