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WATROD Heating
Elements
Single- and Double-Ended
Elements
Available in single- or double-ended
termination styles, the versatile and
economical WATROD tubular heating
element lends itself to virtually the
entire range of immersion and air
heating applications.
The single-ended WATROD tubular
design has both terminals at one
end. The opposite end is sealed.
WATROD
Standard 12-inch (305 mm) flexible
lead wires are crimp connected to
the terminal pin and have silicone-
impregnated fiberglass oversleeves.
The double-ended WATROD, with its
round cross-sectional geometry, is
highly adaptable for bending— Wire to Pin 360˚ Metal Sheath Threaded Stud
especially when bending is Fusion Weld
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WATROD Heating current tubular designs show an • 0.375 in and 0.430 in diameters
Elements increase in life of approximately allow heater to be configured to
50 percent. existing tubular designs that may
High Temperature Tubular be experiencing short life.
Double-Ended Elements The high temperature tubular con-
sists of an engineered tubing with • Dual-ended termination can be
an outer sheath of Inconel® 600 and installed into flanges and screw
a special internal construction. The plugs similarly to standard prod-
outer sheath offers high temperature uct configurations.
capabilities, reduced oxidation, as • Bendable in standard forma-
well as corrosion resistance. tions makes the heater easy to
The new tubular offering is available apply in a wide variety
in 0.430 and 0.375 inch diameters of applications.
that are configurable either as Applications
formed tubulars or process heaters. • High temperature ovens and
The heaters can also be welded to furnaces
flanges and plates for mounting
• Radiant heating
purposes. Maximum sheath length
Watlow manufactures high available is 275 inches for the 0.430 • Drying
temperature tubular heaters to inch and 0.375 inch diameters. The • Environmental—VOC abatement
bridge the gap between standard factory should be contacted for • Process air heating: duct
tubular heaters and Watlow multicell longer sheath lengths. heaters, circulation heaters
heaters. This new tubular is well
• Vacuum applications
suited for process air heating
Features and Benefits • Flue gas cleaning
applications in excess of 1300˚F
(704˚C), resulting in a maximum • Inconel® 600 sheath material (desulphurization)
sheath temperature of 1800˚F and a special internal construc- • Fluidized beds
(983˚C). Controlled lab testing tion assures high temperature
between the new design and performance and corrosion pro-
tection in tough applications.
Watt Density
700 1800°F Maximum Allowable Sheath Temperature
This chart is used to verify the
correct watt density for an oven 600
application assuming no air flow.
To use the chart, first select the oven 500
process temperature on the X axis,
using the chosen watt density read 400
the sheath temperature rise above
oven temperature from the Y axis. 300
This number should then be added 30 WSI
to oven temperature. If this number 23 WSI
200
16 WSI
is greater than 1800˚F (982°C), a
12 WSI
lower watt density should be 100 8 WSI
chosen.
0
800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700
Oven Temperature — °F
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WATROD Heating Heater Life Estimate Service Watlow now provides an industry
Elements first service with the offering of the
High Temperature Heater high temperature tubular. By provid-
High Temperature Tubular Comparisons ing operating parameters Watlow
Double-Ended Elements can provide customers with the esti-
Continued mated life of the heater. To get this
information the following information
WATLOW MULTICELL HEATER
should be provided:
2200˚F
• Heater voltage
• Heater wattage
• Heater diameter (0.430 in or
HIGH TEMPERATURE TUBULAR 0.375 in)
1800˚F • Heated length
• Bend configuration and
WATROD
dimensions (# of bends and
radius)
TYPICAL TUBULAR HEATER
1600˚F
• Application including process
temperature
• Power switching device and
*Assuming normal design practices. cycle time (SCR, etc.)
How to Order
To order please specify:
• Volts • Heated length
• Watts • Cold end length
• Heater diameter (0.430 in or • Overall sheath length
0.375 in) • Formation
• Termination type or style • Mounting option (bulkheads,
(studs, lead wire) brackets, etc.)
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WATROD Heating Previously three separate heaters Features and Benefits
Elements would have been required to do the • Three-phase capability results
same job; therefore Watlow’s new in one element versus three,
Multicoil Single- or Double- multicoil heater capabilities save lower amperage, reduced instal-
Ended Elements money. lation time and lower overall cost.
Watlow has the capability to put up • Internal thermocouple allows
to two coils in a 0.375 or 0.430 responsive and accurate, inter-
diameter heater and up to three nal, high-limit sensing and
coils in a 0.475 or 0.490 diameter reduced assembly costs.
heater. Any one or more of these • Single ended allows for mount-
coils can be a resistance wire or a ing in a 1⁄2 inch NPT or 3⁄4 inch NPT
thermocouple. The bending fitting with three-phase capability.
formations are virtually limitless;
while mounting options are similar to • Multiple coil options reduce
other Watlow tubular heaters. The inventory by allowing dual
three-phase multicoil heaters can be voltage capability.
single ended with three leads for • Versatile forming capabilities
three-phase wye hook up. Watlow can be formed into virtually any
Watlow’s new tubular element with recommends using an epoxy configuration.
