Ceramic Band
Ceramic Band
Ceramic Band
Band Heaters
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R E D U C E H E AT L O S S
C O N S E R V E E N E R G Y
M A X I M I Z E O P E R AT O R C O M F O R T
R E D U C E O V E R A L L O P E R AT I O N C O S T
General purpose terminal box offers
excellent protection to exposed
terminals. To simplify electrical wiring,
the box has a 1/2" trade size knockout
(actual dia. 7/8") that will accept
standard conduit or flexible armor cable
connectors.
Stainless steel screw terminals
connected to solid nickel pins designed
to provide maximum amperage carrying
capacity.
Built-In ceramic fiber insulation 1/4"
thick standard on all Ceramic Bands
will reduce power consumption by 25 to
30 percent. Further reduction can be
obtained with optional 1/2" thick
insulation. Specially designed mounting
brackets with 1/4"-20 socket cap screws
are used to securely draw the heating
element assembly against the cylinder
evenly and tightly across its entire
width. Brackets are located 180 from
the screw terminals.
Helically wound nickel-chrome
resistance wire strung through specially
designed ceramic insulating bricks.
Stainless steel housing with serrated
edges provides maximum flexibility for
ease of installation.
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Ceramic Insulated Band Heaters
Ceramic Insulated Band Heaters
Band Heaters
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Design Features
/ Built-In Thermal Insulation
/ Conserves Electrical Energy
/ Minimum Heat Loss
/ Fully Flexible For Easy Installation
/ Good Temperature Uniformity
/ Longer Heater Life
/Various Constructions and Terminations
/Heats Through Conduction and
Radiation
/ Designed to Your Specifications
Tempco Ceramic Insulated Band
Heaters are specifically designed and
engineered to meet the ever increasing
demand for energy conservation and to
improve operation efficiency. The
Ceramic Band Heaters are capable of
generating the higher temperatures
essential to process todays high temper-
ature resins. Electrical energy savings are
achieved by using a 1/4" thick ceramic
fiber insulating blanket, reducing power
consumption by 25 to 30 percent.
Because of the low thermal conductivity of the ceramic fiber insu-
lation, the external surface temperature of the Ceramic Band
Heater is approximately 400F while running the inside surface
temperature at 1200F.
Ceramic Band Heaters transmit heat through both conduction and
radiation. The element winding is designed to run at maximum
temperature and heat the ceramic blocks to the point at which
they radiate energy into the barrel as well as conduct energy by
being in contact with the barrel. Due to this effect, the fit is not as
critical as in other types of bands.
Tempco Ceramic Band Heaters have become extremely popular
among Original Equipment Manufacturers as the standard heaters
for the barrels of Plastic Injection Molding Machines, Extruders,
and Blow Molding Equipment.
Variations and Advantages
Ceramic Band Heaters are manufactured in a full range of stan-
dard construction variations, physical dimensions, electrical rat-
ings, and a complete arrangement of screw terminals and lead
terminations.
However, these standard Ceramic Band Heater variations and ter-
minations do not represent the extent of our capabilities.
Tempcos engineering staff, with many years of experience in
heat processing and temperature control applications, can assist
you in designing the right Ceramic Band Heater for your specif-
ic application.
Construction Characteristics
Standard
The basic Tempco Ceramic Band Heater design consists of a heli-
cally wound resistance coil made from nickel-chrome wire, even-
ly stretched and precisely strung through specially designed
ceramic insulating bricks, forming a flexible heating mat. The
ceramic heating mat along with 1/4" thick ceramic fiber insula-
tion is installed in a stainless steel housing made with serrated
edges, providing maximum flexibility for ease of installation.
This allows the use of wider band heaters, eliminating the need
for numerous narrow width and two-piece band heaters.
Double Insulated
For situations requiring additional insulation for lower external
temperatures and increased electrical energy savings, Tempco
offers Double Insulated Ceramic Bands with a full 1/2" thick ceram-
ic fiber insulation. This will decrease power consumption by 35
to 37 percent when compared to uninsulated band heaters.
FCC/RCC Style
When Ceramic Band Heaters are used on extruder barrels that
require both heating and cooling, Tempco manufactures the
FCC/RCC Style Air Cooled Ceramic Band Heater in two watt
density styles. See page 1-67.
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HEAT LOSS COMPARISON
Tempco Ceramic Insulated Band Heaters
Versus
Non-Insulated Bands
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Ceramic Band
Built-In BracketStandard
The Built-In Bracket is the basic design most
often specified by OEMs and processors. The
standard screw used is 1/4-20. It is available
with all types of insulation, construction
styles, and termination variations.
The Built-In Bracket can also be supplied
with a spring loaded screw. The spring loaded
clamp aids in absorbing thermal expansion.
Limitations
Min. ID: 2" (50.8 mm)
Min. Width: 1" (25.4 mm)
Latch and Trunion
The spring loaded Latch and Trunion clamping
system is ideal for bands over 12" in diameter
to absorb thermal expansion and facilitate
installation on large bands.
The Latch and Trunion clamping system is
available with all types of insulation, construc-
tion styles, and termination variations.
Limitations
Min. ID: 4" (101.6 mm)
Min. Width: 1" (25.4 mm)
Bent-Up Flange (Ears)
The Bent-Up Flange (Ears) is available
with all types of insulation, construction
styles, and termination variations.
Limitations
Min. ID: 2" (50.8 mm)
Min. Width: 1" (25.4 mm)
Shell Overlap
The Shell Overlap design is the preferred
method of providing a thermocouple mounting
hole in a ceramic band heater. It is available with
all types of insulation, construction styles,
clamping and termination variations.
Limitations
Min. ID: 3" (76.2 mm)
Min. Width: 1-1/2" (38.1 mm)
Max. ID: 20" (508 mm)
Standard Hole: 3/4"
Ceramic Band
Ceramic Band
Ceramic Band Clamping Variations
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Terminals
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insulates any standard #8 or #10 terminal lugs used for electrical hook-ups.
Limitations
Min. ID: 2" (50.8 mm); Min. Width: 1-1/2" (38.1 mm)
Three types of Igloo