Mica Band Heaters

Mica Band Heaters are the standard of the plastics industry. LectraHeat Mica Bands are manufactured with the highest quality mica, rust resistant steel sheaths, and high temperature lead wire.

RFQ – Mica Band

Configuration Offerings

Construction Configurations

  • Hinge Construction (includes 2-piece construction adder)
  • 2-Piece Construction
  • Expandable Construction
  • Fully Notched
  • Reverse or Internal Band Heater (6″ OD Minimum)
  • Stainless Steel Sheath

Clamping Options

  • Flange
  • Full Width Strap
  • Latch & Trunion*
  • Strap (6-32, 10-24, or ¼-20 thread)
  • Welded on Barrel Nuts (BIS)
  • Spring Loaded Screws (add to Strap, Flange*, FWS, or BIS*)

* Double the Per Width adders for 2-Piece construction

Termination and Lead Options (Added to Base Price)

  • ** Fiberglass Leads (A or B), Metal Braid (C, D, or E) includes 3″ of leads beyond braid
  • Armor Cable (F) includes 3″ of lead beyond armor
  • Ground Wire or Ground Post (with T-Box add Custom Pricing)
  • Ex-Flex, Fiberglass or Silicone Sleeving
  • Copper Elbow
  • Post Terminals 10-24 thread (parallel, off-set or horizontal)
  • Ceramic Post Terminal Covers
  • Post Terminals – Extended
  • Terminal Box – Custom
  • Terminal Box – Standard (1½”W x 1½”T x 3″L)
  • Erge Plug (G)
  • Erge Plug (G) with Ground
  • Erge Plug (G) with Housing

Holes, Cut-Outs, and Gaps

  • Cut-Outs < ½” Wide
  • Cut-Outs ≥ ½” Wide
  • Holes < 1″ in Diameter
  • Holes ≥ 1″ in Diameter
  • Mounting Holes up to ⅜”

Note: Holes located in gaps or on edges will be priced as cutouts. Drawing may be required.

Options

  • 3-Phase Construction
  • Dual Voltage
  • External Jumper
  • Internal Jumper
  • Silicone Seal
  • Strain Relief
  • Thermocouple Bayonet Adaptor
  • Thermocouple – Built in

Styles

A-Leads

A-Leads

  • Leads exit individually at the gap
  • Fiberglass lead wire
  • Black fiberglass sleeving standard for abrasion resistance

D-Leads

D-Leads

  • Leads exit individually at the gap
  • Stainless steel braid standard over lead wire
  • Black fiberglass sleeving standard for abrasion resistance

ERGE Plugs

ERGE Plugs

  • Quick disconnect termination
  • Fiberglass lead wires exiting heater and attached to ERGE style plugs
  • Please specify style of plug desired at time of order
  • Plug 111-10130, ERGE Cup with Straight Housing, pictured

B-Leads

B-Leads

  • Leads exit face of heater
  • ½” spring strain relief is standard
    • 2″, 3″, and 6″ spring lengths are available
  • Fiberglass lead wire and abrasion-resistant sleeve are standard

E-Leads

E-Leads

  • Leads exit face of heater
  • ½” spring strain relief is standard
    • 2″, 3″, and 6″ springs available
  • Fiberglass lead wire and abrasion-resistant sleeve are standard
  • Stainless steel braid over lead wires is standard

H-Post

H-Post

  • #10-24 I-posts located at each end by the gap
  • Ceramic terminal covers available by request
  • Nuts and washers included on each post

F-Leads (Armored Cable)

F-Leads (Armored Cable)

  • ⅜” stainless steel armored cable lead protection
  • Leads exit on outside surface of heater band
  • Maximum abrasion resistance for harsh production environments
  • Crimped to brass eyelet providing built-in strain relief
    • Additional strain relief options available for sharp directional lead changes from heater
  • Plastic bushing provides lead protection for the leads exiting the armored cable

I-Post

I-Post

  • #10-24 I-posts located side by side
  • Ceramic terminal covers available by request
  • Nuts and washers included on each post