Product/Service

Knuckle Band

Source: Fast Heat, Inc.
Segmented ceramic band heater that provides evenly distributed heat on extrusion and injection molding barrels. Best suited for low to moderate temperatures, the Knuckle Band is constructed of precis
Segmented ceramic band heater that provides evenly distributed heat on extrusion and injection molding barrels. Best suited for low to moderate temperatures, the Knuckle Band is constructed of precision-made segmented ceramics (for flexibility) covered with fiberglass insulation (to drive the heat toward the barrel).

Features & Benefits:

  • Even heat distribution
  • Decrease in energy waste - lower wattage requirement
  • Longer heat life
  • Flexible segmented ceramic allows for easy installation
  • Energy-passing fiberglass insulation
  • Stainless steel sheath and shroud
  • Heater can be made with holes and slots
Applications: Can be modified for virtually any special application.
  • Ideal for use on barrels of extrusion and injection molding machines (when processing commodity resins at low to moderate temperatures)
  • Pipe and drum heating
  • Injection molding machines, outside the United States

Fast Heat, Inc., 776 Oaklawn Ave.. Tel: 630-833-5400 ; Fax: 630-833-2040 .