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Strip Heaters
Mica Strip
The Watlow mica strip heater is
an economical and reliable source
of heat for industrial equipment.
A mere 15 mils (0.4 mm) thick
mica insulator on both sides of
the resistance element provides
complete electrical insulation and
offers little resistance to efficient
heat flow. Plus mica withstands
high voltage spikes, resists moisture
and is inert to most chemicals.
Performance Capabilities
• Sheath temperatures to 480°C
(900°F) on zinc-coated units
• Sheath temperatures of 650°C
(1200°F) on stainless steel units
• Watt densities to 55 W/in2
(8.5 W/cm2)
• Maximum voltage 480VÅ(ac)
Features and Benefits
Low mass construction

Strip Heaters
• Heats up faster to provide quick
response to control output
Flat resistance ribbon
• Generates heat over a broad
Flat Resistance Ribbon
area
• Puts the heat source closer to the
Zinc-Coated
work Steel Sheath

Rust resistant, zinc-coated steel

sheath is treated to improve
emissivity
• Gives the heater rigidity
Mica Insulation
Optional stainless steel sheath
Nickel-Plated
• Available for more corrosive Terminal Posts
atmospheres
Nickel-plated steel terminal posts
are securely riveted All incoming mica receives a Applications
• Ensures a positive, trouble-free quality control inspection • Vulcanizing presses
connection to the resistance • Guarantees excellent dielectric
circuit • Sealing equipment
strength
Computer-aided design • mica
Hotstrip heaters (74A)
plates
UL® component recognition
engineering • Available for applications to • Hot stamping
• Assures the best combination of 480°C (900°F) sheath • Dies and molds
ribbon gauge, total wattage and temperature • Thermoforming
winding spacing
• Tin melting
• Maximizes heat transfer and life
of heater • Packaging equipment
• Food warming equipment
UL® is a registered trademark of
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 Strip Heaters
Mica Strip Physical Limitations of Lead Variations
Width Length
Applications and Heater Type Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
Technical Data in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm)
Post Terminal
Type 1—Opposite Ends
Type 1 - Opposite ends ⁄8 (15.8)
5
15 (381) 2 (50.8) 961 (2438.4)
B
Type 2 - Tandem ⁄8 (15.8)
5
15 (381) 2 (50.8) 961 (2438.4)
Type 3 - Parallel 11⁄2 (38.1) 15 (381) 2 (50.8) 961 (2438.4)
A Type 4 - Opposite ends
with holes ⁄8 (15.8)
5
15 (381) 51⁄2 (139.7) 961 (2438.4)
/ in.
5 8 5/8 in.
Type 5 - Tandem with holes ⁄8 (15.8)
5
15 (381) 51⁄2 (139.7) 961 (2438.4)
Heated Area
(15.9 mm) (15.9 mm) Type 6 - Parallel with holes 11⁄2 (38.1) 15 (381) 51⁄2 (139.7) 961 (2438.4)
Leads
Type 2—Tandem Type C, E. F, H 1 (25.4) 15 (381) 51⁄2 (139.7) 961 (2438.4)
B Type K
without mounting holes 1 (25.4) 15 (381) 51⁄2 (139.7) 961 (2438.4)
with mounting holes 11⁄2 (38.1) 15 (381) 51⁄2 (139.7) 961 (2438.4)
A
European Plug
Vertical 1 (25.4) 15 (381) 51⁄2 (139.7) 961 (2438.4)
5/8 in. 3 /8
Heated Area in. Horizontal 21⁄2 (63.5) 15 (381) 61⁄4 (159) 961 (2438.4)
(15.9 mm) (9.5 mm)
Three Phase 3 (76.2) 15 (381) 51⁄2 (139.7) 961 (2438.4)
Dual Voltage 3 (76.2) 15 (381) 51⁄2 (139.7) 961 (2438.4)
Type 3—Parallel Made-to-Order
Terminal Box2
B
Type 2 - Tandem 11⁄2 (38.1) 15 (381) 41⁄4 (108) 961 (2438.4)
Type 3 - Parallel 21⁄2 (63.5) 15 (381) 41⁄4 (108) 961 (2438.4)
Type 5 - Tandem with holes 11⁄2 (38.1) 15 (381) 61⁄4 (159) 961 (2438.4)
A
Type 6 - Parallel with holes 21⁄2 (63.5) 15 (381) 61⁄4 (159) 961 (2438.4)

➀ Consult the factory if you need to exceed 96 inches (2438.4 mm).

