Watt-Flex ®
Continuous Coil Produces Uniform Temperature Profile
The continuous coil in the Watt-Flex® cartridge heater
produces an even temperature along the length of the sheath
(unless otherwised specified by the customer.)
Dalton Watt-Flex™ Split-Sheath Cartridge Heater: 1⁄4'' OD 100W 120V; Setpoint: 300˚ F
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Temperature ˚F
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Sensor Locations (Sensor 1: 0.5'' from tip; Sensor 12: 6.5'' from tip)
Competitor’s Sectional Heater Results In Cold Spots and Uneven Temperature Profile
This heat profile of a Watlow Firerod ® cartridge heater was generated by a customer.
Note that the two cores in this heater produce about 75˚ F higher temperatures
than the cold junction between them.
Watlow Firerod Heater: 1⁄4'' OD; Setpoint: 300˚ F (Sensors on heater, Thermocouple on exterior of sealing bar)
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Temperature ˚F
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Sensor Locations (Sensor 1: 0.5'' from tip; Sensor 12: 8.5'' from tip)