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Silicone rubber because of its
high temperature tolerance and superb electrical insulating properties is
well suited to the production of heater mats. Holroyd heater mats are
produced by laminating the evenly spaced resistance wires between two
sheets of silicone rubber, reinforced with a glass textile to give
improved mechanical strength.
These surface heaters are
suitable for applications where precise heating is required. Fine
resistance wires accurately and precisely positioned over areas of almost
any shape or size. The close even spacing of the wires ensure a uniform
heat distribution over the entire working area. The maximum
continuous operating temperature for a silicone rubber heater mat is
200°C, allowing for a generous safety margin for short term
over-temperature excursions as high as 230°C. Being thin and light
weight, silicone rubber heater mats have a low thermal mass and therefore
have rapid heat up characteristics and a fast response to temperature
control.
Heater mats can be
manufactured in almost any size and shape to suit the application,
including holes and cut outs without disturbing the even distribution of
heat. Also available is a range of in-built temperature limiters or
temperature sensors to suit customer’s instrumentation.
Holroyd surface heaters can
be supplied with an acrylic self-adhesive backing to allow for easy
positioning and assembly. A separate silicone adhesive system is available
if required. These heaters can also be manufactured with eyelets, straps,
hooks or Velcro as further options for fixing. As for heaters which are
not for static applications we can supply a more rugged silicone material
to allow for repeated handling which will give a longer life.
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