| Continue to increase in temperature
when removed from the heating environment to the point they can melt
plastics, tanks, etc. that are in close proximity. |
Uses a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) semiconductor
ceramic-heating element, which is extremely resistive to electrical current
flow above a specific designated temperature. The PTC material acts as its
own high-limit thermostat allowing current to flow when cold and limiting
the current flow when hot. In other words, the semiconductor element self-regulates
its maximum temperature. |