Hot Surface Ignition Unit

AHot Surface Ignition Unit is an essential component of electronic ignition systems used in gas furnaces. Manufactured by our  factory in China, the Hot Surface Ignition Unit functions similarly to the filament of a lightbulb, heating up when electricity is applied to it. Typically composed of ceramics like silicon carbide or silicon nitride, the ignitor ignites the gas when the gas valve opens.

This apparatus, commonly found in heating systems such as furnaces or boilers, plays a crucial role in igniting fuel and producing a flame. The Hot Surface Ignition Unit features a ceramic heating element that becomes red or white hot when powered, providing the necessary heat to ignite the fuel as it travels over or near the heated surface.

Hot Surface Ignition Units are known for their reliability and long lifespan, contributing to the safe and effective operation of heating systems. Working in conjunction with the heating system's control board and sensors, the Hot Surface Ignition Unit ensures precise regulation of the ignition process, enhancing overall performance and safety.

The Torbo® Hot Surface Ignition Unit

Item:Hot surface gas oven igniter

Application:gas oven,gas clothes dryer,gas ranges,,HVAC systems, gas grills, gas furnace, gas stove, gas boiler, gas burner

Voltage:12V/24V/80V/120V/220V

Material:Silicon nitride

Holder:alumina ceramic(with steel),shape and size as request.

High efficiency,reach 1000℃ in 17 seconds

Lead Wire:450℃ resistence(UL certified) ,length:as requested.

Advantages of Hot Surface Ignition Unit:

1) Light the gas directly without creating a spark or any electromagnetic interference.

2) Extremely long lifespan, unbreakable, and unaffected after 100,000 cycles of

Two minutes off and thirty seconds on

2) Large heated region, 100% successful ignition

3) Excellent efficiency: 17 seconds to reach 1000°C

4) Stable thermal function, constant temperature between 1100 and 1200 °C, no attenuation, and no aging.

5) Excellent strength, resilience, hardness, anti-oxidation, and anti-corrosion properties

Common applications for hot surface ignitors include the following types of heating systems:

1. Furnaces: To ignite natural gas or propane fuel, hot surface ignitors are frequently utilized in gas furnaces. They guarantee the furnace operates effectively and safely by offering a steady and dependable source of ignition.

2. Boilers: Boilers that produce steam or hot water for heating also employ hot surface ignitors. In order to heat the water or create steam, which is subsequently used to heat buildings or power industrial processes, they ignite the fuel, such as gas or oil.

3. Water Heaters: To light the gas burner that heats the water, many gas-powered water heaters use hot surface ignitors. In water heaters, the HSI offers a practical and effective means of initiating the combustion process.

4. Commercial and Industrial Heating Systems: Larger-scale heating systems utilized in commercial and industrial settings employ hot surface ignitors. They offer a dependable source of ignition for boilers, high-capacity furnaces, or other heating apparatus.

When hot surface ignitors are used instead of traditional ignition methods, such as standing pilot lights, the advantages include better ignition performance, lower energy usage, and higher safety. In addition, hot surface ignitors are a popular option for a variety of heating applications due to their long lifespan and low maintenance requirements.