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Tubular air heating elements
Backer manufactures tubular air heating elements for use in many different appliances, such as electrical water heaters, dishwashers and washing machines, boilers, coffee machines, fryers, industrial baths and oil filled radiators.
The Backer tubular heating element is the most frequent alternative for liquid heating. We manage a large number of production techniques, giving a chose within a widre range of element types. An optimal heat solution of an application is decided by user environment and operating temperature. You can from Backer for instance have an element with an operating temperature of as much as 900°C.
Technical data
Material | Mild steel – Grade D |
Dimensioner | Ø 6,5 mm |
Assembly | Fixing in the object with flange/nipple |
Connection | M4, M6, flat pin, spot welded cable, round pin 2.5 mm |
Design | One, two alt. three wattage rating/element |
Example applications
- Fan heater
- Heating curtains
- Ovens, grills
- IR Radiators
- Radiators
- Train compartment heaters
- Sterilisers
- Convectors
Product examples
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Brick element
Heating element with dia. 8.5 mm and 14 mm can be fitted with fins to increase their heat dissipation surfaces. Fins are available in steel for soldering or in aluzinc for press-fitting to tubular ele... >>Read more
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Fin strip elements
Tubular element with diam. 8.5 mm and 14 mm can be fitted with fins, stripped vertically on the element. The fins increase the radiating area and reduce the surface temperature on the element without ... >>Read more
Fixing and connection devices
Savings in cost can often be made if elements are fitted with connection and fixing devices during manufacturing. Below you find the most frequent alternatives, which could be considered standard. We can also supply special flanges and alternative methods of fixing made completely to our clients' specifications.
When selecting connection and fixing devices it is often important to bear in mind the size of the series.
Fixing plate pressed onto the element - 
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Types of cables and wiring
The heating elements may be supplied with connecting wiring which is normally spot welded to the terminal pins. Uninsulated as well as insulated wiring is avaliable. Uninsulated wiring can be fitted with insulative tubung. The joint between the wiring and the terminal pin can also be fitted with insulative tubing if required.
The most common types used
Wiring material | Insulation material | Max. operating temp. |
Copper | - | 180°C |
Copper | Silicone | 180°C |
Copper | Fiber glass/silicone | 180°C |
Nickel | - | 400°C |
Nickel | Ceramic bushings | 400°C |
Nickel | Fiber glass/silicone | 200°C |
BACKER ALPE · Fco.I. Madero No. 2137 Pte. Col. Centro, C.P. 64000 Monterrey, N.L
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