Vacuum Feedthroughs, Heating Elements, and Custom Process Heaters for Aerospace, University Research, Semiconductor, Medical and OEM Applications

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BCE Flanged Vacuum Feedthroughs

Take it all through the wall with BCE epoxy feedthroughs!

During the past decade, new epoxy compounds have been developed that rival glass and ceramic in performance. BCE is at the forefront of this development and leverages modern epoxy's unique properties to solve your feedthrough challenges.

BCE custom epoxy vacuum feedthroughs offer the best choice in application flexibility, cost, and high performance. Epoxy feedthroughs are the right product for today’s fast moving markets. If you have to pass an electrical, pneumatic, or fiber-optic signal through a vacuum chamber wall, THINK OF BCE!

Specifications

  • Vacuum Leak Rating: Application Specific
  • Voltage Allowance: 400-600 Volt per mil
  • Temperature: Application specific
  • Strength and Hardness: The bond provided by our epoxy feedthroughs, which is defined by the maximum force that can be applied to two bonded plates, is 2,000 psi
NASA Outgassing Requirements
  • Meeting the needs of the NASA outgassing requirement requires <1.0% Total Mass Loss (TML).
  • BCE feedthrough meets the NASA ASTM E595 specification.
  • BCE vacuum leak checks 100% of feedthroughs.

Multi-Input Vacuum Feedthrough

  • 304L SS CF Flange (engineered for your application)
  • 78 pin configuration (customizable)
  • 22 AWG Mil-Spec wire (customizable)
Double Sided Vacuum Seal
  • 304L SS CF flange (engineered for your application)
  • Teflon insulated leads with nickel conductor
  • Epoxy seal maximum continuous operating temperature is 200C
  • Customizable lead configuration.

DRAWINGS

KF/CF16 Flange Feedthroughs

KF25 Flange Feedthroughs

KF40 Flange Feedthroughs

KF50 Flange Feedthroughs

CF2.75 Flange Feedthroughs

CF4.5 Flange Feedthroughs

DN100 Flange Feedthroughs

DN200 Flange Feedthroughs

Miscellaneous Flange Feedthroughs

Multi-Input Vacuum Feedthrough

Double Sided Vacuum Seal

QUALITY

BCE Engineering & Quality Assurance

BCE engineers provide decades of experience in design and development, delivering a wealth of empirical data and experience. BCE welcomes your custom requirement and will design and deliver a part that meets your challenging needs.

BCE is recognized for its commitment to quality and excellence by being certified in accordance with ISO 9001:2015.
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Tubular Heaters
Tubular Heaters

Tubular Heaters & Finned Tubular Heaters

Used mainly in custom heating applications such as dies, drums, cylinders, holding tanks, injection/blow molding machines. They can be formed into almost any shape, welded (or brazed) to any metal surface, and cast.

Description

U.L. and C-UL Recognized - E177353

Applications

Cylinders, Dies, Drums, Holding Tanks, Injections and Blow Molding Machines, and Plastic Extruders.

Features

  • The Hotwatt Tubular Heater has built-in resistance to shock, vibration, corrosion, and temperature extremes.
  • The heater is swaged, reducing the diameter of the metal sheath and compacting the insulation. This insures rapid heat transfer and holds the coil in position for forming.
  • Many formations are available.
  • Long, trouble free service.
  • Made in U.S.A

Construction

BCE Hotwatt Tubular Heater Construction

  1. Steel, stainless steel, copper, or Incoloy sheathed elements.
  2. Element wire situated in proximity to outside surface for maximum heat transfer and minimum internal temperature while preserving good dielectric qualities.
  3. Pure magnesium oxide compressed to an optimum density for best heat transfer and electrical insulation at elevated temperatures.
  4. Weld connection.
  5. Cold pin.
  6. Insulator.
  7. Standard post terminal.

