Other Thick Film vs Datec
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.
Extend the Capabilities of Traditional Heating Components with Datec Thick Film Technology
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:
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.
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.
Need a Custom Heating Solution? We Can Do That!
We work quickly and thoroughly to provide assessments, project plans, and product samples that allow you to seamlessly integrate our solutions into your products.
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.
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.
| Attribute | Datec TF | Polymer TF | Cermet TF |
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Substrates |
AI, Mica, SS, Steels, Glass, Ceramics |
AI, SS, Steels, Glass, Ceramics |
SS, Ceramics
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Maximum Temp |
250 °C |
100 °C |
600 °C |
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Max Watt Density |
30 W/cm² |
1.0 W/cm2 |
50 W/cm2
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Max Voltage |
Up to 800 V |
480 V |
Up to 800 V
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Processing Temp |
400 °C |
150 °C |
800 °C |
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Price |
$$ |
$$ |
$$$ |
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?
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
Appliances
- Griddles and Grills
- Waffle Iron
- Flat Bread Cooking
- Stove Top Warmers
- Drawer Warmers
- Washing Appliance Heaters
Electronics
- LCD Warmers
- Circuit Board Printers
- Heated Electronics Shelves
Automotive Devices
- Battery Warmers
- Cabin Heaters
- High Voltage Coolant 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.
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).
Advantages of Working with Datec
We pride ourselves on our responsiveness.
Customized Heating Solutions to Maximize Your Product Performance
All Products Manufactured in North America
Responsive, Agile Supply Partner
Customer Testimonials
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