Collection: Cartridge Heaters
Metric & Imperial sizes
The UCI cartridge heater range provides excellent heat transfer and long life. Cartridge heaters are designed for a push-fit into holes of nominal diameters. They are manufactured to the highest standards and from the highest quality materials. The primary use of cartridge heaters is for heating Dies, Moulds, Platens and various other applications demanding localised heating. They can be designed to operate up to 800 deg C.
Cartridge heaters are available in metric and imperial sizes 6.5mm (1/4″) to 40mm (1.5″) diameters and up to 2m in length.
Supplied as high watt densities as standard for the most demanding of applications, medium and low are also offered on request.
Several factors must be considered when selecting the proper cartridge heater, such as below, that will ensure your heaters last as long as possible and perform as required.
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What to consider when selecting a cartridge heater
What is the Operating temperature?
Movement and vibration?
Ambient conditions, damp/humidity, hot etc.?
Fitting type: e.g. flange, threaded, right angle etc.
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Read moreHow are Cartridge Heaters Beneficial
If you run a business that works with dies,
moulds, platens or any other equipment that requires the localised application
of heat, you may find that the use of cartridge heaters is the ideal approach
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Read moreHow to prevent cartridge heater failure
Has your cartridge heater failed? You’re not alone. This is a very frequent complaint, with many people baffled as to why their ‘long-life’ cartridge heating element has lasted for a very short (and unsatisfactory!) length of time.
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Cartridge Heater 12.5 x 100mm 450w 230v
Regular price £15.14Regular price -
Cartridge Heater 10 x 100mm 150w 230v
Regular price £15.77Regular price -
Cartridge Heater 5/8" x 6" 540w 240v
Regular price £23.14Regular price -
Cartridge Heater 5/8" x 4" 350w 240v
Regular price £14.98Regular price -
Cartridge Heater 6.5 x 125mm 400w 230v
Regular price £17.10Regular price -
Cartridge Heater 1/2" x 2" 200w 240v
Regular price £13.21Regular price -
Cartridge Heater 1/2" x 2.5" 470w 240v
Regular price £13.45Regular price -
Cartridge Heater 1/2" x 4" 275w 240v
Regular price £15.74Regular price -
Cartridge Heater 3/8" x 1.5" 100w 240v
Regular price £13.07Regular price -
Cartridge Heater 10 x 100mm 500w 230v
Regular price £15.77Regular price -
Cartridge Heater 10 x 40mm 100w 230v
Regular price £12.10Regular price -
Cartridge Heater 10 x 250mm 640w 230v
Regular price £21.90Regular price
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How to use the cartridge heater price calculator?
Fill in all the relevant boxes with the information, and the calculator will tell you what it will cost; it’s as simple as that! If you decide to place the order, email the details over, we will confirm your order details by return.
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Getting the best from your cartridge heaters
Where are cartridge heaters used?
Cartridge heaters are used in many applications where it is required to get heat into a metal moulding tool. These could be presses, heating jaws and injection moulding tools.
What temperature are cartridge heaters suitable for?
The normal operating temperatures are usually below a sheath temperature of 650 deg C. However, they can be made suitable for temperatures up to 800 deg C upon request.
What are the advantages of cartridges heaters?
The advantage of using a cartridge heater is that because they are high powered, they can push a large amount of heat into a metal block in a relatively short period of time. The cartridge heaters are made to a tight tolerance to ensure the best heat transfer possible.
Correct Installation Guide for Cartridge Heaters
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