tracks from heavy film electric resistance.

摘要

The inventor has found that, irrespective of track thickness or the material of which the track is constructed, the optimum track width for a thick film heater track is in the range of from 1.2mm to 2.1mm. Further advantage accrues in that for a given resistance the track is longer and may be conformed to a pattern to give improved temperature distribution. A heating element is also provided, comprising a plurality of thick film electrically resistive tracks (8) applied to the surface of an electrically insulative substrate and switching means (10) for selectively connecting one or more of said tracks to a power supply. The resistance and hence the operating temperature of the heating element may be varied by changing the track or tracks (8) connected to said switching means (10).