PTC elements for uniform heating without any power variation

– Quick heating with self regulating function

PTC

PTC elements

PTC elements are used as heating source in air heaters, drying units and compartment heaters for cars and trains.

PTC elements consist of PTC thermistors and aluminium strips put together by brazing or glueing. The PTC element can be mounted in a frame of heat resistant plastic or built-in in a specific application.

Characteristics

  • Rapid heating of the element
  • Self regulating function
  • Heating power controlled by the air flow
  • Uniform heating without any power variation
  • No risk for overheating
  • Long life time

Technical data

Material

PTC termistors and aluminium strips, joined with soldering and gluing.
Possibly frame of heat resistant plastic

Assembly

Assembly in a frame of heat resistant plastic
In-building in the actual application
Casting in heat resistant plastic
Customer specific aluminium profiles

Voltage

110-400 VAC, 12-36 VDC

Design

Heating elements
Immersion heaters
Heating chips
As accessory to heating elements
As accessory to flexible elements

Switching temperature:

Curie point min 50°C, max 260 °C

Example applications

  • Compartment heaters
  • Dehumidifiers
  • Towel dryer
  • Air heaters
  • Warming plates
  • Drying appliances
  • Glue guns
  • Heating systems for vehicles
  • Tumble driers

Product examples

Besides traditional PTC element Backer also produces tubular elements, where the PTC technology is used - please see below. We also keep a standard range of PTC element in plastic frame on stock for a fast delivery.

 

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