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Flexing of lead wires in an application may present a tough environment for a cartridge heater. Packaging, heat sealing and other processes that require a cycling of a heated bar or platen will stress a heater termination. In the Watt-Flex® cartridge heater construction, the wire is crimped into two hollow stainless pins extending from the end of the heater. If the flexing is concentrated at this point, the wire will fail prematurely.

One excellent way to address this problem is with the use of a Clip Support. It is a small fixture that is added to the terminal end of the heater to simply displace the point of flexing.

The Clip Support is TIG welded onto the heater and crimps over the insulation of the wire. There is a teflon tube inserted under the crimp to stiffen the assembly and reduce stress on the wire. The Clip Support can be provided in a straight or right angle configuration with the clip over or under the wire, a feature which must be specified.

Friday Funnies

A WELL PLANNED LIFE???? Two women met for the first time since graduating from high school.

One asked the other, "You were always so organized in school. Did you manage to live a well planned life? "

"Yes," said her friend. "My first marriage was to a millionaire; my second marriage was to an actor; my third marriage was to a preacher; and now I'm married to an undertaker."

Her friend asked, "What do those marriages have to do with a well planned life?"

"One for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, and four to go."

Oh yes, and ...

Happy Birthday to the United States Marine Corps ... 10 November
Happy Veterans Day to all Americans ... 11 November

Dalton Electric Heating Co., Inc (978)356-9844
28 Hayward Street Ipswich, MA 01938 USA

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