Silicone Rubber Heaters for Analytical EquipmentA manufacturer of oil field gas analyzers opened a project to reduce the on floor assembly time of their main product. The largest issue was the time it was taking to attach a complex-shaped silicone heater to a cylindrical shaped aluminum vessel. The company’s exacting quality requirements made it necessary to carefully make sure there was no entrapped air between the silicone rubber heater and vessel and that all corners were carefully attached. This was important to ensure temperature uniformity of the vessel as well as prevent premature heater failure.Durex proposed providing a complete electric flexible heater assembly by sourcing the vessel and then factory vulcanizing the silicone heater to the aluminum vessel. Durex modified the electric heater to a two-piece design in order to reduce cost and improve surface contact with the vessel. We also integrated a temperature sensor for primary control as well as an over temp safety thermal cut off. Results: By supplying the customer with a complete silicone heating element assembly, the labor time on the customer's floor was significantly reduced. In addition, Durex sourced a better quality vessel then the customer was already receiving. The factory vulcanized bond was much stronger versus the adhesive that the customer was previously using and eliminated any voids. Further benefits were also a reduction in floor production space as well as reduction in the number of parts being purchased by the customer. Learn more about our silicone rubber heaters. Give us the opportunity to help you with all your heating and sensing requirements, contact us or request quote today! Durex Industries designs, engineers & manufactures electric heaters, process heating systems, temperature sensors and temperature controls. |
