The mica heater consists of etched foil elements between flexible mica layers, which can respond quickly to high temperatures in industries from the military to semiconductors to food services. The mica heater is custom-designed to accommodate curved surfaces of various shapes and sizes. This robust heater can meet the requirements of many demanding heating applications.
When cost and performance are better than substrate flexibility, mica heaters are an excellent choice. Mica is a rigid substrate that can withstand extremely high temperatures and is suitable for applications up to 500°F (260°C). Mica heaters can be configured in various sizes and power densities. Mica heaters have several obvious advantages over other flexible heater technologies, including extremely low leakage, lower material costs, and higher operating temperatures.
Typical applications are air heaters, closed systems, food service equipment, process and packaging equipment. Mica heaters can be easily designed to accommodate various components, such as thermostats, thermal fuses, thermocouples, thermistors, RTDs, or special wiring harnesses.