PI Heater in Electronics Manufacturing description
Condition:New
Type:Electric Heater
Power Source:Electric
Place of Origin:Guangdong, China
Brand Name:Hengxin
Dimension(L*W*H):custom
Weight:0.01 KG
Voltage:3.7-220V
Warranty:1 Year
Working Temperature Range:-30 – 180 ℃
Material:Polyimide film+etched metal foil
Size:Customized custom,Max 300*1400mm,mini 10*10/3*280mm
Thickness:0.18-0.226mm
Back adhesive:3M 467 / 468 or customized
Power deviation:5%-10%
Supply Ability:10000 Piece/Pieces per Week
Packaging Details:PE inner bag+Carton
Certificates:CE,RoHS
What is PI heater?
A PI film heater refers to a heating element that utilizes a Polyimide (PI) film as its base material. Polyimide is a versatile polymer known for its high-temperature resistance, excellent electrical insulation properties, and flexibility. PI film heaters are commonly used in various applications, including electronics, aerospace, automotive, and medical industries.
The PI film heater consists of a thin film of Polyimide with integrated heating elements. These heating elements are typically made of conductive materials like etched foil or printed resistive traces. The Polyimide film provides electrical insulation and mechanical support for the heating elements.
PI film heaters are flexible and can conform to various shapes and surfaces, making them suitable for applications where space is limited or a custom fit is required. They offer uniform heat distribution and rapid heating capabilities.
How does PI Heater Work?
A PI heater, or a Polyimide film heater, works based on the principle of resistive heating. The Polyimide film, which serves as the base material, contains integrated heating elements made of conductive materials.
When an electric current is passed through the heating elements, they resist the flow of electricity, causing them to heat up. This heat is then transferred to the surrounding environment or the object in contact with the PI heater.
The Polyimide film in the heater acts as an insulator, preventing electrical current from directly contacting the object being heated. It also provides mechanical support and flexibility to the heater, allowing it to conform to various shapes and surfaces.
The resistance of the heating elements determines the amount of heat generated. By controlling the electrical current flowing through the heater, the temperature output can be adjusted to achieve the desired level of heating.
What is PI Heater in Electronics Manufacturing?
In electronics manufacturing, a PI heater plays a crucial role in various processes, particularly in the surface-mount technology (SMT) assembly process.
PI (Polyimide) heaters are thin, flexible, and highly efficient heating elements. They are commonly used in applications where precise and uniform heating is required, such as in reflow soldering, where components are soldered onto printed circuit boards (PCBs).
Here’s how a PI heater benefits electronics manufacturing:
Temperature Control: PI heaters offer excellent temperature control, ensuring that the solder paste reaches its melting point accurately and consistently. This is crucial for achieving high-quality solder joints and preventing defects like cold solder joints or component damage due to overheating.
Uniform Heating: PI heaters provide uniform heating across the entire surface area of the PCB, ensuring that all components are heated evenly during the reflow process. This helps to avoid issues such as tombstoning or solder bridging.
Flexibility: The flexibility of PI heaters allows them to conform to the contours of the PCB, ensuring that heat is distributed evenly even on irregularly shaped boards. This flexibility also enables their use in various manufacturing setups and configurations.
Fast Heating and Cooling: PI heaters have rapid heating and cooling capabilities, reducing overall manufacturing cycle times and increasing productivity.
Reliability: PI heaters are known for their durability and reliability, making them well-suited for the demanding conditions of electronics manufacturing environments
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Product
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Voltage Range
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1.5v~400v
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Power Density Range
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0.03w/cm2~1.5w/cm2
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Heater Size
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3mm~500mm
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Insulation Material
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Kapton Film
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Heating Material
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Etched metal foil
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Thickness
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0.15mm~0.3mm
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Temperature range
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-30℃–180℃
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Cable conductor
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Silicone insulated leads
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Configuration of the PI heater
PI heaters in different shapes
Pi heater Application
Our Factory
Shenzhen Excellent Hengxin Technology Development Co.,Ltd was established in 2002,our main products are Polyimide/Kapton heaters,Pet heater and Silicone heater with customized size and shape, with qualifed products and sustained relationship with clients,we grow quickly and till now our manufacturing area is 3100 ㎡ with 4 production lines and 32 production machines.In year 2022,our export revenue have made a breakthrough for 6 million US Dollars. 50000 pcs heaters can be made monthly with customized requirement.All of our material composed for the heaters have gained CE certificates.
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