{"id":6643574603853,"title":"TEMPCO - SERIES KRD Vitreous Silica Quartz Tube Radiant Heater","handle":"tempco-series-krd-radiant-quartz-heater","description":"\u003cp\u003eTempco KRD radiant quartz heaters are one of the most efficient sources of radiant energy.  They are ideally suited for processes that require wavelengths in the medium 4.0 - 2.4 micron band for efficient operation.  These heaters are capable of generating full heat output in 80 - 100 seconds with a cool-down range of 180 - 225 seconds depending on the mass of the resistance coil and power density level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey offer excellent life when used in either rapid cycling or continuous radiant heating applications, and operate with a surface watt density range of 35 - 40 watts per square inch. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/u\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoltage: 120V - 480V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWattage: 480W - 3475W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Amperage: 20A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature Range: 700\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e °F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(371 °C)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e - 1715 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e°F \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(935 °C)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWavelength Range: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBetween 2.4 and 4.0 microns (μm).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Watt Density: 40 \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ew\/in2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiameters: ø 3\/8\", ø 1\/2\", and ø 5\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaximum Length: 50\" for \u003c\/span\u003eø 3\/8\", 100\" for \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eø \u003c\/span\u003e1\/2\", and 100\" for \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eø \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuartz Heater Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.tempco.com\/Tempco\/Data-Assets\/07-Infrared-Images\/WebR007ReScan_Dim.jpg\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 505px;\" height=\"101\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 214px; text-align: center;\"\u003eQuartz Tube O.D.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 136.203px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\"A\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 129.797px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\"B\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 214px; text-align: center;\"\u003e3\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 136.203px; text-align: center;\"\u003e3\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 129.797px; text-align: center;\"\u003e5\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 214px; text-align: center;\"\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 136.203px; text-align: center;\"\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 129.797px; text-align: center;\"\u003e7\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 214px; text-align: center;\"\u003e5\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 136.203px; text-align: center;\"\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 129.797px; text-align: center;\"\u003e7\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDesign Features:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe heater consists of a helically wound resistance wire coil enclosed in a pure vitreous silica fused quartz tube with a translucent (semi-opaque) surface. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tubing is terminated at the ends with specially designed ceramic caps securely fastened with high temperature ceramic cement providing support for the field wiring screw terminals used for power connections. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diffusion effect of the opaque quartz tube surface broadens the emitted wavelength range without creating objectionable glare due to emissions in the visible spectrum. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptimum design provides a clear red color on the translucent tube surface when operating at full line voltage. The emitted wavelength band is almost completely absorbed by the process and considered best for most industrial radiant applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee reference page 7-70 for additional features and specifications, mounting clamp specifications, and Type ARK Vitreous Silica Quartz Tube Panel Arrays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee reference page 7-71 for standard sizes, electrical terminations, and ordering information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee reference page 7-71 for standard sizes, electrical terminations, and ordering information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon Applications:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShrink packaging tunnels\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLaminating\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThermoforming\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlastic 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data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThawing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eElectrostatic copying equipment\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eFood processing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eDrying photo film equipment\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCuring rubber\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eDrying textiles\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul 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Title"],"price":0,"weight":907,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/ihshotair.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/TempcoSeriesKRDRadiantQuartzHeater.png?v=1629486025","\/\/ihshotair.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/TempcoSeriesKRD-TypeARKPanelArray.png?v=1629486045","\/\/ihshotair.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/TempcoSeriesKRDRadiantQuartzHeater-1.png?v=1629486045"],"featured_image":"\/\/ihshotair.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/TempcoSeriesKRDRadiantQuartzHeater.png?v=1629486025","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":20886750625869,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":3.485,"height":169,"width":589,"src":"\/\/ihshotair.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/TempcoSeriesKRDRadiantQuartzHeater.png?v=1629486025"},"aspect_ratio":3.485,"height":169,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/ihshotair.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/TempcoSeriesKRDRadiantQuartzHeater.png?v=1629486025","width":589},{"alt":null,"id":20886751051853,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.799,"height":870,"width":695,"src":"\/\/ihshotair.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/TempcoSeriesKRD-TypeARKPanelArray.png?v=1629486045"},"aspect_ratio":0.799,"height":870,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/ihshotair.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/TempcoSeriesKRD-TypeARKPanelArray.png?v=1629486045","width":695},{"alt":null,"id":20886751084621,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.802,"height":868,"width":696,"src":"\/\/ihshotair.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/TempcoSeriesKRDRadiantQuartzHeater-1.png?v=1629486045"},"aspect_ratio":0.802,"height":868,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/ihshotair.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/TempcoSeriesKRDRadiantQuartzHeater-1.png?v=1629486045","width":696}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eTempco KRD radiant quartz heaters are one of the most efficient sources of radiant energy.  They are ideally suited for processes that require wavelengths in the medium 4.0 - 2.4 micron band for efficient operation.  These heaters are capable of generating full heat output in 80 - 100 seconds with a cool-down range of 180 - 225 seconds depending on the mass of the resistance coil and power density level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey offer excellent life when used in either rapid cycling or continuous radiant heating applications, and operate with a surface watt density range of 35 - 40 watts per square inch. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/u\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoltage: 120V - 480V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWattage: 480W - 3475W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Amperage: 20A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature Range: 700\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e °F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(371 °C)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e - 1715 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e°F \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(935 °C)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWavelength Range: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBetween 2.4 and 4.0 microns (μm).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Watt Density: 40 \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ew\/in2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiameters: ø 3\/8\", ø 1\/2\", and ø 5\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaximum Length: 50\" for \u003c\/span\u003eø 3\/8\", 100\" for \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eø \u003c\/span\u003e1\/2\", and 100\" for \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eø \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuartz Heater Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.tempco.com\/Tempco\/Data-Assets\/07-Infrared-Images\/WebR007ReScan_Dim.jpg\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 505px;\" height=\"101\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 214px; text-align: center;\"\u003eQuartz Tube O.D.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 136.203px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\"A\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 129.797px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\"B\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 214px; text-align: center;\"\u003e3\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 136.203px; text-align: center;\"\u003e3\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 129.797px; text-align: center;\"\u003e5\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 214px; text-align: center;\"\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 136.203px; text-align: center;\"\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 129.797px; text-align: center;\"\u003e7\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 214px; text-align: center;\"\u003e5\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 136.203px; text-align: center;\"\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 129.797px; text-align: center;\"\u003e7\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDesign Features:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe heater consists of a helically wound resistance wire coil enclosed in a pure vitreous silica fused quartz tube with a translucent (semi-opaque) surface. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tubing is terminated at the ends with specially designed ceramic caps securely fastened with high temperature ceramic cement providing support for the field wiring screw terminals used for power connections. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diffusion effect of the opaque quartz tube surface broadens the emitted wavelength range without creating objectionable glare due to emissions in the visible spectrum. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptimum design provides a clear red color on the translucent tube surface when operating at full line voltage. 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TEMPCO - SERIES KRD Vitreous Silica Quartz Tube Radiant Heater

