PTC Elements

Unlike traditional heating elements that use a resistance wire, PTC heating elements are made as ceramic stones.  These ceramic stones are manufactured to heat up a defined temperature and then maintain that temperature by reducing the power.

Initially the element will use 300 watts of power until the rail reaches its’ designed operating temperature of 65°C after which it will reduce the electrical current whilst maintaining the rail temperature.

As a result, a separate thermostatic control unit is not required, and the heating element uses significantly less electricity than a conventional heating element.

Benefits of PTC heating elements

• No thermostat required
• Maximum temperature cannot be exceeded by PTC elements
• Any working position: the absence of thermostats permits either horizontal or vertical orientation of the heater during operation.
• Smaller diameter than in traditional heaters – provides a wider installation capability
• Very fast warm up phase followed by constant temperature thereafter
• Lower running costs than conventional resistance wire heaters