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Band Heaters
Special Mica
Barrel and Nozzle
Band Heaters
This has resulted in the development
of many specialty variations in
construction resulting in the best
heat solutions. This catalog contains
a sampling of what can be done.
Please contact a local Watlow sales
engineer for custom applications.
Performance Capabilities
• Sheath temperatures to 900°F
(480°C)
• Watt densities to 55 W/in2
(8.5 W/cm2)
Features and Benefits
• UL® component recognition
available for applications up to
900°F (480°C) sheath
temperature.
• Patented clamping strap assures
efficient heat transfer.
• Low mass design allows fast
heat-up and quick response.
SST. Strap
• Design variations provide user
convenience and heater
protection.
Applications
• Extruders
Resistance Ribbon
• Blown film dies
• Injection molding machines Mica Insulation
• Other cylinder heating
applications
Zinc Steel
Post Terminals
Band Heaters
Special Mica
Barrel and Nozzle
Applications and No-Heat Area for Special Mica Band (Post Terminals)
Technical Data Heater Size No-Heat Area
Operating Factors Heater Diameter Width at Terminals
Use as a low watt density rating as the Type in (mm) in (mm) in (mm)
application permits. A close match of Less than 2 (50.8) Up to 6 (152.4) 1 (25.4) x width
the heat supplied to the actual require- One Piece Up to 3 (76.2) 11⁄2 (38.1) x width
ments will reduce temperature over- 2 (50.8) or more
More than 3 (76.2) 1 (25.4) x width
shoot, reduce cycling and increase the
life of any band heater used. Up to 3 (76.2) 3 (76.2) x width
Two Piece 3 (76.2) or more
More than 3 (76.2) 2 (50.8) x width
Calculate the safe maximum wattage
for the heater using:
Heated Area x Maximum
Watt Density
Calculate the heated area of the band Maximum Allowable Watt Density
heater by subtracting the no-heat area Watt Density—W/cm2
from the total area in contact with the 2 4 6 8
cylinder (3.14 x I.D. x width). Subtract 1100
the no-heat area at the terminals
(from table) and any additional 1000
no-heat area caused by holes, slots 500
or oversize gaps. 900
Cylinder Temperature—°C
Cylinder Temperature—°F
500
3" (
(38
.1
6.2
400
• For high expansion cylinders
mm
200
mm
mm
300
)D
100
200
wide installed on a high expansion 10 20 30 40 50 60
cylinder, reduce watt density by a
Watt Density—W/in2
total of 3 W/in2 (0.46 W/cm2) only.
• For regular cylinder surfaces other
than smooth, machined finish,
reduce watt density by 3 W/in2
(0.46 W/cm2).
• For heaters that will be insulated
or enclosed, contact Watlow for
specific watt densities.
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Band Heaters
Special Mica Physical Limitations of Variations
Barrel and Nozzle Diameter Width
Physical Limitations of Heater Type Min. Max. Min. Max.
