Product Overview
KASI supplies Flexible Ceramic Pad (FCP) Heaters, also known as Chicklets, CPs, or CMHs (Ceramic Mat Heaters), for rent and sale across Canada and Alberta. Regardless of the name, these heaters deliver the same essential function: providing reliable, even heat distribution for welding, preheating, and post weld heat treatment (PWHT) applications.
Flexible Ceramic Heaters are the industry standard for controlled and uniform heating in fabrication and maintenance processes. In North America, the most common configuration is an 85 Volt heater covering about 120 square inches, designed to operate at 45 amps, producing 3.6 kW (3600 watts) of power in a parallel circuit.
Features:
- Heating Element: 20 ft of high-resistance Nickel Chrome (Ni-Cr) wire forms the heating body.
- Cold Tails: TIG welded 9″ lower resistance leads ensure safe operation.
- Ceramic Beads: Wire is threaded through die-pressed ceramic beads, available in various grades. Higher-quality beads use a higher percentage of sintered alumina, enhancing durability.
- Connections: Equipped with 90 amp cam lock connectors on each end for reliable, heavy-duty use.
At KASI, we carry a wide range of FCP heaters to meet the demands of industries requiring consistent heat for weld preparation, stress relieving, and post-weld treatment.
| Model number | Size (in) | Part number |
|---|---|---|
| CMH01 | 1″ x 120″ | K27113 |
| CMH03 | 3″ x 39″ | K27101 |
| CMH04 | 4″ x 29.5″ | K27102 |
| CMH06 | 6″ x 19.5″ | K27103 |
| CMH08 | 8″ x 14.5″ | K27104 |
| CMH10 | 10″ x 12.25″ | K27105 |
| CMH12 | 12″ x 9.75″ | K27106 |
| CMH15 | 15″ x 8″ | K27107 |
| CMH18 | 18″ x 6.5″ | K27108 |
| CMH21 | 21″ x 5.75″ | K27109 |
| CMH24 | 24″ x 5″ | K27110 |
| CMH29 | 29″ x 4″ | K27114 |
| CMH36 | 36″ x 3.25″ | K27111 |
| CMH72 | 72″ x 1.75″ | K27112 |
Product brochure
What are Flexible Ceramic Pad Heaters used for?
They are used for welding preheat, post weld heat treatment (PWHT), and fabrication heating, providing consistent and controlled thermal distribution.
Why are they called Chicklets, FCPs, CPs, or CMHs?
Different industries use different names, but they all describe the same product, flexible ceramic heaters for controlled heat applications.
What is the power rating of standard FCP heaters?
The industry standard in North America is 85 volts, 45 amps, producing 3.6 kW (3600 watts), with coverage of about 120 in².
What materials are used in construction?
They are built with Nickel Chrome resistance wire, ceramic beads (often with high sintered alumina content), and 90 A cam lock connectors.
Can Flexible Ceramic Heaters be rented as well as purchased?
Yes. KASI offers FCP heaters for rent and sale, with fast delivery and support across Canada, including Edmonton, Alberta.
