Uniform heating and efficient temperature control are the most important requirements in heating applications for medical systems. Typically, medical device manufacturers meet these requirements by using different types of flexible heaters. Medical FPC electric heating film heater is a popular application and choice in flexible heaters. The heaters for these medical devices are manufactured using a polyimide film called Kapton®, one of the thinnest heating elements in a thin-film heater while ensuring even heat distribution. FPC electric heating film heaters have a variety of characteristics and are favored by medical device manufacturers around the world.
The 5 properties of FPC electric film flexible heaters make them ideal for medical applications
Why are polyimide film heaters a popular choice for heating elements for medical devices?
Polyimide film heaters physically resist ozone, moisture, and fungi. Although most medical devices operate in a controlled environment and require great care, this is not always the case. Like any other industrial equipment, these components are susceptible to moisture and bacterial or fungal growth if left unattended. With its physical resistance, FPC electric heating film flexible heater elements can function.
Polyimide heaters can withstand extreme temperatures from -328 °F to 329 °F. In addition to this, they can maintain their shape regardless of temperature exposure or rapid heating and cooling. This is due to their uniform temperature distribution characteristics. All of these features make them ideal for life-saving medical applications where precise temperature control is important.
Heating elements made of polyimide have low outgassing characteristics. This means that the minimum amount of gas that is trapped during application is released. In environments where air flows slower than usual, especially in closed vacuums, outgassing can be a big problem. If the heating element has high outgassing characteristics, the components may adhere to the sensor and lens, affecting their functionality. Polyimide flexible heater applications can avoid such problems.
FPC electric heating film polyimide film heaters are solvent resistant, thin and lightweight, with excellent tensile strength, dimensional stability and tear resistance. All of these features make them ideal for blood, liquid, endoscope heaters, and several other medical device heating element applications.
The polyimide film in the FPC electric heating film has low resistance and ensures precise temperature control. This allows the preservation of biological specimens in a specific temperature range.
