Flexible Heaters
Flexible Thin Film Etched Foil Heaters from Thermal Circuits are light, bendable and can conform to irregular shapes, contours and 3-dimensional patterns including compound curvatures. They are simple to apply yet are capable of high wattage and temperature.
An etched foil design element is the circuitry for flexible heaters. Heaters made with thin films are transparent, lightweight, flexible and are dielectrically strong. Properties of these flexible heaters include low out-gassing and resistence to chemistry.
Silicone Rubber is the most versatile rubber-based dielectric used to produce flexible surface heaters. Both etched foil and wire wound element designs are offered; the application determines the choice. Fiberglass reinforced Silicone Rubber Heaters are thin and flexible, rugged, durable and have a long shelf life.
Thermal Circuits’ Materials Science expertise partners specific materials that are compatible with integration and challenging environments. Thermoplastic and thermoset adhesive systems are matched to the dielectric insulation’s physical and chemical properties. Other superlative materials include mica, Mylar®, polyester, vinyl, Neo-Nylon®, Teflon®, Nomex®, ceramics, fiberglass and quartz cloths.
Flexible heaters from Thermal Circuits offer many benefits including custom watt densities, thin profiles, ease of placement and low thermal mass. They are easy to apply and provide high heat output.
Flexible Heaters – Applications
Umbilical Heater for2D and 3D Printing
This flexible assembly independently distributes power to each zone and transmits each zones' temperature to the PCBA
High-Speed MultiJet Print Technology (MJP) with Thermal Printhead
200ºC Anti-Ice/De-Ice heater used within an Aircraft Angle of Attack Indicator
The etched foil element is laminated between composite dielectric insulation comprised of Kapton® Polyimide and Teflon®/ fiberglass cloth which has been bonded by Thermal Circuits to metalwork designed with compound curvature.
220º High Temperature, Conductive Heater Assembly with Kapton® Polyimide Insulation
Heater for Electronic Enclosure Valve Heaters
Conductive heater assembly with Kapton® Polyimide dielectric insulation. Bonded to machined metalwork with thermistor, wire harness and connector.
Mobile Intravenous Bag Heater
Used by paramedics and EMTs to provide warmed lifesaving fluids.
Conductive Heater Assembly with Silicone Rubber Insulation, vulcanized to the inside diameter of metal cylindrical IV bag warmer with thermal fuse and lead wire.
Ultraviolet (UV) Resistent Vinyl Dielectric Insulation Encapsulates Heaters Used with Satellite & Broadband Antenna Dish/Reflectors
The pictured heater is thermostatically controlled and designed with safe low-voltage requirements to enable user application.
Seperately, Thermal Circuits has successfully integrated flexible heaters within the dish reflectors' composite material.
Spiral-Wrapped Custom Geometries for Various Commercial and Industrial Applications
Conductive Heater Assembly with various dielectric insulations including EPDM, NeoNylon, Nomex®, Nylon, Vinyl, teflon, ceramic, polyester and many more.
Umbilical Heater Assembly for 4-Color Printhead or Jetstacks
Heater is thermally insulated with silicone foam. This multizoned flexible heater has 4 integral thermistor temperature sensors and thermal fuses
High-Speed MultiJet Print Technology, MJP, with Thermal Printhead, Melts Solid Ink.
Engine Air Intake Port Heater
High Temperature, Conductive Heater Assembly with Kapton® Polyimide Insulation, bonded to custom tube via Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) thermistor, temperature sensor and thermal fuse.
800ºC HTB In-Line Semiconductor and Wafer Processing
Quartz Etchant Tank Heater
Preformed on quartz tube using high temperature binder (HTB).
Industries We Serve
Automotive Industry
Industrial & Commercial
Military & Aerospace
Energy & Batteries
Consumer Lifestyle
Printing 2D & 3D
Food Service & Kitchen
Medical & Biotechnology
Semiconductor &
Wafer Processing