multiple coils and/or thermocouples moisture seal or silicone-based seal. • Internal construction allows
inside one sheath answers the
Watlow’s multicoil heaters are space savings because drilling
need for a versatile, innovative
available in all standard materials and tapping of flange is
tubular heater. Our new, patent-
such as Incoloy®, 304 and 316 unnecessary; plus, the interior
pending method of packaging a
stainless steel, and can be formed thermocouple eliminates
thermocouple inside of a heater
into almost any configuration. Our contamination buildup around the
with one or more resistance coils,
five thermocouple and/or coil external sensing tip, reducing the
gives the ability to sense a heaters’
options for multicoil tubular possibility of false readings.
internal temperature accurately,
every time. configurations will meet most
requirements; however, we are Applications
Moreover, this is the first tubular always interested in discussing the
heater in the industry with three- • Foodservice
use of different materials or
phase capability. The three coil, changing the number of coils and • Process
three-phase heater will offer a lower thermocouples. • Medical
amperage solution while delivering
• Milled groove
the full power required in a
compact heater package. • Plastics
• Plating
• Oven heating
• Semiconductor
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WATROD Heating Options
Elements Option A Option B
Multicoil Single- or Double-
Ended Elements
Continued
3-phase tubular, 0.475 and 0.490 1-phase tubular with two resistance
inch diameter. wires and one thermocouple, 0.475
and 0.490 inch diameter.
Option C Option D
WATROD
1-phase tubular with one resistance 1-phase tubular with three different
wire and two thermocouples, 0.475 one phase circuits, 0.475 and 0.490
and 0.490 inch diameter. inch diameter.
Option E Option F
1-phase tubular with two resistance 1-phase tubular with one resistance
coils, 0.375, 0.430, 0.475 and 0.490 coil and one thermocouple, 0.375,
inch diameter. 0.430, 0.475 and 0.490 inch
diameter.
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Elements
Specifications
Double-Ended Single-Ended
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Specifications
Double-Ended Single-Ended
Minimum No-Heat Length Sheath No-Heat Sheath No-Heat Sheath No-Heat Sheath No-Heat
inch (mm) Length Length Length Length Length Length Length Length
11 to 20 1 (280 to 510) (25) 11 to 20 11⁄2 (280 to 5100) (38)
21 to 50 11⁄4 (535 to 1270) (32) 21 to 50 13⁄4 (533 to 1270) (44)
51 to 80 11⁄2 (1295 to 2030) (38) 51 to 80 21⁄8 (1295 to 2030) (54)
81 to 110 15⁄8 (2055 to 2795) (42) 81 to 110 23⁄8 (2055 to 2795) (60)
WATROD
111 to 140 13⁄4 (2820 to 3555) (44) 111 to 125 25⁄8 (2820 to 3175) (67)
141 to 170 2 (3580 to 4320) (51)
171 to 200 21⁄4 (4345 to 5080) (57)
201 & up 21⁄2 (5105 & up) (64) 1
⁄2 inch (13 mm) No-heat length on all blunt ends
Maximum Voltage/Amperage Dia. Volts Amps Dia. Volts Amps
By Dia. 0.260 (6.6) 250VÅ(ac) 15 0.375 (9.5) 480VÅ(ac) 30
inch (mm) 0.315 (8.0) 480VÅ(ac) 30 0.430 (10.9) 480VÅ(ac) 30
0.332 (8.5) 480VÅ(ac) 30 0.475 (12.0) 480VÅ(ac) 30
0.375 (9.5) 480VÅ(ac) 30 0.490 (12.4) 480VÅ(ac) 30
0.430 (10.9) 600VÅ(ac) 40 0.625 (15.9) 480VÅ(ac) 30
0.475 (12.0) 600VÅ(ac) 40
0.490 (12.4) 600VÅ(ac) 40
0.625 (15.9) 600VÅ(ac) 40
Ohms Per Heated Inch Dia. Minimum Maximum Dia. Minimum Maximum
By Dia. 0.210 0.100Ω 16Ω
inch 0.260 0.080Ω 25Ω 0.375 0.200Ω 34Ω
0.315 0.050Ω 25Ω 0.430 0.200Ω 34Ω
0.332 0.050Ω 23Ω 0.475 0.200Ω 34Ω
0.375 0.020Ω 18Ω 0.490 0.200Ω 34Ω
0.430 0.025Ω 30Ω 0.625 0.200Ω 34Ω
0.475 0.030Ω 30Ω
0.490 0.030Ω 30Ω
0.625 0.030Ω 25Ω
Terminations Stock: Threaded stud Stock: Flexible lead wires
M-t-O: Threaded stud M-t-O: Flexible lead wires
Screw lug (plate) Rubber overmolds
Quick connect (spade)
Flexible lead wires
Rubber overmolds
Seals Stock: Silicone resin 390°F (200°C) Stock: Silicone resin 390°F (200°C)
M-t-O: Ceramic base 2800°F (1535°C) M-t-O: Silicone rubber (RTV) 500˚F (260°C)
ULTRAGARD 700°F (375°C) ULTRAGARD 700°F (375°C)
Ceramic-to-metal 500°F (260°C) Silicone resin 392°F (200°C)
Silicone rubber (RTV) 500°F (260°C) Epoxy resin 266/350°F (130/177°C)
Silicone resin 392°F (200°C)
Epoxy resin 266/350°F (130/177°C)
Mounting Options Threaded bulkheads Threaded bulkhead
Mounting brackets Locator washers
Locator washers Mounting collars
Mounting collars
Surface Finish Options Belt polishing Bright Anneal Belt polishing Bright Anneal
Passivation Passivation
Agency Recognition UL® Component to 480VÅ(ac) (file # E52951/E56488) UL® Component to 240VÅ(ac) (file # E52951)
CSA Component to 600VÅ(ac) (file # 31388) CSA Component to 240VÅ(ac) (file # 31388) ➀
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WATROD Heating
Elements
Options Moisture Resistant Seals the maximum continuous use
WATROD’s MgO insulating material temperature is not exceeded at the
is hygroscopic. To prevent moisture seal location. Most end seals are
contamination from entering the applied with a small cavity in the
heater, an appropriate moisture seal end of the heater. The seal will also
must be used. Choosing the correct help prevent arcing at the terminal
seal is important to the life and ends.
