Aluminum Foil
Low power, poor uniformity, and requires messy adhesives that are prone to hot spots if installed incorrectly.
How Does Your Heating Element Compare to Thick Film?
Print Directly on Aluminum, Mica, and Glass
Datec has thick film technology and patented materials that enable our engineers to create high-performance, cost-effective heating solutions on a variety of substrates for a wide range of applications.
How Does Datec Thick Film Compare to Traditional Heating Elements?
Kapton® Polyimide
Expensive with limited power density due to material and adhesive bonding.
Silicone Rubber
Expensive with limited power density.
Other Thick Film
Expensive with limited substrate compatibility; cannot be printed on mica, aluminum and other substrates.