heating element for coffee maker

Product Parameters & Specifications​​

​​Power Range​​:
Home drip coffee makers range from 500 to 1500 watts—for example, drip machines or pour-over brewers.
Espresso machines: 1.2kW–5kW (residential); 5kW–15kW (commercial).
Pod machines: 800W to 1800W (e.g., Nespresso, Keurig).
Voltage Compatibility:
Global use of 110V/220V single-phase AC; error ≤±5%
​​Material​​:
Heating element: self-limiting PTC ceramic or nickel-chromium (NiCr) alloy (high-temperature oxidation resistance).
Stainless steel 316L (corrosion-resistant) or aluminium thermoblock (lightweight) make up Boiler/ThermoBlock.
Coating: ceramics (non-stick, anti-calcification) or Teflon (PTFE, anti-stick).
​​Temperature Control​​:
PID algorithm (±0.5°C accuracy for espresso brewing).
Dual thermostats (separate brewing and steam circuits).
​​Recovery Time​​:
​​Home Machines​​: 30–60 seconds (after pulling a shot).
​​Commercial Machines​​: <15 seconds (e.g., La Marzocco Linea PB).
​​Dimensions​​:
Boiler/Thermoblock: Φ50mm–Φ150mm, length 100mm–500mm.
Heating Plates (drip machines): 100mm–300mm diameter.
​​Lifespan​​:
10,000–50,000 hours (NiCr) / 20,000–80,000 hours (PTC ceramic).

Core Advantages​​

​​Precision Brewing​​:
​​PID-Controlled Systems​​: Maintain 92°C–96°C (±0.5°C) for optimal extraction.
​​Pre-Infusion​​: Gradual pressure build-up (5–10 bar) for even coffee grounds saturation.
​​Energy Efficiency​​:
​​Inverter Technology​​: Reduces standby power by 30% (e.g., ECM pump systems).
​​Low-Power Modes​​: Auto-shutdown after 1-hour idle.
​​Durability​​:
​​Stainless Steel Boilers​​: Resist scaling and corrosion (ideal for hard water areas).
​​PTC Ceramic Elements​​: Self-limiting design prevents overheating (no external thermostat needed).
​​Safety Features​​:
​​Overheat Protection​​: Automatic shutdown at >120°C (CE/UL certified).
​​Water Level Sensors​​: Prevent dry boiling (IPX7 waterproofing).
​​Versatility​​:
​​Steam Wand​​: Generates microfoam for latte art (adjustable pressure: 0.5–1.5 bar).
​​Dual Use​​: Brewing + steaming (HX systems in espresso machines).

​​Key Applications & Types​​

​​Drip Coffee Makers​​:
​​Heating Plate​​: Aluminum or stainless steel plate (150W–800W), direct contact with drip tray.
​​Example​​: Bonavita 1900TS (1500W, PID-controlled plate).
​​Espresso Machines​​:
​​Boiler Systems​​: Stainless steel 316L boiler (1.8kW–5kW) with NiCr heating elements.
​​Thermoblock Systems​​: Aluminum block (1.2kW–1.8kW) for rapid heat transfer.
​​Example​​: DeLonghi Dedica EC685 (thermoblock, 15-second heat-up).
​​Pod Machines​​:
​​Compact Heating Elements​​: 800W–1200W PTC ceramic for quick pod brewing.
​​Example​​: Nespresso Creatista Plus (1350W, milk frother with steam wand).
​​Commercial Machines​​:
​​High-Flow Boilers​​: 15kW+ stainless steel boilers (e.g., La Pavoni Europiccola).
​​Heat Exchanger (HX) Systems​​: Dual-purpose coils for brewing + steaming.