Redband™ Ceramic Insulated Band Heaters
AKINSUN Redband™ ceramic insulated band heaters are designed for high-temperature industrial processing, delivering fast, efficient heating with excellent insulation and long service life. Ideal for plastics processing and high-performance applications.
Description
AKINSUN Redband™ ceramic insulated band heaters are engineered to deliver rapid and efficient heating for industrial machinery and processing equipment. Their primary purpose is to heat machine components or materials quickly while maintaining consistent temperatures that improve productivity. These heaters are especially suited for modern manufacturing environments where high-temperature resins and fast production cycles are common.
Ceramic Redband™ heaters are capable of producing significantly higher operating temperatures than conventional band heaters. Due to the low thermal conductivity of the ceramic fiber insulation, heat is effectively directed toward the cylinder surface rather than being lost to the surrounding environment. While the inner surface temperature can reach up to 1200°F, the outer surface typically remains around 400°F, improving efficiency and safety.
These heaters are manufactured in a wide range of standard construction options, sizes, electrical ratings, and termination configurations. The flexible interlocking ceramic bodies allow the heater to open easily and wrap around cylindrical equipment, making installation quick and convenient. AKINSUN designs and manufactures these heaters using high-quality materials to ensure durability, reliable performance, and long operational life. Custom sizes and diameters are also available to meet specific application requirements.
Specification
| Maximum Temperature | 1400°F |
|---|---|
| Nominal Watt Density | 20-45 W/In² |
| Maximum Watt Density | 45 W/In², Air Cooled 50 W/In² |
| Voltage | 480V |
| Maximum Voltage W/Leads | 240 VAC |
| Maximum Amperage | Lead Wire Termination 10 AMP (Per Circuit) |
| Heater Type | Ceramic |
| Maximum Amperage Screw Termination | 25 AMP |
| Resistance Tolerance | +10%, -5% |
| Voltage Tolerance | +5%, -10% |
| Insulation (Ceramic Fiber Blanket) | Standard Thickness ¼” Double Thickness ½” |
| Terminals | 1/4-20 Post Terminals Standard |
| Sheath Material | Stainless Steel |
| Lockup | Flange Type Standard |
| Minimum ID: One Piece | 2″ |
| Minimum ID: Two Piece | 4″ |
| Maximum ID | 25½” for 2 Piece Construction 15″ for 1 Piece Construction |
| Standard Width Increment | 1/2″ |
| Standard Gap When Tightened | 1/4″ |
| Thickness W/¼” Insulation | 5/8″ |
| Thickness W/½” Insulation | 7/8″ |

