What is a heater window?
A heater window is a type of window that has an electrically conductive layer on it which allows for the window to produce heat when an electrical current is applied. This helps to prevent fogging, condensation, and icing up on the surface of the window.
Heater windows are commonly used in a variety of applications, including aviation, military vehicles, trains, and automobiles. They are particularly important in aviation, where fogging and icing on cockpit windows can pose serious safety risks.
By eliminating fogging and condensation within the cockpit or driver’s cab, heater windows ensure that the operator can maintain a clear view of their surroundings, no matter what the weather conditions.
ITO Heater Windows
ITO (indium tin oxide) is a common material used to make heater windows, as it is transparent and can be deposited onto substrates like glass and plastic to make them conductive. The surface conductivity allows for a small current to provide the heat required.
Diamond Coatings are a leading provider of ITO coated heater windows, serving a variety of industries with their expertise and experience. In addition to heater windows, ITO coated glass is used in a wide range of applications, from solar cells to smart windows to smartphone touchscreens.
ITO PET film is also available, which can be used to retrofit conductive properties onto existing glass, making it possible to upgrade older windows without having to replace them entirely.
Our purpose-built factory, located in the UK, is equipped to vacuum deposit indium tin oxide coatings to any sheet resistance, as low as 2.5 ohms/sq. We have become true market leaders over the last two decades, supplying a range of specialist coatings and products to a variety of industries.
Diamond Coatings Heater Windows
Our heater windows are designed to demist rapidly, ensuring the safe operation of the vehicle or equipment in question. We use the latest in ITO coating technology to provide suitable solutions for a variety of requirements.
If you need help with heater windows, whether for aviation, transportation, or any other industry, we are here to help. Our technical team has the expertise and experience to provide bespoke solutions to meet your specific requirements. Contact us today.
