
CERAMIC-
38 (1-1/2)
C
Heated Length
Mtg. Slots
8 x 13
(5/16 x 1/2)
A - OA Length
B - Hole Center
13 (1/2)
41
(1-5/8)
29 (1-1/8)
10 to 24 Terminals
10 (3/8)
B
38 (1-1/2)
C
A
22
(7/8)
41
(1-5/8)
8 x 13
(5/16 x 1/2)
19 (3/4)
13 (1/2)
16 (5/8)
INSULATED STRIP
HEATERS
HCS Series
APPLICATIONS
U Dies
U Molds
U Plastic Forming
and Sealing
U Tank and Kettle Heating
(For specific applications,
correctly rated elements should
be used to prevent overheating
and to ensure long life)
FEATURES
The HCS Series stainless steel strip
heaters provide clean, dependable
heat with sheath temperatures up to
649°C (1200°F) and watt densities
up to 40 W per square inch.
Because of the seamless stainless
steel sheath, these ceramic-insulated
strip heaters are dimensionally stable
in milled slots.
1
23
4 5
CONSTRUCTION
1. Seamless stainless steel
sheath
2. Post terminals
3. Ceramic element support
4. Element wire situated
close to outside surface
for maximum heat transfer
and minimum internal
temperature while preserving
good dielectric qualities
5. Magnesium oxide packing
Tolerances
Width: 1.500" ±.010"
Length:
Up to 24": ±
24" and Over: ±1⁄8"
Thickness: 0.375" ±0.005"
Wattage Tolerances:
-10 to 5% at rated voltage
1
⁄16"
HCS-055-120V
shown actual size.
Dimensions: mm (inch)
Formula for Determination
of Watt Density
Watts/sq. in. =
C (heated length) x 3
Total unit wattage
Standard Termination
Offset at one end
Dimensions: mm (inch) Dimensions: mm (inch)
To Order
Dimensions: mm (inch)
Model No. Description Watts A B C
HCS-055-120V Strip heater 150 140 (5.5) 114 (4.5) 25.4 (1)
HCS-055-240V Strip heater 150 140 (5.5) 114 (4.5) 25.4 (1)
HCS-080-120V Strip heater 250 203 (8) 178 (7) 70 (2.75)
HCS-080-240V Strip heater 250 203 (8) 178 (7) 70 (2.75)
HCS-081-120V Strip heater 330 203 (8) 178 (7) 70 (2.75)
HCS-081-240V Strip heater 330 203 (8) 178 (7) 70 (2.75)
HCS-105-120V Strip heater 300 267 (10.5) 241 (9.5) 133 (5.25)
HCS-105-240V Strip heater 300 267 (10.5) 241 (9.5) 133 (5.25)
HCS-120-120V Strip heater 500 305 (12) 279 (11) 184 (7.25)
HCS-120-240V Strip heater 500 305 (12) 279 (11) 184 (7.25)
HCS-121-120V Strip heater 750 305 (12) 279 (11) 184 (7.25)
HCS-121-240V Strip heater 750 305 (12) 279 (11) 184 (7.25)
HCS-152-120V Strip heater 500 387 (15.25) 362 (14.25) 254 (10)
HCS-152-240V Strip heater 500 387 (15.25) 362 (14.25) 254 (10)
HCS-180-120V Strip heater 750 457 (18) 432 (17) 324 (12.75)
HCS-180-240V Strip heater 750 457 (18) 432 (17) 324 (12.75)
HCS-181-120V Strip heater 1250 457 (18) 432 (17) 324 (12.75)
HCS-181-240V Strip heater 1250 457 (18) 432 (17) 324 (12.75)
HCS-237-240V Strip heater 1000 603 (23.75) 578 (22.75) 470 (18.5)
HCS-300-240V Strip heater 2000 762 (30) 737 (29) 629 (24.75)
HCS-357-240V Strip heater 2500 908 (35.75) 883 (34.75) 775 (30.5)
Comes complete with operator’s manual.
Ordering Examples: HCS-080-120V, strip heater, 250 W.
HCS-180-120V, strip heater, 750 W.
HT-21