KANTHAL

KANTHAL

Resistance wires and heating alloys

About the manufacturer

Kanthal AB is a Swedish supplier of electrical heating materials and resistance alloys for industrial applications. The Kanthal name is closely linked to high-temperature FeCrAl alloys and nickel-chromium materials used in resistive elements. For engineering and procurement teams, reliable product identification depends on matching each variant to its exact technical documentation and equipment configuration.

Wires, strips and resistance elements made from selected alloys convert electrical power into heat. Resistivity, oxidation resistance and elevated-temperature stability determine suitability for furnaces, heaters and laboratory assemblies. In industrial use, mechanical integration, compatibility with adjacent parts and performance under actual operating conditions also need to be considered.

Heating-element design requires alloy grade, wire diameter, resistance per unit length, element temperature, mechanical support and operating atmosphere. Power dissipation, thermal expansion and parameter variation during heating must be considered. Proper part qualification involves comparing datasheet test conditions with the requirements of the target equipment; a short catalogue summary cannot capture every design limitation.

Applications

Solutions associated with the KANTHAL name are relevant to the following application areas:

• industrial furnaces
• electric heaters
• laboratory equipment
• heating and sealing machines
• test equipment
• resistance-element service

KANTHAL products available from Maritex

Catalogue entries under KANTHAL at Maritex should be identified by their full product part number. The associated product portfolio includes areas such as FeCrAl resistance wires, heating wire and strip, resistive-element materials. For any selected model, the specification and compatibility with the end design must be checked, as variants may differ in implementation, electrical or mechanical ratings and intended use.

Available product groups include:

• FeCrAl resistance wires
• heating wire and strip
• resistive-element materials
• heating-system accessories

Heating-element design requires alloy grade, wire diameter, resistance per unit length, element temperature, mechanical support and operating atmosphere. Power dissipation, thermal expansion and parameter variation during heating must be considered. Availability and the applicable documentation for the exact part should be checked against the current product listing and supplier information.