performance of the heater. Be sure
1
/8 "(3
App mm)
rox.
External Finishes
Belt Polishing Bright Annealing Passivation
Belt polishing sands the oxidized A process that produces a smooth, During the manufacturing process,
sheath to a bright finish. This finish metallic finish. It is a special particles of iron or tool steel may
is available only on alloy sheath annealed finish created in a non- become embedded in the stainless
materials. oxidizing atmosphere. This finish is steel or alloy sheath. If not removed,
popular in the pharmaceutical and these particles may corrode,
To order, specify belt polishing.
food and beverage markets. produce rust spots and/or
To order, specify bright annealing. contaminate the process. For critical
sheath applications, passivation will
remove free iron from the sheath.
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Elements The following table and illustrations specified. Insulation options include
detail the terminations available with TGGT (480°F/250°C) plus other
WATROD Terminations double- or single-ended temperature ratings. Consult factory
Double-ended WATROD elements WATRODs—for each available for availability.
;
are available with a variety of sheath diameter. Overmolds are available for flexible
terminations. Single-ended Standard flexible lead wires are lead wires only. Available in silicone
WATROD elements are available 12 inches (305 mm), Sil-A-Blend™ rubber (390°F/200°C), neoprene
with only flexible lead wires. 390°F (200°C) unless otherwise (212°F/90°C) and other materials.
Consult factory for details.
Sheath Threaded Screw Lug Quick Connect Flexible Lead Wire
WATROD Diameter Studa (Plate) (Spade) Lead Wires Overmolds
Element inch (mm) A B C D E F G H J
WATROD
Double- 0.260 (6.6) #6-32 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Ended 0.315 (8.0) #10-32 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
0.335 (8.5) #10-32 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
0.375 (9.5) #10-32 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
0.430 (10.9) #10-32 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
0.475 (12.0) #10-32 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
0.490 (12.4) #10-32 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
0.625 (15.9) #10-32 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Single- 0.375 (9.5) No No No No No No No Yes No
Ended 0.430 (10.9) No No No No No No No Yes Yes
0.475 (12.0) No No No No No No No Yes Yes
0.490 (12.4) No No No No No No No Yes No
0.625 (15.9) No No No No No No No Yes Yes
Threaded Stud Screw Lug (Plate) Quick Connect (Spade) Flexible Lead Wires
A B 19/32" E 1 2"
(13 mm)
/
H
(15 mm)
5/16" 1/ 4"
(8 mm) (6 mm)
3/4"
1"
(25 mm) (19 mm) 3/4" 11/2"
(19 mm) (38 mm)
18 32" 19 32"
/
/
(15 mm) (15 mm)
B
1/4"
Sheath Diameter
(6 mm)
Overmold Availability
D 1/ 2"
G 1/ 2" Sheath
(13 mm) (13 mm)
Diameter A B
inch (mm) inch (mm) inch (mm)
0.260 (6.6) 2 1⁄2 (63.5) 1
⁄2 (13.0)
1/ 2"
1 2"/
(13 mm) (13 mm) 0.315 (8.0) 2 1⁄2 (63.5) 1
⁄2 (13.0)
0.375 (9.5) 2 1⁄2 (63.5) 5
⁄8 (15.9)
0.430 (10.9) 2 1⁄2 (63.5) 5
⁄8 (15.9)
0.475 (12.0) 2 1⁄2 (63.5) 5
⁄8 (15.9)
0.625 (15.9) 2 1⁄2 (63.5) 7
⁄8 (22.2)
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WATROD Heating Minimum radius for various sheath and the straight length (F) beyond
Elements diameters and lengths are shown in the bend. The radius must be
the Bend Formations chart below. three inches (75 mm) or more for
Double-Ended WATROD Bend Illustrated on pages 282 to 286 are the heated length’s end to be inside
Formations the 36 common bend configurations a bend.
