Watlow’s FLUENT® in-line fluid heater is a small,
lightweight, high-performance heater that can replace
both a traditional immersion type heater or a heater
wrapped around a tube as part of a thermal system.
Watlow’s FLUENT heater is designed as an integrated
solution that replaces multiple components in a system.
This heater design reduces overall system cost and
complexity. Because of its high watt density, it offers
ultra-fast response leading to higher system performance.
Featuring Watlow’s patented layered heater technology,
the heater makes use of its entire surface to produce
heat, which optimizes heat transfer and temperature
uniformity.
Features and Benefits
Small, lightweight, robust heater construction
• Replaces multiple components in a system
• Reduces overall system size
• Lowers total cost of ownership
Patented circuit patterning process
• Facilitates customizable heating profiles
• Enables distributed wattage and/or multiple zones
• Assures precise and repeatable power distribution
High watt density, low mass heater
Heater internal temperature will vary based on flow rate, heater watt density and presence of the internal baffle, which
increases turbulent flow. General guidelines for baffle consideration:
• For flow rates below 1 l/min, baffle should always be used to prevent an over-temperature condition.
• For flow rates over 1 l/min, removing the baffle is possible but will result in a higher internal temperature.