Cartridge Heaters
Cartridge Heating Solutions
Birk Manufacturing’s cartridge heaters are cylindrical heating elements designed to be inserted into drilled holes, providing localized and precise heating. They are renowned for their extremely high watt density, enabling substantial heat delivery in small spaces. These heaters are constructed to efficiently raise the temperature of a surrounding metal component. When using these heaters, it’s crucial to consider factors such as watt density, the fit of the cartridge within the hole, and the thermal conductivity of the material being heated.
Customized Solutions
To handle the most challenging needs, Birk Manufacturing offers custom cartridge heaters with a variety of length, diameter, wire gauge, voltage, wattage, watt density, and resistance options.
Birk offers direct access to design engineers – experts who can advise you on the best options for your setting and situation.
Key Features
- Precise, localized heating to 600°C
- Diameters ranging from 0.125” to 1.000”
- Lengths ranging from 0.75” to 12.00”
- Swaged sheath
- Multiple lead wire and termination options
Compact, precise heating engineered for tight spaces
and high watt density demands
Key Applications
- Heating Gases and Liquids
- Hot Plates and Hot Stamping
- Medical and Scientific Equipment
- Plastic Molding
- Laminating Presses
- 3-D Printing
We discover new applications every day – contact our engineers to see if this type of heater is the right choice for your application.
Industries Served
At Birk Manufacturing, we are committed to providing innovative heating solutions that support a wide range of industries.
Standard Cartridge Heaters
When a custom solution isn’t required, our standard cartridge heaters offer a reliable option. Available in various lengths, diameters, and voltage options, they are designed to meet a wide range of common heating needs.
- Precise, localized heating to 300°C
- Fits drilled holes 0.125” +0.0005” / -0.0000”
- Offered as 24 or 48 DC with multiple wattage options
- 18” 26 AWG Teflon stranded leads are standard
- Lengths ranging from 1” to 2”
Explore our Cartridge Heater One-Sheet for a comprehensive list of available options.
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Birk’s cartridge heaters are designed to meet the highest standards of performance, ensuring reliability and efficiency for a wide range of applications. Our commitment to quality and innovation makes us the preferred choice for cartridge heating solutions.
Please contact us to discuss our Cartridge Heating Solutions.
Company News
Birk Manufacturing Named Industry Innovator of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce Eastern Connecticut
April 11, 2025
