Flexible Printed Heaters

Traditional heating technologies use wires or coils to generate heat, which results in uneven heating patterns that must be controlled using thermostat units.

Printed heaters are made of flexible, printed PTC materials that heat evenly across the entire surface and self-regulate to the correct temperature without the need for additional diagnostics or controls.

Flexible heaters are single-layer flexible circuits with conductive channels made of resistive alloys like Inconel and Cupro-Nickel rather than copper. Based on the supply voltage, the conductor width and thickness are chosen to deliver the desired resistance value. Heat is produced when electrical current is passed through greater resistance conductors.

Their self-regulation not only helps them to provide a more consistent heat to the heating surface, but it also allows them to run open loop without external controls, resulting in fewer field problems, more safety, and lower warming elements. We manufacture flexible printed heaters and warming components for a wide range of industries, including apparel, automotive seat warming, aerospace, food service, health care, and medical.