The tubular heating elements are manufactured according to KANTHAL – OAKLEY technology, utilizing the latest patents and solutions from CSM and Kanthal/Granlund machines and equipment. High longevity and reliability are ensured by the use of high-quality materials: magnesium oxide, premium resistance wires, and protective tubes in accordance with the specified standards for the heating industry. Our electric heating elements meet the requirements of DIN EN 60335-1 (VDE -700-1), and are certified for CE and VDE marking.

Nominal voltage and power rating

The voltage range used: 12V…480V.

Typical voltages used: 24V, 48V, 115V, 230V, 400V, 440V.

The power rating of the heating element is selected individually based on the operating conditions and length.

Power tolerance according to DIN EN 60335-1 standard is +5% to -10%. Upon special request, tolerance of ±5% is available.

Standard lengths of dead zones: 40 / 60 / 80 / 100 / 120 / 150 / 180 / 200 … 1000mm.

Construction of a tubular heating element:

  • 1
    Protective Sheath
  • 2
    Heating Coil
  • 3
    Magnesium Oxide Insulation
  • 4
    Mounting Rod
  • 5
    Ceramic Insulator
  • 6
    Sealing

Heater element tube lengths:

Material of the protective tube Heater element diameter
6,4mm 8,5mm 10mm 12mm 16mm
Stainless steel 200-3350 200-4900 250-5200 250-5200 250-6000

Tolerance of heater element diameter:

  • ±0.1mm for diameters 6.4-10.0mm
  • ±0.2mm for diameters 12.0-16.0mm

Tolerance of heater element length:

  • ±1,5%,
  • upon request ±2mm

Table of used materials:

EN AISI Max. operating temperature of the material
1.4301 304 450°C
1.4541 321 550°C
1.4404 316L 450°C
1.4571 316Ti 500°C
1.4828 309 950°C
1.4876 Incoloy 800 1050°C
2.4858 Incoloy 825 1100°C

Selection and application of tubular heating elements:

When selecting a heating element, it is necessary to define the following parameters:

  • Application
  • Operating temperature
  • Heated medium (gas, liquid, steel mold, etc.)
  • External dimensions, shape
  • Power, voltage
  • Type of mounting and connection

When selecting power, it is necessary to consider the permissible maximum loads depending on the operating conditions:

Operating Environment Material
AISI 316L, 316Ti, 321 Incoloy 800, 825
Stagnant water 10
Moving water 14
Flowing water 25
Steam generators 6
Thin oil 3,5
Thick oil 1,2
Still air 5 6
Moving air v=3m/s 6 7
Moving air v-9m/s 9 9

Mounting of Heating Elements:

To install a single tubular heating element, we use mounting sleeves that ensure a secure and safe installation in the working environment.

Currently, there are over a hundred different types of mounting sleeves available. We also produce custom mountings specifically tailored to customer orders.

Mounting Sleeves
Material Plain galvanized steel, brass, AISI 303, AISI 304
Thread M10, M12, M14, M16, M18, M20, M22, M24
Mounting Method Clamping, Hard soldering

When mounting several individual heating elements close together, we typically use heads/collars with a specified thread.

These heads/collars provide easier installation and better functionality (e.g., electrical connections).

Mounting Heads / Collars
Material Brass, stainless steel AISI 304, AISI 316L (available upon request), plain steel ST
Thread G1″ – G2 1/2″
Mounting Method Hard soldering 45Ag (56Ag available upon request)

Depending on the size of the head/collar, it is possible to mount up to 6 individual heating elements at once.

An additional mounting method for heating elements includes special mounting plates, round flanges (Dmax=500mm), rectangular flanges (max. 600x400mm), square flanges (max. 400x400mm), protective tubes, etc., all custom-made upon request.

Electrical Terminals:

For tubular heating elements, the following electrical terminals are used:

C1

8,5/6,4

Flat connector M4

C2

8,5/6,4

90° angled spade connector 6.3

C3

8,5/6,4

Straight spade connector 6.3

C4

8,5/6,4

45° angled spade connector 6.3

C5

8,5/6,4

Sealed pin

C6

8,5/6,4

M4 angled connector

C7

8,5

M4 thread with nut

C8

6,4

Double 6.3 angled spade connector

C9

6,4

Double 6.3 straight spade connector

C10

8,5

Threaded pin with heating M4, M5, M6

C11

8,5/6,4

Insulated wire

C12

8,5

Hermetically sealed end