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Overview
AP heaters are a high performance alternative to Minco’s standard
polyimide heaters, allowing higher temperatures and watt
densities. Minco's unique ability to manufacture these heaters
has prompted success in many high-temperature applications
worldwide.
AP heaters must be factory mounted or clamped to heat sinks,
and are only available as custom designs.
• Thin, lightweight heaters allow you to apply heat where it’s
needed ultimately reducing overall operating costs
• Etched-foil heating technology provides efficient thermal
cycling of samples for increased throughput
• Low mass construction and factory lamination saves space
and reduces cycle time
• Custom profiling offers uniform thermal performance of heat-
ing output for improved processing yields and productivity
• Maximum operating temperature of 260°C offers a higher
temperature range than any other flexible film heater for
maximum design flexibility
• Turnkey assembly solutions can drastically reduce assembly
time and provide lowest total cost of operation
• Available in round, rectangular, and irregular shapes
• Power ratings to 120 W/in² (18.60 W/cm²)
• Resistant to most chemicals
• Optional built-in temperature sensors
• Contact Access: Minco Sales and Support for
design assistance.
Typical applications
• Semiconductor wafer processing
• Heating of electronic components
• Packaging, fusing, and splicing equipment
• Medical diagnostic analyzers
Specifications
Temperature range: -200 to 260°C (-328 to 500°F).
With UL component recognition:
-200 to 240°C (-328 to 464°F).
Leadwires: Stranded, PTFE insulated, AWG 30 to AWG 20.
Heater thickness:
Over element: 0.012" (0.3 mm) max.
Over leadwire terminations: 0.150" (3.8 mm) ref.
Dielectric strength: 1000 VRMS at 60 Hz for 1 minute.
Insulation resistance: 1000 megohms min. at 500 VDC.
Outgassing: 0.36% total mass loss, 0.01% collected volatile
condensable material, per NASA-JSC.
Agency Approvals: UL recognition optional.
Maximum size: 22" x 45" (560 x 1145 mm).
Consult Minco for larger size options.
Maximum resistance density: 1500 Ω/in² (233
Ω /cm²).
Example: At 130°C, the maximum power of a factory-mounted AP heater
is 50 W/in² (7.75 W/cm²).
All-Polyimide Heaters
Maximum Watt Density
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0°C 25°C 50°C 75°C 100°C 125°C 150°C 175°C 200°C 225°C 250°C
Maximum allowable power:
Watts/square inch of effective area
0.00
3.10
6.20
9.30
12.40
15.50
32°F 77°F 122°F 167°F 212°F 257°F 302°F 347°F 392°F 437°F 482°F
Watts/square cm
CLAMPED
FACTORY MOUNTED
WITH 0.002” (0.05mm)
ADHESIVE
HEATER:
0.001” POLYIMIDE (0.03mm)
0.002” ADHESIVE (0.05mm)
MOUNTING METHOD
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Introduction
Design
Guide
Polyimide
Heaters
Silicone
Rubber
Heaters (foil)
Standard
Polyimide
& Rubber
Rubber
Heaters
(wire-wound)
Mica Heaters
Thermal-Clear
Heaters
All-Polyimide
Heaters
Sensors,
Controllers &
Accessories
Reference
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Flexible Heaters Design Guide | www.minco.com
Specifications subject to change
All-Polyimide (AP) Heaters
Flexible heaters provide uniform heat transfer to 260°C (500°F)