Double-ended WATROD heating available on both stock and made- Additionally, the overall length
elements can be formed into to-order WATROD heating elements. tolerance (T) must be provided for
spirals, compounds, multi-axis and
in one or more of the specified
multi-planes from 36 common bend F
lengths.
configurations. Custom bending
with tighter tolerances can be made The four common bend configura-
to meet specific application needs. tions available for standard and
made-to-order single-ended
Formation is limited by the minimum
R WATROD elements are Figures 1, 6,
bend radius (R) and the straight
22 and 28.
length (F) required beyond the
bend. In order to locate the end of a Single-Ended WATROD Bend To order a common bend formation,
heated length within a bend, the Formations specify the bend figure number,
radius must be three inches (76 mm) Watlow does not recommend field dimensions and critical tolerances.
or larger. Additionally, overall length bending single-ended WATROD
tolerance (T) must be included in elements. Formation is limited by
one or more of the straight lengths. the minimum radius of a bend (R)
<°
A A (Angle)
R2 K
F
R2
A
SL = 2A + 1.14R1 - 0.43 Dia. SL = 2A + 2F + 1.14R1 + 0.0175 (<°) SL = 2K - 0.86R2 - 2.86 Dia. + 2A + 1.14R1
(For pricing, use 1 bend) (2R2 + Dia.) - 0.43 Dia. (For pricing, use 3 bends)
(For pricing, use 3 bends)
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Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6
Dia.
R1 H A
View B Dia. Dia.
B B
R1 H R1
View A K
H
R3 <° R2
R3 C
(Angle)
R2 R2
C
L
WATROD
A
View A: SL = 2K- 1.72R3 - 7.72 Dia. + 2C SL = 0.0175(<˚) (2R2 + Dia.) SL = L + 1.14R2 - 0.86 Dia. + C + 1.14R1 + A
- 0.86R2 + 2A + 1.14R1 +1.14R1 + 0.43 Dia. (For pricing, use 2 bends)
View B: SL = 2K- 2.28R3 - 3.72 Dia. + 2C (For pricing, use 3 bends)
- 0.86R2 + 2A + 1.14R1
(For pricing, use 5 bends)
R1 H A R1
C
L
L R2 H
R1 H
R2 R1
X Hairpins Dia.
A L
X = number of outside hairpins A
SL = 2A + 2.28R2- 1.29 Dia. + 2L + 1.14R1 SL = 2A + 3.42R1 - 1.29 Dia. + 2L SL = 2A + 2.28R1 - 1.29 Dia. + 2L + 1.14R2
(For pricing, use 3 bends) (For pricing, use 5 bends) (For pricing, use 3 bends)
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Elements
Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15
H A K
L
A
R3 L K
R1
C K
R1 B
B X Hairpins R2
R1 Dia.
B
R2 H R1
R2 H
R1 R3 R4
R1 R3 R2 R4
Dia. R1 R3
L
A
Dia.
SL = 2B + 2A + 2L - 6.717 Dia. - 1.717R1 SL+2K+2A+2L+2.28R1+1.14R2+2B X = number of outside hairpins
- H - 0.858R2 - 0.858R3 -6.15 Dia. -0.86R3+0.86R4 SL = 2K + 2A + 2K(X - 1) + 2B - 0.86R3 - 0.86R4
(For pricing, use 5 bends) (For pricing use 7 bends) + 1.14R1 (X) + 1.14R2 (X - 1) - 4.86 Dia. - (2X - 1)
0.43 Dia.
(For pricing, use 9 bends if X = 3 hairpins)
R2 R2
R2
K
R1 R1 B
R1 Dia.
L C
L
R3 K
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Figure 19 Figure 20 Figure 21
A
L
A
R1 L
B
X C
Hairpins
R2 H
C K
R1 H
L
R2
R4 Ref. R2 K
M B H
R1 R3
R5 K R3 Ref.
R1 (6 places) R2 E R1 Dia. R1
C Dia.
WATROD
VIEW A
A
R5
B
R4
OPTIONAL VIEW B K
R1 R3
R2 K L
A R2
A
A
SL = 2A - 0.86R1 - 1.43 Dia. + H SL = 2K - 0.86R2 - 3.86 Dia. + 2A - 0.86R1 + H SL = 2K + 2L + H - 0.86R1 - 0.86R2 - 0.86R3
(For pricing, use 2 bends) (For pricing, use 4 bends) - 7.29 Dia.
(For pricing, use 6 bends)
L L
K C
R1 (4 places)
B
R1 (4 places) R1 (4 places) A H
A H A H
R2
R2 (2 places)
B
R2 (2 places)
(2 places) B
Dia.
K R3
Dia. Dia.
K
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Figure 28 Figure 29 Figure 30
Dia.
Dia. K
R1 H
<° <°2 G
(Angle) (Angle) F
R1 H
Dia.
<°1 R2
(Angle) R1
R3
SL = 0.0175 <° (R1 + 0.5 Dia.) SL = 0.0175 <°1 (2R2 + Dia.) + 2F + 1.14R1 SL = (G + Dia.) 3.14 + 1.14R1 + 2K
(For pricing, use 1 bend) + 0.0175 <°2 (2R3 + Dia.) - 0.43 Dia. + 3.28 Dia. - H
(For pricing, use 5 bends) (For pricing, use 4 bends)
Dia. A
Dia. F1 L F2
A G G R1
A
G
R1 F R1
R2 B
Dia.
H
H K
SL = (G + Dia.) 3.14 + 1.14R1 + 2F SL = (G + Dia.) 3.14 + 1.14R1 + 2B + 1.14R2 + SL = [(G + Dia.) (3.14) (Number of 360°’s)]
+ 3.71 Dia. - H 2K + 3.28 Dia. - H + F1 + F2
(For pricing, use 4 bends) (For pricing, use 6 bends) (For pricing, consult factory)
L
L
Dia. F
F R1
G
G F
VIEW A VIEW B
H H
Dia.
