Mounting Accessories

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Mounting Accessories and Moisture Proofing for Straight and Formed Tubular Heaters

Moisture Proofing

The MgO insulating medium inside a tubular heater is highly hygroscopic and can absorb moisture from its terminal ends. Moisture resisting seals are barriers that resist or stop moisture and contamination.

Silicone Resin

This seal is a silicone-based resin that is applied to tubular heater terminal ends. The seal penetrates a short length of the MgO insulation and transforms it into a moisture and contamination resistant medium suitable for temperatures below 200°F.

RTV Seal

This is a silicone room temperature vulcanizing seal that can resist moisture and contamination for up to 350°F.

Epoxy Seal

This is a liquid resin which is thermally cured to reach solid state. This moisture barrier is adequate for temperatures up to 400°F.