Why OEMs Trust Datec for Custom Thermal Solutions: A Closer Look at Our Technology
In the rapidly evolving world of high-performance manufacturing, precision and reliability are everything. For OEMs in industries like food holding and warming, semiconductor manufacturing, medical devices and aerospace, thermal management plays a critical role in ensuring operational consistency and efficiency. That’s where Datec Coating Technologies comes in. We specialize in advanced heating solutions built around thick film technology, and we’ve earned the trust of leading OEMs through innovation, customization, and proven performance.
Precision Engineering Backed by Thick Film Expertise
At the heart of Datec’s technology is our proprietary thick film heating element platform. Unlike traditional heating methods, thick film heaters offer a compact, highly controllable, and energy-efficient way to deliver heat precisely where it’s needed. By applying functional inks and pastes onto substrates like aluminum or stainless steel using screen printing and thermal processing, we create reliable, low-mass heating elements that offer rapid thermal response and precise control.
Our engineering team works closely with OEM partners to tailor each solution to the application—whether that means adjusting watt densities, voltage ratings, temperature profiles, or substrate materials. This ability to customize every aspect of the heating element design is one of the core reasons OEMs come to Datec.
Material Versatility for Demanding Applications
From mica to Kapton and metallic substrates, Datec’s material capabilities support a wide range of thermal, mechanical, and environmental performance requirements. OEMs appreciate our ability to guide material selection to ensure their thermal systems function optimally in real-world conditions. Whether it’s a precision heating element for food holding and warming equipment or a robust solution for demanding industrial environments, Datec delivers consistent, reliable performance where temperature control is critical.
Fast Prototyping and Scalable Production
We understand the pressures OEMs face when it comes to bringing products to market quickly. That’s why Datec offers rapid prototyping services that streamline the design-validation cycle. Once a design is finalized, our scalable manufacturing capabilities ensure consistent quality from pilot runs to full-scale production.
Proven Track Record
Over the years, Datec has become a trusted supplier to some of the most respected names in technology and manufacturing. Our products are used in critical applications where temperature uniformity, safety, and long-term performance are critical. This trust is built on decades of engineering excellence, responsive customer support, and a deep commitment to solving our customers’ toughest heating challenges.
Partnering for Innovation
When OEMs choose Datec, they’re not just getting a heating element—they’re gaining a technology partner. We take the time to understand the unique demands of each client and collaborate to push the boundaries of what’s possible in thermal design.
If you’re an OEM seeking custom heating solutions that combine cutting-edge technology with responsive engineering support, Datec is ready to help you build what’s next.
Our mica-TF® technology is comprised of resistive and conductive thick film paste that we screen-print directly on mica, resulting in an ultra-thin advanced thermal component. If you’re interested in learning more about how we manufacture our heating elements and pastes, we recently produced a video that highlights our North American, in-house manufacturing process. Developing and manufacturing our products in-house is key, as this allows us to create our own custom elements and pastes with the unique capabilities our clients need, giving them an advantage over their competition.
Our technology and approach results in uniform heat distribution, delivering even heat performance with high reliability.
The Result
We developed our mica-TF® product line to fill the need for uniform, high-performing, and customizable heating elements in the food warming and holding industry. Using our technology, we were able to help the client improve the reliability and overall heat consistency of their food holding display case.
The result was higher product performance and improved food quality and freshness. With an uptime of over 48 million hours, Datec’s mica-TF® heater is proving to be a reliable heating element that delivers consistent, even heat for the long-term.
If you are interested in learning more about our custom heating solutions, please contact us to speak to our engineering team or order a free mica-TF sample.
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