#Industry News
FINNED TUBULAR VS OPEN COIL HEATER ELEMENTS
One of the main components of an industrial heater is the heating element.
The heater element transfers the heat to the target medium either through direct contact or from inside a protective sheath.
Electric heating elements offer a high degree of customization with important and diverse uses. They can be built to withstand corrosive environments and temperatures up to 1600℉. Designs are variable as well. The two most common types for industrial use are finned tubular and open coil elements.
This article discusses the benefits of both types and their appropriate use.