Engineered for HORECA, automotive, biomedical, chemical, transportation, aerospace, industrial machinery and many more sectors. From standard catalog products to fully custom solutions, Elmat delivers certified high-performance heating across Europe.
Four certified heating materials, tailored to meet the thermal, mechanical and environmental requirements of your application. Manufactured in any specific geometric shape required, with integrated thermostats or thermocouples, multiple adhesive and cable-outlet options, multi-circuit configurations and much more. Have a specific need? Contact us at info@elmatsrl.it.
The most versatile flexible heater. Custom shapes, high flexibility, excellent for complex industrial surfaces.
Highest operating temperature in the Elmat range. Ideal where extreme thermal resistance is required.
Ultra-thin profile for low-temperature applications. Tightest bending radius in the range.
Exceptional thinness with high performance. The choice for precision, aerospace and medical applications.
All flexible heaters tested to EN 60335 & MIL 105 | Maximum pressure 6 kg/cm² | RoHS compliant | Fully customizable.
Side-by-side specs of our four flexible heater technologies.
| Insulator | POLYESTER MYLAR | SILICONE | POLYIMIDE KAPTON | MICA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade names | MYLAR | — | KAPTON | — |
| Max working temp | 110°C | 230°C | 230°C | 300°C |
| Max temp w/ adhesive | 105°C | 175°C | 175°C | — |
| Peak temperature | 130°C | 250°C | 250°C | 375°C |
| Typical thickness (µm) | 250 | 820 | 220 | 850 |
| Typical flat sizes (mm) | 3000×600 | 3000×600 | 3000×600 | 2000×600 |
| Bending radius | ~8 mm | ~10 mm | ~2 mm | — |
| Max pressure | 6 kg/cm² | |||
| Tested to | EN 60335 - MIL 105 std | |||
| RoHS | Fully compliant with the directive | |||
Every Elmat heater is built to your spec. Choose from a wide range of customization levers.
Any shape, profile or cut-out engineered to fit your surface.
Different power densities and temperatures across the surface.
Independent circuits in a single heater for complex control schemes.
Self-adhesive, hooks, Velcro or vulcanization: your choice.
Built-in thermostats, PT100, J/K thermocouples and more.
Multiple cable exits, lengths and connector terminations available.
Choosing the right flexible heater comes down to three questions: how hot does it need to get, how tight does it need to bend, and what environment will it work in. Here's how Elmat's four materials compare.
Silicone is the go-to choice for most industrial applications thanks to its balance of flexibility, durability, and cost-efficiency. It adapts easily to curved and complex surfaces and is the most common material choice across food & beverage, automotive, industry and special applications.
Mica offers the highest operating temperature in the Elmat manufacturing range, making it the right choice whenever a process runs hotter than silicone can handle. It's less flexible than the other materials, but where extreme thermal resistance is non-negotiable, Mica heaters are the standard.
Kapton heaters are the thinnest in the range and tolerate the tightest bending radius, which is why they're the material of choice in aerospace, medical, and electronic applications where space and weight are critical.
Polyester is the most economical option and suits applications with lower thermal requirements, offering an ultra-thin profile similar to Kapton at a lower cost.
Every Elmat flexible heater can be custom-engineered in shape, power rating, and accessories (thermostats, thermocouples) regardless of material. Get in touch and our engineering team will help you match the right material to your application.
These heaters are used across a wide range of industrial and non-industrial applications to keep materials inside metal or plastic drums at the perfect consistency. With many catalog sizes available, Elmat produces solutions for drums and barrels in liters or gallons, with a variety of closure, adhesive, power and size options.
Flexible band heaters for industrial drums. Maintain viscous substances in workable form across industries.
Complete industrial drum heating systems for metal or plastic barrels. Uniform heat and integrated controls in a robust, ready-to-install jacket.
Engineered jackets that wrap the drum evenly to prevent hot-spots and protect sensitive substances.
Built-in thermostat and overheat protection for reliable, set-and-forget industrial operation.
Compatible with standard industrial drums in a range of sizes and materials.
Maintains chemicals, resins, oils and food-grade products at their optimal working temperature.
Composition and geometry of the surface to be heated.
Adhesive bonding, vulcanization or mechanical fastening.
Presence of additional thermal insulation layers.
Voltage, wattage, amperes, DC or AC, single/three-phase.
Explosive, corrosive, marine or other special atmospheres.
Radiation, convection, conduction or recirculation.
Steady-state temperature, cold temperatures and thermal flows.
Required ramp-up time to reach working conditions.