Electric heat mats vs. heat foils – the better choice for your industrial application

Robustness and flexibility

Thanks to their textile carrier material, electric heat mats from Embro offer a high degree of flexibility and robustness. They can withstand dynamic loads such as kinking or bending and remain functional even under heavy use. In contrast, heat foils are more susceptible to mechanical damage and less suitable for applications that require movement or uneven surfaces.

Heat distribution

Electric heat mats ensure even and efficient heat distribution thanks to the precise integration of heating conductors. Hotspots and overheating are avoided even on complex or insulating surfaces. Although heat foils provide homogeneous heat on flat surfaces, they have difficulties in uneven or thermally demanding environments.

With these technical advantages, electric heat mats from Embro are the ideal choice for manufacturers looking for reliability, flexibility and high performance.

Lower production costs and series production

Electric heat mats are made from textile materials, which are not only lighter but also more cost-effective than the plastic materials often used for heat foils. Embro’s efficient production technology also enables economical series production in small and large series of 500 to 100,000 units, which can reduce overall project costs.

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Flexibility of the heat mats

Electric heat mats are ideal for demanding projects that require dynamic movements, complex shapes or irregular surfaces. They are used in the automotive industry (e.g. seat heaters or battery heaters), in medical technology (e.g. heated treatment tables) and for smart textiles (e.g. heated clothing). Thanks to their high adaptability, they can be precisely customised to the specific requirements of the products.

Limits of heat foils

Heat foils are particularly suitable for simple, flat applications where no major adjustments are required. Typical applications are underfloor heating, mirror dehumidifiers or simple heating surfaces. However, due to their limited robustness and flexibility, they are less suitable for more complex or dynamic applications.

With Embro’s electric heat mats, even demanding projects can be realised efficiently and reliably. Their versatility makes them the first choice for many industrial applications.

Risks with heat foils

Due to their delicate material, heat foils are more susceptible to damage caused by kinking, tearing or heavy mechanical stress. In demanding environments, these weak points can not only impair functionality, but also lead to safety risks such as overheating. For manufacturers, this often means additional expense for protective measures or compromises in product design.

With electric heat mats, you can rely on safe and durable technology that can easily withstand the challenges of demanding applications. Benefit from a robust heating solution that combines reliability and efficiency.

Flexible heating elements Made in Germany

Embro is a developer and manufacturer of high performance heat mats for further processing in your product.

Embro electric heating elements are lightweight, kink-resistant and can be manufactured at low cost.

Textile heat mats with embroidered heat conductors convince with these advantages:

✓ Heating elements with individual shape, size & heating power
✓ Large selection of flexible carrier materials for your application
✓ Development of a suitable layout for your requirements
✓ Particularly large mats up to 10,000 mm possible
✓ Production of large and small series with high productivity and repeatability

Are you looking for an individual heating element for your innovative application? Choose Embro as your developer, manufacturer and supplier!

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