Tubular air heating elements

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: 

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.

Wiring material Insulation material Max. operating temp.
Copper  - 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
 
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