Datasheet

40 Kanthal Appliance Alloys Handbook
Wire:
4W/cm
2
25 W/in
2
in natural convection,
<12 W/cm
2
75 W/in
2
in forced convection.
Suspended Elements
Porcupine Elements
Heating conductor consists of hairpin- shaped wire bends protruding in all directions, with
hole in centre. Element is supported by central insulated rod or insulating tube around its
circumference.
KANTHAL D, AF
NIKROTHAL 80
Hot air guns, radiators, convectors, tumble dryers, domestic ovens with forced convection.
Characteristics
Surface load
Typical applications
Recommended alloy