Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Heating Solutions in Elgin, IL
Founded in 1967, Backer HTI has established itself as a leader in innovative heating product development and manufacturing. Our expertise lies in creating thin flexible circuits for resistance heating, offering the most extensive product range of foil heating elements globally. With over five decades of experience, we combine Swedish engineering excellence with advanced technical capabilities to deliver customized solutions for diverse industries. As part of the NIBE Element division, we leverage global resources while maintaining local presence to serve North American markets. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through ISO certifications, state-of-the-art technical labs, and a dedicated team of experts.We specialize in adapting heating solutions across automotive, life science, battery, railway, and commercial equipment sectors. Our continuous product development approach ensures optimal technical solutions that meet evolving market demands. Backer HTI's global manufacturing footprint in Europe, China, and Mexico enables competitive pricing without compromising quality. We maintain strong customer relationships through tailored product solutions and comprehensive support for both OEM components and finished products.
Services
Flexible Foil Heating
Tubular Heating
Power Resistors
Electronics Control
Measurement and Control
Details
- Year established: 1967
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of specialized expertise in resistance heating technologies
- Our global manufacturing network ensures quality with cost competitiveness
- We provide ISO-certified quality assurance systems for all products
- Our engineers develop customized heating solutions for specific applications
- We combine Swedish engineering with advanced technical capabilities
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
Services
Flexible Foil Heating
Flexible foil heaters provide precise heat transfer for diverse applications. Our etched-foil technology enables custom watt densities, various dielectric strengths, and multiple voltage options. These heaters offer even temperature distribution with integrated thermal controllers and sensors for optimal performance.
Tubular Heating
Tubular heating elements deliver uniform heat across distributed areas. Available in multiple diameters, lengths, and sheath materials, these versatile heaters can be formed into any shape. They provide economical solutions for industrial applications including air heating, immersion heating, and defrost systems.
Power Resistors
Power resistors manage electrical energy for various applications. Our resistors handle high voltage and pulse loads with aluminum housings, ceramic wire-wound designs, and water-cooled systems. These components ensure precise energy regulation for industrial equipment and electronic systems.
Electronics Control
Electronics control systems optimize heating performance through intelligent interfaces. Our solutions include inverters, soft starters, and custom I/O cards that integrate with heating elements. These systems enhance energy efficiency while maintaining precise temperature regulation across applications.
Measurement and Control
Measurement and control devices minimize energy losses through advanced monitoring systems. Our thermostats, sensors, and regulators integrate with heating elements to ensure optimal performance. These solutions reduce operating costs while improving environmental sustainability through precise temperature management.
Questions
What industries do Backer HTI heating solutions serve?
We serve automotive, life science, battery, railway, commercial equipment, and industrial sectors with customized heating solutions.
Can Backer HTI provide customized heating elements?
Yes, our engineers design custom foil and tubular heaters with specific watt densities, voltage requirements, and form factors.
What quality certifications does Backer HTI hold?
We maintain ISO 9001 certification for our quality management systems across global manufacturing facilities.
How does Backer HTI support energy efficiency?
Our measurement and control systems optimize heating performance while reducing energy consumption through intelligent regulation.
Where are Backer HTI products manufactured?
Products are manufactured in Sweden, Poland, China, and Mexico with global distribution centers.
What types of heating technologies does Backer HTI offer?
We provide flexible foil heating, tubular heating, power resistors, and integrated electronics control systems.
