Precision Industrial Heating Elements | Engineering Thermal Excellence
An industrial heating element is an electro-thermal device converting electrical energy into precise heat through Joule heating. At Leader Steel, we engineer our elements using high-resistance Nichrome alloy (80% Ni, 20% Cr) delivering:
Oxidation resistance up to 1,200°C in air atmospheres
Stable resistivity (±1.5%) across operational temperatures
Mechanical durability with 25% higher yield strength than standard alloys
Rapid thermal response (0.8°C/sec heating rate)
Core Construction: Nichrome wire → MgO insulation → Incoloy 800 sheath → Hermetic seal.
Advanced Industrial Heater Series
Tubular Heating Elements
Hermetically sealed units with 99.5% pure magnesia insulation ensuring thermal conductivity > 40 W/m·K
| Power Density | Sheath Options | Thermal Cycling |
|---|
| 5-35 W/cm² | SS304/316, Incoloy 800 | >50,000 cycles @ 800°C |
Cartridge Heaters
Compact forced-fit designs with 0.05mm tolerance for uniform die heating (±2°C variance)
| Diameter Range | Termination | Dielectric Strength |
|---|
| 3-40mm | Stainless steel lead wires | 1,500V AC/min |
Single Ended Heaters
Unilateral terminal systems featuring IP68-rated connectors for immersion heating
| Immersion Depth | Corrosion Resistance | Fluid Compatibility |
|---|
| >2m | pH 0-14 | Acids, solvents, molten salts |
Precision Thermal Solutions Across Industries
Metals Processing
Aluminum extrusion dies (450-550°C)
Zinc alloy melting pots (415±5°C)
Vacuum brazing furnaces (1,100°C)
Advanced Electronics Manufacturing
Semiconductor wafer processing
PCB reflow ovens (SnAgCu soldering)
OLED deposition chambers
Lithium battery electrode drying
Chemical Processing
Polymer reaction vessels (PEEK/PPS production)
Crude oil fractional distillation
Acid etching baths (HF/HNO₃ solutions)
Food Technology
Aseptic processing (UHT systems)
Frying oil temperature control
Freeze-dryer sublimation plates
Emerging Technologies
Hydrogen fuel cell stack heating
Additive manufacturing powder beds
CVD graphene synthesis reactors
Material Science Innovation
Nichrome 80/20
Core resistance alloy with:
1.10 μΩ·m resistivity @ 20°C
0.0004/°C temperature coefficient
Self-passivating Cr₂O₃ layer
Sheath Materials
Optimized for application environments:
Incoloy 800: Sulfur-rich atmospheres
Hastelloy C276: Halogen corrosion
Titanium Grade 7: Seawater immersion
Custom material solutions available for extreme conditions including:
Nuclear radiation environments
High-vacuum space applications
Supercritical CO₂ systems
Technical Consultation Service
Our thermal engineers provide:
Why Global Manufacturers Choose Leader Steel?
√ ISO 9001:2015 Certified Production
Rigorous quality control at every stage: raw material inspection → electrical testing → final IP68 certification.
√ 72-Hour Rapid Prototyping
Test custom heater samples before full production.
√ 24/7 Technical Support
Our engineers solve complex thermal challenges.
Need a Reliable Industrial Heating Solution?
Email specs to info@leadersteel.com
