MICA HEATER BANDS
Standard or Advantage Thin!
BASIC CONSTRUCTIONS
"Advantage Thin Line" Mica Bands
These Heaters were designed primarily as economical mica band heaters in nozzle and narrow width sizes. In the range of sizes recommended in our price list these heaters will perform as well as any mica band currently available. Although these heaters can be made in sizes other than those listed, Omega's standard line of mica bands are recommended for larger size heaters as well as higher temperature and high voltage applications.
TYPE1

BARREL NUT STRAP LEADS IN METAL BRAID exit through edge on both sides on both sides of gap.
TYPE 2

BARREL NUT STRAP LEADS WITHOUT METAL BRAID exit through edge on both sides of gap.
TYPE 3

BARREL NUT STRAP LEADS exit through outside surface of heater. Options A,B,D. Options "A" (Armor) is shown.
TYPE 4

BARREL NUT STRAP LEADS exit through edge, 180 deg. From gap. This construction not recommended for bands under 2" wide. Options B,C, Option "B" (Braid) is shown.
TYPE 5

BARREL NUT STRAP LEADS exit through edge, inside gap, one from each side of gap. Suggested for use on small diameter bands where leads are not subjected to strain or plastic drool. Option C only.
TYPE 6
FLANGE LOCK-UP LEADS exit through edge on both sides of gap. Option B,C. This construction available, but not recommended. Use of Type 1 or 2 is suggested.
TYPE 7
BARREL NUT
STRAP LEADS IN METAL BRAID exit through edge, both leads at same side of gap.
TYPE 8

BARREL NUT STRAP -
ONE PIECE POST TERMINAL at each end of heater.
TYPE 9

BARREL NUT STRAP - TWO PIECE POST TERMINAL at each end of heater.
TYPE 10

BARREL NUT STRAP - ONE PIECE POST TERMINALS at same end of heater. This terminal arrangement suggested for bands 3" or more in width.
TYPE 11

BARREL NUT STRAP - TWO PIECE POST TERMINALS at same end of heater.
TYPE 12

BARREL NUT STRAP-EXPANDABLE Options A, B, C, P. Option "P" (Post Terminal) is shown.
TYPE 13

BARREL NUT
STRAP PARTIAL COVERAGE band with padded clamping straps. Options A, B, C, P. Option "p" (Post Terminal) is shown.
TYPE 14

FLANGE LOCK-UP
ONE PIECE LEADS exit through outside surface of heater . Options A, B, C. Option "A" (Armor) is shown.
TYPE 15

FLANGE LOCK-UP-
TWO PIECE LEADS exit though outside surface of heater. Options A, B, C.
TYPE 16

TAPERED WEDGE LOCK LEADS exit through edge. Options B, C,. Option "C"(Flexible Leads) is shown.
TYPE 17

FLANGE LOC-UP-HINGED POST TERNIMAL at each end of heater.
TYPE 18

FLANGE LOCK-UP-HINGED POST TERMINALS at same end of heater. Terminals are normally located near hinge - unless otherwise specified.
TYPE 19
FLANGE LOCK-UPHINGED LEADS exit through outside surface of bank. Options A, B, C. Leads are normally locate near hinge - unless otherwise specified. Option "C" is shown.
TYPE 20

FLANGED LOCK-UP-ONE PIECE POST TERMINAL at each end of heater.
TYPE 21

FLANGED LOCK-UP-TWO PIECE POST TERMINAL at each end of heater.
TYPE 22

FLANGED LOCK-UP-ONE PIECE *POST TERMINAL at same end of heater
.
TYPE 23

FLANGED LOCK-UP-TWO PIECE *POST TERMINALS at same end of heater.
TYPE 24

EXTENDED FLANGED WITH ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS-ONE PIECE. Options A, B, C, P.
TYPE 25

EXTENDED FLANGE WITH ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS - TWO PIECE. Options A, B, C, P.
TYPE 26

HEXAGONAL BAND HEATER Lead arrangement shown is suggested.
TYPE "S"

OMEGA’S PATENTED PREMIUM NOZZLE HEATER
RESISTS PLASTIC DROOL
RUGGED CONSTRUCRTION
HIGHER WATT DENSITY
BARREL NUT SIZES
Standard Barrel Nuts (3/8" high) are normally supplied on bands 1-1/2" ID and over.
Low profile Barrel Nuts (7/32" high) are normally supplied on bands under 1-1/2" ID
*ON FLANGED BANDS, when post terminals are specified at the same end of band, they will normally be located as follows: Bands under 2" wide-Post terminals will be placed tandem, around circumference of band. Bands 2" wide and over-Post terminals will be placed across width of band.
OPTIONAL FEATURES
A Flexible armor (BX) installed over flexible leads.
B Metal braid installed over flexible leads.
C flexible leads - asbestos and fiberglass insulated nickel or nickel clad conductor. Installed with 2" fiberglass boot.
D Low profile band, presize for slip fit by installation of punch lock straps.
E Terminal box.
F Flexible armor in right angle bracket.
G Thermocouple hole.
H Button Terminals
I Appliance pins.
J Twist lock plug installed on leads.
K Extra wide gap, specify.
L Grounding stud.
M Dual voltage, specify.
N Stainless steel sheath.
O Low profile strap. Specify this coupon only if desired on sizes where not normally supplied.
P Post terminals
WHEN ORDERING PLEASE SPECIFY:

1. QUANTITY
2. INSIDE DIAMETER
3. WIDTH
4. VOLTAGE - on two piece band we suggest each piece be rated at half the operating voltage. Please specify total voltage.
5. WATTAGE - on two piece bands please specify total wattage.
6. BASIC CONSTRUCTION AND OPTIONS DESIRED - see below
7. SERIAL NUMBER - if known or previously ordered.
8. GAP, if other then factory determined minimum.
9. LEAD LENGTH, if other than standard 12 inches.