Tempco Clamping Options
Type NB: Standard Built-In Clamping Strap, One-Piece Band
The clamping brackets of the Mi-Plus Heater are formed from its outer sheath, producing a unique Built-In Strap. Clamping power is generated through barrel nuts and 1/4-20 alloy steel socket head cap screws, which are an integral part of the Built-In Strap.
Type NS: Standard Built-In Clamping Strap, Two-Piece Band
The clamping brackets of the Mi-Plus Heater are formed from its outer sheath, producing a unique Built-In Strap. Clamping power is generated through barrel nuts and 1/4-20 alloy steel socket head cap screws, which are an integral part of the Built-In Strap.
Type NE: Standard Built-In Clamping Strap, One-Piece Expandable Band
The clamping brackets of the Mi-Plus Heater are formed from its outer sheath, producing a unique Built-In Strap. Clamping power is generated through barrel nuts and 1/4-20 alloy steel socket head cap screws, which are an integral part of the Built-In Strap.
Type SB: Separate Clamping Straps, One-Piece Band
This option uses a separate strap to properly clamp the heater. A separate strap is useful when clearance is limited or there is an obstruction. Separate straps are made strictly to customer specifications.
Type SS: Separate Clamping Straps, Two-Piece Band
This option uses a separate strap to properly clamp the heater. A separate strap is useful when clearance is limited or there is an obstruction. Separate straps are made strictly to customer specifications.
Type SE: Separate Clamping Straps, One-Piece Expandable Band
This option uses a separate strap to properly clamp the heater. A separate strap is useful when clearance is limited or there is an obstruction. Separate straps are made strictly to customer specifications.
Type LB: Low-Profile Built-In Clamping Strap, One-Piece Band
When space is limited use Tempco’s low profile clamping. This compact design uses 10-32 alloy socket head cap screws. Standard on all Mi-Plus heaters less than 3″ in diameter.
Type LS: Low-Profile Built-In Clamping Strap, Two-Piece Band
When space is limited use Tempco’s low profile clamping. This compact design uses 10-32 alloy socket head cap screws. Standard on all Mi-Plus heaters less than 3″ in diameter.
Type LE: Low-Profile Built-In Clamping Strap, One-Piece Expandable Band
When space is limited use Tempco’s low profile clamping. This compact design uses 10-32 alloy socket head cap screws. Standard on all Mi-Plus heaters less than 3″ in diameter.
Type OB: Outrigger Built-In Clamping Strap, One-Piece Band
This design is unique to 1″ wide heaters from 1-3/8″ diameter and greater. Two 8-32 alloy socket head cap screws are used to give 1″ wide heaters the required clamping power.
Type OS: Outrigger Built-In Clamping Strap, Two-Piece Band
This design is unique to 1″ wide heaters from 1-3/8″ diameter and greater. Two 8-32 alloy socket head cap screws are used to give 1″ wide heaters the required clamping power.
Type SL: Spring Loaded Built-In Clamping Strap, One-Piece Band
Spring-loaded clamping with alloy steel socket head cap screws is standard on heaters over 8″ in diameter and offered as an option on any heater with standard brackets. The extra heavy-duty compression springs serve to combat the thermal expansion of the heater by self-adjustment, thereby ensuring excellent contact of the heater surface with the machine barrel or die. This type of clamping is also useful on heaters that are mounted vertically.
Type NSL: Spring Loaded Built-In Clamping Strap, Two-Piece Band
Spring loaded clamping with alloy steel socket head cap screws is standard on heaters over 8″ in diameter and offered as an option on any heater with standard brackets. The extra heavy-duty compression springs serve to combat the thermal expansion of the heater by self-adjustment, thereby ensuring excellent contact of the heater surface with the machine barrel or die. This type of clamping is also useful on heaters that are mounted vertically.
Type NEL: Spring Loaded Built-In Clamping Strap, One-Piece Expandable Band
Spring-loaded clamping with alloy steel socket head cap screws is standard on heaters over 8″ in diameter and offered as an option on any heater with standard brackets. The extra heavy duty compression springs serve to combat thermal expansion of the heater by self adjustment, thereby ensuring excellent contact of the heater surface with the machine barrel or die. This type of clamping is also useful on heaters that are mounted vertically.
Type WB: Weld-On Bracket, One-Piece Band
The Mi-Plus is available without built-in brackets. For this option, brackets are welded onto the heater plate at user-specified locations. A weld-on bracket is useful when clearance is limited or there is an obstruction to using separate straps. Consult Tempco with your requirements.
Type WS: Weld-On Bracket, Two-Piece Band
The Mi-Plus is available without built-in brackets. For this option, brackets are welded onto the heater plate at user-specified locations. A weld-on bracket is useful when clearance is limited or there is an obstruction to using separate straps. Consult Tempco with your requirements.
Type WE: Weld-On Bracket, One-Piece Expandable Band
The Mi-Plus is available without built-in brackets. For this option, brackets are welded onto the heater plate at user-specified locations. A weld-on bracket is useful when clearance is limited or there is an obstruction to using separate straps. Consult Tempco with your requirements.
Additional Options
Thermocouple Coupling
The Thermocouple Coupling facilitates the installation of an external thermocouple with a threaded fitting. The standard location for the coupling is 90° from the gap at the center of the width. Specify without through-hole for heater sensing or with through-hole for load sensing.
Thermocouple Bayonet Adapter
A standard Bayonet Adapter facilitates the installation of an external thermocouple with a standard bayonet cap. The standard location for the adapter is 90° from the gap.
See Temperature Sensors for a complete selection of thermocouples available from stock.
Built-In Thermocouple
A built-in thermocouple can be factory installed on Mi-Plus band heaters. ANSI type J or K thermocouples are available on Type L1, R,1 R2, W1, W2, and W5 lead wire terminations. The thermocouple junction is located inside the exit termination stamping, providing a relative heater temperature.
Thermocouples can be located in various positions on the heater. Consult Tempco with your requirements.
Stock Heavy-Duty Quick Disconnect Plugs and Adapters
Heaters with pre-wired plugs allow quick and easy installation of the heater. These plugs can be attached to an armor cable or stainless steel wire braid.
For other types of plugs, consult Tempco or specify the manufacturer’s part number when ordering. See Accessories for additional Twist-Lock electrical plugs.
Igloo Ceramic Terminal Covers for Screw Terminals
Igloo™ ceramic terminal covers consist of two individual ceramic parts. With a tight-fitting cap and a solid base, an Igloo will fully insulate any standard #8 or #10 terminal lug used for electrical wiring hookups. Igloos can be assembled onto any standard Mi-Plus Band with 8-32 or 10-32 screw terminals.