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Cartridge Heaters

Band, Cartridge, Coil, Strip, and Ceramic Heaters Help Heat Up OEM Applications

In plastic injection molding, various types of heaters are used to heat the molds and other components of the molding machine. These heaters play a critical role in maintaining the proper temperature of the mold and the plastic material.

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Backer Marathon is a leading manufacturer of American made high watt density cartridge heaters. Our HotRod stainless steel heaters are the industry standard and offer quality construction, superior heat transfer, and long life heating solutions up to 1600°F. In addition to our swaged heaters, we offer non-swaged heaters for applications up to 800°F, as well as square heaters for... Read more...

As a manufacturer of electrical process heaters, we understand that cartridge heaters are critical components in ensuring the efficiency and reliability of your operations. Cartridge heaters, known for their high watt density and precise heating capabilities, play a vital role in applications requiring consistent and high heat. However, their longevity can be affected by several, often c... Read more...

As a manufacturer of electrical process heaters, we understand that cartridge heaters are critical components in ensuring the efficiency and reliability of your operations. Cartridge heaters, known for their high watt density and precise heating capabilities, play a vital role in applications requiring consistent and high heat. However, their longevity can be affected by several, often c... Read more...

We are the industry leader in production speed, and reliable, quality heaters for plastics and packaging.

Cartridge Heaters

Cartridge heaters are small, cylindrical heating elements that are inserted into holes drilled into the mold. They are often used for heating the nozzles and sprue bushings, where the plastic material enters the mold. Cartridge heaters are known... Read more...

Quick and Custom Cartridge Heaters

Need something quick or custom? Tell us a little bit about your project needs and we will get things heating up!

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Our HotRod stainless steel heaters are the industry standard and offer quality construction, superior heat transfer, and long life heating solutions up to 1600°F. In addition to our swaged heaters, we offer non-swaged heaters for applications up to 800°F, as well as square heaters for milled slot solutions.

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Plastic extruders of all kinds - think colors and resealable packages - require the kind of precise heat control our heaters provide. Read more...

Additional Inspection Procedures Are Available

A manufacturer of commercial food service equipment manufacturer had a demanding application heating water to pressures as high as 500 psi. It was critical that they be able to count on the integrity of the welds in these cartridge heaters.

In order to give this customer the peace of mind they desired, Backer Marathon performs... Read more...

As an OEM in need of reliable heating solutions, you understand the nuances of cartridge heaters is crucial to the success of your operations—and that cartridge heaters are essential in achieving precise temperature control, especially in processes such as injection molding and extrusion. The versatility of these heaters allows for localized heating, which significantly enhances th... Read more...