Bayonet Heating Elements

Bayonet heating elements in different sizes

Bayonet heating element uses range from heat treat furnaces and die casting machines to molten salt baths and incinerators. They are also useful in converting gas-fired furnaces to electric heating.

Information

A variety of benefits

  • Rugged, reliable and versatile
  • Broad power and temperature range
  • Excellent high temperature performance
  • Easy to install and replace
  • Long service life at all temperatures
  • Compatible with radiant tubes
  • Eliminates the need for transformers
  • Horizontal or vertical mounting
  • Repairable to extend service life
Primary Element Alloy:

Nikrothal® 80 and Nikrothal® 70; Kanthal® A1, AF and D

Maximum Element Temperature:
1150°C (2280°F)
Power Rating: Up to 150 kW/element
Dimensions: 51 to 197 mm O.D. (2 to 7-3/4 in.) up to 7m long (20 ft.). Custom fabricated to application requirements.

Max Kilowatts/Linear Foot with NiCr and FeCrAl Alloy

Element O.D (in.) (NiCr ALLOY) UP TO 1000°F 1000°F To 1350°F 1350°F To 1700°F 1700°F To 2050°F 2050°F To 2250°F Element O.D. (in.) (FeCrAl ALLOY)
2 3/4 2.38 2.2 1.88 1.56  
    2.28 2.1 1.87 2 5/8
3 3/8 3.8 3.47 2.96 2.44  
    3.83 3.48 3.12 3 1/8
3 3/4 4.57 4.14 3.48 2.94  
    3.83 3.48 3.12 4  5/16
4 3/4 6.46 5.83 4.99 4.14  
    3.83 5.4 4.9 4 7/8
5 3/4 7.26 6.59 5.68 4.68  
    6.43 5.84 5.28 6
6 1/8 8.12 7.36 6.32 5.27  
    7.28 6.6 6 6 3/4
7 3/4 9.76 8.86 7.62 6.36