Omega Products HCS-055-120V User Manual

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 Visit omega.com/hcs_heater for Pricing and Details

Dimensions: cm (inch)
Model No. Description Watts A B C

HCS-055-120V Strip heater 150 13 (5) 10 (4) 3 (1)
HCS-055-240V Strip heater 150 13 (5) 10 (4) 3 (1)
HCS-080-120V Strip heater 250 20 (8) 18 (7) 5 (2)
HCS-080-240V Strip heater 250 20 (8) 18 (7) 5 (2)
HCS-081-120V Strip heater 330 20 (8) 18 (7) 5 (2)
HCS-081-240V Strip heater 330 20 (8) 18 (7) 5 (2)
HCS-105-120V Strip heater 300 25 (10) 23 (9) 13 (5)
HCS-105-240V Strip heater 300 25 (10) 23 (9) 13 (5)
HCS-120-120V Strip heater 500 30 (12) 28 (11) 18 (7)
HCS-120-240V Strip heater 500 30 (12) 28 (11) 18 (7)
HCS-121-120V Strip heater 750 30 (12) 28 (11) 18 (7)
HCS-121-240V Strip heater 750 30 (12) 28 (11) 18 (7)
HCS-152-120V Strip heater 500 38 (15) 36 (14) 25 (10)
HCS-152-240V Strip heater 500 38 (15) 36 (14) 25 (10)
HCS-180-120V Strip heater 750 46 (18) 43 (17) 30 (12)
HCS-180-240V Strip heater 750 38 (15) 36 (14) 25 (10)
HCS-181-120V Strip heater 1250 46 (18) 43 (17) 30 (12)
HCS-181-240V Strip heater 1250 38 (15) 36 (14) 25 (10)
HCS-237-240V Strip heater 1000 58 (23) 56 (22) 46 (18)
HCS-300-240V Strip heater 2000 76 (30) 74 (29) 61 (24)
HCS-357-240V Strip heater 2500 35 (14) 86 (34) 76 (30)

Comes complete with operator’s manual.

Ordering Examples: HCS-080-120V, strip heater, 250 W.
HCS-180-120V, strip heater, 750 W.

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