TOMOEGAWA’s flexible planar heater incorporates proprietary stainless steel fiber sheets designed for high thermal conductivity and a porous structure, and it results in superior level of energy efficiency.

Feature 1Efficient Heat Transfer to Targeted Areas

The remarkable flexibility of TOMOEGAWA’s stainless steel fiber sheet allows the heaters to closely locate to target surfaces, enhancing the efficiency of thermal conductivity. Thanks to the efficiency improvement, TOMOEGAWA’s heater can achieve more than 30% energy savings compared to conventional heaters, such as Nichrome wire heater.

Feature 2Uniform Heating across the Surface

Utilizing thin and flat stainless steel fiber sheets, these heaters provide even heating across all surfaces in uniform manner, as shown in our thermographic images. And also the interconnected fibers minimize the risk of breakage and ensure consistent heat distribution.

Uneven heating which often occurs in Nichrome wire heaters due to their surface irregularities, even when a heat diffusion layer (such as aluminum foil) is used as shown in our thermographic images.

Feature 3Reduced Heating and Cooling Times

With the low heat capacity of the stainless steel fiber sheets, TOMOEGAWA’s heaters can heat up and cool down more quickly than those using stainless steel foil, facilitating rapid temperature adjustments.

Feature 4Functional Benefits of Porosity

With paper-making techniques, TOMOEGAWA’s stainless steel fiber sheets exhibit a paper-like porosity. This characteristic allows for innovative uses such as allowing airflow through the heater, as shown in the usage image below.

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Ventilation Heater: Instantly switch between hot and cold air with a simple ON/OFF.

Feature 5Customization to Meet Client Specifications

TOMOEGAWA’s flexible planar heaters can be customized to meet client specifications with optimal design. Please share your requirements with us.

Application Examples

Heaters for various equipment and devices (curved surfaces and narrow spaces)