Heater Pads and mats are used in industrial environments and manufacturing processes where machinery requires heating process equipment. This is because in many cases Heat Mats ensure the free flow of viscous liquids or gases by IBC, drum, pipe or heated hose. There are several types of heat mats, all delivering specific requirements and needs. Heating Mats are flexible and economically effective. They are incredibly useful in applications where it is difficult to heat from the inside such as surfaces that have unconventional curved angles. Electric Heating Mats are easy to install and are long-lasting. The main heater pads are Silicone Heaters and Mica thermic Heating Pads. There are different types and designs for both of these, which are tailored to specific needs dependent upon the heat source and temperature.

Types of Heater Mat

Silicone heater pads are flexible heating devices made from silicone rubber. Wires or foils are laminated between the sheets of silicone, offering a rapid and efficient transfer of heat. These heater mats can then be connected to heat control devices such as thermocouples, platinum sensors and limit switches to deliver the required heat or temperature.

Wire Wound - Wire wound mats are robust and ideal in applications where the heater is installed or regularly removed, applications include industrial catering units, aircraft and laboratory equipment. 

Etched foil heater mats - These have chemically etched foil heating tracks laminated between the silicone sheets. They provide a very precise and even heat and are temperature accurate.

**Mica Thermic Heater Pads - **These space heaters are used to heat a small area to a high temperature. They are made with thin sheets of mica and are able to withstand extreme temperatures and used to heat surfaces with electrical appliances.

RS offer a wide range of Heat Mats from a number of different suppliers. We have a wide range of Rectangular Heater Pads as well as various others. Next day delivery is available.