These versatile and industrial-strength heaters can be used on a wide range of surfaces and environments due to their flexibility, moisture / chemical resistance, and ruggedness. They easily install on everything from laboratory vessels to large vats and tanks - ideal for solving viscosity, freeze protection, and process control heating applications. Blanket with Control offers extra convenience and functionality with its included adjustable thermostat control. Models for metal surfaces can be adjusted between 50 to 160°F . No additional control is necessary. The unique grounded heating element is laminated between two layers of extra strong 20mil fiberglass reinforced silicone rubber. Models for plastic surfaces have a lower 1.25 watts/in2 power density to prevent scorching of the surface.