Unbranded Steel Resistance Heating Element Block 115V AC 10x10 in Handles

Unbranded Steel Resistance Heating Element Block 115V AC 10x10 in Handles

This is an unbranded octagonal steel resistance heating element block rated for 115V AC operation. The unit functions as a flat surface radiant heater, using internal resistance elements embedded in the steel body to generate and conduct heat across the platen surface. It is built around a heavy octagonal steel block approximately 2.625 inches thick, fitted with two aluminum fold-down handles for safe handling and repositioning of the hot block.

Specifications & What's Included

• Type: Resistance heating element block
• Voltage: 115V AC
• Body material: Steel
• Shape: Octagonal
• Platen dimensions: 10 in × 10 in × 2.625 in thick
• Handles: Two fold-down aluminum handles, one on each side
• Vent holes: Several small holes along the side edges of the block
• Includes: Attached multi-conductor wiring harness with standard 2-prong AC power plug on one end and multiple lead wires with yellow spade/ring terminals on the opposite end
• Form factor: Benchtop / portable

Applications

Resistance heating element blocks of this type are used across a range of industrial, laboratory, and process applications where a controlled flat heated surface is needed. Common uses include heating platens for press and laminating operations, thermal curing of adhesives or bonding materials, maintaining process temperatures in lab fixtures, and use as a heating stage in custom test or manufacturing setups. The flat octagonal surface lends itself to uniform heat distribution across a workpiece or fixture placed on top of the block. The fold-down handles make it practical to move or reposition the block safely between uses. This style of heavy steel resistance block has been a staple in industrial and lab environments for decades, valued for its thermal mass and durable construction.