Standard Sizes and Materials

The sheath materials available are stainless steel, steel, copper, and incoloy. Standard diameters are: .260", .315", .375", .440" and .475". Diameter tolerance is ±.010"

Sheath Material Max Temp. Allowed on Sheath Max Length of Sheath Max Cold Lengths
Steel 750°F 252" 96"
Copper 350°F 252" 96"
St. Steel 1200°F 324" 96"
Incoloy 1600°F 324" 96"

Sheath Materials and Watt Densities

To compute wattage: multiply inside diameter X pi X heated length X allowable watts per sq. inch (based on the table below).

Application Operating Temperature Recommended Sheath Material Watts Per Square Inch
Clamped to Surfaces up to 300°F Steel 30
Clamped to Surfaces 500°F Steel 20
Clamped to Surfaces 800°F Incoloy 15
Clamped to Surfaces 1000°F Incoloy 10
Clamped to Surfaces 1200°F Incoloy 7
Clamped to Surfaces 1400°F Incoloy 2.5
Still Air 800°F Incoloy 7
Still Air 1000°F Incoloy 11
Still Air 1200°F Incoloy 14
Still Air 1400°F Incoloy 30
Clamped into Machined Grooves 500°F Steel 25
Clamped into Machined Grooves 800°F St. Steel 15
Clamped into Machined Grooves 900°F Incoloy 15

Quality

BCE Engineering & Quality Assurance

BCE engineers provide decades of experience in design and development, delivering a wealth of empirical data and experience. BCE welcomes your custom requirement and will design and deliver a part that meets your challenging needs.

BCE is recognized for its commitment to quality and excellence by being certified in accordance with ISO 9001:2015.
ISO 9001
Vacuum Feedthroughs Engineered for Your Application
Vacuum Feedthroughs

THE BCE ADVANTAGE

  • 1 OR 2 DAY SHIPMENT
  • Feedthroughs Designed to Your Specifications
  • 24 Hour Turnaround on Custom Drawings & Quotations
  • Custom Feedthroughs Ship in 2 Weeks
  • High and low temperature designs
  • Highly diverse industry base experience
  • View Vacuum Feedthrough Stock List (PDF)
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Threaded Epoxy Feedthroughs

Threaded Feedthrough

Threaded connections engineered for your application.

Flanged Epoxy Feedthrough

Flanged Feedthrough

Flanged connections engineered for your application.

Thermocouple Epoxy Feedthrough

Thermocouple Feedthroughs

Measuring Temperature in a Vacuum? Get BCE Thermocouple Feedthroughs

LOW AND HIGH TEMPERATURE VACUUM FEEDTHROUGHS

Engineered and manufactured to UL standards by highly skilled technicians, our hermetically sealed assemblies and vacuum feedthroughs serve in military, aerospace, space simulation, Universities and semiconductor applications.

  • High-voltage protection.
  • Fiber optic cable
  • Low outgassing for vacuum use on BCE epoxy based parts
  • High vacuum ceramic to metal seal
  • High temperature ceramic to metal seals
  • Ruggedizing to marine and military specifications
Plug Feedthrough

Plug Feedthrough

Simply-designed, versatile and robust!

VACUUM FEEDTHROUGHS WITH BCE'S EPOXIES AND SEALS

Permanently sealed with durable BCE epoxy, hermetic wire feedthroughs, circular plastic, Mil-C, coaxial, waterproof, thermocouple, high current, and high voltage connectors.

BCE cable harnesses support many different combinations of hermetic feedthrough connectors on the vacuum and atmospheric sides accommodating multiple conductors.

BCE epoxy sealed to eliminate all leaks (stranded wires included), BCE assemblies feature meticulous-machined housings of aluminum, titanium, steel, brass, plastic or low outgassing epoxy. The seals are available with standard or custom bundles composed of wires and cables ranging in size.

BCE custom hermetic cable harnesses can withstand a range of operating environments, including vacuum from 1x10-10 cc/sec He.

  • Medical imaging systems
  • Space simulation and aerospace
  • Military applications
  • Oil and gas, alternative energy
  • Semiconductor manufacturing
  • Automotive fuel pumps
  • Air conditioning compressors
Plug Feedthrough

High Temp 16 Pair Type J T/C Feedthrough

High temperature, vacuum sensor array used in the Aerospace industry.

