G.T. Heater, Control & Sensor a division of 2370632 Ontario Inc. 7170 16th Sideroad Schomberg , Ontario Canada L0G 1T0 office: (416) 741-7749 Email: gtheater@gtheater.net
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General Description and Construction
The Starflex band heater is an extruded aluminum segmented band employing rugged refractory insulated tubular heating elements. The low expansion clamping band provides snug barrel fit and and assures excellent heat transfer through the entire operating temperature range up to maximum heater temperatures of 600°F. This band heater enjoys wide acceptance because of extremely long and reliable life characteristics. Operators of plastic extruders and injection molders experience minimum down-time with the Starflex band. It is also one of the most efficient band heaters available.
Some applications require both heating and cooling. With the advent of exothermic materials and heat generated by screw rotation, the proven Starflex band heater was adapted to provide both heating and cooling functions. Cooling tubes are placed in proximity to the heating elements to produce the Starflex Heat/Cool band. Due to its low mass, it can be cooled relatively quickly.
Typical Applications
Starflex band heaters are designed for use in barrel heating of extrusion and injection molding machinery, blown film dies and other cylindrical surfaces. Their configuration can be full for 360° coverage or any degree of partial warp. Internal bands to heat from the inside-out are also available.