Product Description

Tempco KRD radiant quartz heaters are one of the most efficient sources of radiant energy.  They are ideally suited for processes that require wavelengths in the medium 4.0 - 2.4 micron band for efficient operation.  These heaters are capable of generating full heat output in 80 - 100 seconds with a cool-down range of 180 - 225 seconds depending on the mass of the resistance coil and power density level.

They offer excellent life when used in either rapid cycling or continuous radiant heating applications, and operate with a surface watt density range of 35 - 40 watts per square inch. 

Specifications:

  • Voltage: 120V - 480V
  • Wattage: 480W - 3475W
  • Maximum Amperage: 20A
  • Temperature Range: 700 °F (371 °C) - 1715 °F (935 °C)
  • Wavelength Range: Between 2.4 and 4.0 microns (μm).
  • Maximum Watt Density: 40 w/in2
  • Diameters: ø 3/8", ø 1/2", and ø 5/8"
  • Maximum Length: 50" for ø 3/8", 100" for ø 1/2", and 100" for ø 1/2"
Quartz Heater Dimensions

Quartz Tube O.D. "A" "B"
3/8" 3/8" 5/8"
1/2" 1/2" 7/8"
5/8" 1/2" 7/8"

 

Design Features:

  • The heater consists of a helically wound resistance wire coil enclosed in a pure vitreous silica fused quartz tube with a translucent (semi-opaque) surface. 

  • The tubing is terminated at the ends with specially designed ceramic caps securely fastened with high temperature ceramic cement providing support for the field wiring screw terminals used for power connections. 
  • The diffusion effect of the opaque quartz tube surface broadens the emitted wavelength range without creating objectionable glare due to emissions in the visible spectrum. 
  • Optimum design provides a clear red color on the translucent tube surface when operating at full line voltage. The emitted wavelength band is almost completely absorbed by the process and considered best for most industrial radiant applications.
  • See reference page 7-70 for additional features and specifications, mounting clamp specifications, and Type ARK Vitreous Silica Quartz Tube Panel Arrays.
  • See reference page 7-71 for standard sizes, electrical terminations, and ordering information.
  • See reference page 7-71 for standard sizes, electrical terminations, and ordering information.

Common Applications:

  • Shrink packaging tunnels

  • Laminating
  • Thermoforming
  • Plastic forming
  • Fusing Plastics
  • Vulcanizing rubber
  • Sterilization
  • Sealing
  • Food warming
  • Thawing
  • Electrostatic copying equipment
  • Food processing
  • Drying photo film equipment
  • Curing rubber
  • Drying textiles
  • Drying lacquers and paints
  • Drying sand cores
  • Space heaters
  • Thermal copying equipment
Sku: KRD00001
Vendor: Tempco
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