HIGH TEMPERATURE FEEDTHROUGHS

High temperature environments require vigorously designed seals for ultra-high vacuum (UHV) and high-temperature atmospheres. BCE incorporates the use of both metalized ceramics and active alloy sealing methods. This offers our customer’s the most suitable design for their applications.

With various KF and CF flanges, BCE can build and test your application with certification of 1x10-10 cc/sec He and operating temperatures up to 300°C near the feedthrough seal. The bake-out temperature can be as high as 450°C.

RIGHT ANGLE VACUUM FEEDTHROUGH

Right Angle Vacuum Feedthrough

Vertex Series Feedthrough

High vacuum - right angle.

The Vertex line of feedthroughs was born out of the necessity of making right-angle feedthroughs robust enough to handle the high vacuum requirements, voltage, amperage, pin dimensions, and challenging space constraints. BCE responded with the Vertex feedthrough.

LEARN WHAT A VACUUM FEEDTHROUGH IS...

Equipment manufacturers and scientific researchers are continually challenged with supplying power, fiber-optic, control, and monitoring cables into (and out of) sealed vacuum vessels. Whether due to space restrictions, special geometries, or number and type of conductors, standard glass-to-metal or ceramic feedthroughs never quite fit the bill. Unfortunately, because of limited options, many designers are forced to compromise and go for an off-the-shelf solution. Read More...

Quality

BCE Engineering & Quality Assurance

BCE engineers provide decades of experience in design and development, delivering a wealth of empirical data and experience. BCE welcomes your custom requirement and will design and deliver a part that meets your challenging needs.

BCE is recognized for its commitment to quality and excellence by being certified in accordance with ISO 9001:2015.
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5 Pin Vacuum Feedthroughs
5 Pin Vacuum Feedthrough

Need Circular Flange, Pin Contact Feedthroughs? Give BCE a Call!

Five pin circular feedthroughs (often called instrumentation feedthroughs) are commonly used for the transmission of low power electrical signals. They are designed for applications where typical Subminiature Type-D connections will not fit, or where there is little space. The circular geometry allows the installation of this feedthrough into very small vacuum flanges. They are often used in instrumentation applications such as semiconductor processing, electron microscopy, and a variety of analyzers.

5 Pin Instrument Feedthroughs by BCE

Five Ni-FE alloy, gold plated pin's are sealed and electrically insulated in a stainless steel shell using the latest in ceramic bonding technology. Multiple contact configurations are available.

Specifications

  • Leak Rate: 1X10-9 CC/Sec HE At One Atmosphere
  • Voltage: 1000 VDC based on 23°C max temperature
  • Current: 1.6 Amps per pin
  • Temperature Rating: -100°C To 135°C
  • Pressure Rating: 1350PSIG at 20°C
  • Air to Vacuum pin position is mirrored
  • Gender: Male/Male
  • RoHS Compliant

DRAWINGS

QUALITY

BCE Engineering & Quality Assurance

BCE engineers provide decades of experience in design and development, delivering a wealth of empirical data and experience. BCE welcomes your custom requirement and will design and deliver a part that meets your challenging needs.

BCE is recognized for its commitment to quality and excellence by being certified in accordance with ISO 9001:2015.
ISO 9001
Custom Thermal System Design and Application
Mini Clean Flow Heater

HEM Sealed Heater™

Maintaining a high flow rate of cold propellants and optimizing flow in space launches.

Mini Clean Flow Heater

Mini Clean Flow Heater

A powerful, compact solution for heating moving liquids and gases.

Clamp-in Coil Heater

Clamp-in Coil Heater

Precise control and uniformity via custom watt densities and patterns.

Flanged Gasline Heater

Flanged Gasline Heater

For electron ionization in the gas chromatography and mass spectrometry industry.

Capillary Source Heater

Capillary Source Heater

Atmospheric pressure chemical ionization (APCI) heaters.

SuperCirc Clean Gas Heater

SMARTFLOW Heater

Liquid heater with fast, highly efficient heat transfer.

