Watlow FIREROD® Cartridge Heater
Watlow FIREROD® Cartridge Heater
Watlow FIREROD® Cartridge Heater
Watlow FIREROD® Cartridge Heater

Watlow FIREROD® Cartridge Heater

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Description

Hi-Watt offers Watlow FIREROD® cartridge heaters in multiple diameters, including 1/8”, 1/4”, 1/2, 3/4”, 5/8”, and 1”. These heaters are built with premium materials and provide superior heat transfer, uniformity, and oxidation resistance in compact, precision applications, including mold die and platen heating, test sample heating, and high-temperature glass forming. They can even replace large screw-plug immersion heaters to save space.

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  • Nickel-chromium resistance wire to ensure effective heat distribution
  • Highly compacted MgO insulation for a faster start-up
  • Corrosion-resistant Alloy 800 or stainless steel sheaths and lead end with silicone rubber seal
  • Metallurgically-bonded conductor pins for electrical continuity
  • Faster installation due to horizontal through-the-wall tank mounting
  • UL® and CSA-approved flexible stranded wires rated up to 840 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Features smaller threaded fittings than conventional immersion heaters

Hi-Watt is proud to be an industry-leading Watlow supplier in Michigan. Our team will not only help you find and configure the best heating solutions for your applications but provide installation assistance and ongoing technical support when needed.

To ensure optimal performance of your FIREROD® cartridge heater, follow these best practices:

  • Never place this heater in the main body of the liquid or in a restricted space
  • Keep the heater covered in the liquid it’s heating
  • Do not cycle this heater on and off frequently
  • Control scale build-up
  • Keep watt densities low when heating viscous liquids
Diameter 1/8″, 1/4″, 1/2″, 3/4″, 5/8″, 1″
Length 7/8″ to 72″
Mounting 1/16 DIN Panel Mount
Maximum Operating Temperature 1,400 degrees Fahrenheit/760 degrees Celsius (for Alloy 800 Sheaths)
1,000 degrees Fahrenheit/528 degrees Celsius (for Stainless Steel Sheaths)
Sheath Length 4 1/2″
Tolerances ±3/32 in. (in units that are 4 1/2″ long). Any units over this length are ±2%
Maximum Volts 480V
Maximum Watt Density 400W/in2, 62 W/cm2
Number of Circuits Varies based on diameter and power supply configuration
3/4″ diameter, 1-phase: 3 circuits
3/4″ diameter, 3-phase: 1 circuit
1″ diameter, 1-phase: 5 circuits
1″ diameter, 3-phase: 2 circuits

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