Thick Film Heaters for Food Devices: Efficient Heating for Modern Food Equipment

What is a Thick Film Heater?

A thick film heater is a type of printed
heating element created by screen-printing conductive and resistive pastes onto
a ceramic, stainless steel, or aluminum substrate. This technology creates a
thin, flat heater capable of providing fast, uniform heating with precise
temperature control. Thick film heaters can be customized in shape, size, and
power density to fit the specific thermal requirements of food service and
processing equipment.

Traditional heating methods often struggle
with slow response times, uneven heat distribution, or excessive energy
consumption. In response, thick film heaters have emerged as a compact,
efficient, and customizable heating solution for a wide range of food devices,
from warming trays to commercial coffee machines and advanced cooking
appliances. Here is a comparison between thick film heater and traditional
heating methods:

‌Company Location‌: Germany

Application‌: Instant
hot water dispensers (commercial & household) ‌

Field‌: Smart
kitchen appliances ‌

Service‌:
Customized heating solutions for liquid temperature control

The customer, a prominent manufacturer of
water dispensers, faced challenges with inefficient heating and energy
consumption. Their existing heating solution led to uneven temperature
distribution and high energy usage. The client needed a low-voltage, compact,
and energy-efficient heating solution that could work within a broad
temperature range of -20°C to 100°C without compromising performance.

1. Communicated closely with the customer to identify key requirements
   like heating performance, size limitations, and low-voltage operation, ensuring
   our solution aligned with their needs.
2. Ensured even heat distribution to maintain stable water temperatures
   and designed the heater to operate reliably within the -20°C to 100°C range.
3. We chose thick-film heating technology for low-voltage efficiency,
   reducing energy consumption and cutting costs for the customer.
4. We worked closely with the customer throughout the design and
   testing process, making necessary adjustments to meet their expectations.