SuperCirc Clean Gas Heater

Kapton Etched Foil Heater

Fast Responding, low profile, low outgassing.

Thermowell Vacuum Assembly

Vacuum Thermowell & Heater Assembly

Simultaneously Heat and Monitor Wafer Temperatures

Vacuum Ring Heater

Vacuum Ring Heater

Provides uniform heat in vacuum chambers.

Submersible Heater

Submersible Heater

Designed for immersion in fluids or high humidity.

Coiled Immersion Heater

Coil Type Immersion Heater

Even heating, coiled immersion heaters with internal sensors and limits.

Copper Flange Heater

Gas Chromatograph Heaters

Gas Sample and columns heating.

Gas Chromatograph Heater

Nextgen "Heated Cube" for Gas Chromatograph

Compact heat source for next generation mass spectrometry.

THE BCE ADVANTAGE

  • Thermal Systems Applied to Your Application
  • 24 Hour Turnaround on Custom Drawings & Quotations
  • Custom Heater/Thermal Systems Ship in 3 Weeks
  • On-site engineering team to assist in your design
  • We can coordinate with your engineering team on solid models
  • Quick response to engineering questions 

Belilove's Custom Thermal Heating group offers custom industrial electric heaters, controllers, and sensors. We bring our thermal expertise to many applications, including analytical instrumentation, semiconductor, photovoltaic, medical equipment, plastics processing, foodservice equipment, packaging, aerospace and other industries.

Mini Clean Flow Heater

HEM Sealed Heater™

Maintaining a high flow rate of cold propellants and optimizing flow in space launches.

HEM SEALED HEATER™

The BCE Hem Sealed Heater™ incorporates both the cartridge heaters’ wire wound resistive element encased in a metal sheath and the vacuum compatibility of a feedthrough. Furthermore, the BCE proprietary epoxy seal allows the heater to pass strict electrical tests ensuring the purity of the dielectric materials and hence, preventing shorting. The BCE Hem Sealed Heater™ outperforms as heat flows uniformly from inside the cartridge directly to the heated bodies.

Mini Clean Flow Heater

Mini Clean Flow Heater

A powerful, compact solution for heating moving liquids and gases.

MINI CLEAN FLOW HEATER

A very compact, fast responding electric heating element for liquids and gases for all clean, fuel cell, bio-med, laboratory, food, and pharmaceutical applications. Designed for heating of clean gases and liquids with the medium not exposed to chromium flakes or electrically charged resistors. High wattages and various voltages are available.

SEMICONDUCTOR HEATERS

Industrial process tools used for memory devices, transistors, crystal silicon, microprocessors, photovoltaic (PV) cells, and thin film PV cells. All these applications required a shrewd knowledge of temperature, BCE continues to innovate and provide customer specific thermal solutions that are critical to next generation equipment and processes. Electric heaters that provide a very high level of temperature uniformity across the semiconductor wafer to ensure consistent quality plus highly repeatable and efficient wafer processing.

  • Immersion heaters using 316 Stainless Steel
  • Alumina heaters
  • Pedestal heaters
  • Bake/Chill Platens
  • Vacuum Ring Heaters
  • Bake/Chill Pedestals
  • Brazed in Vacuum Chamber Heaters
  • Clamp-in Coil Heaters
Flanged Gasline Heater

Flanged Gasline Heater

For electron ionization in the gas chromatography and mass spectrometry industry.

FLANGED GASLINE HEATER

Heaters that are used in the electron ionization in gas chromatography and mass spectrometry to ionize and fragment analyte molecules before mass spectrometric analysis and detection. A typical electron ionization source exposes the analyte, under vacuum to a stream of thermionic electrons produced from a resistively heated-gas weldment assembly.  Gas heated up to 450°C.  Built-in thermocouple for precise temperature control is incorporated in the gas body assembly.

SuperCirc Clean Gas Heater

SMARTFLOW Heater

Liquid heater with fast, highly efficient heat transfer.

