Description
High-performance film heaters description
Application Fields:Medical Devices,Industrial Equipment,Consumer Electronics,Laboratory and Scientific Instruments
Condition:New
Power Source:Electric
Place of Origin:Guangdong, China
Brand Name:HengXin or Customized
Dimension(L*W*H):Customized
Voltage:3.7-220V
Warranty:40K working hours
Working Temperature Range:-30 –180℃
Material:Kapton film+etched metal foil
Size:Customized custom,Max 300*1400mm,mini 10*10/3*280mm
Thickness:0.18-0.226mm
Back adhesive:3M 467 / 468 or customized
Power deviation:5%-10%
Supply Ability:100,000 Piece/Pieces per Week
Certificates:ISO9001
Packaging Details:PE inner bag+Carton
What is Kapton Film Heater?
A Kapton film heater, also referred to as a Kapton heater or polyimide heater, is a type of heating element composed of a thin, flexible material known as Kapton. Kapton is a high-performance polyimide film initially developed by DuPont, prized for its exceptional thermal stability, electrical insulating properties, and resistance to chemicals and radiation. Kapton film heaters utilize these characteristics to offer a dependable and efficient heating solution in various industrial and scientific contexts.
Key attributes and features of Kapton film adhesive heaters include:
- Flexibility: Kapton film’s remarkable thinness and flexibility enable it to conform to irregular or curved surfaces. This flexibility ensures efficient heat distribution across the target area.
- Rapid Heating: Kapton film heaters can achieve quick heating, making them well-suited for applications requiring precise temperature control and swift response times.
- Wide Temperature Range: These heaters are capable of operating within a broad temperature spectrum, ranging from sub-zero temperatures to several hundred degrees Celsius, depending on their specific design and materials.
- Chemical Resistance: Kapton film exhibits high resistance to a diverse range of chemicals and solvents, making it suitable for use in harsh environments where exposure to corrosive substances is a concern.
- Electrical Insulation: Kapton boasts excellent electrical insulation properties, ensuring the safety of applications that necessitate electrical isolation.
- Customizability: Kapton film heaters can be tailored to meet precise heating requirements, including size, shape, wattage, and voltage. This adaptability makes them versatile and applicable across a variety of use cases.
Typical applications of film adhesive heaters encompass:
- Aerospace: De-icing, cabin heating, and temperature control in aircraft.
- Medical Devices: Heating for diagnostic equipment, laboratory instruments, and medical appliances.
- Electronics: Thermal management for electronic components and display devices.
- Automotive: Automotive seat heaters, mirror defoggers, and battery heating.
- Industrial: Process heating, semiconductor manufacturing, and food processing equipment.
Kapton film heaters are prized for their reliability, durability, and ability to consistently maintain temperatures in demanding environments. They often serve as preferred alternatives to conventional metal-based heating elements in situations where flexibility and thermal performance are paramount.
A thin Kapton film polymer-coated copper heater is specifically designed for use as a heating element in 3D printing beds. Here’s an explanation of this type of heater:
Kapton Film: Kapton is a polyimide film known for its excellent thermal and electrical insulation properties. It can withstand high temperatures, making it ideal for applications that require heat resistance. In this context, the Kapton film serves as the base material for the heater.
Polymer-Coated Copper: Copper is a highly conductive material that efficiently transfers heat. In this case, the copper is coated or laminated onto the Kapton film. The polymer coating acts as an insulating layer, protecting the copper and ensuring electrical insulation to prevent short circuits.
Usage in 3D Printing Beds: 3D printers often use heated beds to prevent warping and improve adhesion of the printed material to the bed surface. These thin Kapton film polymer-coated copper heaters are placed beneath the print bed surface to provide uniform and controlled heating.
Flexibility and Adaptability: The thin, flexible nature of the Kapton film allows this heater to conform to the contours of the 3D printing bed, ensuring consistent heat distribution across the surface.
What are high-performance film heaters?
High-performance film heaters are thin, flexible, and efficient heating elements used in various applications where heating is required. These film heaters typically consist of several layers, including conductive elements and insulating materials, designed to produce heat when an electric current passes through them. They offer several advantages over traditional heating elements:
Flexibility: Film heaters are thin and flexible, allowing them to conform to curved or irregular surfaces. This flexibility makes them suitable for applications where traditional heaters wouldn’t be practical.
Uniform Heating: They provide even heat distribution across their surface, ensuring consistent temperatures throughout the heated area.
Energy Efficiency: These heaters can be highly energy-efficient due to their design, targeting heat precisely where needed and minimizing heat loss.
Rapid Heating: Film heaters can achieve rapid heating rates, reaching the desired temperature relatively quickly compared to some other heating methods.
Customizability: Manufacturers can tailor the size, shape, and watt density of film heaters to suit specific applications, making them versatile for various industries.
Temperature Control: Some film heaters can be equipped with sensors and controls for precise temperature regulation, enhancing their suitability for specific uses.
These heaters find applications in diverse industries, including:
Automotive: Heated seats, steering wheels, mirrors, and windshield defrosting.
Medical Devices: Heating elements for medical pads, blankets, or temperature-controlled equipment.
Aerospace: De-icing systems for aircraft or maintaining specific temperatures in cabins or cargo areas.
Consumer Electronics: Heated clothing, portable heating solutions, or heated grips for devices.
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Product
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Kapton Film Heater
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Voltage Range
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1.5v~400v
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Power Density Range
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0.03w/cm2~1.5w/cm2
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Heater Size
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3mm~500mm
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Insulation Material
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Kapton Film
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Heating Material
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Etched metal foil
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Thickness
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0.15mm~0.3mm
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Temperature range
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-30℃–180℃
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Cable conductor
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Silicone insulated leads
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Configuration of Kapton Film Heater
Kapton Film Heater in different shapes
Kapton Film Heater Application
Our Factory
ShenZhen ZhuoYue HengXin Technology Development Co.,Ltd Is a company specializing in the production of electric film heaters.
We started as a family workshop in 1988, and now have developed into a professional film heater supplier integrating development, design, production and sales. Our main products are Polyester Film Heater, PET Film Heater, Polyimide Film Heater, Graphene Film Heater, Kapton Film Heater and Silicone Rubber Heater. We have passed the ISO9001 certification and maintain good cooperative relationships with domestic and foreign customers. The product quality is guaranteed and the price is advantageous. Welcome customers worldwide to inquire our products and audit our factory. We look forward to cooperating with you for a win-win situation!
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