Broad Substrate Compatibility and Direct Bonding
No adhesives required.
Our heating elements can be printed directly onto most substrates, including aluminum, mica, steel, and glass.
Save space and materials with thick film.
Print Directly on Aluminum, Mica, and Glass
Datec has thick film technology and patented pastes that enable our engineers to create high-performance, cost-effective heating solutions for a wide range of applications.
Not familiar with Datec’s thick film? Here’s what you’re missing out on:
Reduce Costs
Thick film heating elements have low thermal mass and conserve energy without compromising performance.
Get an affordable heating solution that gives you the fast, reliable, and uniform heating you need.
Area vs. Serpentine
Datec thick film heating elements consist of large area resistors.
Our heating elements create more heat, minimize hot spots, improve reliability, and run cooler than a track or serpentine circuit.
At Datec, we provide OEMs with the high performance, thick-film heating components they need to manufacture and advance their products.
Datec’s new low voltage DC aluminum-base heater, IntegrAL® LV, is a high-performing, thick-film heating element that is ideal for portable or battery-operated devices.
Need a Custom Heating Solution? We Can Do That!
How Does Datec Thick Film Measure Up to Traditional Thick Film?
| Attribute | Datec TF | Polymer TF | Cermet TF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substrates | AI, Mica, SS, Steels, Glass, Ceramics | AI, SS, Steels, Glass, Ceramics | SS, Ceramics |
| Maximum Temp | 250 °C | 100 °C | 600 °C |
| Max Watt Density | 30 W/cm² | 1.0 W/cm2 | 50 W/cm2 |
| Max Voltage | Up to 800 V | 480 V | Up to 800 V |
| Processing Temp | 400 °C | 150 °C | 800 °C |
| Price | $$ | $$ | $$$ |
Where Can Datec Thick Film Technology Help?
Precision Medical Devices
- Medical Devices
- Laboratory Equipment
- Incubators
- Testing Equipment
- Cordless Devices
- Consumer Medical Products
Reliable Food Holding
- Food Holding Cabinets
- Warming Drawers
- Heated Display Cases
- Warming Trays
- Heated Delivery Carts
- Pizza/Food Delivery Bags
Electronics
- LCD Warmers
- Circuit Board Printers
- Heated Electronics Shelves
Automotive Devices
- Battery Warmers
- Cabin Heaters
- High Voltage Coolant Heaters
Appliances
- Griddles and Grills
- Waffle Iron
- Flat Bread Cooking
- Stove Top Warmers
- Drawer Warmers
- Washing Appliance Heaters
Need a Custom Solution? We Can Do That.
The Datec team develops application-specific, high-performance heating solutions using a methodical and collaborative approach. It starts with gaining a full understanding of specifications and requirements.
We work quickly and thoroughly to provide assessments, project plans and product samples that allow you to seamlessly integrate our solutions into your products.
Product testing, qualification, and manufacturing are done in our state-of-the-art in-house lab facilities.
Advantages of Working with Datec
Engineering and Application Expertise
Customized Heating Solutions to Maximize Your Product Performance
All Products Manufactured in North America
Responsive, Agile Supply Partner
How Do We Do It?
Datec materials are broadly compatible because of our low processing temperature (under 400°C) that allows our heater circuits to be deposited on materials like aluminum and aluminum alloys with low melting temperatures.
The inherent flexibility of the heater microstructure also allows heaters to be deposited on substrates with high CTE (Coefficient of Thermal Expansion).
