Silicone vs Datec Heating
Create Innovative Heating Solutions for a Wide Range of Applications That Can Be Printed Directly onto Substrates.
Stop Using Silicone Rubber and Achieve Better Results 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 Thick Film? Here’s What You’re Missing out On:
Rapid Heat-Up and Thermal Cycling
Get 2-3 times faster heat-up and 20% faster thermal cycling with thick film. The fast, precise, and ultra-efficient heating you need, when you need it.
Uniform and Reliable
Datec thick film heats consistently and evenly on aluminum, glass, and steel. Dependable heating with no hot or cold spots.
Temperature Precision
Thick film heating elements reach the exact temperature you need faster than Kapton® Polyimide heaters.
High Voltage Applications
With high-voltage options up to 5000V of dielectric strength, thick film technology is a versatile heating solution.
Watt Density
Our patented sol-gel thick film technology has 2-10x the watt density of other heating elements, like Kapton® Polyimide.
Max Temperature
Datec thick film has a high max temperature of 240°C, surpassing the capabilities of other thick films.
Direct Bonding
No adhesives required. Our heating elements can be printed directly onto most substrates, including aluminum, mica, steel, and glass. Save space, materials, and cost with thick film.
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.
When Should You Choose Datec Thick Film Over Silicone Rubber?
Datec thick film prints directly onto surfaces, resulting in better heat transfer and excellent surface bonding. Silicone rubber requires adhesive to bond, which fails over time, creates hot spots, reduces thermal transfer, and leads to the eventual failing of the heater.
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
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.
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).
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
Customer Testimonials
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