Consider attributes such as thermal output and cool down, high watt density capability, the ability to fit shapes and act as blanket, and direct and directional heating.
Attributes of Thin-Film Heaters
- Excellent response (fast thermal output and cool down)
- Poor high-watt-density capability
- Excellent low-profile design and custom design
- Excellent ability to fit shapes and act as blanket
- Very good for direct heating and directional heating
- Poor full-area thermal protection
- Excellent low-volume custom solution
Attributes of Thick-Film Heaters
- Very good response (fast thermal output and cool down)
- Excellent high-watt-density capability
- Very good low-profile design and custom design
- Poor ability to fit shapes and act as blanket
- Excellent for direct heating and directional heating
- Excellent full-area thermal protection
- Poor low-volume custom solution
