Thick Film Nozzle Heater | High-Performance Thick Film Heaters by Heatron

Heatron's thick film nozzle heaters provide precise thermal control for 3D printer hot ends and other compact heating applications. By printing the heater directly onto the aluminum block, heat is directed precisely where it is needed. This reduces the thermal differential between the nozzle and sensor while improving tip temperature consistency and uniform block temperature. The integrated, customizable design simplifies assembly, improves thermal response, and delivers reliable heating performance compared to traditional heater configurations.
- Printed heating circuit directly on aluminum block
- Eliminates separate cartridge heater components
- Reduces thermal differential between nozzle and sensor
- Improves tip temperature consistency and control
- Uniform heat distribution across the block
- Customizable to application-specific requirements
- Simplifies integration with existing assemblies
Temperature variation in an FDM printer can lead to poor prints, clogged print heads and angry users. Heatron's new nozzle heater reduces the temperature differential between the nozzle and the sensor dramatically, giving you a more accurate picture of your printer's performance. Combined with the advanced thermal control inherent in thick film technology, you can increase printer efficiency and print quality by applying more even heat.
This nozzle heater includes the machined aluminum block and the lead assembly. Just add your own sensor and nozzle. The aluminum block can be provided by the customer, or machined by Heatron to your specifications.
See the nozzle heater in action:
Heatron's thick film heater printed on an aluminum block heats results in more even heating in this 3D Printer hot end.
Machined Block
Use our standard machined aluminum block, or provide us with your own block. Heatron supply chain support can source your block design.
Thermocouple
The sensor will be specified by each application, and can be provided to Heatron or sourced through our supply chain support team.
Wattage/Voltage
The model listed above was tested at 12VAC. Design with other requirements is possible; contact Heatron to request engineering support.
In-House Assembly
Save time and speed time-to-market. Let Heatron's in-house assembly team expertly incorporate your nozzle heater into customer-supplied assemblies
Block size:
38mm x 25 mm / 1.5" x 1"
Block material:
Aluminum
Block weight:
5 g / 0.176 oz
Operating Temperature Range:
25°C-300°C / 77°F-572°F
Operating Temperature Maximum:
300°C / 572°F
Trial Watts:
40W
Trial Volts:
12VAC
** Numbers below represent dimensions and performance of prototype unit. For custom solutions outside the parameters listed here, please contact Heatron for design assistance.