G G
Dia.
SL = [(G + Dia.) (3.14) (Number of 360°’s)] SL = [(G + Dia.) (3.14) (Number of 360°’s)] SL = [(G + Dia.) (3.14) (Number of 360°’s)]
+ 2F + 2F + (G ÷ 2) + A + F
(For pricing, consult factory) (For pricing, consult factory) (For pricing, consult factory)
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WATROD Heating Single Leg Bracket in the work zone, while allowing for
Elements 0.250" Hole expansion and contraction during
cycling.
Mounting Methods +
To order, specify locator washer,
Brackets 3 /4 " along with dimension from the
11/2"
(38 mm) (19 mm) heater’s end.
31/4"
(83 mm) +
1 /2 "
(3) 0.25" (13 mm) Mounting Collars
(6 mm)
Dia. Holes 1" (25 mm)
1"
11/2"
A 1 1⁄2 inch (38 mm) x 1 inch (25 mm) (25 mm)
(38 mm) 11/2" wide x 16 gauge stainless steel 1 2" (13
/ mm)
(38 mm)
bracket with one element hole and
WATROD
13/8"
(35 mm) one mounting hole 1⁄2 inch from end.
A 0.065 inch (1.7 mm) thick To order, specify single leg bracket.
stainless steel bracket provides Plated steel mounting collars
element mounting in non-pressur- Locator Washers secure the heater sheath with set
ized applications. Attached to the screws to serve as adjustable stops
heater sheath, these brackets are for through-the-wall mounting.
not suited for liquid-tight mountings. Collars are shipped in bulk.
The bracket is located 1⁄2 inch
To order, specify mounting collars.
(13 mm) from the sheath’s end,
unless otherwise specified. Stainless steel locator washers
To order, specify mounting bracket. retain the heated area of the sheath
Gasket
Wall
A➀ B C
Washer Element Flange Threaded Overall
C Nut
Diameter Thread Size/Style Length Length
inch (mm) Material Size inch (mm) inch (mm) inch (mm)
0.260 (6.6) Brass 1
⁄2 - 20 UNF 3
⁄4 Round (19) 5
⁄8 (15.9) 3
⁄4 (19)
A
0.260 (6.6) Steel 1
⁄2 - 20 UNF 3
⁄4 Hex (19) 5
⁄8 (15.9) 3
⁄4 (19)
0.260 (6.6) S. Steel 1
⁄2 - 20 UNF 3
⁄4 Round (19) 5
⁄8 (15.9) 3
⁄4 (19)
B 0.315 (8.0) Brass 1
⁄2 - 20 UNF 3
⁄4 Round (19) 5
⁄8 (15.9) 3
⁄4 (19)
Db 0.315 (8.0) Steel 1
⁄2 - 20 UNF 3
⁄4 Hex (19) 3
⁄4 (19.0) 15
⁄16 (24)
0.315 (8.0) S. Steel 1
⁄2 - 20 UNF 3
⁄4 Round (19) 3
⁄4 (19.0) 27
⁄32 (21)
A threaded bushing with flange on 0.375 (9.5) Brass 1
⁄2 - 20 UNF 3
⁄4 Round (19) 5
⁄8 (15.9) 3
⁄4 (19)
the heater sheath provides rigid, 0.375 (9.5) Steel 1
⁄2 - 20 UNF 3
⁄4 Hex (19) 3
⁄4 (19.0) 15
⁄16 (24)
leak-proof mounting through the 0.375 (9.5) S. Steel 1
⁄2 - 20 UNF 3
⁄4 Round (19) 3
⁄4 (19.0) 27
⁄32 (21)
0.430 (10.9) Brass 5
⁄8 - 18 UNF 7
⁄8 Hex (22) 3
⁄4 (19.0) 15
⁄16 (24)
walls of tanks. A gasket, plated
0.430 (10.9) Steel 5
⁄8 - 18 UNF 7
⁄8 Round (22) 3
⁄4 (19.0) 15
⁄16 (24)
steel washer and hex nut are
0.430 (10.9) S. Steel 5
⁄8 - 18 UNF 1 Round (25) 3
⁄4 (19.0) 15
⁄16 (24)
included. The threaded end of the
0.475 (12.1) Brass 5
⁄8 - 18 UNF ⁄8 Round
7
(22) 3
⁄4 (19.0) 15
⁄16 (24)
bushing is flush with the sheath’s
0.475 (12.1) Steel 5
⁄8 - 18 UNF 1 Round (25) 1 (25.0) 11⁄8 (29)
end unless otherwise specified. 0.475 (12.1) S. Steel 5
⁄8 - 18 UNF 1 Round (25) 3
⁄4 (19.0) 15
⁄16 (24)
Threaded bulkheads are available 0.490 (12.4) Brass 3
⁄4 - 16 UNF 1 Round (25) 3
⁄4 (19.0) 1 (25)
in brass, steel or stainless steel as 0.490 (12.4) Steel 3
⁄4 - 16 UNF 1 Hex (25) 3
⁄4 (19.0) 1 (25)
indicated in the table. 0.490 (12.4) S. Steel 3
⁄4 - 16 UNF 1 Round (25) 3
⁄4 (19.0) 1 (25)
To order, specify threaded 0.625 (15.9) S. Steel 7
⁄8 - 14 UNF 1 Round (25) 3
⁄4 (19.0) 1 (25)
bulkheads and the specifications a Designates the dimension across flats for hex flange style and outside diameter for round
from the table. flange style.
b Equal to “B” Dimension unless otherwise specified.
