Datasheet

Custom Design Options
Value-added assemblies and complete thermal solutions.
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Introduction
Design
Guide
Polyimide
Heaters
Silicone
Rubber
Heaters (foil)
Standard
Polyimide
& Rubber
Rubber
Heaters
(wire-wound)
Mica Heaters
Thermal-Clear
Heaters
All-Polyimide
Heaters
Sensors,
Controllers &
Accessories
Reference
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Flexible Heaters Design Guide | www.minco.com
For best heater performance and reduced installation costs,
consider Minco’s capabilities in mounting heaters to make
complete thermal subassemblies. You can furnish the heat
sinks or we can fabricate them to your specifications. Either
way, you get a guaranteed bond, superior reliability, and the
benefits of Minco’s experience with advanced adhesives and
lamination equipment. In many cases we can affix the heater
to the mating part in the same step used to bond its layers
together. That saves money over a two-step process.
Vulcanized silicone rubber assemblies
Minco’s proprietary vulcanization process uses no adhesive
to bond heaters to mating parts. Eliminating the adhesive
facilitates heat transfer, resulting in higher
allowable watt densities and longer life.
Laminated polyimide heaters
Polyimide (e.g. Kapton™) heaters can be mounted to flat or
curved heat sinks using an acrylic adhesive and our specialized
lamination equipment. The thin, uniform bond layer provides
excellent heat transfer. Watt densities to 50 watts/in²
(7.8 watts/cm²) are possible.
Clamped mica heaters
Mica heaters must be secured between rigid plates to prevent
separation of layers. Minco can provide many styles of mica
heater assemblies: bolted, riveted or welded, flat or curved.
Factory mounted All-Polyimide (AP) heaters
Factory bonded AP heaters eliminate clamping and provide
optimum heat transfer to the heat sink. The excellent chemical
resistance and low outgassing of AP
heaters, together with Minco’s
precise machining capabilities,
are the perfect solution for
chuck heaters in semiconduc-
tor processing equipment.
Assembly options
• Minco-supplied heat sinks: Machined, formed, and extruded
parts from Minco’s advanced machine shop or qualified vendors
• Coatings: PTFE coating, anodizing, or plating with nickel,
copper, or gold
• Temperature sensors: Accurate and reliable temperature
measurement. See the "Sensors, Controllers & Accessories"
section for more information
• Thermostats and thermal
cutoffs for control or limit
switching
• Wire harnesses, connectors,
or flex circuitry
• Electronic components
• Thermal insulation