Rapid Heat-Up & Thermal Cycling
Get the fast, precise, and ultra-efficient heating you need, when you need it.
Datec is leading the industry with the unique ability to print heating elements directly onto aluminum, offering a seamless fit into a wide-range of product footprints and a thin, low-profile design. Our IntegrAL® heating technology produces fast, precise, uniform, and integrated heat to meet the demand for performance, reliability, and energy efficiency.
Whether you’re improving an existing product or creating something entirely new, Datec’s thick film technology is the ideal alternative for Kapton® Polyimide, silicone, foil, or traditional thick film heaters.
The Benefits of Printing Thick Film on Aluminum
Very High Watt Density
Our patented sol-gel thick film technology has 2-10x the watt density of other heating elements, like Kapton.
Precise Temperature Control
Thick film heating elements printed on aluminum reach the exact temperature you need quickly and repeatedly
Uniform Heating without Hotspots
Datec thick film heats consistently and evenly on aluminum. It provides dependable heating with no hot or cold spots.
Low Energy Consumption
Thick film heating elements have low thermal mass and conserve energy without compromising performance.
Portable Applications
Compact and portable, thick film technology has low-voltage options as low as 3.7 volts.
Direct Bonding to Surface Saves Space
Our heating elements can be printed directly onto an aluminum substrate, saving space and cost.
Low Processing temperature
With a max processing temperature of 400°C, our heating circuits can be deposited on materials with low melting temperatures, such as aluminum.
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.
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- ATTRIBUTES
- Substrates
- Size
- Maximum Temp
- Max Watt Density
- Max Voltage
- Processing Temp
- Speed
- Reliability
- DATEC THICK FILM
- Al, Mica, SS, Steels, Glass, Ceramics
- 0.6 to 1.2 mm thick
- 482° F (250° C). (Max temp ramp-up rate of up to 50°C per second)
- 30 W/cm²
- Up to 800 V
- 400 °C
- Maximum ramp-up rate of104° F (40° C)/second.
- Lifetime of over 20,000 hours
Case Studies
The client required a medical device that could be used to thermally destroy cancerous cells. Datec developed an aluminum-based heater (IntegrAL® LV) for a low-voltage medical application that is extremely energy efficient, produces even heat, and takes only seconds to reach 120°C.
Common Applications of Aluminum Thick Film Heaters
Medical Devices
Laboratory Equipment
Testing Equipment
Appliances
Battery Operated Devices
Electric & Hybrid Vehicles
Advantages of Working with Datec
Engineering and Application Expertise
Customized Heating Solutions to Maximize Your Product Performance
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