Watlow Electric ULTRAMIC 600 Electric Heater User Manual


 
Watlow’s ULTRAMIC™ 600 heaters are
designed for thermal applications where
the high performance of an advanced
ceramic heater is required to ensure
optimal effectiveness of the equipment
and process.
ULTRAMIC 600 heaters are constructed
of aluminum nitride (AIN) and incorporate
a thermally matched proprietary heating
element that provides maximum
performance in challenging applications.
AIN is especially suitable for applications
requiring a clean,
non-contaminating heat source.
Additionally, the excellent geometric
stability ensures consistent part-to-part
thermal contact during heating cycles.
Watlow AIN heaters can operate up to 600°C with an ultra-
fast ramp rate of up to 150°C per second depending on the
application, heater design and process parameters. In
addition to excellent thermal characteristics, the ULTRAMIC
600 has high electrical isolation and typically provides
superior chemical resistance as compared to traditional
metal heaters.
Robust AlN ceramic
Creates a homogeneous assembly for atmospheric and
vacuum applications
Provides durable heater construction and thermal transfer
necessary for high temperature and long heater life
Permits the design of a high watt density, fast responding,
heater in a very small package
Geometrically stable due to low coefficient of thermal
expansion (CTE)
Process temperatures up to 600°C (1112°F) depending on
application parameters
Rapid prototyping
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) provides rapid ‘virtual’
prototyping of heater performance prior to the
manufacturing process
Custom prototypes can be delivered in weeks rather than
months with innovative design and manufacturing practices
Superior electrical performance
Low leakage current; <10 µA at 100°C
Breakdown voltage; >2000VÎ(dc)
High thermal conductivity
Makes for a fast temperature ramp rate of up to 150°C
(270°F) per second (depending on application parameters)
Allows for quick cool-down
Provides extremely uniform temperatures over the
heater surface
The Revolutionary ULTRAMIC™ 600
Thermocouple integrated into
assembly (patent pending)
Bonded assembly process ensures
reliability of heater/sensor interface
Optimized temperature sensing improves
accuracy
High response rate in ramping applications
UL
®
agency compliance (pending)
Designed to meet global safety standards
Ramp rates to
150°C per second
UL
®
is a registered trademark of Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc.