Cartridge/Superwatt Heaters The most important thing to remember about the installation of a cartridge heater is that the cartridge should be a close fit in the hole into which it is inserted. This results in fast heat transfer to the surrounding material and aids in keeping the element as cool as possible for long life.Cartridge [...]

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5 Common Causes of Cartridge Heater Failures and Tips for a Longer Electric Heater Life Contamination: Hydraulic fluids, material and moisture have shortened the lives of more cartridge heaters than just about anything else out there.  In instances where contamination cannot be avoided, there are lead configurations that can help retard the contamination entering the [...]

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