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Capabilities Catalog
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Tutco Heating Solutions Group :: Global Leaders
Tutco is the world’s largest supplier of open coil heating elements. We produce 35,000
to 38,000 heaters a day to meet the demands of our OEM customers. Leading the
heating industry and the world in heating innovation, Tutco holds 80% of the U.S. Patents
in open coil heating technology. Tutco heating components can be found in countless
commercial applications, including refrigeration, HVAC, appliance, lab equipment and
vending.
With more than 800 employees, many with decades of experience, Tutco can quickly
bring your project from concept to completion. Our facilities are strategically located
in the U.S., Mexico and China to provide our customers with low cost solutions while
maintaining the expertise and quality for which we are known.
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Tutco has designed and manufactured electric heating elements and sensors for over 60
years. We have the capabilities and experience to put together a proven thermal solution,
at a cost effective price, when you need it. And with offi ces worldwide we can service your
organization in over 50 countries.
Conduction HeatersTutco heaters engineered for direct surface contact are customized for your specifi c
application. View our standard conduction heater products and contact a representative to
have yours built today.
Forced Air HeatersTutco supplies the world with custom open coil air heaters. Utilizing innovative coil support
system designs and advanced resistance wire technology, confi gurations are engineered to
meet your toughest design challenges.
Hot Runner ComponentsTutco offers the most reliable hot runner bushings available today. We provide Hot Runner
Components for direct feed and injection molding applications.
Complete Thermal SolutionsTutco has designed and customized our heat kits for a variety of applications, equipping
them with the necessary open coil heating elements as well as controls, options and
accessories that complete the package.
Temperature SensorsTutco’s proven reliability in the manufacture of Thermocouples and Sensors is evident in the
many applications in which they’re being used. An infi nite variety of combinations can be
designed to suit all your temperature sensing applications.
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Conduction HeatersTutco heaters engineered for direct surface contact are customized for your
specifi c application. View our standard conduction heater products and contact
a representative to build yours today.
Band HeatersTutco offers a variety of band heaters to accommodate any cylindrical application. Tutco’s
product offering ranges from the patented Better Band, which uses mineral insulated technology,
to the innovative fl exibility of the HT-Flex band.
Strip HeatersAs the leader in electric heating elements and sensors, Tutco offers a variety of quality strip
heaters. Strip heaters can be used in a variety of applications from food warming to packaging
machinery. Tutco strip heaters are also available in a variety of confi gurations from fi nned strip
heaters to dissipate heat to high temperature heaters capable of 1400 °F.
Knuckle Band, Better Band
and Permaheat Band
Ceramic Strip, HT Mica Strip
and Sealed Better Strip
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Cartridge HeatersOur Standard Cartridge heaters are designed as an economical, quality heater for lower
temperature use. Our Hi-Temp Cartridge heaters can be used for applications requiring
more heat.
Standard CartridgesOur Standard Cartridge heaters are designed as an economical, quality heater for lower
temperature use (typically 40 watts per square inch, depending on the application).
The Standard Cartridge Heater is made to withstand internal temperatures of up to
1000 °F (538 °C) and features a stainless steel sheath for resistance to oxidation. High-purity
magnesium oxide (MgO) fi lls any space around the resistor wire in order to optimize heat
transfer and increase the life of the heater.
Features and Benefi ts• Computer designed specifi cations
• Stainless steel sheath for oxidation resistance
• Unique winding design allows faster heating and longer life
• Fine grain high purity magnesium oxide (MgO) fi lls any voids around the resistance
wire to optimize heat transfer, dielectric strength and life of the heater.
• Resistance wire is joined to the leads by placing each end into a stainless steel barrel
connector which, upon crimping, affords a positive and consistent junction.
• Ceramic cap standard; cement, epoxy or RTV seal also available
• Disc end of the heater rests on a mica insulator and is held in position when the
sheath is rolled over onto it. This is the standard assembly procedure unless the
application requires moisture or waterproof sealing, in which case the end cap can
be sealed by brazing or welding.
Standard Cartridge Heater
with Leads
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Hi-Temp CartridgesThe ruggedly constructed, high watt density Hi-Temp Cartridge heaters provide excellent heat
transfer effi ciency, high operating temperature (typically 90 to 95 watts per square inch, depending
on the application) and long life.
The Hi-Temp Cartridge is made to withstand internal temperatures of up to 1600 °F (871 °C). Its
swaged construction allows for minimal air gaps, providing superior heat transfer and resistance
to impact and vibration. Dual voltage and three phase construction is available on selected
diameters of the Hi-Temp.
Features and Benefi ts • Computer designed specifi cations
• Incoloy® sheath for oxidation resistance
• Unique winding design allows faster heating and longer life
• Fine grain high purity magnesium oxide (MgO) fi lls any voids around the resistance wire to
optimize heat transfer, dielectric strength and life of the heater.
• Cement seal is standard, RTV and epoxy seals also available
Tubular Heaters Tutco’s versatile Tubular heaters are custom-formed in a wide variety of shapes to correspond to
your requirements. Incoloy®, stainless steel or steel sheath materials are available, as well as a
large selection of termination styles.