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Tubular PLUS Program
Watlow’s Tubular PLUS Program is
an innovative stocking program that
allows formed tubular heaters to be
shipped in three to six days, instead
of the four to six weeks it takes most
manufacturers.
The Tubular PLUS Program allows
customers to order the desired
heated length, cold length,
diameter, heater wattage, voltage,
formation and termination option.
By utilizing stocked 0.315 inch or
0.430 inch diameter Incoloy®
elements, an appropriate heater is
selected from stock and modified to
fit the physical description of the
• Minimum heated lengths to four Applications
required heater. The heater is inches provide shorter heated
annealed to remove moisture and • Plastics-Hot runner molds
lengths than currently available
enable bending and then formed to using conventional tubulars. • Packaging-Seal bars
the desired configuration. In most • Semiconductor-CVD, PVD
• Incoloy® 800 sheath material
cases the only variation will be a provides the highest quality • Cast-in heater platens
slight difference in the heater sheath material for immersion and
wattage. Options
air applications.
Because Watlow will now stock • Maximum heated length: 118
PLUS One inches, up to 18 inches cold
additional tubular elements, the
• Quick delivery: three to six days length on each side.
Tubular PLUS Program reduces
vs. four to six weeks results in • All standard WATROD options
downtime, lowers inventories and
reduced downtime, lower are available.
increases overall customer value.
inventories and increased overall
Features and Benefits customer value. • Selection of formation numbers 1,
• Availability of 0.315 inch and 3, 6, 7, 8, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21,
PLUS Two 22, 23, 25, 26, 30 and 31 (pages
0.430 inch diameters; most
commonly requested for formed • Precise location of cold ends 282-286) offer quick delivery.
tubular heaters. and heated lengths assists in Special formations will increase
• Cold ends from one inch to applying heater and in proper delivery times. Please consult
18 inches provide increased bending, allows uniform heating in factory for details.
capabilities for short and long platens and puts the heat within • To determine if program is
cold ends. the application. applicable to your needs, please
PLUS Three contact your local Watlow sales
• Longer element lengths allows representative.
use of one element to replace
multiple elements and reduces
terminations.
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Tubular PLUS Program Fax Back Order Form
Fax to 1-800-697-4329 or outside U.S. 1-573-221-3723
Customer Name Ordered By
Customer Number Order Date
Ship to Address: Purchase Order #
Street Delivery Date
City Ship VIA
State List/Net Price/Unit
ZIP NSUC
Heater Description
General Description
Heater Voltage Product Number
WATROD
Heater Wattage (watts) desired Quantity (1-12 pieces)
Formation Details
Formation #: (1,3,6,7,8,11,15,16,17,18,21,22,23,25,26,30,31)
Dimensions:
K Dimension in inches
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WATROD Heating Threaded Stud Terminal with Hardware Straight Length Annealed Sheath
Elements Ceramic Insulators Permits Field or Factory Bending
Double-Ended WATROD
Heated Length
No-Heat B No-Heat
1" A 1"
(25 mm) Sheath Length (25 mm)
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Double-Ended WATROD
WATROD Sheath Heated Est. Net
Description A Dimension B Dimension Watts Code Number Weight
inch (mm) inch (mm) 120VÅ(ac) 240VÅ(ac) 480VÅ(ac) lbs (kg)
WATROD
84 (2134) 72 (1829) 2500 RGS841S RGS8410S RGS8411S 2.5 (1.2)
99 (2515) 87 (2210) 3000 RGS9910S RGS9911S 3.0 (1.4)
106 (2692) 90 (2286) 2778 RGS10611S 3.2 (1.5)
132 (3353) 120 (3048) 4167 RGS13210S RGS13211S 4.0 (1.8)
144 (3658) 128 (3251) 3889 RGS14411S 4.3 (2.0)
157 (3988) 145 (3683) 5000 RGS15710S RGS15711S 4.7 (2.2)
Application: Air Heating
30 W/in2 20 (508) 15 (381) 400 RAN2010S 0.2 (0.1)