inch (mm) inch (mm) inch (mm) inch (mm)
Variations
1 pc. 15⁄16 (33.3) 22 (559) 5
⁄8 (15.8) 15 (381)
Check the table to be certain the 2 pc. 3 (76.2) 44 (1117) 5
⁄8 (15.8) 15 (381)
variations and lead arrangements Expandable:
Narrow 13⁄4 (44.4) — — 1 (25.4) 3 (76.2)
being ordered are available on the Wide 13⁄4 (44.4) — — 2 (50.8) 6 (152.4)
heater size required. If you need to O.D. heater
exceed any limitations please contact 1 pc. 3 (76.2) 22 (559) 1 (25.4) 6 (76.2)
a Watlow representative. 2 pc. 3 (76.2) 44 (1117) 1 (25.4) 6 (76.2)
Type K leads 3
⁄4 (19.05) — — 5
⁄8 (15.8) 15 (381)
Type L leads 3
⁄4 (19.05) — — 3
⁄4 (19.05) 15 (381)
Band Heaters
Type E leads 11⁄2 (38.1) 22 (559) 3
⁄4 (19.05) 15 (381)
Type F leads 11⁄2 (38.1) 22 (559) 3
⁄4 (19.05) 15 (381)
Type H leads 11⁄2 (38.1) 22 (559) 3
⁄4 (19.05) 15 (381)
Type B leads 11⁄2 (38.1) 22 (559) 3
⁄4 (19.05) 15 (381)
Post terminals 15⁄16 (33.3) — — 1 (25.4) 15 (381)
Type A leads 3
⁄4 (19) — — 3
⁄4 (19) 15 (381)
Type C leads 15⁄16 (33.3) — — 1 (25.4) 15 (381)
Terminal box 31⁄2 (88.9) — — 13⁄8 (34.9) 15 (381)
Plug w/bracket 3 (76.2) — — 31⁄2 (88.9) 15 (381)
3-phase — — — — 3 (76.2) 15 (381)
European plug
1 pc. vertical 15⁄16 (33.3) 22 (559) 1 (25.4) 15 (381)
1 pc. horizontal 3 (76.2) 22 (559) 2 (50.8) 15 (381)
2 pc. vertical 3 (76.2) 44 (1117) 1 (25.4) 15 (381)
2 pc. horizontal 3 (76.2) 44 (1117) 2 (50.8) 15 (381)
HV Wedge-Lok 1 (2.5.4) 3 (76.2) 1 (25.4) 6 (76.2)
Clamping tabs 2 (50.8) — — 1 (25.4) 15 (381)
Welded barrel nuts
1 pc. 2 (50.8) 22 (559) 1 (25.4) 15 (381)
2 pc. 4 (101.6) 44 (1117) 1 (25.4) 15 (381)
Variations
Different Widths
The 11⁄2 inch (38 mm) wide heater is (16 mm) to 15 inches (381 mm).
the most efficient due to maximum Multiple clamping straps are provided
clamping action. Heaters are for heaters more than three inches
available in widths from 5⁄8 inch (76 mm) wide.
Expandable Heaters
Heaters three inches (76 mm) wide shipped open and should not be
or less are constructed with a closed and reopened more than
notched sheath. Heaters wider than twice. To order, specify
three inches are constructed with an expandable.
expansion seam. These heaters are
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Special Mica
Barrel and Nozzle Holes and Notches
Variations
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the heater ends. Holes and notches and one side of the heater. Standard
in the sheath should be specified hole sizes up to two inches (51 mm)
only when all the cylinder surface diameter. For proper hole and/or
adjacent to the hole or notch must notch location, a dimensional
be heated. When required holes drawing is required.
Outside Diameter
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Band Heaters
Special Mica
Barrel and Nozzle High Temperature “Quick Disconnect” European Style Plugs
Variations
Continued These plugs provide the simplest and electrical wiring that can be a
25/16" 21/16"
(59 mm) (52 mm) and safest way to apply power to potential hazard to employees or
13/4" band heaters. The combination of machine. Maximum amps 15 at
113/16" (44 mm) high temperature male and female 240VÅ(ac), maximum volts 240. To
(46 mm)
quick disconnect plug assemblies order, specify vertical or horizontal
21/4"
eliminates all live exposed terminals European plug.
(57 mm)
15/16"
Band Heaters
(33 mm)
Vertical Horizontal
Band Heaters
Special Mica Square, Rectangular and Hex Bands (continued)
Barrel and Nozzle
Clamping Styles Figure 2 shows bent-up flanges or
Special Construction The preferred clamping style is built-in strapping bracket at the
Variations illustrated in Figure 1 showing bent- side.
Continued up flange clamping. This clamping The least preferred clamping style is
style applies a uniform clamping shown in Figure 3. The one-piece
force at the corners. heater does not apply an uniform
clamping force.
Thermocouple Coupling
The thermocouple coupling Standard bushing sizes available
simplifies the installation of an are:
external thermocouple with a
NPT Size Depth Height
threaded fitting. The standard
location for the coupling is 90 1
⁄2 - 27 9
⁄16" 5
⁄8"
degrees from the gap. 1
⁄4 - 20 3
⁄4" ⁄16"
11
3
⁄8 - 18 7
⁄8" 5
⁄8"
Bayonet Adaptor
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Special Mica Cone Shapes
Barrel and Nozzle
Special Construction Cone shaped heaters are ideal for
Variations applications where heat is required
for hoppers or funnels. The Top ID
Continued
preferred method of attachment is
with bent-up flange clamping. Cone Height
shaped heaters are made to exact
customer specifications.
