Watlow Electric Firerod Immersion Folheto
F I R E R O D
®
I M M E R S I O N
Compact Unit Gives
Versatility in
Designing a Heating
System
Versatility in
Designing a Heating
System
FIREROD
®
immersion heaters package up to 300 W/in
2
(46.5 W/cm
2
) in a compact unit, giving you greater versatility
in designing your heating system. This design solution is ideal
for replacing large screw-plug immersion heaters.
for replacing large screw-plug immersion heaters.
Aside from its versatile design, these heaters come complete
with a brass
with a brass
3
⁄
4
(19 mm) NPT double threaded screw plug,
which allows you to add conduit boxes. Also, FIREROD
immersion heaters are sealed at the lead end with a silicone
rubber seal. Solid copper leads, with silicone rubber sleeve,
are provided for unconfined wiring. These units are
recommended for immersion in water or 90+ percent water
soluble solutions.
immersion heaters are sealed at the lead end with a silicone
rubber seal. Solid copper leads, with silicone rubber sleeve,
are provided for unconfined wiring. These units are
recommended for immersion in water or 90+ percent water
soluble solutions.
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Features and Benefits
Nickel-chromium resistance wire
•
Precisely centered in the unit assures even, efficient
distribution of heat to the sheath
distribution of heat to the sheath
Magnesium oxide insulation
•
Compacted to the proper density, results in high dielectric
strength and contributes to faster heat-up
strength and contributes to faster heat-up
Incoloy
®
sheath
•
Resists corrosion from water
Metallurgically-bonded conductor pins
•
Ensures a trouble-free electrical continuity
Lead end with silicone rubber seal
•
Protects the heater against moisture contamination
Optional stainless steel fittings
•
Available for use in corrosive applications
Horizontal through the wall tank mounting
•
Makes setup faster
240 and 480VÅ(ac)
•
Provides wiring flexibility
Stock availability
•
Same day shipment on various
5
⁄
8
in. diameter heaters with
3
⁄
4
in. NPT
12001 Lackland Road
St. Louis, Missouri 63146 USA
Phone: +1 (314) 878-4600
FAX: +1 (314) 878-6814
Internet: www.watlow.com
e-mail: info@watlow.com
St. Louis, Missouri 63146 USA
Phone: +1 (314) 878-4600
FAX: +1 (314) 878-6814
Internet: www.watlow.com
e-mail: info@watlow.com
STL-FRI-0505
Performance Capabilities
•
Maximum operating temperature in water to 100
O
C (212
O
F)
at 14.7 psi
•
Maximum watt density to 300 W/in
2
(46.5 W/cm
2
)
•
Maximum voltage to 480VÅ(ac)
Incoloy is a registered trademark of Special Metals Corporation.
Applications
•
Plastic reclamation
•
Food preparation
•
Lab equipment
4 in
. (10
0 m
m)
No-
Hea
t
Nickel-Chromium
Resistance Wire
Resistance Wire
Double Threaded Brass
3
⁄
4
in. NPT - 1
3
⁄
8
in. long*
Magnesium
Oxide Insulation
Oxide Insulation
6 in. (150 mm) Solid Pins
with Silicone Rubber Boots
with Silicone Rubber Boots
Incoloy
®
Sheath
*Standard on
5
⁄
8
and
3
⁄
4
in. diameter heaters.