Tempco Watt Densities for Typical Applications

8 watts/in2 (1.3 watts/cm2)

Typical Applications: Fuel Oils (Bunker C and Number 6)

Recommended Materials

  • Flange: 150-lb Raised Face Forged Carbon Steel
  • Elements: Steel Sheath

15 watts/in2 (2.3 watts/cm2)

Typical Applications: Fuel Oils (Number 4&5)

Recommended Materials

  • Flange: 150-lb Raised Face Forged Carbon Steel
  • Elements: Steel

16 watts/in2 (2.5 watts/cm2)

Typical Applications: Heat Transfer Oils ● Liquid Paraffin

Recommended Materials

  • Flange: 150-lb Raised Face Forged Carbon Steel
  • Elements: Incoloy® 800 sheath

23 watts/in2 (3.6 watts/cm2) (A)

Typical Applications: Lightweight Oils ● Heat Transfer Oils ● Degreasing Solutions

Recommended Materials

  • Flange: 150-lb Raised Face Forged Carbon Steel
  • Elements: Steel

23 watts/in2 (3.6 watts/cm2) (B)

Typical Applications: Forced Air ● Caustic Solutions ● Degreasing Solutions

Recommended Materials

  • Flange: 150-lb Raised Face Forged Carbon Steel
  • Elements: Incoloy® 800 Sheath

48 watts/in2 (7.4 watts/cm2)

Typical Applications: Process Water

Recommended Materials

  • Flange: 150-lb Raised Face Forged Carbon Steel
  • Elements: Incoloy® 800 Sheath

60 watts/in2 (9.3 watts/cm2) (A)

Typical Applications: Deionized Water

Recommended Materials

  • Flange: 150-lb Raised Face 316 Stainless Steel
  • Elements: 316 Stainless Steel Sheath

60 watts/in2 (9.3 watts/cm2) (B)

Typical Applications: Clean Water

Recommended Materials

  • Flange: 150-lb Raised Face Forged Carbon Steel
  • Elements: Copper Sheath

60 watts/in2 (9.3 watts/cm2) ©

Typical Applications: Deionized Water

Recommended Materials

  • Flange: 150-lb Raised Face 316 Stainless Steel
  • Elements: 316 Stainless Steel Sheath