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Welcome to the Thermal Corporation Blog Archive!

Here you can find a list of our most recent and past blog posts. Our blog archive includes categories such as, industrial heating technology, case studies, inspirational quotes, company news, and more!

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March 24, 2020

Thermal Corporation Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Dear Valued Customers, We hope this announcement finds you safe and well during these challenging times. Thermal Corporation is a "National Critical Infrastructure Company" and would like to inform you that we are open for business... Continue Reading

Ushma Singh & Shelby Reece

Company News

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Feb 20, 2020

Tips for Extending the Life of Temperature Sensors

These tips will apply to both thermocouples and RTDs.
#1 AVOID TIP DEFORMATION
The actual sensing part of a temperature sensor is very close to the tip of the probe, so keeping the tip protected is extremely important. This is especially important when it comes to... Continue Reading

Kyle Otte

Industrial Heating Technology

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Feb 17, 2020

How Much Wattage Is Needed for a Heater?

This vlog is based on a previous blog we posted called “Temperature versus Heat Loss in a Heater”. In this video, Thermal Corporation Engineer, Kyle Otte, explains how to calculate the exact wattage needed for any type of industrial heater for… Watch Vlog

Kyle Otte & Shelby Reece

Thermal Corp Vlog, Industrial Heating Technology

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Feb 17, 2020

How To: Extend the Life of Temperature Sensors

Learn ways to extend the life of your thermocouples and resistance temperature detectors (RTDs). Taking these tips, presented by Kyle Otte of Thermal Corporation, into consideration can lengthen the lifespan of a thermocouple and RTD... Watch Vlog

Kyle Otte & Shelby Reece

Thermal Corp Vlog, Industrial Heating Technology

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Feb 11, 2020

The Importance of Avoiding Contamination

This video topic focuses on why it is so important to make sure that your heaters do not get contaminated by substances. Contamination causes industrial heaters, like this ceramic band heater, to fail very quickly and have an extremely short heater life...Watch Vlog

Kyle Otte & Shelby Reece

Thermal Corp Vlog, Industrial Heating Technology

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Thermal Corporation Coronavirus COVID-19 UpdateDownload PDF
Tips for Extending the Life of Temperature SensorsDownload PDF
How Much Wattage Is Needed for a Heater?Not Available for Download
How To: Extend the Life of Temperature SensorsNot Available for Download
The Importance of Avoiding ContaminationNot Available for Download
5 Ways to Extend the Life of Strip HeatersNot Available for Download
What Is the Difference Between Mica Band Heaters & Ceramic Band Heaters?Download PDF
Thermal Corporation Is Selling Our Trumpf TruPunch 1000!Not Available for Download
How to Extend the Life of Strip HeatersDownload PDF
Why Do We Have 208 Volt- 3 Phase Power?Not Available for Download
Merry Christmas & Happy HolidaysNot Available for Download
How to Determine the Difference Between a Thermocouple & an RTDNot Available for Download
Different Types of Thermocouple JunctionsNot Available for Download
Case Study #167: Heating Too Slow? Check Your Process Set-UpDownload PDF
How To: Extend the Life of Cartridge HeatersNot Available for Download
Case Study #175: The Glowing Orange Band HeaterDownload PDF
How to Apply Ease-Aid for Cartridge HeatersNot Available for Download
Case Study #206: Cartridge Heaters Causing Blown FusesDownload PDF
Case Study #013: The Current In a 3-Phase Band HeaterDownload PDF
How to Identify Different Thermocouple TypesNot Available for Download
Extending the Life of Band HeatersNot Available for Download
How to Correctly Insert a Cartridge Heater Into a MoldNot Available for Download
How to Measure a Band HeaterNot Available for Download
Fastest Shipping in the IndustryNot Available for Download
Case Study #004: Problems with J-Type Thermocouple ReadingDownload PDF
Case Study #001: The Low Wattage-High Voltage ProblemDownload PDF
ANOTHER New Band Heater Option: Latch and TrunnionDownload PDF
One Notch Above - Make Today a Success!Download PDF
Case Study #168: Shimstock Thermocouple SolutionDownload PDF
Monel Option Now Available for Thermal Corporation Band HeatersDownload PDF
ReputationDownload PDF
Case Study #185: The Mystery of the High-Temperature HoseDownload PDF
A Dream Come TrueDownload PDF
Case Study #075: How to Improve the Life of a Mica Band HeaterDownload PDF
Kyle Otte Named New President of Thermal CorporationDownload PDF
Case Study #203: How to Test Thermocouples Inside a MoldDownload PDF
Case Study #204: How to Determine Amperage for HeatersDownload PDF
Case Study #144: Checking Cartridge Heaters for MoistureDownload PDF
Case Study #177: What Happens When Two Heaters with Different Wattage and Voltage Are Wired in Series?Download PDF
When Thermal Says, "Rapid Response and Quick Shipping," We Absolutely Mean It!Download PDF
Case Study #176: When Increased Watt Density Causes Poor Heater LifeDownload PDF
Case Study #202: Using a Strip Heater in a Foil Stamping ProcessDownload PDF
Temperature vs Heat Loss In a HeaterDownload PDF
What Are Vented Band Heaters?Download PDF
Interested in Reselling Thermal Corporation Products? This Post Is for You!Download PDF
Thermocouple Junctions & Their ImportanceDownload PDF
Thermal Corporation to Appear in Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce Initiatives MagazineDownload PDF
New! 2019 Thermal Corporation Catalog ReleasedDownload PDF
How to Determine Probe Length of a Fixed Bayonet Probe ThermocoupleDownload PDF
What Is Watt Density and How Is It Related to Heater Life?Download PDF
Thermal Corporation Launches New Search Function on WebsiteDownload PDF
The Best Way to Check Whether or Not a Heater Is Operating Correctly on the LineDownload PDF
Split Sheath Cartridge HeatersDownload PDF
Tips for Extending the Life of Band HeatersDownload PDF
Tips for Extending the Life of Cartridge HeatersDownload PDF
WE HAVE AN EXCITING ANNOUCEMENT!Download PDF
Why Users Should Almost Never Use Dual Voltage HeatersDownload PDF
Why Three Phase Power Should Not Be Used for Smaller HeatersDownload PDF
New Cartridge Heater Sizes!Download PDF
What Is Wrong with This Band Heater Request?Download PDF
How Do You Tell a Thermocouple from an RTD?Download PDF
208 Volts Is a Weird Voltage. Where Did It Come From?Download PDF
Can You Connect Two Heaters in Series If They Are Rated for the Same Voltage?Download PDF
Should Your Heaters Be Wired in Parallel or in Series?Download PDF
Thermal Corporation: Humble BeginningsDownload PDF
Why Do We Have 3 Phase Industrial Heaters?Download PDF
Why Higher Voltage/Lower Wattage Parameters Do Not Make Good Industrial HeatersDownload PDF