Silicone Rubber Heater Makes Microfilm Imaging Possible In Wide Ambient Temperature Range Problem: A manufacturer of table-top microimagers was in the midst of final testing prior to release for manufacture when they discovered the florescent lamps used for imaging would not produce the amount of light necessary for optimal results when operated below 65°F (18°C). The pressure was on to improve the current design and make product introduction time tables. A call was made to Watlow where a brief discussion of the problem resulted in the Watlow Sales Engineer securing some appropriate size and power flexible heaters from stock for the customer to experiment with. These were affixed to the aluminum tubes that surrounded the florescent lamps and provided the aperture opening. Solution: After e

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