What Is a Silicone Rubber Heater?

Published March 1, 2019

Silicone rubber heaters are thin, durable, lightweight, and flexible. They can improve heat transfer and speed warm-ups where controlled heating is required in confined areas. They are the most widely used flexible heaters currently on the market.

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How do Silicone Rubber Heaters Work?

Silicone rubber heaters are flexible heaters constructed in variable watt densities. They use direct heat transfer coupled with low mass properties to allow for powerful temperature control. Silicone rubber heaters are reinforced with high-strength fiberglass mesh to ensure structural stability. All silicone rubber heaters where both the length and the width dimensions exceed 12” use the wire-wound element design. Heaters may be factory bonded or applied with silicone rubber TRV cement or pressure sensitive adhesive systems. Various mechanical fastenings are also available.

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