SMARTFLOW HEATER

The SMARTFLOW liquid heater with its Reservoir Design is for applications where fast heating of liquids is required. All parts exposed to liquid flow are constructed of 304/316SS (other materials available). All units have built-in Type J or K TC with potential of added adapter for outlet flow. Wetted parts constructed of 316 stainless steel with liquid flow passing over an enclosed heated body. All threaded fittings are available such as NPT, SAE, BSP, VCR & more.

Copper Flange Heater

Gas Chromatograph Heaters

Gas Sample and columns heating.

GAS CHROMATOGRAPH HEATERS

This specialized category of electric heating element is designed to provide extremely uniform temperature profiles across the length of the GC column. This uniformity accommodates a stable temperature environment for the capture of repeatable and consistent data between runs. Gas chromatograph heaters allow for very precise temperature ramping and set point control to very tight tolerances. This is critical because the slightest fluctuation in column temperature during analysis will have significant effect on analysis outcomes.

BCE Threaded Vacuum Feedthroughs
BCE Threaded Feedthrough

Take it all through the wall with BCE epoxy feedthroughs!

During the past decade, new epoxy compounds have been developed that rival glass and ceramic in performance. BCE is at the forefront of this development and leverages modern epoxy's unique properties to solve your feedthrough challenges.

BCE custom epoxy vacuum feedthroughs offer the best choice in application flexibility, cost, and high performance. Epoxy feedthroughs are the right product for today’s fast moving markets. If you have to pass an electrical, pneumatic, or fiber-optic signal through a vacuum chamber wall, THINK OF BCE!

Specifications

  • Vacuum Leak Rating: Application Specific
  • Voltage Allowance: 400-600 Volt per mil
  • Temperature: Application specific
  • Strength and Hardness: The bond provided by our epoxy feedthroughs, which is defined by the maximum force that can be applied to two bonded plates, is 2,000 psi
NASA Outgassing Requirements
  • Meeting the needs of the NASA outgassing requirement requires <1.0% Total Mass Loss (TML).
  • BCE feedthrough meets the NASA ASTM E595 specification.
  • BCE vacuum leak checks 100% of feedthroughs.

Multi-Input Vacuum Feedthrough

  • 304L SS CF Flange (engineered for your application)
  • 78 pin configuration (customizable)
  • 22 AWG Mil-Spec wire (customizable)
Double Sided Vacuum Seal
  • 304L SS CF flange (engineered for your application)
  • Teflon insulated leads with nickel conductor
  • Epoxy seal maximum continuous operating temperature is 200C
  • Customizable lead configuration.

DRAWINGS

QUALITY

BCE Engineering & Quality Assurance

BCE engineers provide decades of experience in design and development, delivering a wealth of empirical data and experience. BCE welcomes your custom requirement and will design and deliver a part that meets your challenging needs.

BCE is recognized for its commitment to quality and excellence by being certified in accordance with ISO 9001:2015.
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BCE Engineered Ceramics

Semiconductor | Electronics | Military/Defense | Medical | Aerospace | Other Industries

Providing Consulting, Engineering, Design, Prototyping, and Production of Custom Thick Film Heaters, Ceramic Machining and Grinding Services

BCE Advance Ceramic MachiningBCE's Engineered Ceramics offers custom ceramic heaters and precision ceramic parts. BCE provides years of ceramic expertise in successfully designing and applyng products to many industries, including analytical instrumentation, semiconductor, photovoltaic, medical equipment, plastics processing, foodservice equipment, packaging, aerospace and other industries.

Our expertise allows us to build and create intricate designs within weeks of placing an order. BCE's fast turn-around distinguishes us from the competition.

Industries Served:

  • Semiconductor
  • Electronics
  • Military/Defense
  • Medical
  • Aerospace
  • Other Industries

BCE Ceramic MachiningBCE Ceramics is located in the Bay Area in Northern California, the world center for high-tech development. BCE’s continual goal is to surpass customer expectations through a 100% committed and dedicated team. BCE Team members are some of the most experienced engineers and technicians dealing with advanced ceramics, thick film technology, laser processing, and ceramic machining in the world.