/ in.
5 8
Heated Area
3 8 / in. ➁ Not available on stock heaters.
(15.9 mm) (9.5 mm)
Note: Some combinations of maximum and minimums cannot occur on the same heater.
Type 4—Opposite Ends with Holes
B
C Terminations
Types 1 through 6, as illustrated, Thickness:
A
show the placement of terminals for Nominal: 3⁄16 inch (4.7 mm)
Watlow mica strip heaters. However,
13/4 in. Heated Area 13/4 in. please note Type 3 terminals are not Types 4, 5 and 6 have 3⁄8 inch x 1⁄4 inch
(44.5 mm) (44.5 mm)
available on stock units. Placement is (9.5 mm x 6.3 mm) mounting slots.
Type 5—Tandem with Holes specified in terms of length, width Letters A, B and C, called out in the
and center-to-center dimensions. illustrations, denote the following:
B
C These dimensions are as follows: A = width, B = overall length and
C = center-to-center dimensions on
Length: mounting slots.
A
Tolerance: ±1⁄16 inch (1.6 mm)
Width:
13/4 in. Heated Area 1 in.
(44.5 mm) (25.4 mm) Tolerance: ±1⁄16 inch (1.6 mm)

Type 6—Parallel with Holes

B
C

13/4 in. Heated Area 1 in.

(44.5 mm) (25.4 mm)

Specify Type when ordering.

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Strip Heaters
Mica Strip Calculating Watt Density To apply this equation, we must
Watt density is the amount of define the term “heated area.”
Applications and Heated area is the total contact
wattage per square inch of heated
Technical Data area. To determine watt density, surface of the heater less areas of
Continued divide the total wattage by the no heat that are found around
heated area. terminals, mounting holes, etc.
Watt Density = Total Watts Heated Area =
Heated Area Total Contact Area - No-Heat Area
To calculate the heated area:
Heated Area =
(Length - No-Heat Area) x Width

• For heaters mounted within • For heaters mounted less than

Maximum Allowable Watt Density three inches (76 mm) of a reflec- two inches (51 mm) apart and
The following derating factors tive surface, derate by 10 percent. radiating toward each other,
are applicable to the Maximum • For heaters mounted two to six derate by 20 percent.
Allowable Watt Density graph. inches (51 to 150 mm) apart and • For termination Types 2 and 5,
Please review these factors and the radiating toward each other, derate as well as lead Types C, E and H
graph to determine the maximum by 10 percent. (see illustrations on pages 234
watt density for the application. and 236) that are less than
• For heaters mounted within
Derating Factors: one inch (25 mm) of a reflective two inches (51 mm) wide, derate
• For heaters mounted less than surface, derate by 20 percent. as follows: zinc-coated units by
one inch (25 mm) apart on a metal 10 percent and stainless steel

Strip Heaters
part, derate by five percent. units by 20 percent.

Maximum Allowable Watt Density

Application Hints
Watt Density—W/cm2
To maximize the performance of a
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
mica strip heater, ensure: 1200

• Small heaters with 5 in2 (32.3 cm2) Suspended in air

or less of heated area are Mounted to part using holes
1000

Part Temperature—°C
Mounted to part using clamps
Part Temperature—°F

120VÅ(ac). These heaters can be 500

wired in series for a 240VÅ(ac)

800
power supply. 400

• The surface to be heated is clean

600 300
and smooth, so that heat is trans-
Std

ferred efficiently. Even small air St

d.
.
Std

gaps can cause hot spotting. 400 200

.

