Maximum recommended watt density 150 watts per square inch of sheath surface area with the sheath operating temperature at 1000°F (537°C) or less. As temperature increases above 1000°F, the maximum watt density should be decreased.

The maximum recommended operating temperature is 1800°F (982°C) with Inconel® 600 sheath and ANSI Type K thermocouple if required.

Heaters can be manufactured with the optional cold nickel leads internally spliced to the heating element wires within the same continuous sheath.

Heater life in any specific situation or application is impossible to predict. However, heater life generally decreases as temperature and/or the number of thermal cycles increases.