BCE offers project review and consultation to ensure the proper execution of design, prototyping, and manufacturing.  BCE takes great pride in being your full service provider of these advanced technologies.

Materials

  • Aluminum Oxide
  • Aluminum Nitride
  • Carbide (CVD, HP, RBSC)
  • Fused Quartz
  • Fused Silica
  • Silicon Nitride (SSN, SRBSN, RBSN)
  • Hi-Purity Glass
  • Ytrria
  • Zirconia (PSZ, TTZ)

BCE MachiningCapabilities:

We perform the following services on ceramics and quartz materials:

  • CNC Machining - Lathe, Mill, Surface, Ultra Sonic
  • Automated Machining - Blanchard, Lathe, Mill, Surface, Universal grinding
  • Manual Machining - Blanchard, Lap/Polish, Lathe, Mill, Surface grinding, Lapping/Polishing
  • Ceramics and Quartz Machining - Rapid prototyping with 1.5-3 week delivery Subcontract Grinding
  • Prototype and Quick Turn NPI and First Article Production Small Run production Medium volume production High volume production
Capabilities
Finished Standard
Flatness (as ground) .0001”/” .001”/”
Flatness (mechanical polish) .000002” - - - - - -
Straightness .0002”/” .001”/'
Circularity .0001”/” .001”/'
Cylindricity .0001”/” .001”/'
Perpindicularity .0001”/” .001”/'
Squareness 0:00.30o 0:30.00o
Angularity 0:00.30o 0:30.00o
Parallelism .00005”/” .0005”/”
Surface Roughness (as ground) - - - - - - 32u”
Surface Roughness (manual polish) 8u” - - - - - -
Surface Roughness (mechanical polish) >2u” - - - - - -

Materials in Stock
  • Aluminum Oxide  (Al203, AD 96, 995 or 998)
  • Zirconia (PSZ, TTZ)
  • Fused Quartz (Transparent or Opaque)
  • Aluminum Nitride (AIN)
  • Silicon Nitride (SSN, RBSN, HPSN)
  • Macor® Machinable Glass Ceramic
Materials BCE Ceramics has worked with:
  • Boron Carbide
  • Single Crystal Silicon
  • Sapphire
  • Graphite (Poco graphite)
  • Mullite
  • Silicon Carbide (CVD, HP, RBSC)
Secondary services:
  • Lapping/Polishing
  • Chemical Cleaning for clean room use
  • Quartz Welding
  • Fire Polish and Annealing
  • Clean Room Packaging
  • Laser marking
  • Inspection
  • Texturizing (media blast)

Examples:

Custom Ceramic Thick Film Heaters and Ceramic Machining: Below are thumbnails of custom development work BCE provided to customers in high-tech industries. Click on a thumbnail to see a larger view.
Custom Vacuum Feedthroughs by BCE
BCE Epoxy Vacuum Feedthroughs

Designer, why conform your designs to a vendor spec, when BCE will adapt to yours?

Sixty years of high-tech design experience in semiconductor equipment, medical equipment and R&D yields one of BCE's most innovative products.

Equipment manufacturers and scientific researchers are continually challenged with supplying power, fiber-optic, control, and monitoring cables into (and out of) sealed vacuum vessels. Whether due to space restrictions, special geometries, or number and type of conductors, standard glass-to-metal or ceramic feedthroughs never quite fit the bill. Unfortunately, because of limited options, many designers are forced to compromise and go for an off-the-shelf solution.

You don't have to compromise anymore.

Epoxy to the rescue. During the past decade, new epoxy compounds have been developed that rival glass and ceramic in performance. BCE is at the forefront of this development and leverages modern epoxy's unique properties to solve your feedthrough challenges.

With modern epoxy feedthroughs, any kind of standard or custom connector is sealed in a completely potted, high-performance, clear epoxy compound. Epoxy seals offer countless design options, and most amazingly, performance equal to or better than glass or ceramic. Better yet, pricing is very competitive and quick turn-around for prototypes and short production runs are not a problem.

