An etched circuit or wire wound heating element is sandwiched between fiberglass-reinforced silicone rubber to give these heaters dimensional stability and efficient heat transfer capability without sacrificing flexibility. In an etched foil design, the internal foil may be identical to that of a polyimide heater, but the silicone rubber provides reliable wear protection from mechanical damage and is more likely to be used in wet environment due to its rugged characteristics.

Silicone rubber also allows the use of mechanical fasteners which allows a heater to be installed and removed such as: Latch fasteners, Boot hooks, Grommets, Snap Fasteners, Springs and Lacing cord. Additional heat distribution and thermal shielding materials(aluminum and silicone sponge most commonly) can be added to any design to improve any application.

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