0.260" Dia. 25 (635) 20 (508) 500 RAN2510S 0.3 (0.2)
Incoloy® 30 (762) 25 (635) 600 RAN3010S 0.3 (0.2)
(4.7 W/cm2) 35 (889) 30 (762) 800 RAN3510S 0.4 (0.2)
(6.6 mm) 40 (1016) 35 (889) 900 RAN4010S 0.4 (0.2)
45 (1143) 40 (1016) 1000 RAN4510S 0.5 (0.3)
50 (1270) 45 (1143) 1200 RAN5010S 0.5 (0.3)
55 (1397) 50 (1270) 1200 RAN5510S 0.6 (0.3)
60 (1524) 55 (1397) 1400 RAN6010S 0.6 (0.3)
65 (1651) 60 (1524) 1600 RAN6510S 0.7 (0.4)
70 (1778) 65 (1651) 1800 RAN7010S 0.7 (0.4)
75 (1905) 70 (1778) 1800 RAN7510S 0.8 (0.4)
80 (2032) 75 (1905) 2000 RAN8010S 0.8 (0.4)
30 W/in2 15 (381) 10 (254) 300 RBN1510S 0.2 (0.1)
0.315" Dia. 20 (508) 15 (381) 400 RBN2010S 0.3 (0.2)
Incoloy® 25 (635) 20 (508) 600 RBN2510S 0.4 (0.2)
(4.7 W/cm2) 30 (762) 25 (635) 800 RBN3010S 0.4 (0.2)
(8 mm) 35 (889) 30 (762) 900 RBN3510S 0.5 (0.3)
40 (1016) 35 (889) 1000 RBN4010S 0.5 (0.3)
45 (1143) 40 (1016) 1200 RBN4510S 0.6 (0.3)
50 (1270) 45 (1143) 1400 RBN5010S 0.7 (0.4)
55 (1397) 50 (1270) 1600 RBN5510S 0.7 (0.4)
60 (1524) 55 (1397) 1800 RBN6010S 0.8 (0.4)
65 (1651) 60 (1524) 1800 RBN6510S 0.8 (0.4)
70 (1778) 65 (1651) 2000 RBN7010S 0.9 (0.5)
75 (1905) 70 (1778) 2200 RBN7510S 1.0 (0.5)
80 (2032) 75 (1905) 2400 RBN8010S 1.0 (0.5)
90 (2286) 85 (2159) 2600 RBN9010S 1.2 (0.6)
100 (2540) 95 (2413) 3000 RBN10010S 1.3 (0.6)
CONTINUED
All heating elements are Stock unless Truck Shipment only
otherwise noted.
Availability
Stock: Same day shipment
Standard: Straight length, three weeks;
formed with options, four weeks
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WATROD Heating Threaded Stud Terminal with Hardware Straight Length Annealed Sheath
Elements Ceramic Insulators Permits Field or Factory Bending
Double-Ended WATROD
Heated Length
No-Heat B No-Heat
1" A 1"
(25 mm) Sheath Length (25 mm)
WATROD Sheath Heated Est. Net
Description A Dimension B Dimension Watts Code Number Weight
inch (mm) inch (mm) 120VÅ(ac) 240VÅ(ac) 480VÅ(ac) lbs (kg)
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Double-Ended WATROD
Special 208VÅ(ac) and 277VÅ(ac) Voltages
WATROD Sheath Heated Est. Net
Description A Dimension B Dimension Watts Code Number Weight
inch (mm) inch (mm) 208VÅ(ac) 277VÅ(ac) lbs (kg)
Application: Radiant Heating
40 W/in2 21 1⁄16 (535) 16 13⁄16 (427) 800 RDN21B2S➀ RDN21B4S➀ 0.4 (0.2)
0.375" Dia. 27 1⁄8 (689) 22 7⁄8 (581) 1100 RDN27C2S➀ RDN27C4S➀ 0.5 (0.3)
Incoloy® 42 7⁄8 (1089) 38 5⁄8 (981) 1800 RDN42R2S➀ RDN42R4S➀ 0.8 (0.4)
(6.2 W/cm2) 57 1⁄2 (1461) 53 1⁄4 (1353) 2500 RDN57J2S➀ RDN57J4S➀ 1.1 (0.5)
WATROD
(9.5 mm) 69 1⁄4 (1759) 65 (1651) 3000 RDN69E2S➀ RDN69E4S➀ 1.3 (0.6)
81 1⁄4 (2064) 77 (1956) 3600 RDN81E2S➀ RDN81E4S➀ 1.6 (0.8)
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Threaded Stud Terminal with Hardware
Elements Ceramic Insulators
Straight Length Annealed Sheath
Permits Field or Factory Bending
Double-Ended WATROD
Heated Length
No-Heat B No-Heat
1" A 1"
(25 mm) Sheath Length (25 mm)
All heating elements are Stock unless ➁ Stocked unannealed. Allow one day for
otherwise noted. annealing. Specify DO NOT ANNEAL if
Availability annealed WATROD not required.
Stock: Same day shipment
Standard: Straight length, three weeks; Truck Shipment only
formed with options, four weeks
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Elements • When single-ended termination • Bending is limited to bend
simplifies application wiring. Figures 1, 6, 22 and 28 (see
Single-Ended WATROD • Your application requires lower pages 282 to 286 for details).
Application Hints wattage or a smaller package. • Ensure termination temperatures
The single-ended WATROD heater’s • Do not locate the end of the do not exceed 390°F (200°C) or
construction limits its usefulness in heated length within a bend, the seal’s maximum rating.
some applications. The following unless the radius is three inches • Keep terminations clean, dry and
are some guides to follow when (75 mm) or more. Field bending tight.
considering a single-ended is not recommended.