BCE custom epoxy vacuum feedthroughs offer the best choice in application flexibility, cost, and high performance. Epoxy feedthroughs are the right product for today’s fast moving markets. If you have to pass an electrical, pneumatic, or fiber-optic signal through a vacuum chamber wall, THINK OF BCE!

The Advantages of Epoxy Feedthroughs Over Glass and Ceramic

  • Custom shapes, angles and conductors no problem.
  • Run wires (and shielding), pneumatic tubing, or fiber-optic cables.
  • Cost effective compared to glass and ceramic.
  • Short runs and prototypes available quickly.
  • Meets NASA specs on outgassing.
  • Clear epoxy allows for visual inspection.
  • Mounting directly to printed circuit boards and flex-circuits.
  • Eliminates voltage drop or contact resistance.
Glasrope Heaters
Glass Rope

Glasrope Heaters: Single and Double

The Hotwatt Single Glasrope Heater has a termination on each end. The nominal diameter is .165" x .032" wall for 120 volts, and .180" x .040" wall for 240 volts. Lengths to 300". Maximum temperature is 900° F.

The Hotwatt Double Glasrope Heater has two terminations on the same end. Nominal diameter is .300". Length to 150". Maximum temperature is 900° F. Made in U.S.A.

Applications

Pipes, Tubes, and other similar apparatus where spot or particular locations need to be warmed. Odd shapes such as: Laboratory Beakers, Valves, and Piping, Appliances, Drier Units for Blueprint Machines, Incubators, and Tracers for Pipe Lines.
Backer Hotwatt

BCE Engineering & Quality Assurance

BCE engineers provide decades of experience in design and development, delivering a wealth of empirical data and experience. BCE welcomes your custom requirement and will design and deliver a part that meets your challenging needs.

BCE is recognized for its commitment to quality and excellence by being certified in accordance with ISO 9001:2015.
ISO 9001
BCE Specialized Ceramic Metallization
Ceramic Metallization

Refractory Metallization, Brazing, Contract Firing

BCE has specialized in ceramic metallization since 1988. Their engineers and team combines for decades of experience in the research and development needs of the semiconductor and other high-tech industries. BCE performs precision machining and grinding services on ceramics and quartz. Materials are processed, measured and cleaned with state-of-the-art equipment by highly trained professionals. All parts are designed and fabricated to the customer’s specifications. We perform the following services on ceramics and quartz materials:


Refractory Metallization

Hi-Temp Refractory metallization is the only solution for some packaging applications. Tungsten and Moly-Manganese metallizations have higher adhesion to the substrate than Thick-film metallization. This makes it the ideal process for Hermetic packages, Brazed lead frames and packages requiring high operating temperatures. BCE can screen print, spray or hand-paint these metals onto Alumina Oxide or Beryllium Oxide substrates. These patterns can be plated with Gold and Nickel or Gold alone. Once Gold plated, these surfaces are solderable and wire bondable with Aluminum or Gold wire.

Brazing

Their batch furnaces are ideal for accurate brazing of small quantities and large. They can braze Kovar, Stainless Steel, Copper and Copper/Tungsten as well as many other metals to metallized ceramic. When the application requires, BCE can step-braze to combine several sub-assemblies into the final product. BCE has experience designing and brazing Pins and Sockets into holes, ring frames, lead frames and heat sinks.

Contract Firing

BCE's furnace capability allows them to offer contract firing. Their controlled atmosphere batch furnaces can be used for large volume soldering, glass sealing, epoxy curing and Nickel and Gold sintering. Their programmable Cold Wall furnaces operate at temperatures up to 1500° C in a reducing atmosphere.
Ceramics Metalization

BCE Engineering & Quality Assurance

BCE engineers provide decades of experience in design and development, delivering a wealth of empirical data and experience. BCE welcomes your custom requirement and will design and deliver a part that meets your challenging needs.

BCE is recognized for its commitment to quality and excellence by being certified in accordance with ISO 9001:2015.
ISO 9001
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