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A robust design can be achieved using a diode in series with the heating element.

In the heating industry we are often asked what is the difference between a distributed wattage heater and a zoned heater. These

Having a little fun, Jared McPherson shows how to cook scrambled eggs using a Heat Touch 200 inline air heater.

A detailed overview of mica surface heaters including sizes, shapes, common uses and voltage ratings.

Watt density is a useful measure when considering the various types of heating elements available. Tutco-Farnam Custom Products manufactures open coil heating elements which are generally used to heat a gas flow, such as air or nitrogen.

By following a few rules-of-thumb you can determine the wattage requirement for your application.

​Grounding is often treated as an afterthought, but not all grounds or ground connections are the same. Too often we just assume that any ground connection will be a ‘good’ one.