Silicone Rubber Drum and Pail Heater Specifications

Physical Description

Heating element is laminated between two layers of 23 mil and two layers of 25 mil fiberglass reinforced silicone rubber.

Power Density: 2.5W/sq.in.

Nominal Silicone Rubber Density: 26 oz/sq.yd.


Electrical Ratings

Wiring from Drum Heater to Controller: 6 ft. liquid-tight conduit

Line Cord from Controller Assembly: 6 ft. industrial power cord

Line Cord Termination:
120V – Hazardous area rated 5-15P plug
240V – No plug, flying leads


Agency Approvals:

Tempco SHS, DHR & EHR Silicone Rubber Heaters are UL Recognized in the USA and for Canada under UL File Number E65652 (UL499) Component Recognition Program, and CSA Recognized under CSA File Number 043099. If you require UL/cUL and/or CSA Agency Approval, please specify when ordering.

Thermostat

High Limit Thermostat:

  • Designed to keep blanket below NEC article 500-T rating
T RatingNEC TemperatureActual High Limit
T3392°F (200°C)292°F (145°C)
T4A248°F (120°C)158°F (70°C)
  • High limit red indicator lamp
  • Attached adjustable dual setpoint thermostat NEMA 7 temperature controller. Moisture and chemical resistant.

Thermostat Range:  25°-325°F/-4°-163°C, dual scale limited by the “T Rating”