At 07:13 AM 8/8/97 +0200, you wrote: >I am just about to design a termostat controller for a chemistry laboratory >and need to find a supplier of "selfsticking heating mats" or "heating >strips". For the prototype I have bought one at unreasonable price $100. It >is some kind of metal foil etched in labyrint pattern and covered with some >heat resistant plastics. It seems to be produced by 3M, I just doubt the >factory will supply 5 pc this year and 5 pc the next. It does not have to be >3M production, any other will do. Just need a low voltage type (safety rules >do not allow above 24V AC), about 75 - 100 W. > >Can you recommend any source ? Europe is preferred but I believe UPS can >deliver from everywhere. Thanks. Try RS Components of the UK (probably has European offices also). They have a range. Regards, Ross McKenzie Melbourne Australia