Foil Heaters vs Datec Technology
Achieve Uniform Heating on Aluminum, Mica, Glass, or Steel.
Upgrade Your Aluminum Foil Heaters with Datec Thick Film Technology
Datec thick film printed directly onto substrates results in a more uniform heated surface with better heat transfer and reliability.
How Does Aluminum Foil Measure Up to Datec Thick Film?
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Reliability |
20,000+ Hours |
20,000+ Hours
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Temperature Uniformity
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Maximum Power Density |
0.5 W/In²
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0.5 W/In²
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Maximum Operating Temperature |
250°C (482°F) |
150°C (212°F) |
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Temperature Ramp Up Rate |
Up To 40°C/second (96°F)/second |
Approx 1°C/second (1.8°F)/second |
Not Familiar with Thick Film? Here’s What You’re Missing out On:
Rapid Heat-Up and Thermal Cycling
Fast and reliable mounting, providing high-performing and reliable heat.
Temperature Precision
Reach and maintain the precise temperature you need, and fast.
Uniform and Reliable
Uniform heat with no hot or cold spots.
Custom Solutions for your Unique Challenges
We developed our thick film technology to fill the need for uniform, reliable, and high-performing heating elements customized for any industry.
Our product lines can be customized to meet your specifications, so you’ll get the heat you need when and where you need it.
Talk to our engineering team to learn more about our custom heating solutions.
Order a Product Sample and See For Yourself
At Datec, we provide OEMs with the high performance, thick-film heating components they need to manufacture and advance their products.
Our mica-TF® technology is comprised of resistive and conductive thick film paste that we screen-print directly on mica to create an advanced thermal component. The result is reliable, uniform, and cost-effective heating.
When Should You Choose Datec Thick Film Over Aluminum Foil?
Our Application Engineers Create Innovative Thick Film Heating Solutions for a Wide Range of Applications.
Talk to Our Engineering Team to Discuss Your Product Requirements.
Where Can Datec Thick Film Technology Help?
Food Holding Cabinets
Warming Drawers
Hot Food Display Case
Pizza/Food Delivery Bags
Warming Tray
Advantages of Working with Datec
With more than 20 years of design experience, our team develops application-specific, high-performance heating solutions using a methodical and collaborative approach. We work quickly and thoroughly to provide prototypes that allow you to seamlessly integrate our solutions into your products.
We pride ourselves on our responsiveness.
We are problem solvers.
We put our engineers in direct contact with yours.
We value all of our customers – small, medium, and large
Customer Testimonials
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