Ceramic Strip Heaters

Backer Marathon ceramic strip heaters offer high temperature performance in a rugged, contamination resistant stainless steel sheath. They are bolt-in replacements for Chromalox, GE, Watlow, and other channel strip heaters.

They are available with a stainless steel sheath (for temperatures up to 1200°F), with or without mounting tabs, and can be manufactured with post terminals or a variety of lead options.

Ceramic strip heaters are constructed with a using chromium resistance wire coil inside a ceramic core which is then inserted in a metal sheath and filled with magnesium oxide for maximum heat transfer.  This construction provides the long life necessary for tough applications.

We have dozens of configurations of ceramic strip heaters in stock, available for same day delivery.

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