M/MCMica band heater

When mechanical loads become a challenge, M/MC provides a dependable solution. Its mica insulation remains reliable despite frequent retightening, vibration and changing operating conditions. Proven in daily use on barrels and extruders.

350 °C Max. operating temperature
Mica Insulation
90+ Years of experience
UL + cUL Recognized Component UL 499 / CSA C22.2 · Certificate UL-US-2332217-1
M/MC mica band heater

Applications

M/MC band heaters are used where a standard solution must remain reliable in continuous operation. They are designed to withstand mechanical loads and are typically fitted to barrels and extruders that require regular adjustment or retightening.

  • robust construction for frequent retightening and mechanical loads
  • stable operation under changing temperatures and load cycles
  • proven solution for barrels and extruders in continuous operation
  • manufacture to a drawing, sketch or sample
Options
  • various dimensions and connection designs
  • alternative voltages; single- or multi-phase; star or delta connection
  • with holes and/or temperature-sensor holders
  • additional cut-outs
  • custom clamping gap
  • multi-part or segmented design
  • UL-recognised design
Key data
Operating temperature 350 °C typical range for standard applications
Insulation Mica mechanically stable despite frequent retightening
Construction Band heater proven solution for many applications
Application Standard duty when a melt-tight design is not required
Delivery time 2–3 weeks Custom-made products

Machine compatibility

M/MC band heaters are used as a standard solution on virtually all common machines.

Arburg Allrounder Engel Krauss-Maffei Sumitomo Demag Wittmann Battenfeld Netstal Fanuc Ferromatik Milacron Husky Toshiba Boy Haitian SML EREMA Starlinger Rosendahl Nextrom Battenfeld-Cincinnati Bekum MAS
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M/MC mica band heater in use
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Band heaters

Compact aluminium, mica, ceramic and mica-insulated band heaters

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Frequently asked questions

The M/MC mica band heater from Ihne & Tesch is a robust barrel heater for operating temperatures up to 350 °C. It is used on injection moulding machines and extruders, particularly where high mechanical strength and a long service life are required.

M/MC mica band heaters from Ihne & Tesch are suitable for virtually all common injection moulding machines and extrusion lines, including Arburg Allrounder, Engel, Krauss-Maffei, Sumitomo Demag, Wittmann Battenfeld, Netstal, Fanuc, Ferromatik Milacron, Husky, Toshiba, Boy and Haitian.

The mica insulation of the M/MC heater provides high mechanical strength and durability. By contrast, the ZAK compact aluminium band heater has an enclosed, melt-tight construction, a higher operating temperature of up to 450 °C and more uniform temperature distribution.

M/MC band heaters from Ihne & Tesch are made to measure. Options include alternative voltages, holes, temperature-sensor holders, cut-outs, custom clamping gaps and segmented designs. Manufacture to a drawing, sketch or sample is also possible.

Custom M/MC band heaters are manufactured directly by Ihne & Tesch in Haag, Austria. The typical delivery time is 2–3 weeks. Our high level of in-house manufacturing enables custom dimensions to be produced at short notice.

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A robust band heater
for continuous operation?

We supply an M/MC band heater matched to your machine and application. It is designed for stable processes, even under mechanical loads and with frequent adjustment.