Custom-fit jackets for cylindrical surfaces, complex shapes, and everything in between.
Custom Solutions
HTS/Amptek® Jackets are a great solution for flexible electric surface heat, whether for simple cylindrical surfaces such as pipes, cylinders, bottles and chambers, or other, more complex shapes which are engineered using patterns or the vessel itself. Rectangular, spherical, conical and many other shapes are common.
All Jacket Heating Systems are custom designed. Simple cylindrical “Tubular” Jackets need only proper dimensions. Whether simple or complex, HTS/Amptek® will produce a drawing for approval before fabrication may start. A temperature controller is required to regulate the Jacket(s). Single or Multi-Zone solutions are available.
Domed vessel tops, tee fittings, and glass bottles all need even heat distribution. Direct heat transfer requires a continuous “no air gap” fit. Our liner fabrication technique using multiple segments (gores) forms spherical and complex shapes. Then, the stitched-on heating tape element, insulation, outer cover and flap closures complete the pre-formed Jacket.
Tubular Jackets are ideal for hot melt transfer lines. Keeping plastic molten and flowing is particularly easy with custom Jackets that provide even, accurate heat.
3-D printed patterns may be used during Heater Jacket fabrication. Other pattern options include wood and cardboard models or using the actual object to be heated. If practical, the object would be needed for 2 to 4 weeks and then returned.
Construction Detail
The serpentine knitted Heating Tape Element is durable and impervious to expansion stress. The multi-strand wire is Nickel alloy and pre-insulated with two layers of braided AMOX™ yarn.
High temperature Jackets and Blankets feature machine-attached Heating Tape elements which are stitched and bonded in an even matrix for optimum heat transfer. Lead Wires, Jumpers and Sensors are stitched in place with adequate strain relief and sleeving where necessary.
High temperature Insulation, TempMat™ or Ceramic Batting is applied in layers to preserve the shape of the Jacket. The outer Fabric is typically Silicone or Teflon™ coated providing strength and cleanability. Velcro Flap closures, with D-Ring Straps, Grommets, Delrin Clips or Lacing Hooks.
Lead Wires, Jumpers and Sensors exit Jackets via grommets or CGB fittings. They may be custom length and armored with Stainless flex. Desired connectors may be specified, such as Pin and Sleeve, Twist Lock, single or three phase.
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Control Systems
HTS/Amptek® offers a complete range of temperature control and power distribution solutions for heating jacket systems. From simple single-zone controllers to multi-zone custom panels, every system is designed to provide accurate, reliable temperature regulation.
Standard Single Zone Controllers available from HTS/Amptek® are accurate and easy to use. Ideal for a Single Jacket, they are Auto-Tune PID with Solid State Relay output.
Control Panels with pre-wired power and sensor distribution provide convenient installation for multiple Jackets. Contact HTS/Amptek® with your Heater and Control requirement.
Control Systems may be Wall, Floor, Rack or Portable Cart mount type. Contact support at HTS/Amptek® for expert design consultation.
Contact HTS/Amptek® and receive professional design assistance for your application.
