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What are Thermoforming Heaters?

April 26, 2017heat Heaters In-Line infrared thermoforming Warm

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What are Thermoforming Heaters?

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Thermoforming is the method of heating and molding materials in order to make specific products. One of the materials commonly used in thermoforming is plastic sheets or plastic film that is measured in a variety of thicknesses and sizes. There are also a few ceramic thermoforming heaters that work well for wood and other low temperature substrates. No matter the material being used in the thermoforming process, thermoforming heaters are used to create the heat necessary to mold the products. There are many different types of thermoforming heaters, including electrical infrared thermoforming heaters, convection heater ovens, and gas thermoforming heaters. Electrical infrared thermoforming heaters are usually made with ceramic, quartz tubes, lamps, metal-sheathed tubes, flat-faced panels, or open coil wire elements. Ceramic is the most common material used in thermoforming heaters because it allows heaters to be a small size and can be used in a zonal heater, which heats gently but has