• Terminal post nuts are not overly

tightened. Although the posts are 200 100
securely riveted to the elements,
excessive torque could break the
connection. 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55
Watt Density—W/in2

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Strip Heaters
1 in. (25.4 mm)
Mica Strip Long Terminals Button Terminals

Termination Options
Post Terminals (Standard)

3/4 in.
/ in. (11 mm)
7 16
1 in. (25.4 mm)
(19 mm)

Post terminals have a threaded Longer terminals with 11⁄16 inch The slotted screw head terminals
length of 7⁄16 inch (11 mm) and (17.5 mm) threaded lengths are require only 7⁄16 inch (11 mm)
require approximately 3⁄4 inch
7/16 in. (11 mm) available and require approximately
7/16 in. (11 mm) clearance. Specify button
(19 mm) clearance. Specify one inch (25 mm) clearance. Specify terminals when ordering.
standard terminals when ordering. long terminals when ordering.

Three Terminal Construction Type E—Loose Metal Braided Leads Type C—Metal Overbraid Leads

A third terminal can be added to Loose metal braid encloses two Each fiberglass-insulated lead wire
provide dual voltage or three-heat fiberglass leads for good abrasion exits in a single metal braid from the
operation. Or, it can be connected protection, lead flexibility and wiring back of the heater. This arrangement
to the sheath for easy grounding. convenience. Leads are two inches offers abrasion protection, lead
Specify dual voltage or three-heat (51 mm) longer than the braid. To flexibility and convenient wiring for
operation when ordering. order, specify Type E and length. a neat installation. Minimum heater
length is 51⁄2 inches (140 mm).
Specify Type C and length when
ordering. Leads are two inches
longer than braid.

Type H—Flexible Steel Hose Leads Type K—Flexible Leads

(Vertical)

Galvanized, flexible steel hose gives

Two on One (Vertical) One on One (Horizontal)
superior mechanical protection
where lead abrasion is a particular Type K has two fiberglass-insulated
problem. Minimum heater length is leads. These leads can exit one at
51⁄2 inches (140 mm). Specify each end or both at the same end,
Type H and lead length when so please specify end termination
ordering. Leads are typically two when ordering. Type K is suitable for
inches longer than hose. applications where lead abrasion is
not a problem. Specify Type K
Two on One (Horizontal) orientation and length when ordering.

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Strip Heaters
Mica Strip Sheath Material Widths
Please specify a stainless steel
Options
sheath when the part temperature
External Finishing
reaches in excess of 370°C (700°F).

Holes or Slots

The 11⁄2 inch (38 mm) wide heater

is the most efficient size due to its
maximum clamping effect. Heaters
When required for instrumentation are available in widths from 5⁄8 inch
or mounting, holes or slots may be (16 mm) to 24 inches (610 mm).
provided as a manufactured varia- Heaters five inches (125 mm) wide and
tion in nearly any location as long as greater are constructed with end folds
there is at least one inch (25 mm) and a reinforcement shim rather than
between the edge of the hole and full folds. Units less than 13⁄8 inches
one side of the heater. Dimensional (35 mm) wide have the sheath seam
drawing is required when ordering. on the side opposite the terminals.

Open Element Distributed Wattage

Strip Heaters
This economical heater design A mica strip heater can be designed
without the metal case is commonly with varying heat profile along the
used in laminating machines. The length for uneven heat distribution.
heater assembly is sandwiched
between machine parts, eliminating
the need for additional and expensive
metal cases.

Butt Case Four Sides Closed

Recommended for heating Mica strip heaters can be closed

applications where strip heater will on all four sides to prevent
be placed in a milled slot between contamination from getting inside
two steel plates. Specify butt case the heater. Standard on strip
construction when ordering. heaters five inches wide and
greater.

