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Defrosting Cryogenics Equipment

Kapton® heaters are excellent for cryogenic applications

Application Challenges

Cryogenic temperature ranges are defined as −150 °C (−238 °F) to absolute zero (−273 °C or −460 °F). At these icy temperatures, molecular motion comes to a near stop and preserving samples at the state at which they were frozen. If equipment fails to maintain cryogenic temperatures, molecular motion (decay) will destroy samples. Cryogenic applications can be challenging because the piping and mechanicals form ice and frost. When that happens, tubing and piping can split if frozen and becomes very brittle, especially at extremely low temperatures. Exhaust systems and submerged tubing must be heated to maintain equipment reliability.

Solutions and Their Impacts

The TUTCO Farnam engineering team designs custom Kapton® heaters featuring high efficiency temperature to control and remove frost buildup on system piping and exhaust ports. High efficiency flexible heaters are used to maintain fluidity and flexibility in demanding environments like cryogenic chambers. Other custom cryogenic applications are developed for connections, sensors, pumps and drip trays.

FEATURES

Highly customizable
1/2” sq. to 27.5” x 19.625” (700mm x 500mm)
300°F - 390°F (150°C - 200°C)
UL certification available

Engineering service and support is a big part of what we do. Offered on an application by application basis. With over 2,000 unique heating element designs, chances are we have done something similar to your project.