Well, we also need something that is robust because it will be subject to some vibration and shock. The cartridge heater is very durable. I have also looked specifically at hot surface ignitors but they are twice the price and are made from a fragile ceramic casting that will break.
Can a...
Our application for these heaters is open air but was told by Omega that virtually all of them will go through thermal runaway if not mated to the proper heat sink. Our whole point here is to simply achieve a surface temp of 1200F for ignition purposes. If we add a heat sink, we will just have...
I did check pricing with Watlow and found they they will still be a little higher than we expected. I really don't want to lean towards cheap China stuff just yet though. I will continue to shop for some less expensive sources but also at least follow up with this China site to see if they can...
I did find that site but will admit that I would prefer to keep all business in the states. Was really hoping to find a US mfgr but I realize that many companies just import junk and resell here as "US made". I did notice they are gouging a bit on shipping. Pops right on up there for 10 units...
We are wanting to purchase cartridge heaters in small bulk orders of 25-100. I find it odd that every place online still lists a higher price than McMaster. Does anyone here work with these heater enough to know where to get a decent price on them?
We are needing 120V, 100W, diam and length...
