Nichrome Heating Elements
(Heat Sealing Band)
Nichrome Heating Elements function as heat sealing bands, producing airtight seals of varying widths, lengths and shapes.
Nichrome A 80 properties:
- Maximum Operating Temperature of 2150° F
- Stable Operating Temperature
- Fast Heat-Up Times
- Corrosion Resistant
Applications of nichrome wire include sealing plastic film and cutting foam products.
Vertrod PTFE Covers and PTFE Zone Tape to protect your elements and products
Types of Heating Elements Available:
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Flat Ribbon
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Round Wire
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Circular
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Contoured
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Flat Ribbon with Cut Wire attached
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Tapered Band
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Copper Plated
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Copper Foil Wrapped
Nichrome Wire A 80
(Nickel 80%, Chromium 20%)
Flat Ribbon Nichrome Sizes
| Width (inch) | Thickness (inch) |
|---|---|
| 1/16 (0.0625) | 0.005 0.008 |
| 5/64 ( 0.078125) | 0.0063 (soft) |
| 1/8 (0.125) | 0.004 (soft) 0.004 (full hard) 0.007 0.010 |
| 3/16 (0.1875) | 0.004 0.0063 |
| 1/4 (0.2500) | 0.004 0.005 0.008 0.010 0.020 |
| 5/16 (0.3125) | 0.005 |
| 3/8 (0.375) | 0.004 0.005 |
| 1/2 (0.500) | 0.004 0.006 |
| 3/4 (0.750) | 0.004 |
Round Wire Nichrome Sizes
| American Wire Gauge | Diameter (Inch) |
|---|---|
| 11 | 0.0907 |
| 13 | 0.0720 |
| 14 | 0.0641 |
| 15 | 0.0571 |
| 18 | 0.0403 (annealed) |
| 20 | 0.032 |
| 24 | 0.0201 |
Maximum operating temperature: 2150°F
Temperature of Coefficient Resistance: 0.0009
Non-Magnetic
See our page on heating element care & maintenance for tips on assembling the heater bar and diagnosing why your heating element may be breaking.