Overview
The Osram Sylvania 003-10026 is a 10″ triple pass air heater housing engineered for industrial process heating and thermal management applications. This housing accepts standard serpentine heating elements and provides efficient triple-pass air flow design for uniform heat distribution. The unit is compatible with Tutco, Sureheat, and Serpentine brand heater elements, making it a versatile choice for system upgrades and replacements across multiple OEM platforms.
Key Features
- 10″ triple pass heat exchanger housing for improved thermal efficiency
- Stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance and durability
- 3/8″ NPT air inlet port for standard pneumatic integration
- Designed to heat flowing air up to 1500°F continuous operation
- Compatible with multiple heater element brands (Tutco, Sureheat, Serpentine)
- Plug-in socket connection for quick element replacement without rework
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 003-10026 / 022678
- Manufacturer: Osram Sylvania
- Housing Type: 10″ Triple Pass Air Heater
- Material: Stainless Steel
- Maximum Air Temperature: 1500°F
- Inlet Port Size: 3/8″ NPT
- Outlet Dimensions: 1-1/2″ x 9″ x 10″
- Control Method: Variable voltage or automatic temperature control
- Element Connection: Plug-in socket
Typical Applications
- Sealing and bonding operations in manufacturing
- Adhesive curing and activation processes
- Plastic heat shrinking and preheating
- Vacuum forming and molding applications
- Drying and speed-drying of coated materials
- Precision industrial and laboratory heating systems
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Tutco Sureheat heater elements
- Sylvania Serpentine heating coils
- Osram Sylvania series heater elements
- Standard serpentine coil heating elements
- Automatic temperature control systems
- Variable voltage power controllers and SSRs (Solid State Relays)
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Sylvania 029763 triple pass housing
- Convectronics 003-10026 equivalent models
- Legacy Sylvania process heater housings of equivalent 10″ size
Works With
- Fine-wire Type K thermocouple temperature sensors
- Zero cross SSR (Solid State Relay) switching systems
- Open-loop (manual) voltage control systems
- Closed-loop automatic temperature regulation
- Pneumatic and electric control systems
