Type DW: Distributed Wattage
Cartridge heaters can be designed to vary the wattage along the length of the heater. Specify the number of zones and the required watts and length per zone starting from the disk end. Leads can be connected externally or internally. The picture shows a heater with Type N externally connected leads. Heaters with other terminations may require a longer cold section at the lead end.
Type DV: Dual Voltage
3/8″ and 1/2″ diameter heaters may require a larger diameter transition area at the lead end. Cartridge heaters can be designed using 3-wire series/parallel circuits for dual voltage applications. Whether the heater is run on a high or low voltage, the wattage will be the same. DV1 120/240 volts DV2 240/480 volts