At 07:13 08/08/97 +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.
>
>BTW, some Dallas digital thermometer chip was mentioned on the list lately.
>What is its resolution ? I would possibly consider using this one.
>
>Josef

RS components stock a wide range of heating mats rated up to 200C. You might
start at their web page http://www.rs-components.com/rs and locate your
nearest branch.

Keith.
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