A cartridge heater is a tube-shaped, industrial heating element that can be inserted into drilled holes. Cartridge heaters provide localized and precise heating and are commonly used in the heating process industry.

Cartridge heaters are high temperature heating elements providing excellent heat transfer efficiency. Cartridge heaters are used for heating metal parts and can also be fitted with threaded bushings for liquid heating for certain applications. Cartridge heaters will reach metal temperatures of up to 1,400ºF (760ºC) with the appropriate material, watt density, and fit selections. Cartridge heaters can be considered “component heaters” that are used to generate heat in many different applications. Cartridge heaters have the versatility of being able to carry thermocouple inside to help control temperatures of the heater more accurately.  Various diameters allow for it to be used in any cavity and can be custom designed with any cold section. Cartridge heaters have the versatility of being able to carry thermocouple inside to help control temperatures of the heater more accurately.

Applications

• Molds and dies
• Food processing
• Plastic molding
• Packaging equipment
• Hot stamping
• Plastic extruders
• Hot runner molds
• Medical Equipment
• Shoe Machinery
• Semiconductor
• Hot plates
• Sealing
• Fluid heating