Cartridge Heaters and Endseal Options

CARTRIDGE HEATERS LEAD ENDSEAL OPTIONS
Endseal Type	Maximum Temperature	Moisture Protection	Contamination	Mechanical Strength	Vibration Resistance
Ceramic Endpiece	2500 ºF / 1371 ºC	Poor	Poor	Excellent	Excellent
Teflon Endpiece	300 ºF / 149 ºC	Excellent	Excellent	Very Good	Excellent
Lava Seal	3000 ºF / 1649 ºC	Poor	Good	Good	Poor
Mica Seal	2500 ºF / 1371 ºC	Poor	Good	Average	Average
Cement Potting	1800 ºF / 982 ºC	Poor	Fair	Good	Poor
Epoxy Potting	265 ºF / 129 ºC	Good	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Epoxylite Potting	650ºF / 343 ºC	Fair	Very Good	Very Good	Excellent
Silicone Rubber	500 ºF / 260 ºC	Excellent	Excellent	Fair	Excellent