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Strip Heaters
Mica Strip Irregular Shapes Cross Section Formed

Options
External Finishing
Ring Heaters

"B"

Mica strip heaters can be made into Strip heaters can be "A"formed on a
any practical shape and electrical cross section for piping applica-
rating. Examples include: cone, flat tions. Specify diameter of pipe on
Figure 1
circular, square, rectangular and which heaters are to be mounted.
When ordering ring heaters, specify hexagon.
inside and outside diameters. If "B"
mounting holes are required, specify
"A"
location and hole size.

Figure 2
Square, Rectangular Bands Clamping Styles

"B" "B"

"A" "A"

Figure 1 Figure 3

Refering to the illustrations, the

"B"
preferred design is Figure 1 with
Square or rectangular heaters are bent-up flange clamping due to the
normally used for heating dies on "A" uniform applied clamping force at
plastic extruders, or the barrels of the corners. Next is Figure 2, with
twin screw extruders. These can be Figure 2
bent-up flanges or built-in strapping
made in either one or two piece brackets at the sides. The least pre-
construction (see illustrations). ferred design is Figure 3, one-piece
heater, due to the lack of uniform
"B"
applied clamping force.
"A"

Cone Shapes Hex Bands

Figure 3
Top ID

Height

Bottom ID

Cone shaped heaters are normally

used for special heating applications Hex shaped heaters are used on the
when heat is required for hoppers or hex shaped portion of the nozzle on
funnels. They are made strictly to injection molding machines. A
customer specifications. The drawing is required when ordering.
preferred method of attachment is
with bent-up flange clamping.
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Strip Heaters
Mica Strip Ceramic Terminal Covers The clearance, with ceramic
Ceramic terminal covers are a cover cap, is 0.91 inch (23.1 mm).
Options convenient, economical way to Excluding the thickness of the
provide safety. Covers are sized for heater, the clearance is 0.75 inch
standard 7⁄16 inch (11 mm) long post (19 mm). Screw thread size is
terminals, that require approximately 10-24. To order, specify Watlow
3
⁄4 inch (19 mm) clearance. code number Z-4918 and quantity.

31/2 in. Metallic Terminal Box least 41⁄4 inches (108 mm) wide.
(90 mm)
A high quality metallic terminal box Minimum length is 41⁄4 inches
is welded to the heater sheath. Units (108 mm) without mounting holes
111/16 in. with tandem terminals must be at or 61⁄4 inches (159 mm) with holes.
(43 mm)
least 11⁄2 inches (38 mm) wide. Units When ordering specify
with parallel terminals must be at terminal box.

17/16 in.
(37 mm)

Accessories Clamping Bars For maximum life and efficient

Clamping Variations operation, strip heaters must be
/ in. (6.7 mm) Dia.
17 64
firmly clamped to the part being
/ in.
17 64 heated. Clamping bars 31⁄2 inch

Strip Heaters
(6.7 mm)
1 1/2 in. (90 mm) wide can be used to
(38.1 mm)
/ in.
31 32 31/32 in. clamp strips with a maximum width
(24.6 mm) (24.6 mm) of three inches (76 mm). Watlow
3 1/2 in. recommends clamping every
(88.9 mm)
six inches (150 mm). Specify code
/ in. (6.4 mm)
1 4
number MB101-1 and quantity when
ordering clamping bars.

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Strip Heaters F.O.B.: St. Louis, Missouri