Features & Benefi ts • Custom-formed to meet specifi c requirements
• Incoloy®, stainless steel, steel or copper sheath
materials available
• Precision wound resistance wire for long heater life
• Superior heat transfer
• Available in 0.260", 0.315", 0.330", 0.430" and 0.490"
diameters
• Variety of lengths available
Straight Tubular Heater
with Tabs at Each End
Formed Tubular Heater
with Screw Terminals
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Crankcase HeatersTutco has been the world leader in compressor heaters for over 40 years, offering unlimited
confi gurations for nearly every kind of air conditioning and refrigeration compressor.
Tutco Intimate Fingers of Warmth and Belly Band Crankcase Heaters are both recognized by
UL for use in the U.S. and Canadian markets.FPO
Intimate Fingers of Warmth
and Belly Band
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Open Coil Heater
Small and Large Diameter Coils
Forced Air HeatersTutco supplies the world with custom open coil air heaters. Utilizing innovative
coil support system designs and advanced resistance wire technology,
confi gurations are engineered to meet your toughest design challenges.
Open Coil HeatersTutco manufactures open coil heaters that satisfy a wide variety of
applications.
Duct HeatersTutco offers various styles of duct heaters for the
residential and commercial HVAC industries.
Our duct heaters are ideal solutions for a variety
of applications, including primary heating,
supplementary heating (i.e., supporting a heat
pump), auxiliary heating or multi-zone heating.
We offer a line of standard products as well as
heaters custom-built to your specifi cations. Tutco
uses proprietary software packages to specify
coils and wiring confi gurations, sheet metal,
element support racks, controls, options and
accessories. Our software allows immediate
design changes when our customers request
them. All Tutco duct heaters are UL-approved
(per UL Standard 1996) and CSA certifi ed. Duct Heaters
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Complete Thermal SolutionsTutco has designed and customized our heat kits for
a variety of applications, equipping them with the
necessary open coil heating elements as well as
controls, options and accessories that complete the
package.
Tutco utilizes the power of CAD software to specify coils
and wiring confi gurations, sheet metal and element support racks, among other
options. Our state-of-the-art computer-aided manufacturing also streamlines the
process and helps us quickly proceed from design to manufacturing.
ApplicationTutco provides the highest quality heater kits designed to replace existing heater kits in original
manufacturer’s A/C units. Manufacturers include: Lennox, Ducane, Goodman, Armstrong, Concord,
AirEase, Carrier, Bryant, Payne, Keeprite, Tempstar, Heil, Day/Night, Comfortmaker, Arcoaire,
Rheem, Rudd, Weatherking, Gibson, Frigidaire, Comfort-Aire, Tappan, Century, Broan, Grand Aire
and Comfortstar.
Features and Benefi ts • Advanced alloy open coil heater
• All necessary limit controls included
• Circuit breakers where required and as requested
• Heater kit controls are compatible with packaged unit manufacturer’s factory
control system.
• Construction is ETL, UL and/or CSA listed for use with each manufacturer’s equipment
• Fully researched and tested with dimensional and electrical termination compatibility with
the manufacturer’s equipment installations
• Easy installation per the installation instructions as provided with each heater kit
• Optional single point power accessory kit available for specifi c models
• All units are boxed individually for easy handling.
• Five-year limited warranty
Heater Kit
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Hot Runner ComponentsTutco offers the most reliable hot runner bushings available today. With a focus
on increasing productivity through reliability, our hot runner products offer
leading edge technologies such as advance heater technology. We provide Hot
Runner Components for direct feed and injection molding applications.
Precision SeriesThe new Precision Hot Runner Bushings & Nozzles are designed to run mid-size and large molded
parts. Advanced heat transfer technology provides optimum performance while a unique sleeve
heater design allows for quick and easy replacement. The special tip design allows the Precision
to process commodity, engineering and fi lled resins while drastically reducing tip wear at the
gate. The Precision has eleven different gating options to meet a wide range of direct feed or
manifold applications.
Features and Benefi ts • Exclusive Flat Gate™ system – gate vestige is
minimized and each design can be customized
• Advanced integrated sleeve heater – extended
heater life for easy serviceability
• Unique wear resistant tip design – less downtime
due to tip repair
• Medium and large pitch – the precision can service
more mid-size molds/part shot sizes
• Consistent heat profi le – optimum hot runner
performance
• Resin versatility – wide range of resins can be
processed for more applications
• Replaceable tips, heater and T/C – easy serviceability
• Custom designed tip tools – easy replacement of all tip stylesPrecision Series Bushing
and Nozzle
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Sprue BushingsThe Integrally Heated Sprue Bushing is uniquely designed for high performance and
reliability for manifold and direct feed applications, even with the most demanding molding
cycles and plastic resins. The advanced heat transfer capability is attributed to its integrally
heated design, resulting in a more uniform heat profi le. A replaceable thermocouple is
strategically located close to the melt fl ow channel for optimization of processing conditions
with all thermoplastics.
