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W A T L O W

Cartridge Heaters
HT FIREROD®
Performance Capabilities
• Platen temperatures to 1800°F
(980°C)
• Maximum watt density to
100 W/in2 (15.5 W/cm2)
• Maximum voltage 277VÅ(ac) to
ground
• Length tolerance:
+0, -4 percent standard
diameters;
+0, -8 percent for special
diameters
Features and Benefits
• High temperature seal prevents
exposure to the atmosphere
which minimizes oxidation of the
winding wires. The end result is
longer life of the element.
• Incoloy® sheath is treated for
better emissivity, which transfers
heat more efficiently.

Made-to-Order Availability
Nominal Actual Max
Diameter Diameter Amps
inches inches
⁄2
1
0.496 ± 0.004 10
⁄8
5
0.580 ± 0.004 23 High Temperature Seal Nickel-chromium
0.621 ± 0.004 23 Resistance Wire
⁄4
3
0.710 ± 0.004 46
0.746 ± 0.004 46 Optional
Fiberglass Insulated

Cartridge Heaters
Ceramic
1 0.960 ± 0.004 46 Crimped-on Leads Beads
0.996 ± 0.006 46
Magnesium
Contact the Watlow factory in St. Louis,
Oxide Insulation
Missouri, for special diameter requests.
Incoloy® Sheath

Applications
• Thermo plastic Insulation Conductor 3" Minimum
Boots Pins No-Heat Section
• Superplastic forming of titanium
aircraft parts
• Diffusion bonding to laminate and
shape titanium

Incoloy® is a registered trademark of

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Cartridge Heaters
HT FIREROD 0.090 Maximum Allowable Watt Density
Applications and 0.080

Technical Data 0.070

Continued 0.060

0.050

0.040

0.030
Hole (inches)
Fit in (inches)

120
0°F
0.020
Fit in Hole

1600

1500
1700
1800

140

130
0°F

0°F
°F

°F

°F
F °
0.010
0.009

0.008

0.007

0.006

0.005
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

Watt Density—W/in2

Options • Bending (chart to the right) Minimum Required Bend

• Distributed wattage Dia. No-Heat Length Radius
Options available on the in in (mm) in (mm)
HT FIREROD: • MI leads
0.496 1 7⁄8 (47) 1 3⁄4 (19)
• Thermocouples • Flanges 0.580 2 1⁄4 (57) 1 (25)
• Independently controllable heat • Threaded fittings 0.621 2 5⁄16 (59) 1 (25)
• Post terminals 0.710 2 3⁄4 (70) 1 1⁄4 (32)
zones 0.746 2 13⁄16 (71) 1 1⁄4 (32)
• Conduit NEMA boxes 0.996 3 3⁄8 (86) 1 1⁄2 (38)

F.O.B.: St. Louis, Missouri

How to Order • No-heat length, if greater than • Atmospheric information

HT FIRERODs are available only as three inches (76 mm) • Lead type and length or terminal
made-to-order units. To place an • Volts configuration
order, please specify:
• Watts • Options including finishing,
• Diameter internal construction and
• Intended application and
• Overall length temperature mounting.

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