Mica Strip Width Overall Type Ctr-to-Ctr Volts Power Watt Approx. Avail. Code No.
in. (mm) Length Mtg Holes (Watts) Density Net Weight
in. (mm) in. (mm) W/in.2 (W/cm2) lbs (kg)
1 (25.4) 131⁄2 (88.9) 1 — — 120 50 22 (3.4) 0.09 (0.04) Stk S1A3JP1
16 (152.4) 1 — — 120 100 21 (3.3) 0.17 (0.08) Stk S1A6AP1
16 (152.4) 1 — — 240 100 21 (3.3) 0.17 (0.08) Stk S1A6AP2
Type 1— 12 (304.8) 4 11 (279.4) 120 175 21 (3.3) 0.33 (0.15) Stk S1A12AT1
Opposite Ends
12 (304.8) 4 11 (279.4) 240 175 21 (3.3) 0.33 (0.15) Stk S1A12AT2
16 (152.4) 5 151⁄4 (133.4) 120 100 20 (3.1) 0.17 (0.08) Stk S1A6AU1➁ ➁
11⁄2 (38.1) 18 (457.2) 1 — — 120 750 30 (4.6) 0.75 (0.34) Stk S1J18AP1
16 (152.4) 2 — — 120 250 33 (5.1) 0.25 (0.11) Stk S1J6AR1
18 (203.2) 2 — — 120 400 37 (5.7) 0.33 (0.15) Stk S1J8AR1
18 (203.2) 2 — — 240 400 37 (5.7) 0.33 (0.15) Stk S1J8AR2
Type 2— 12 (304.8) 2 — — 120 500 30 (4.6) 0.50 (0.23) Stk S1J12AR1
Tandem
12 (304.8) 2 — — 240 500 30 (4.6) 0.50 (0.23) Stk S1J12AR2
14 (355.6) 2 — — 120 500 25 (3.9) 0.58 (0.26) Stk S1J14AR1
14 (355.6) 2 — — 240 500 25 (3.9) 0.58 (0.26) Stk S1J14AR2
18 (457.2) 2 — — 120 800 31 (4.8) 0.75 (0.34) Stk S1J18AR1
18 (457.2) 2 — — 240 800 31 (4.8) 0.75 (0.34) Stk S1J18AR2
24 (609.6) 2 — — 120 1000 29 (4.5) 1.0 (0.45) Stk S1J24AR1
①Type 4— 24 (609.6) 2 — — 240 1000 29 (4.5) 1.0 (0.45) Stk S1J24AR2
Opposite Ends
with Holes 18 (203.2) 4 17 (177.8) 120 150 22 (3.4) 0.33 (0.15) Stk S1J8AT1
12 (304.8) 4 11 (279.4) 120 250 20 (3.1) 0.50 (0.23) Stk S1J12AT1
12 (304.8) 4 11 (279.4) 240 250 20 (3.1) 0.50 (0.23) Stk S1J12AT2
18 (457.2) 4 17 (431.8) 240 500 23 (3.6) 0.75 (0.34) Stk S1J18AT1
151⁄2 (139.7) 5 141⁄2 (114.3) 120 125 30 (4.6) 0.23 (0.11) Stk S1J5JU1
171⁄2 (190.5) 5 161⁄2 (165.1) 120 150 21 (3.3) 0.32 (0.15) Stk S1J7JU1
①Type 5—
Tandem with Holes
18 (203.2) 5 17 (177.8) 120 150 19 (2.9) 0.33 (0.15) Stk S1J8AU1
18 (203.2) 5 17 (177.8) 240 150 19 (2.9) 0.33 (0.15) Stk S1J8AU2
18 (203.2) 5 17 (177.8) 120 175 22 (3.4) 0.33 (0.15) Stk S1J8AU3
18 (203.2) 5 17 (177.8) 240 175 22 (3.4) 0.33 (0.15) Stk S1J8AU4
18 (203.2) 5 17 (177.8) 120 250 32 (5.0) 0.33 (0.15) Stk S1J8AU5
18 (203.2) 5 17 (177.8) 240 250 32 (5.0) 0.33 (0.15) Stk S1J8AU6
10 1⁄2 (266.7) 5 19 1⁄2 (241.3) 120 250 22 (3.4) 0.42 (0.19) Stk S1J10JU1
①Type 6—
