Thermal Pad Solu.ons Features
•  Even Heat Dispersion •  Non-­‐metallic Hea4ng Elements (op4onal) •  Thin Profile •  Lightweight •  Durable and Flexible •  Cost Effec4ve •  Custom Configura4ons • Flexible High Temperatures (limited to substrate material) •  Sizes up to: W 32" x L 32“ (81cm x 81cm) •  Made in U.S.A. Power
The maximum power is generally about 1.35 W/ sq. inch (.21 W/ sq. cm), depending on the applicaCon. Slightly higher power can be generated if the ambient condiCons and heat sink allow. By incorporaCng sensors and controls, even higher power densiCes are achievable. Our engineers can design different secCons of the flexible heaters with different waK densiCes in order to compensate for edge loss on the outside perimeter of a part to supply more waKage to a given secCon of the part. Voltage
Rated voltage below 250V, frequency from 50Hz to 60Hz, AC and DC or dual voltage sources. (For example: with dual voltage, you get the same heater for 110 and 220 Volt equipment. It incorporates two circuits: 1) wired in series for the high voltage and 2) in parallel for the low voltage). Higher voltages available for custom applicaCons. Construction
Two-­‐ply elastomer construcCon is made as following: Carbon Fiber or Stainless Steel Mesh Heater is bonded between two pieces of elastomer giving overall profile thickness (including substrate)of .04"-­‐.08“ (.10cm -­‐ .
20cm). Overall thickness depends on resistance requirements and elastomer thickness. It could be made into various sizes or shapes. Elastomer can also have extra fiberglass layer, which could provide cut or tear resistance. Sensors
Heaters can be easily configured with Thermistors, RTD controls, Thermocouples, or Thermostats. These sensors can be mounted on the surface of the heater, and independent circuitry within the heater can be used to return the signal to the lead exit area, maintaining a desirable low profile. For addiConal protecCon thermal cutoffs available to provide reliable one-­‐shot-­‐over-­‐temperature protecCon. Electrical Connection
Standard leads with insulaCon ranging from PVC, Silicone, Teflon and etc. InsulaCon temperature ranges from 200°F to 482°F (80°C to 250°C). Commercially available and custom terminals can be incorporated. Agency Approvals
The heaters could be made to receive the following agency approvals: UL, CSA, TUV, CE. ISO 9001 Certified
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Thermal Pad Solu.ons Insulator ProperCes Operating
Insulator Temperature,
ºF
Operating
Tensile
Temperature, Dielectric
Durometer Sunlight
Breakdown,
Strength,
ºC
Shore A
Aging
Volts/mil
PSI
Heat
Aging
FDA
Available
EPDM
-50 to 260
-46 - 126
300
1360
65
Good
Good
No
Urethane
-40 to 230
-40 - 110
363
5080
82
Very Good
Excellent
Yes
Neoprene
-65 to 225
-54 - 107
350
2200
45
Very Good
Excellent
Yes
Silicone
-70 to 450
-57 - 232
400
2100
60
Good
Excellent
Yes
Methode’s Patented Hea4ng Elements Tradi4onal Nichrome Wire Elements hKp://www.methode.com/products/flexible-­‐heaCng-­‐elements.html ISO 9001 Certified
dedevelopment.com 7401 West
Wilson Avenue
Web www.methodedevelopment.com Chicago,
IL 60706
Phone: 708-867-6777 Fax: 708-867-3149
Email: infomdc@methode.com
Thermal Pad Solu.ons Examples Sample Thermal Pads – 18 Volts Part Number
Pad Size
(L x W x T), in
CFP018E-6
5.25”x6”x.065”
CFP018E-12
10”x9.5”x.075”
CFP018U-6
5.25”x6”x.065”
CFP018U-12
10”x9.5”x.075”
CFP018N-6
5.25”x6”x.065”
Insulator
EPDM
Urethane
Power
Surface
Temp., ºF / C° Density, W/in²
Current
Draw, A
Power Consumption,
W
163 / 72
.48
.83
15
163 / 72
.47
2.5
45
163 / 72
.48
.83
15
163 / 72
.47
2.5
45
163 / 72
.48
.83
15
163 / 72
.47
2.5
45
Neoprene
CFP018N-12
10”x9.5”x.075”
Sample Thermal Pads – 120 Volts Part Number
Pad Size
(L x W x T), in
CFP0120E-6
5.25”x6”x.065”
CFP0120E-12
10”x9.5”x.075”
CFP0120U-6
5.25”x6”x.065”
CFP0120U-12
10”x9.5”x.075”
CFP0120N-6
5.25”x6”x.065”
Insulator
EPDM
Urethane
Surface
Temp., ºF / C
Power Density,
W/in²
Current
Draw, A
Power Consumption,
W
163 / 72
.48
.125
15
163 / 72
.47
.375
45
163 / 72
.48
.125
15
163 / 72
.47
.375
45
163 / 72
.48
.125
15
163 / 72
.47
.375
45
Neoprene
CFP0120N-12
10”x9.5”x.075”
ISO 9001 Certified
dedevelopment.com 7401 West
Wilson Avenue
Web www.methodedevelopment.com Chicago,
IL 60706
Phone: 708-867-6777 Fax: 708-867-3149
Email: infomdc@methode.com