This Hotset 5020830 Hotrod 230V, 500W cartridge heater has an 8 mm diameter, is 80 mm long, and is suitable for use with packaging machines, extruders, casting machines, cutting knives, and other industrial tool-heating applications that require a heat source. It has a maximum watt density of 65W/sq. cm (419W/sq. inch) and a maximum Underwriters Laboratories (UL)-rated watt density of 57W/sq. cm. Its leads are mounted externally with a ceramic head. The heater has a European standard 1.4541 stainless steel sheath for resistance to corrosion and is filled with an NiCr (nichrome) 8020 heating conductor for high-temperature stability. The sheath has a maximum temperature rating of 750 degrees C (1,380 degrees F). The heater is rated for a maximum of 480V and has a maximum UL-rated voltage of 250V. It has an Ingress Protection (IP) rating of IP67 for protection from dust and from water when immersed to a depth of 1 m for up to 30 minutes. It is Verband der Elektrotechnik (VDE) certified for electrical safety and is Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (cUL) Recognized for quality assurance. A press fit is recommended for this heater. This cartridge heater is suitable for a wide range of tool heating applications in the packaging, textile, and paper industries, among others.
| Specifications |
Heater diameter |
8 mm |
Heater length |
80 mm |
Power rating |
500W |
Sheath material |
European standard 1.4541 stainless steel |
Heating conductor material |
NiCr 8020 |
Maximum sheath temperature |
750 degrees C (1,380 degrees F) |
Maximum voltage |
480V, UL rated to 250V |
Diameter tolerance |
-0.02 to -0.06 mm |
Maximum watt density |
65W/sq. cm (419W/sq. inch), UL rated to 57W/sq. cm |
IP rating |
IP67 |
Wattage tolerance |
-10 to +10% |
High voltage test |
1,500 VAC at an operating voltage of more than 24V; 500V at operating voltages less than or equal to 24V |
Insulation resistance |
Greater than or equal to 5 megohms at 500 VDC |
Leakage current |
Less than or equal to 0.5 mA at 253 VAC |
Length tolerance |
-1.5 to +1.5% maximum, -1 to +1 mm minimum |
Standards met |
VDE certified, UL and cUL Recognized |
Hotset manufactures heaters, heating elements, and related products for industrial applications. The company, founded in 1973, is headquartered in Ludenscheid, Germany.
