Open Coil Air Heating Elements for Convection, Duct & Oven Heating
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Open Coil Heating Elements-Used For Duct Heaters, Ovens and
Air/Convection Heating Applications
Open Coil Heating Elements-Description Guide:
Open coil heating elements are coiled resistance wire fixed onto a supporting steel or aluminum
frame with
ceramic insulators. The selection of the correct wire gauge, wire type and coil diameter requires quite some
experience. There are standard elements available on the market, but quite often they need to be custom
built. Open coil air heaters work best below air velocities of 80 FPM. Higher air velocities could cause the
coils to touch each other and short out. For higher velocities, select a tubular air heater or finned tubular heaters.
ceramic insulators. The selection of the correct wire gauge, wire type and coil diameter requires quite some
experience. There are standard elements available on the market, but quite often they need to be custom
built. Open coil air heaters work best below air velocities of 80 FPM. Higher air velocities could cause the
coils to touch each other and short out. For higher velocities, select a tubular air heater or finned tubular heaters.
Review General Applications:
The big advantage of open coil heating elements is the very quick response time. Most of
these elements
need a constant airflow over the resistance wire, but if the watt densities are low enough they may not
burn out in still air.
Nichrome resistance wire open coil elements are used extensively in convection heating applications,
R&D and as replacement coils in duct heaters, portable heaters and air process heaters, as well as in
some infrared applications such as vacuum forming /thermoforming.
Before we can build a heater, we need to know at least the airflow (CFM), Delta T ( i.e. change in temperature),
volts and watts.
need a constant airflow over the resistance wire, but if the watt densities are low enough they may not
burn out in still air.
Nichrome resistance wire open coil elements are used extensively in convection heating applications,
R&D and as replacement coils in duct heaters, portable heaters and air process heaters, as well as in
some infrared applications such as vacuum forming /thermoforming.
Before we can build a heater, we need to know at least the airflow (CFM), Delta T ( i.e. change in temperature),
volts and watts.
Specifications:
- High Quality grades of NiCr resistance wire (80-20) & (65-35)
- Resistive wire gauges from 6 Gauge wire up to 38 Gauge available
- Coil diameters from .250 inch dia up to 0.875 inch dia
- Arrow Ceramic/steatite clips (insulators) or rounded ceramic clips available
- Termination options include screw type or other alternatives
- Custom stretch ratios available
Features & Benefits:
Quick heat up time & easily replaceable
Outside diameters: 1 7/8'' and 2 ¾''
Lengths: 60-320'' (5-26 ft)
Single element ratings: 4-20 kW
Pipe Surface: 3-12 W/In2
Voltages: 240, 480 and 600V, 3 PHASE
Used in horizontal 2'' or 3'' schedule 40 NPS pipe
Equipped with high density electrical ceramic insulating supports
Can be bent in a vertical plane on at least 12'' radius
Heavy gauge bus bars
Heavy gauge resistance wire
Special ratings and lengths available upon request
Outside diameters: 1 7/8'' and 2 ¾''
Lengths: 60-320'' (5-26 ft)
Single element ratings: 4-20 kW
Pipe Surface: 3-12 W/In2
Voltages: 240, 480 and 600V, 3 PHASE
Used in horizontal 2'' or 3'' schedule 40 NPS pipe
Equipped with high density electrical ceramic insulating supports
Can be bent in a vertical plane on at least 12'' radius
Heavy gauge bus bars
Heavy gauge resistance wire
Special ratings and lengths available upon request
Open Coil Housing Heating Rack
Open Coil Heating Element Close Up
Open Coil Element Housing Style 2
Open Coil Element Housing Angle 2
Open Coil Element Housing Angle 3
Open Coil Element Housing Angle 1
Open Coil Housing Angle 4
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