Kanthal A-1 3.0 × 12 mm is a FeCrAl (iron-chromium-aluminium), ferritic resistance heating strip. Because strip offers much more surface than wire of the same cross-section, it is preferred for wall-hung zigzag elements in high-power furnaces; one metre has a resistance of 0.0403 Ω at 20 °C. High-temperature industrial furnaces: heat treatment, ceramics, glass and steel.
Technical data
| Alloy | Kanthal A-1 — FeCrAl (iron-chromium-aluminium), ferritic |
|---|---|
| Thickness × width | 3.0 × 12 mm |
| Cross-section | 36.0 mm² |
| Resistance (20 °C) | 0.0403 Ω/m |
| Weight | 256 g/m |
| Surface area | 300 cm²/m |
| Surface/resistance ratio (η) | 7448 cm²/Ω |
| Resistivity | 1.45 Ω·mm²/m |
| Density | 7.10 g/cm³ |
| Max. operating temperature (air) | 1400 °C (element temperature) |
Quick calculation: for a required power P (W) at voltage U (V), the total resistance is R = U²/P and the strip length ≈ R / 0.0403 m. Contact us before ordering about surface load and zigzag geometry. Image is representative.
Resistance, weight and surface values are calculated at 20 °C from the manufacturer's resistivity and density; resistance rises somewhat at operating temperature (Ct factor). The manufacturer datasheet prevails for exact values.
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