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Ohio company introduces new aquaculture heaters
Published: 11/25/2011
Process Technology of Mentor, Ohio recently introduced its new SmartOne® line of PTC (positive temperature coefficient) electric immersion heaters. According to a press release from the company the new technology means that thermal over-temperature protectors are no longer required for safe operation.
“SmartOne PTC heaters will not burn out in air like traditional resistance heaters,” notes the company. “The devices are self-regulating. The maximum temperature is internally limited regardless of the operating conditions. Therefore, these heaters have a built-in safety not previously available in electric immersion heaters. Traditional resistance heaters have the potential for a runaway heat condition if operated out of water, but a PTC heater can self-limit its maximum temperature regardless if operated in water, air or completely surrounded by solids.”
In the aquaculture industry, a common threat to heater life is buildup in waters with dense solids resulting in overheating conditions. These conditions will not cause the SmartOne to overheat, says the press release. The maximum output temperature is below the ignition point of most plastic tanks, so overheat damage is prevented if the element is operated in air or becomes covered with buildup.
Process Technology, established in 1978, is a manufacturer of electric immersion heaters, heat exchangers, in-line heaters and temperature and level controls serving a variety of industries including aquaculture, semiconductor, metal finishing, printed circuit board, cleaning technologies, MEMS, FPD and photovoltaic.
Information: www.process-technology.com