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Air Heaters

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Air heaters feature an open coil of high temperature resistance wire electrically isolated in a stainless steel sheath. Because the air being heated passes directly over the resistance wire, maximum heat transfer efficiency is achieved. Air heaters are used for heat staking, plastic welding, laminating, drying, heat sealing, and any other operation where air needs to be heated up 1000°F. 1/2” and 3/4” diameters are standard with other sizes available. Several 1/2” diameter air heaters are in stock for same day delivery. Options such as male and female fittings for inlets and outlets, thermocouples to monitor outlet temperature, and pin connectors are available.

Air Heater Construction Information

  • 1/2”, 5/8” or 3/4 diameter 304 Stainless Steel Sheath.
  • Nickel-Chromium Coils.
  • High temperature leads or 3 pin connector.
  • Epoxy Seal
  • Copper Tee
  • 120 Volt and 240 Volt

Standard Air Heater Specifications

Air Heaters must be used with clean air only and are able to handle air temperatures as high as 1000°F. Please see the table below for more information on Air Heater Specifications.

Outlet Tempe rature= Ambient Air Temperature + Temperature Increase ((watts x 3.2)/ CFM)

1/2” OD heater 3/4”OD heater
Lead Wire Size 22 ga. 18 ga.
Maximum Amperage 10 amps 15 amps
Female NPT Size 1/8” 3/8”
Male NPT Size 3/8” 3/4”
Maximum CFM 10 SCFM 22 CFM

Applications

  • Heat Staking
  • Shrink Fitting
  • Plastic Welding
  • Laminating
  • Sealing
  • Drying

Air Heater Options

  • Male or Female pipe thread on inlet or outlet
  • Brass or Stainless Steel fittings
  • Flanges
  • SJO Cord
  • Elbow on Outlet
  • Stainless Steel Tee
  • Various volts and Watts
  • Custom configurations and sizes
  • 1/2”, 5/8” and 3/4” diameters available
  • Optional Thermocouple at outlet for temperature control

Termination Options

Leads

Air Heater with Leads

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Plugs

Air Heater with 3 Pin Plug

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Fitting Options

Air Heater with Female 1/4" FTP on Outlet

Can be used on either inlet or outlet

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Air Heater with Male 3/8" NPT on Outlet

Can be used on either inlet or outlet

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