N8 / Resistohm80 12AWG 16AWG 18AWG Nickel-Chromium Resistance Wire /Rod Used For

Household Appliances

• Toasters: Nichrome wire is used in the heating elements of toasters. When electricity passes through the wire, it heats up quickly and evenly, allowing the bread slices to be toasted to the desired level. The wire's ability to withstand repeated heating and cooling cycles makes it suitable for this application where it is used frequently.
• Hair Dryers: In hair dryers, nichrome wire heating elements convert electrical energy into heat energy to warm up the air that is then blown out. Its stable electrical properties ensure a consistent heat output, helping to dry hair effectively while maintaining a safe operating temperature within the device.
• Electric Ovens: The heating coils in electric ovens are often made of nichrome wire. It can reach high temperatures and maintain them steadily, enabling precise temperature control for baking, roasting, and other cooking tasks. This helps in evenly cooking food items placed inside the oven.
• Space Heaters: Many portable space heaters use nichrome wire heating elements. The wire heats up when an electric current flows through it, radiating heat into the surrounding area to warm up a room. Its durability and resistance to oxidation allow it to function properly over long periods of use.

Industrial Applications

• Industrial Furnaces: In some industrial furnaces, nichrome wire is used in heating elements where relatively lower to moderate heating temperatures are required compared to some other specialized high-temperature materials. It can withstand the continuous operation at elevated temperatures for extended durations, contributing to the melting or processing of various materials like metals or ceramics at specific temperature ranges.
• Heat Treating Equipment: For heat treating processes such as annealing, tempering, or hardening of metals, nichrome wire heating elements can be employed to create the necessary heating environments. They can provide consistent heat distribution within the treatment chambers, which is crucial for achieving the desired material properties after the heat treatment.
• Drying Equipment: In industrial drying applications like drying paint, coatings, or certain food products in large-scale drying chambers, nichrome wire heating elements are used to generate heat. Their ability to evenly distribute heat helps in ensuring uniform drying across the entire batch of materials being processed.

Laboratory Equipment

• Hot Plates: Nichrome wire is commonly used in the heating elements of laboratory hot plates. Scientists and researchers use these hot plates for heating samples, performing chemical reactions that require heating, or maintaining a constant temperature for various experiments. The stable and controllable heat output of nichrome wire makes it an ideal choice for such precise laboratory applications.
• Incubators: In incubators used for culturing biological samples like cells or microorganisms, nichrome wire heating elements help maintain a stable and warm environment within the incubation chamber. The wire's durability and consistent heating performance ensure that the temperature remains within the required range for the proper growth and development of the samples.
• Water Baths: The heating elements in laboratory water baths are sometimes made of nichrome wire. It heats the water to the desired temperature, which is then used for tasks such as warming reagents or maintaining a constant temperature for specific chemical or biological assays.

Automotive Applications

• Diesel Engine Glow Plugs: In diesel engines, glow plugs with nichrome wire heating elements are used to heat the combustion chamber before starting the engine, especially in cold weather conditions. The wire heats up rapidly when powered, helping to ignite the diesel fuel more easily by increasing the temperature inside the chamber to a level suitable for combustion.