Overview
The DME SSTC-42 is a stainless steel coil heater (also known as “Straight Shot” heater) rated for 450 watts at 240 volts. This compact, efficient heating element is designed for injection molding equipment, industrial process heating, and thermal testing applications requiring fast thermal ramp-up and stable temperature profiles. The unit features a 0.5″ inner diameter and 2.5″ coil length, making it suitable for confined spaces and tight manifold configurations common in tooling and manufacturing systems.
Key Features
- 450W power rating at 240V AC input
- Compact 0.5″ ID × 2.5″ coil geometry fits tight cavity applications
- Integrated Type J thermocouple for real-time temperature feedback
- 36″ stainless steel overbraid-protected leads for durability and EMI shielding
- 0.13″ × 0.13″ square cross-section wire for even heat distribution
- CL4 lead orientation standard configuration
Technical Specifications
- Power Rating: 450 watts
- Voltage: 240V AC
- Inner Diameter (ID): 0.5 inches
- Coil Length: 2.5 inches
- Lead Length: 36 inches
- Lead Protection: Stainless steel overbraid
- Wire Cross-Section: 0.13″ × 0.13″ square
- Thermocouple: Type J
- Lead Orientation: CL4 (standard configuration)
- Unheated Lead Length: 2.25 inches
Typical Applications
- Injection molding cavity heaters and hot runner systems
- Industrial process heating for confined spaces
- Thermal test chambers and temperature simulation
- Packaging machinery and labeling equipment
- Medical device and precision component molding
- Temperature-dependent manufacturing processes
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- DME injection molding equipment and cavity designs
- Standard 240V industrial control systems
- Solid-state relays (SSRs) and temperature controllers with thermocouple inputs
- Type J thermocouple monitoring systems
- PLC-based process control platforms
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- SSTC-42 (all existing installations with CL4 orientation)
- Legacy DME Straight Shot heaters rated 450W, 240V, 0.5″ ID
- Equivalent third-party coil heaters with same dimensions (verify part pin-out before replacement)
Works With
- Type J thermocouple interface cards and meter inputs
- Industrial temperature controllers (Watlow, Eurotherm, Honeywell compatible)
- AC-fed solid-state relay circuits (zero-crossing or random-fire)
- Standard 240V AC utility power
- Stainless steel lead terminations (crimp or solder-type connectors)
