Technical Articles
Tempco Electric Heater Corporation has published these technical articles:
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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Tempco cartridge heaters are important components used in many industrial heating applications includi
ng injection molding, fluid heating, packaging, food processing, aerospace and medical...
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If your heating system relies on mica-insulated strip heaters, proper installation is more than just a technical requirement. It is key to ensuring optimal performance and longevity. A poorly mounted...
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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In many industries, cast-in heaters have become the standard solution of choice because of their consistency, reliability, and longevity. They’re a go-to technology for plastics processing uses...
(Process Controllers)
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When calculating the required KW, always use the maximum flow
of the medium to be heated, the minimum temperature at the
heater inlet, and the maximum desired outlet temperature...
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An Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) machine builder of a wide range of heat presses required a heating source for a specific product line. From hobby grade to commercial equipment, this OEM...
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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Accurate temperature control is essential in many industries. Whether you're heating, cooling or maintaining a specific environment for safety and product quality. But what exactly does temperature...
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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When it comes to thermocouples, performance doesn't just depend on what's inside - how it's mounted makes a big difference too. Whether you're dealing with a tight nozzle on an injection molding...
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If you're weighing options for an enclosure heater, it's best to think "inside the box." The control panels and cabinets that depend on enclosure heaters contain wiring and components that can only...
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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In most electric heating applications, it is crucial to have some sort of temperature control system in place to ensure that the desired temperature is maintained consistently. Tempco understands the...
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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Wind tunnels play a crucial role in testing how air flows around objects like vehicles, aircraft, and other large structures. These tests help companies in industries such as aerospace, automotive,...
(Heating and Cooling Equipment)
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Recently a customer in the transportation industry contacted Tempco regarding seasonal heating in the cabs of locomotives. This manufacturer was in the process of updating their product line of...
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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Coil and cable heating technology has been so transformational for manufacturing because it itself is so transformational. Flexible enough to take on any shape and thin enough to weave through gaps...
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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Plagued by heater burnout? Learn how a custom ski & snowboarding manufacturer fixed heater burnout by partnering with experts to redesign their process, improve temperature control & enhance...
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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Tempco was approached by a food packaging company that specializes in innovative and sustainable processing, packaging, and distribution of solid and liquid food products. They inquired about a flange...
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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No matter how well a liquid filling machine is designed, incorporating electric heat to help control fluid viscosity is an important variable in most applications. Viscosity defines a fluid's...
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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If your industry relies on precision heating, a standard heating element might be costing you more than just energy. It could be affecting performance and efficiency. When your system needs to deliver...
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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Electric heaters are built to last, but moisture doesn’t care how well they’re made. In mineral-insulated heaters, even modest humidity exposure can quietly degrade insulation resistance...
(Process Controllers)
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From Actane Salt to Zinc Cyanide - learn about the chemical compatibility for process heating applications...
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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Need to figure out the volume or area for a process or project you are working on - refer to these handy formulas...
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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An industrial equipment manufacturer was experiencing recurring cartridge heater failures in high-temperature heating applications. These systems required metal blocks to reach 660°C (1220°F)...
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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Safe, economical and efficient, infrared radiation heating systems can be designed, installed and operated by following some basic rules and guidelines....
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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Infrared heaters are often used in the plastics industry for applications such as thermoforming or curing/drying textiles. The same characteristics that make infrared technology ideal for industrial...
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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When it comes to versatility, infrared (IR) heating operates on a wavelength that people never see but experience daily. Those hot dogs rotating at the convenience store, the warm plates at restaurant...
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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Warm-Up Curve Graphs for Radiant Panel Heaters....
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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Table of Media Being Heated and corrosion ratings of element sheath materials as well as a Sheath Material Selection Guide and Maxmimum Recommended Watt Densities....
(Temperature Sensing)
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RTD Temperature vs. Resistance Table...
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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Wiring Diagrams for Tempco Screw Plug Heaters....
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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Standard Specifications and Tolerances for Tempco's Sealed Quartz Lamps....
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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Wiring Diagrams for Sealed Quartz Lamps....
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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Comparison chart for three types of temperature sensors: RTD's, Thermocouples and Thermistors....
(Temperature Sensing)
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Sensory Glossary of Terms...
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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Our product quality is demonstrated in a silicone rubber heater designed to function as a heating pad for salt stones in a sauna....
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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Standard Specifications and Tolerances for Tempco Silicone Rubber Heaters....
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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Wattage and Watt Density Information for Tempco Silicone Rubber Heaters....
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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Hydraulic Lift Gates are attached to fences in locations that require security. These vertical pivot gates and security fences are specified during construction because they are designed to deter...
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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When it comes to manufacturing, bigger is definitely not always better. The trend toward miniaturization in industries across the board has come hand-in-hand with the demand for smaller, lighter, and...
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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A company who supplies and repairs processing equipment for the semiconductor industry approached Tempco with a mica insulated strip heater that was supplied to them by another heater manufacturer....
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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Table listing temperature conversions between Celsius and Fahrenheit and additional information including useful formulas and interpolation factors....
(Temperature Sensing)
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A Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) is a temperature sensing device that consists of a wire coil or deposited film of pure metal. The element’s resistance increases with temperature in a...
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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Standard Specifications and Tolerances for Tubular Band Heaters...
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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Watt Density information for Tempco Tubular Heater...
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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Tempco Tubular heaters, also known as sheathed elements or tubular elements, are extremely versatile. They are widely used in commercial, scientific and industrial heating solutions for a variety of...
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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Standard Specifications and Tolerances for Tempco Tubular Heaters....
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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A Tempco Distributor requested a quote for a custom process heater design with a unique challenge. Their customer had a reservoir that is 8 x 23 feet but very shallow at only 16 inches deep. It was...
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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Wiring Diagrams for Tubular Radiant Heaters....
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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When designing or selecting industrial heaters, watt density is one of the most critical factors to consider. It directly affects heating speed, maximum operating temperature, and heater lifespan....
(Electrical and Electromagnetic Sensing)
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Esitmation Tables for the Wattages of Water, Oil and Air and corresponding Equations....
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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A customer approached us looking for flexible heaters. In our first meeting, they handed me some irregularly shaped bent pipes and asked me if I could attach heaters to them. Not knowing what they...
(Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements)
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Enclosure heaters are a critical first line of defense for outdoor electronic equipment that is exposed to harsh winter elements. The heaters, which sit inside boxes or cabinets that house circuitry,...
(Wire and Cable)
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Wiring information including: Amperage Conversion Table, Selection guide for lead wire, Ambient Temperature tables, Wiring hints and Wiring Diagrams....