ANOTHER New Band Heater Option: Latch and Trunnion
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A Second NEW Option
A few weeks ago, we published a blog post and sent out an email to our subscribers about a new band heater option: the Monel sheath. Thermal Corporation is proud to announce a second new band heater option this Fall. We can now manufacture our high temperature mica band heaters with a latch and trunnion closure system attached to the heater! We have had several customers request this option in the past, and once again we, at Thermal Corporation, have listened.
Latch and Trunnion Closure System
A latch and trunnion closure system allows for quick closing of a heater and eliminates the time consuming process of starting a bolt into a threaded barrel nut. Once the latch is secured, a nut is tightened against a spring, which provides a constant closing force even as the band heater expands on startup.
Construction of a Latch and Trunnion
Our technicians begin construction by using a stainless steel outer sheath and welding stainless steel tabs onto the sheath. This gives us the ability to roll the heater before we attach the latch and trunnion system. This is an important step in making the heater the appropriate diameter per the customer’s specifications. The latch and trunnion is too bulky to go through the rolling process, thus it must be attached once the band is already rounded.
Direct Questions to Our Technicians
Our technicians can answer any questions you have about this new option. Contact our band heater product technician, Matt Blackburn, by email at matt.b@thermalcorp.com or by phone at (800) 633-2962 x153.
Future Options
What would you, as our customer, like to see offered next? Any suggestions for a product or option that you would like to see us start offering in the near future can be directed to our sales and customer service department. Thank you and we appreciate your business!
Written by Kyle Otte and Shelby Reece
Edited by TC Marketing Team
Date Published: 08.16.2019
Last Updated: 08.16.2019