Polyimide (Kapton®) Thermofoil™ Heaters
Minco Products, Inc
Flexible polyimide Thermofoil™ heaters offer rugged, reliable performance in a thin, lightweight package, ideal for maximizing thermal transfer when space and weight are limited.
Typed specifications40 values
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- Mass
- 0.04 g typically · datasheet p.6
- Envelope (L×W×H)
- 0.25 mm thick over the element · datasheet p.6
- Operating temperature
- -200 °C min · Polyimide/FEP · datasheet p.10 -200 °C min · Polyimide/ULA | -200 °C min · Polyimide/WA | -73.1 °C max · Polyimide/FEP | -123.1 °C max · Polyimide/ULA +6
- Product type
- heater Polyimide (Kapton) Thermofoil heater · datasheet p.7
- Material
- Polyimide/FEP: polyimide film with teflon adhesive; Polyimide/WA: polyimide film with thermosetting acrylic adhesive; Polyimide/ULA: UL recognized thermosetting acrylic adhesive datasheet p.11
- Thickness
- 0.25 mm typical polyimide (Kapton) heater, 0.010" over the element · datasheet p.7
- Watt density
- 7.75 W/cm² max · datasheet p.8
- Areal density
- 0.04 kg/m² datasheet p.7
- Connector
- welded leadwires (standard), solder pads, insulation displacement connectors, pin headers, SMT and ZIF termination, flex circuits datasheet p.8
- Max available size (L × W)
- 560 mm x 1065 mm (22" x 42") — Polyimide/FEP datasheet p.11 2400 (length) max · longest across the Thermofoil range | 1065 x 560 max · Polyimide/FEP | 1825 x 560 max · Polyimide/ULA | 1825 x 560 max · Polyimide/WA +1
- Min available size (L × W)
- 6.4 mm x 6.4 mm (0.25" x 0.25") datasheet p.7 6.4 x 6.4 min
- Max resistance density
- 70 Ω/cm² max · Polyimide/FEP · datasheet p.10 230 Ω/cm² max · Polyimide/ULA | 230 Ω/cm² max · Polyimide/WA
- Heater construction
- polyimide (Kapton) film datasheet p.11 etched foil etched-foil resistive heating element laminated between layer…
- Redundancy
- dual redundant circuits dual element for redundancy and/or warm-up and maintenance he… · datasheet p.8 single circuit single or dual element
- Outgassing
- other acrylic PSA and #15 epoxy NASA approved for outgassing · datasheet p.12
- Temperature sensor
- PT100 RTD datasheet p.10 bimetallic (mechanical thermostat) thermostat, snap action or creep action, specify setpoint | thermocouple type E, J, K or T laminated inside heater
- Mounting
- adhesive bonded acrylic PSA, #15 epoxy, factory lamination with acrylic adhesive · datasheet p.12 tape or hook-and-loop BM3/BK4 shrink bands, #20 stretch tape
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- Mass
- 0.009 oz/in²
- Dimensions
- 0.010” (0.25 mm) thick over the element
About
Minco’s flexible polyimide Thermofoil™ heaters are designed for applications where space and weight are critical, providing efficient thermal transfer without occupying significant volume. These heaters feature etched foil elements for fast and efficient thermal performance, delivering uniform thermal profiles through custom designs. They are highly resistant to most chemicals, including acids and solvents, ensuring durability in harsh environments. Notably, these heaters utilize NASA-approved materials for space applications (S-311-P) and are suitable for vacuum environments (NASA-RP-1061), making them a reliable choice for demanding space industry needs. Minco offers customized Polyimide Thermofoil™ Kapton Heater solutions to meet specific project requirements.
Documentation
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