Features and Benefi ts • Graduated watt density – maintains a more uniform heat profi le.
• High refractory insulation – provides superior heat transfer.
• Streamlined fl ow channel – provides for minimum pressure loss.
• Fully sealed construction – maintains highest product reliability.
• Made of high grade alloy steel – increases durability and longer life.
• Replaceable thermocouple – allows for easy serviceability.
Sprue Bushing
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Machine NozzlesThe Integrally Heated Machine Nozzles
unique design concept eliminates the voids
and air gaps, which limit the performance
of conventionally, heated nozzle systems.
The improved heat transfer characteristics
of the Sensitip®. Machine Nozzles provide
performance and reliability far superior to
any existing nozzle designs.
A replaceable thermocouple senses temperature adjacent to the melt channel. This accurate
sensing system works in conjunction with a very uniform temperature profi le to ensure superior
processing of even the most critical of engineering materials.
Features and Benefi ts • Integrally heated design – provides optimum nozzle performance.
• Streamlined fl ow channel – provides minimum pressure loss
• Fully sealed construction – maintains highest product reliability.
• High grade alloy steel construction – increases durability and longer life
• Replaceable thermocouple – allows for Type “J” or “K”.
• Three tip styles – available with either a .500” or .750” spherical radius,
accommodate a full range of injection molding applications.
FlextracoilOur Flextracoil heaters were created to heat
fl ow-through nozzles and sprue bushings in runnerless
molding systems. Available in either fl at, square or round
styles, the Flextracoil can be coiled evenly spaced or with
distributed coils. All styles are stocked uncoiled at Tutco
and are formed to customer specifi cations before shipping.
Machine Nozzle
Flextracoil Heater
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Temperature SensorsTutco’s proven reliability in the manufacture of Thermocouples and Sensors
is evident in the many applications in which they’re being used. An infi nite
variety of combinations can be designed to suit all your temperature sensing
applications.
ThermocouplesAll popular thermocouple probes are available including: adjustable bayonet, compression
fi tting, nozzle, manifold, extruder, washer and surface mounted styles.
Features and Benefi ts • Thermocouple grade wire withstands high temperatures.
• Stainless steel sheath minimizes corrosion
• Flexible lead wire available in stainless steel braid, stainless steel fl exible armor
or fi berglass sleeving
RTDsAll popular RTD probes are available including: adjustable bayonet and compression fi tting.
Durable platinum construction withstands high temperatures, while the stainless steel sheath
minimizes corrosion.
Features and Benefi ts • Platinum construction withstands high temperatures.
• Flexible lead wire available in stainless steel braid, stainless steel fl exible armor
or fi berglass sleeving
• Infi nite variety of combinations can be designed to suit all temperature
sensing applications.
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How We Can Help...Innovative air heater solutions from Tutco-Farnam improve operational effectiveness,
enhance product reliability, and reduce costs for our customers. We can do the same
for you.
Give us a call with your application needs and challenges. We’ll listen. And we’ll
apply more than 60 years of successful air heater design experience to arrive at a
long-term, cost effective solution that fi ts your specifi c requirements best.
Custom Solutions
We design custom air heaters for numerous original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and end users.
While our competitors attempt to modify your project to their heater, we design a custom thermal
solution specifi cally tailored to your exact specifi cations. The only person who will put more into
making your project a success than Tutco-Farnam is you.
Axial Fan Heater
Axial fan heaters are available in several sizes with a broad range
of wattages and custom features. The heater housing mounts
directly to square axial fans serving as a guard for both heater
and fan.
Crossfl ow Blower Heater
Developed for maximum design fl exibility, Crossfl ow blower heaters
attach directly to the exhaust of a crossfl ow blower without the need
for additional accessories.
Specialty Open Coil System
These rugged, multi-functional, open frame heaters provide the
capability to heat large volumes of air with fast heat-up and cool-
down cycles.
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Flow Torch™
Flow Torch™ in-line air heaters are ideal for heating large airfl ows
with low pressure drop. These robust units can heat air up to 932 °F
while withstanding up to 2000 SCFM and 3 PSI. The low mass open
coil design provides fast heat-up and cool-down cycles.
Heat Torch™
Heat Torch™ in-line air heaters are ideal for rapidly heating high
pressure airfl ows up to 120 PSI while providing precise placement
of air at temperatures up to 1300 °F.
Cool Touch™ Heater
Cool Touch™ in-line air heaters use a triple pass system to minimize
the exterior temperature, protecting people and material from
harm. These heaters are ideal for rapidly heating high pressure
airfl ows up to 120 PSI while providing precise placement of air at
temperatures up to 1300 °F.
Controller
To optimize the performance of your existing resitance heater
or your Farnam air heater, we highly recommend one of our
controller solutions. These units provide an effi cient and
easy-to-use solution for maintaining the consistency of your
heater’s performance.
Integrated Thermal Solution
Introducing the world’s only self-contained, easy-to-install,
integrated system for convenient and precise heating of
compressed air.
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