![]() This is considered an acceptable temperature range for proper food safety, and it’s also the right temperature to hold food for a short time without continuing to cook it. Different strip heaters must be hung at different (and specific) heights above the countertop to ensure they provide between 140-160° F (60-71° C) temperatures to the food below. Some strip heaters are better for certain applications than others. How high are the ceilings? How narrow are the pass-through areas? From both an operational and aesthetic perspective, how much space do you need (or prefer) between the strip heater and the counter? This last question isn’t entirely up to you (there are clearance requirements), but these are the kind of high-level questions that will get you thinking in the right direction. ![]() Get a rough idea of hanging heightīefore selecting a strip heater, think about where you’re installing it. There are many Hatco options available, but don’t be overwhelmed - finding the perfect Hatco strip heater is as easy as one-two-three. These warmers are easily installed and work great for a kitchen’s back-of-house areas, waitstaff pickup stations and customer serving counters. Through the use of radiant heat, they slow the natural cooling process and hold food at optimal temperatures for longer. Strip heaters are a convenient and practical solution for your food temperature woes. After all, there’s nothing worse than taking a bite of a lukewarm burger or a handful of cold, soggy sweet potato fries. It also keeps food at that “just made” quality. Not only does it prevent cooked foods from reaching temperature ranges where harmful bacteria grow and thrive (read, foodborne illness). Holding food at the right temperature is essential for all foodservice operations. Click here to view all of our products.Flav-R-Savor® Heated Air Curtain Merchandiser Wattco™ also manufactures other industrial heating products such as infrared heaters, immersion heaters, pipe heaters, and more. That makes them optimal for indoor applications where strip heating can be applied. Strip heaters can be clamped or bolted onto objects or solid surface contact heating over large areas. Radiant heater strip heaters can have fins to maximize surface area and heat transfer to the air. Strip heaters are composed of a heating element, a protective sleeve or sheath, and mounting hardware. An inexpensive way of heating surfaces or small areas, strip heaters are an excellent solution to meet any budget. Temperatures reach as high as 500℉ (260℃) and use the high-quality magnesium oxide found in tubular elements that allow effective heat transfer. Many users also request lead wires that extend from one end that make the installation more flexible as the temperature control panel is easily adaptable to this configuration. Mounting holes help mount process heaters securely on almost any surface, with the terminal extending from the sheath for easy electrical connections. ![]() Installing a bimetal thermostat on the heated surface is another cost-effective solution for strip heating. ![]() Using a temperature controller such as a mechanical thermostat makes them easy to control. Steel strip heaters are an excellent industrial heating product. Strip heaters, or component heaters, provide an easy and efficient way of using surface area for effective heat transfer.
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