Straight Heating Element UK

Straight Heating Element Lengths

Our straight Heating Element is fully UK manufactured, to exactingly high standards, from high quality component parts (resistance coil wire, magnesium oxide, tubing & electrical connections) then assembled by highly skilled technicians & top CNC machinery.

Our elements are available in the following lengths from stock, and available for purchase online, if you absolutely must! Delivery in a coupla days. Click on the length you require –

…but can be rolled to accomodate other specific lengths if required. Other multiples of 12, ie, 120″,  MAY be on the shelf. Therefore, it’s best to give Jamie a call on 01827 215684 to discuss.

(Before ordering, please see ###Important Information###, below.)

  • It is an almost impossible task to keep stock levels current online, so please call Jamie on 01827 215684 to discuss your needs. And I’ll give you a discount, or free delivery or somesuch. Cos I like a chat. And I don’t like losing 2%ish to the banks on card payments!
  • Stocked in 500w, 1000w,  2000w, 3000w for delivery in a coupla days. Buyable from these linked pages.
  • Bespoke  in 250w, 750w, 1250w, 1500w, 1750w, 2500w, 4000w for delivery in a coupla weeks.
  • Any power rating, voltage or length can be manufactured. Furthermore, the more you have, the cheaper they get. 30 is a good number.
  • Incoloy 800, “a superior stainless steel”, suitable for air, water or oil, at the appropriate watt densities.
  • 8mm diameter elements.
  • 4BA terminals by default 3.6mm ⌀, but can be spade, saddle or shell post terminals if required.
  • Can be fitted with 1/4″ Compression Glands, fitted or bagged. Please add these, 2 per element, to your order when they are suggested additions during the Checkout process. They will appear as “You may be interested in…” when you view your Cart.

###Important Information###

The more “Wiggle Room” you have in terms of power rating & length, then the more likely we are to be able to find something on the shelf. In stock makes the process both quicker & easier. If elements are required STRAIGHT or NARROW U BENT (ie, <=50mm fixing centres) then lengths will have to be close enuf. But if we can squeeze in a W shaped element, then this allows the “middle leg” to vary according to what lengths are available on the shelf. Likewise, if you can be flexible on power rating, we may not have sufficient 1000w elements to hand, but if you could take 1250w, 1333w, or perhaps 750w, then we are better able to accommodate your needs quickly & cost efficiently.

If no such “Wiggle Room” exists, we can make elements to exacting specifications. These elements are filled, rolled, annealed & dried out overnight in an oven specifically to your needs. This is likely to add a further week to your leadtime. If you are needing large numbers of elements, ie, 30+, it won’t affect the price too much. For manufacturing runs of lower volumes, the price is going to rise markedly. The lower the number, then the higher the price.

It’s best you know all of this, and factor it in, ahead of our conversation. I want you to be a satisfied customer, like all the Good Folks in our Testimonials.

Straight Heating Element Background Information.

Precision Wound Resistance Wire

Nickel Chromium coiled resistor. Wound precisely to provide exact heat requirement. Each individual spiral being thoroughly chemically washed to eliminate contamination and give a longer element life.

Welded Connection

The connection between terminal pin and resistor is securely made by electronic welding or crimping.

Electrical Insulation

The resistor coil is centrally located during manufacture and insulated with high purity Magnesium Oxide powder. When compacted by rolling, the magnesium oxide powder provides excellent thermal conductivity and dielectric strength.

Sheath Material

Incoloy800 by default, but other sheath material is available depending on individual customer’s requirements and applications. All heaters are fully annealed to allow forming.

Sealing

All heaters are sealed during manufacture to protect against moisture absorption during storage. This will not however serve to protect against liquid infiltration and chemical attack. Various sealants are available for special conditions. Please ask about special requirements.

Insulation and Threaded Terminals

4BA terminals by default 3.6mm ⌀, but can be spade, saddle or shell post terminals if required.. Ceramic or mica insulators ensure the electrical insulation of the terminal stud from the sheath. The standard threaded stud provides a quick and easy termination. Please ask about special requirements.

Industrial Heating elements are a resistance coil wire (producing heat), encased in magnesium oxide (the white powder, compacted by rolling down from 10mm to 8mm, for protection of wire & insulation purposes, bizarrely) encased in a usually stainless steel tube. For more detailed written explanation, click here. For a video explanation by some bloke with a really boring voice, click above.

industrial heating element cross section
heating element cross section

Just for clarification, an Immersion Heater (see below) is 3 such elements (as image below) on a screwplug with a terminal box housing the connections. Cuz we all speak diffrent!