Why use Heater Windows?
Heater windows, also referred to as heated windows and defoggers, offer a range of advantages that make them indispensable in various industries. Primarily designed to improve visibility and enhance safety, these windows find applications in automotive and aerospace sectors, as well as trains, boats, and military vehicles.
Why use Heater Windows?
The primary function of a heater window is to effectively eliminate fog and condensation on the interior surface of the glass. Additionally, it combats frost and ice on the exterior, ensuring clear visibility even in challenging weather conditions.
While the most common use of heater windows is in automobiles, we’ve all experienced the inconvenience of scraping ice or fogged windows with a kettle of water or a makeshift tool. With heater windows, the touch of a button provides a more efficient and safer solution.
Apart from the safety aspect, heater windows contribute to the durability of the glass itself. By eliminating the need for manual scraping, the glass remains unharmed and free from scratches that may occur during the defogging process. However, it’s worth noting that unless a hard coating is applied, the glass’s toughness remains unaffected by the heater window.
The convenience and improved visibility offered by heated windows are evident, especially in automotive settings. However, the significance of these windows extends even further. In the aerospace industry, a heater window in the cockpit can be a literal lifesaver.
In fact, heater windows have been a crucial component of commercial aircraft cockpits since the 1940s.
Diamond Coatings are industry leaders in specialist coatings. One such coating is Indium Tin Oxide (ITO). ITO is a transparent substance that can be deposited onto the surface of glass or plastics, rendering them electrically conductive. When a small current is passed across the ITO coating on glass, it acts as a heating element, generating sufficient heat to warm the glass and prevent fogging or icing up. ITO heater windows are energy-efficient and can be controlled by thermostats or automated systems.
Diamond Coatings: Your Heater Window Solution
Based in the Midlands and operating from a state-of-the-art facility, Diamond Coatings upholds the highest standards of quality as an ISO9001 accredited company. We specialize in vacuum depositing indium tin oxide coatings with sheet resistance as low as 2.5 ohms/sq.
As an approved solution provider to the aerospace industry, Diamond Coatings supply antistatic aircraft windows and heated aircraft windows.
How Can We Assist You?
If you have specific heater window requirements or just have a general enquiry regarding our specialist coatings, we are eager to discuss and provide assistance. Please get in touch with us, and a member of our technical team will respond promptly.
