Industry Case Study - Solving Heater Jacket Heating Element Breakage and Overheating Issues

2024-11-18

Table of Contents:

  1. Problem Background

  2. Solution

  3. Why Choose GoodGi?

  • End Customer: TSMC

  • Product: Heater Jacket

  • Application: Pipe heating and insulation, suitable for precision processes in industries such as semiconductor, chemical, LED, and LCD.

Heater Jacket full body display, suitable for heating needs in precision processes such as semiconductors, chemical industries, LED, LCD, etc., providing a stable and efficient thermal management solution.   Internal heating wire breakage of the Heater Jacket, showing a common failure issue during installation that may lead to overheating and system malfunction.

Problem Background

After TSMC implemented a low-energy-consumption pipe heating system in the year 2025, it successfully saved 80 million kWh of electricity annually, significantly improving energy efficiency. However, during the implementation process, they discovered frequent breakage of the heating wires in the Heater Jacket system, especially during installation. This not only caused system blockages and overheating but also posed a potential fire hazard. This issue has presented a significant challenge to the stability of the production line, product quality, and factory safety. Therefore, finding a solution to ensure the long-term stable operation of the equipment has become a key focus for TSMC’s Heater Jacket system upgrade.

Solution

To address this challenge, TSMC's heater jacket manufacturer partnered with GoodGi and, with the support of our professional team, successfully developed an improved version of the heater jacket system. The heating elements, fiberglass sleeves, and cable glands provided by GoodGi are all high-quality, in-house manufactured products. Through meticulous design, the combination of these components significantly enhanced the stability and durability of the heater jacket system, effectively solving the issues of heating element breakage and overheating.

  1. Heating Wire Characteristics GoodGi’s heating wire features a spiral woven structure, an alloy conductor wrapped in fiberglass and an outer layer of fiberglass and silicone insulation. This design provides excellent high-temperature and high-voltage resistance, preventing heating wire breakage and ensuring even heat distribution.

      
  2. Conductor GoodGi exclusively uses Japanese-made conductors for its heating wire, as Japanese conductors are known for their stable impedance and consistent quality. This selection helps extend the lifespan of the heating wire and reduces the risk of wire breakage.

  3. Fiberglass Sleeve Protection GoodGi’s fiberglass sleeves offer high-temperature resistance, flame retardancy, insulation, and wear resistance. These properties effectively protect the connection points of the heating wire, thus extending the system's operational lifespan.

      
  4. Cable Gland Protection Design GoodGi’s cable glands feature temperature resistance and waterproof, dustproof designs, making them suitable for harsh environments. This ensures the stability of electrical connections and reduces the risk of equipment failure.

Why Choose GoodGi?

  1. High-Quality Heating Wire Materials: Excellent high-temperature and high-voltage resistance ensures stable operation over extended periods.

  2. High-Temperature Fiberglass Sleeves: Provides effective protection, ensuring the stable operation of the heater jacket system.

  3. Customized Solutions: Tailored services based on customer requirements to meet specific needs.

  4. 30 Years of Industry Experience: Offering professional expertise and reliable heater jacket solutions.

GoodGi’s heating wire and fiberglass sleeves successfully addressed the issues of heating wire breakage and overheating in TSMC's heater jacket system, significantly improving equipment stability and production efficiency. If you are a heater jacket manufacturer or have needs for heating wires or sleeves, please contact GoodGi. We will provide you with professional solutions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the temperature tolerance of the heating wire?

Depending on factors such as the wire gauge and bend radius, the heating wire can withstand temperatures up to 400°C for short periods. For long-term use, it is recommended to keep the temperature below 350°C.