Custom Flexible Heaters

Durex Industries designs and manufactures advanced flexible heating solutions using silicone rubber, polyimide, and other high-performance materials. These heaters offer exceptional benefits, including:

  • Efficient heat transfer
  • High watt density
  • Low outgassing
  • Precise thermal distribution 

Thanks to their versatile design, Durex flexible heaters are ideal for a wide range of applications—from medical devices and aerospace systems to laboratory equipment, electronics, food service machinery, and semiconductor manufacturing.

Our collaborative design process ensures each heater is tailored to meet your specific performance and business requirements. With decades of experience supporting complex OEM product launches, we optimize every element of the design to deliver reliable, high-quality results.

Let’s talk about your flexible heating needs.
Contact us today to explore our flexible heater options or call 800-739-9060—our team is ready to help.

Durex Industries: Your trusted partner for custom flexible heating solutions.


Flexible Heater Key Design Features

Durex Industries’ electric flexible heaters offer a lightweight, high-efficiency alternative to traditional rigid metallic heaters—delivering fast, uniform heat across virtually any surface. Their adaptability makes them ideal for a wide range of demanding environments.

These heaters are engineered to perform in applications that require:

  • Conformance to complex shapes and surfaces
  • Custom heat profiles with precise temperature control
  • Compact, high-power thermal solutions
  • Reliable performance in space and vacuum environments
  • Lightweight heating components for weight-sensitive designs 
Whether you're working in aerospace, medical, electronics, or other OEM markets, Durex flexible heaters deliver proven performance where precision and reliability matter most.


Advantages of Flexible Heating Elements

Durex Industries’ flexible heaters are engineered with ultra-thin layers of silicone rubber or polyimide that encapsulate low-profile wire-wound or etched foil circuits. This design enables rapid and efficient heat transfer directly to the target surface.

Key advantages of our flexible heating solutions include:

  • Easy surface adhesion via vulcanization or pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA)
  • Ultra-thin profiles for fast, uniform heat distribution
  • Moisture resistance for enhanced durability
  • Mold and bacteria resistance with polyimide materials
  • Custom wattage distribution and multi-zone heating capabilities
  • Mechanical fastening (straps, springs, or custom closures) 

These features make Durex flexible heaters ideal for precision thermal management in demanding environments across medical, aerospace, electronics, and other OEM applications.
 

Custom Flexible Heating Element Solutions

At Durex Industries, we specialize in delivering tailored flexible heating solutions—from rapid prototyping to full-scale production—designed to meet your exact technical and business needs.

Flexible Heater Prototyping

  • Fast turnaround on custom prototypes using silicone rubber or polyimide materials
  • Collaborative design process that aligns with your performance and business goals
  • Upfront FMEA analysis to proactively identify and mitigate application risks
  • In-house circuit design and photo tool development for precision and speed
  • Advanced CNC cutting technology eliminates the need for most steel rule dies
  • Expertise in agency approvals with years of experience navigating regulatory pathways


Flexible Heater Production

  • Optimized components and sub-assemblies to accelerate your production line
  • Integrated quality checks with optional customer-specific attributes
  • Strict document control to ensure consistency from prototype to production
  • Adaptable delivery systems that integrate with your enterprise workflows
  • ISO 9001 certified manufacturing for quality assurance and reliability

From concept to completion, Durex Industries is your trusted partner for high-performance flexible heating solutions that meet the demands of modern OEM applications. Call us today at 800-739-9060.

 

Custom Flexible Heaters Typical Applications

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Durex Industries specializes in the custom design, engineering, and manufacturing of electric flexible heaters made from silicone rubber or polyimide. These heaters are built for a wide range of applications, including:

  • 3D printer beds
  • Food delivery and preparation stations
  • Emergency lighting systems
  • Telecom switching equipment
  • Freeze and condensation prevention
  • Condensation evaporation
  • Sterilizers and incubators
  • Battery warming
  • Proofing cabinets
  • DNA sequencing equipment
  • Liquid chromatography systems
  • Surgical tools
  • Freeze-dry equipment
  • Printers, card readers, and ATMs
  • Gas pumps
  • Oil field equipment
  • Handheld outdoor devices
  • Environmental monitoring equipment
  • Wastewater monitoring systems
  • Automated weather stations

Custom Flexible Heaters Literature Downloads

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