Backer Hotwatt Special Purpose Glasrope Heaters
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High Temperature Glasrope: GH16
Features
- The Backer Hotwatt High Temperature Glasrope Heater is similar to the Standard Single Glasrope Heater in construction except the woven fiberglass braid is of special design to withstand higher temperatures.
- Nominal diameter is .165″.
- Lengths to 300″.
- Maximum operating temperature is 1200° F.
- Made in U.S.A.
Construction
- Flexible woven high temperature fiberglass braid.
- Premium grade resistance wire element.
- Braid retainer.
- Fiberglass insulated leads.
Wattage
Maximum wattage is computed at 7 watts per linear inch.
How To Order
Specify: GH16-followed by length, wattage, voltage, lead length, and special features if required.
Example: GH16-80/400W/120V/SF1-10.
Silicone Rubber Glasrope: GS16
Features: U.L. Recognized No.- E48358 C.S.A. Certified – 016386-0-000
- The Backer Hotwatt Silicon Rubber Glasrope Heater is sheathed in silicone rubber for use in wet or moist applications.
- The heater is supplied with neoprene insulated flexible leads.
- Nominal diameter is .165″.
- Lengths to 300″.
- Maximum operating temperature is 325° F.
- Made in U.S.A.
Construction
- Silicone rubber sleeve.
- Premium grade resistance wire element.
- Sleeve retainer.
- Insulated leads.
Wattage
Maximum wattage is computed at 3 watts per linear inch.
How To Order
Specify: GS16-followed by length, wattage, voltage, lead length, and special features if required.
Example: GS16-30/50W/120V/SF1-12.
Flexible Metal Glasrope: FM25
Features
- The Backer Hotwatt Flexible Metal Glasrope is for high temperature, corrosive applications.
- Nominal diameter is .250″.
- Lengths to 120″.
- Maximum temperature is 1300° F.
- Made in U.S.A.
Construction
Wattage
Maximum wattage is computed at 5 watts per linear inch.
How To Order
Specify: FM25-followed by length, wattage, voltage, lead length, and special features if required.
Example: FM25-72/250W/120V/SF1-6.
Standard Terminations
SF11A: Ring terminals. Specify size: #6, #8, #10.
SF11B: Straight quick connect terminals. Specify male or female and size: 3/16″ or 1/4″.
SF11C: Flag quick connect terminals. Specify male or female and size: 3/16″ or 1/4″.
SF11D: Spade terminals. Specify size: #6, #8, #10.
SF11E: Weld tab terminals. For spot weld connections
Terminals may be supplied attached to the end of the lead or directly on the glasrope.
Tolerance
Wattage tolerances are held to +5%, -10% at the voltage specified.