Backer manufactures tubular air heating elements for use in many different appliances, such as electrical water heaters, dishwashers and washing machines, boilers, coffee machines, fryers, industrial baths and oil filled radiators.
The Backer tubular heating element is the most frequent alternative for liquid heating. We manage a large number of production techniques, giving a chose within a widre range of element types. An optimal heat solution of an application is decided by user environment and operating temperature. You can from Backer for instance have an element with an operating temperature of as much as 900°C.
Fields of application:
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| Fan heater |
Heating curtains |
Ovens, grills |
>> Further examples
- IR radiators
- Radiators
- Sterilisors
- Convectors
Tubular air heating elements - technical data:
| Material |
Mild steel – Grade D Stainless steel: AISI 304 AISI 316L Incoloy 800 R 323 Ferritic steel: 1.4510 1.4512 1.4521 Aluminium |
| Dimensioner |
Ø 6,5 mm Ø 8,5 mm Ø 14 mm Ø 18 mm Ø 21 mm |
| Assembly |
Fixing in the object with flange/nipple |
| Connection |
M4, M6, flat pin, spot welded cable, round pin 2.5 mm |
| Design |
One, two alt. three wattage rating/element Connection at one or two ends According customer specification Can be manufactured with UL, VDE approval |
Fixing and connection devices
Savings in cost can often be made if elements are fitted with connection and fixing devices during manufacturing. Below you find the most frequent alternatives, which could be considered standard. We can also supply special flanges and alternative methods of fixing made completely to our clients' specifications.
When selecting connection and fixing devices it is often important to bear in mind the size of the series.
Types of cables and wiring
The heating elements may be supplied with connecting wiring which is normally spot welded to the terminal pins. Uninsulated as well as insulated wiring is avaliable. Uninsulated wiring can be fitted with insulative tubung. The joint between the wiring and the terminal pin can also be fitted with insulative tubing if required.
The most common types used.

| Copper |
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180°C |
| Copper |
Silicone |
180°C |
| Copper |
Fiber glass/silicone |
180°C |
| Nickel |
- |
400°C |
| Nickel |
Ceramic bushings |
400°C |
| Nickel |
Fiber glass/silicone |
200°C |