Bottom ID
To order, specify cone shape
adapter. A dimensional drawing is
required.
Band Heaters
Clamping Variations HV Wedge-Lok
Designed to provide excellent from stock. To order, specify
clamping where mounting space is HV Wedge-Lok.
limited. Available with Type A and L
leads only. Clearance from I.D. Less than 2" wide:
5/16" (8 mm)
of the heater to the outside edge of
More than 2" wide:
the Wedge-Lok is 5⁄16 inch (8 mm) 11/32" (9 mm)
1" to 3"
Diameter
barrel nuts. When clearance is units less than 13⁄8 inches (45 mm)
limited, smaller barrel nuts can be wide and utilizes a 1⁄2 inch (13 mm)
used which require only 3⁄8 inch wide strap. Consult Watlow for more
(9 mm) clearance. The clearance information. To order, specify low-
required by the clamping screw profile clamping strap.
Band Heaters
Special Mica Clamping Tabs
Barrel and Nozzle Tabs—or lock-up flanges—are
Clamping Variations available. However, the special mica
band heater and strap design
Continued
provides superior clamping and
improved heat transfer and should
Non-Stock Option
be used whenever possible. To
order, specify clamping tabs.
Clamping Pads
terminals. Button
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Special Mica Type B Type C
Barrel and Nozzle
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Band Heaters
high temperature applications and wiring convenience. Leads are flexibility and wiring convenience.
where the leads are shrouded or two inches (51 mm) longer than Leads are two inches (51 mm)
enclosed with the heater. All heaters braid. To order, specify Type B. longer than the braid. To order,
rated at more than 250VÅ(ac) use specify Type C and length.
this wire.
Type E Type F
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Loose metal braid encloses two Loose fiberglass sleeving encloses
fiberglass leads for good abrasion two fiberglass leads for additional
protection, lead flexibility and wiring insulation protection where high
convenience. Leads are two inches temperature or minor abrasion is
(51 mm) longer than the braid. To present. Leads are two inches
order, specify Type E and length. (51 mm) longer than the sleeving. To
order, specify Type F and length.
Type H Type K
.38"
Band Heaters
Special Mica
Barrel and Nozzle
Termination Variations Right Angle Armor Cable
Continued
Armor cable provides superior leads. Right angle armor cable is
11/4"
(32 mm) protection to lead wires where available on any clamping or
abrasion can cause damage. The construction variation.
standard leads are 12 inches To order, specify right angle armor
1 1 /4 "
(32 mm) (304.8 mm) of armor cable over cable.
14 inches (355.6 mm) of flexible
Installation Procedures clamp screw. Each screw should Note: This retightening must be
have an ultimate torque value as done when the heaters are cold. If
in below chart. the heater becomes loose due to
1.Install heaters over a clean 4.When installing terminal lugs, normal operating and cycling the
surface. torque the top nut to 12 in-lbs. strap can be retightened,
The bottom nut should be held although frequent adjustments are
2.Install clamp straps, tightening
by a wrench when tightening the not advisable. It is advisable to
until screw cannot be tightened
top nut. check bands for tightness every
additionally. On heaters with
three to four months.
multiple straps, alternately tighten 5.After the machine has been run
each strap until no additional for its initial heat up, it is
tightening occurs. advisable to retighten the
3.To insure that the heater is clamping bands.
properly seated on the barrel, it is
advisable to tap around the Clamp Strap Torque Specifications
circumference of heater with a soft
mallet. This will result in a final Strap Width Strap Allen Pan Head
inch (mm) Screw Type Type
conforming of the heater to the
cylinder. Generally after this is 7
⁄8 (22.2) 10 - 24 60 - 75 lb/in 30 - 35 lb/in
done, operators can get an 5
⁄8 (15.8) 10 - 24 30 - 35 lb/in 30 - 35 lb/in
additional turn or two on the 1
⁄2 (12.7) 8 - 32 25 lb/in 25 lb/in
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