The Starbar is a resistance type silicon carbide heating element and are rod shaped or tubular depending on the diameter. They have a central heating section referred to as a hot zone and two terminal sections called cold ends. Click on the following link for a full description of SiC heating elements.
Silicon Carbide elements operate at temperatures up to 2900° F. The elements are also available in a wide variety configurations and lengths and can be customized to a specific application.
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Silicon Carbide Furnace For Wet Shaving Blade Heat Treating
Infrared Heating Technologies, Inc
2010 HWY 58, Suite 2120 Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Phone: 1-865-535-0050
Email:info@infraredheating.com