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Polyimide Heaters 

Polyimide is a thin, lightweight organic polymer film which provides excellent tensile strength, tear resistance and dimensional stability. The polyimide heater is ideal for applications requiring low outgassing in a vacuum, or resistance to radiation, fungus and chemicals. Polyimide is also solvent resistant.

Specifications:

Material Maximum Operating Temperatures Maximum Watt Densities
°F °C W/in2 W/cm2
Polyimide  392 200 50 7.75
  • For operating environments as low as -319°F (-195°C), heater temperature as high as 392°F (200°C)
  • Watt densities up to 50 W/in2 (7.75 W/cm2)-- Watt density limits are application dependent
  • UR® and C-UR® recognitions

Applications:

  • Medical, where thorough cleaning or sterilization is needed
  • Laboratory research
  • Semiconductor processing equipment
  • Optical equipment
  • LCD displays
  • Computer equipment
  • Photographic equipment
  • Military/aerospace, where low outgassing properties are required

Features & Benefits:

Features Benefits
Excellent physical and electrical properties
  • Results in thermal stability over a wide temperature range
Transparent polyimide material
  • Allows inspection of internal details
Resistance of radiation and fungus
  • Allows it to be used in a wide range of applications

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Polyimide Flexible Heaters
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Polyimide Flexible Heaters
Polyimide Flexible Heaters