Parallel with Holes 10 1⁄2 (266.7) 5 19 1⁄2 (241.3) 240 250 22 (3.4) 0.42 (0.19) Stk S1J10JU2
12 (304.8) 5 11 (279.4) 120 250 18 (2.8) 0.50 (0.23) Stk S1J12AU1
12 (304.8) 5 11 (279.4) 240 250 18 (2.8) 0.50 (0.23) Stk S1J12AU2
How to Order 12 (304.8) 5 — — 120 150 11 (1.7) 0.50 (0.23) Stk S1J12AU10➂
12 (304.8) 5 — — 240 150 11 (1.7) 0.50 (0.23) Stk S1J12AU11➂
To order stock mica strip 15 1⁄4 (387.4) 5 14 1⁄4 (362.0) 240 500 27 (4.2) 0.63 (0.29) Stk S1J15EU1
heater, specify: 17 7⁄8 (454.0) 5 16 7⁄8 (428.6) 120 375 17 (2.6) 0.75 (0.34) Stk S1J17RU1
• Quantity 17 7⁄8 (454.0) 5 16 7⁄8 (428.6) 120 500 22 (3.4) 0.75 (0.34) Stk S1J17RU2
17 7⁄8 (454.0) 5 16 7⁄8 (428.6) 240 500 22 (3.4) 0.75 (0.34) Stk S1J17RU3
• Watlow code number
21 (533.4) 5 20 (508.0) 240 650 24 (3.7) 0.87 (0.39) Stk S1J21AU1
Availability 23 3⁄4 (603.3) 5 22 3⁄4 (577.9) 120 500 16 (2.5) 0.99 (0.45) Stk S1J23NU1
23 3⁄4 (603.3) 5 22 3⁄4 (577.9) 240 500 16 (2.5) 0.99 (0.45) Stk S1J23NU2
Stock: Same day shipment
23 3⁄4 (603.3) 5 22 3⁄4 (577.9) 120 750 24 (3.7) 0.99 (0.45) Stk S1J23NU3
Made-to-Order: If stock 23 3⁄4 (603.3) 5 22 3⁄4 (577.9) 240 750 24 (3.7) 0.99 (0.45) Stk S1J23NU4
units do not meet applica- 25 1⁄2 (647.7) 5 24 1⁄2 (622.3) 240 650 19 (2.9) 1.10 (0.50) Stk S1J25JU1
tion needs, Watlow can 30 1⁄2 (774.7) 5 29 1⁄2 (749.3) 240 800 19 (2.9) 1.30 (0.59) Stk S1J30JU1
manufacture mica strip 2 1⁄2 (63.5) 16 1⁄2 (165.1) 6 15 1⁄2 (139.7) 120 225 24 (3.7) 0.45 (0.20) Stk S2J6JV1
heaters to special require- 16 1⁄2 (165.1) 6 15 1⁄2 (139.7) 240 225 24 (3.7) 0.45 (0.20) Stk S2J6JV2
ments. Please consult a 18 1⁄2 (215.9) 6 17 1⁄2 (190.5) 120 350 24 (3.7) 0.59 (0.27) Stk S2J8JV1
Watlow sales engineer or 18 1⁄2 (215.9) 6 17 1⁄2 (190.5) 240 350 24 (3.7) 0.59 (0.27) Stk S2J8JV2
25 1⁄2 (647.7) 6 24 1⁄2 (622.3) 120 1000 18 (2.8) 1.78 (0.81) Stk S2J25JV1
authorized distributor.
25 1⁄2 (647.7) 6 24 1⁄2 (622.3) 240 1000 18 (2.8) 1.78 (0.81) Stk S2J25JV2
➀ Mounting slots on stock heaters are 1⁄2 x 5⁄16 inch (12.7 x 7.9 mm). On made-to-order units, mounting slots
are 3⁄8 x 1⁄4 inch (9.5 x 6.3 mm).
➁ This unit has 3⁄8 x 1⁄4 inch (9.5 x 6.3 mm) mounting holes.
➂ Heaters with code numbers S1J12AU10 and S1J12AU11 have zinc-coated steel sheath. All other heaters
8 have stainless steel sheath.