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

Links

• Davidon Industries
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