WATROD. Sealed End
E ± 1% Overall Length 12" (305 mm)
+0.010" (+0.25 mm)
-0.005" (-0.13 mm)
11/2" (38 mm)
WATROD
1 2"
/ B ± 1% Heated Length No-Heat
(13 mm) No-Heat Minimum
Single-Ended WATROD A ± 1% Sheath Length (10 mm)
3/8"
Stripped
WATROD Sheath Heated Est. Net
Description A Dimension B Dimension Watts Code Number Weight
inch (mm) inch (mm) 120VÅ(ac) 240VÅ(ac) lbs (kg)
Applications: Platen and Forced Air Heating, and Deicing
20 W/in2 15 (381) 11 1⁄2 (292) 270 RSN151W RSN1510W 0.3 (0.2)
0.375” Dia. 20 (508) 16 1⁄2 (419) 390 RSN201W RSN2010W 0.4 (0.2)
Incoloy® 25 (635) 21 1⁄2 (546) 500 RSN251W RSN2510W 0.5 (0.3)
(3.1 W/cm2) 30 (762) 26 1⁄2 (673) 625 RSN301W RSN3010W 0.6 (0.3)
(9.5 mm) 35 (889) 31 1⁄2 (800) 750 RSN351W RSN3510W 0.7 (0.4)
40 (1016) 36 1⁄2 (927) 860 RSN401W RSN4010W 0.8 (0.4)
All heating elements are Standard units.
Availability
Standard: Shipment within six weeks
F.O.B.: Hannibal, Missouri
How to Order
Single or Double-Ended WATROD • Single or double-ended Standard: 10 working days
To order a stock, standard or • Heated length Made-to-Order: Three weeks
assembly stock WATROD element, • No-heat length at each end Formed Element
specify: Modified Stock➀: Five to seven
• Terminal pin length or
• Watlow code number termination options working days
• Volts/watts Standard: Three weeks
• Moisture seal type Made-to-Order: Four to five weeks
• Termination options • Bend configuration, dimensions
Single-Ended WATROD
• Options and critical tolerances (send
drawing, if available) Straight Length Element
• Quantity
• Options, including external finish Modified Stock➀: Three weeks
If stock WATROD heaters do not
and mounting method Standard: Three weeks
meet your application needs,
Made-to-Order: Three weeks
Watlow can provide a made-to- • Quantity
Formed Element
order unit. Please specify: Availability Modified Stock➀: Three weeks
• Description of application, Double-Ended WATROD Standard: Three weeks
including heated material,
Straight Length Element Made-to-Order: Four to five weeks
operating temperature and flow
rate, etc. Stock: Same day shipment
Modified Stock➀: Three to five Options, complexity and quantity
• Volts/watts may affect availability and lead
working days
• Sheath material/diameter times. Consult factory.
• Sheath length ➀ Stock units with catalog options.
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WATROD Heating • Silicone resin seal provides Applications
Elements protection against humid storage • Control panels
conditions and is effective to • Traffic signal boxes
Enclosure Heaters 390°F (200°C).
• Automatic teller machines
• Perforated aluminized-steel
mounting bracket eases instal- • Switch gear
lation and helps prevent direct • Electronic equipment
contact with the heating element. Application Hints
• Stock straight projection Type B • Locate heater(s) in the lowest
#10-32 screw lug terminals pro- portion of the enclosure to
vide easy electrical connection. maximize convection heating.
• Made-to-Order threaded stud, • Place thermostat(s) in the upper
quick connect and flexible lead half of the enclosure, away from
wire termination options. See the heater(s).
page 281 for details.
Designed to prevent freezing and
condensation in electrical and Main Bracket
0.315" (8 mm) Dia.
mechanical housings, the WATROD Element
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Elements Milled Groove Sheath Watt Density and Groove Fit
Plastics Application Sheath Watt Density—W/cm2
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
1200
1100 600
H TC
Delta Temperature is Difference Between ut
tho
1000
Sheath and Steel Block Temperatures it Wi
veF
900 roo 500
m )G
5m
1.6
800 in (
65
Delta Temperature—°F
Delta Temperature—°C
0.0 400
700
600
WATROD
300
TC
e Fit W ithout H
500
m ) Groov
(0.18 m
0.007 in
400 200
300
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WATROD Heating Sheath temperatures can vary up • Heated part assemblies: hot
to a maximum sheath temperature plates, vacuum fittings, special
Elements of 1832°F (1000°C), with maximum formed heaters
Semiconductor Application watt densities up to 60 W/in2. • Round elements from 0.210 to
Individual element and assembly 0.475 inch (5.3 to 12.1 mm)
specifications vary depending on diameter
the application. Contact factory for
E-beam welding, vacuum brazing • FIREBAR heating elements
and special plating. from 0.625 to 1.00 inch (15.9 to
25.4 mm) wide
Features and Benefits
• X-Ray capabilities and testing
• Operating temperatures to certification for ensured
1832°F (1000°C) reliability.
• Electrical isolation to a minimum Applications
of 10 teraohms, high isolation
resistance heater only • CVD
• Vacuum compatibility to 10-9 Torr • PVD
• Nitrogen purge vacuum • Etch
packaging • Photolithography
• Milled groove patterning to • Annealing
0.25 inch (6.35 mm) radius • Wafer probers
• Materials: stainless steel, • Flat panel display
Incoloy®, Inconel®, aluminum,
nickel, copper
ULTRAGARD Seal
A high temperature hermetic seal to
700°F (350°C).
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