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product_id: 49788480
title: "BriskHeat RH48 XtremeFLEX RH Plastic Bending Strip Heater, Strip Heater, W x L: 0.5 x 48-Inch, 120VAC"
brand: "briskheat"
price: "€ 75.03"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/49788480-briskheat-rh48-xtremeflex-rh-plastic-bending-strip-heater-strip-heater
store_origin: IE
region: Ireland
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# 209W Power 48in Length 120VAC Voltage BriskHeat RH48 XtremeFLEX RH Plastic Bending Strip Heater, Strip Heater, W x L: 0.5 x 48-Inch, 120VAC

**Brand:** briskheat
**Price:** € 75.03
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Bend It Like You Mean It!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** BriskHeat RH48 XtremeFLEX RH Plastic Bending Strip Heater, Strip Heater, W x L: 0.5 x 48-Inch, 120VAC by briskheat
- **How much does it cost?** € 75.03 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/49788480-briskheat-rh48-xtremeflex-rh-plastic-bending-strip-heater-strip-heater)

## Best For

- briskheat enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted briskheat brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Durable Design:** Built to last with fiberglass reinforcement!
- • **Effortless Bending:** Transform acrylic sheets with ease!
- • **Crafting Made Simple:** Perfect for makers and DIY enthusiasts!
- • **Even Heat Distribution:** Say goodbye to hot spots!
- • **Versatile Applications:** Ideal for photo frames, crafts, and custom projects!

## Overview

The BriskHeat RH48 XtremeFLEX RH Plastic Bending Strip Heater is a powerful 209W heater designed to effortlessly soften acrylic sheets for bending. With a length of 48 inches and a voltage of 120VAC, it features a multi-stranded resistance wire reinforced with fiberglass for even heat distribution, making it perfect for both production and craft applications.

## Description

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## Features

- Width: 1/2in (13mm); length: 48in (1220mm); total watts: 209; voltage: 110VAC
- RH plastic bending strip heater quickly softens acrylic sheets for easy bending
- Multi-stranded resistance wire is reinforced with fiberglass knit-and-braided construction that provides even heat across the surface
- Provides radiant line of heat, heater never comes in contact with the plastic
- Easy-to-use; designed for production and craft makers for such applications as plastic photo frames, arts and crafts, and custom work shop fabricating

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Works great
  

*by M***S on Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2021*

This worked awesome for making straight 30" long 90° bends on 1/4" PVC foam sheet.  Easy to to install on plywood.  There are tutorials on YouTube on how to do that.  I do wish the power cord was longer.Some people are intimidated by the electrical connections but they are completely safe.  Unless you want to use it in the bathtub it something like that.  Not something I'd let kids use unsupervised as it does get hot.  If you need to make long straight bends in just about any plastic I'd get this.  1/4" is the maximum thickness

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Good but could be better
  

*by T***N on Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2012*

I have a 36" version of this since for me, anything less (24" version) just isn't useful.You should know what this really is before buying it, which is why you are reading this.The ribbon itself works pretty well.  It should be stretched out to get a nice straight heated line.  But if you stretch it too much, you reduce your heating width, which can be a good or  bad thing.  The good is that it reduces your bend radius.  The bad is there is less heat there so you don't have a lot of time to setup your bend.Besides a raw heating ribbon, my only complaint would be that the wiring is a but ghetto.  the two ends of the ribbon contain half if a 120vac plug.  After stretching out your ribbon, you bring the two ends (wires) together, put them together and plug the resulting plug into the wall socket (yikes) or into a power strip (better but not by much).The alternative is to pay another $200 for a ribbon fully enclosed in its own aluminum housing.I purchased my first 36" ribbon from Tap Plastics (logical starting point) for about $75 + tax and shipping.  I paid about $60 + tax (free with Prime) for this 48".  I just got the ribbon and haven't used it yet, but since I already have experience with the 36" counterpart, I figure this wouldn't be any different.Oh, by the way, when heating, make sure it is never unattended since it is a direct load across your house current and should be left to preheat for about 5-10 minutes (covered to prevent heat-loss).  Then lay your plastic sheet over the ribbon, covered, checking it periodically for pliability.  Have some compressed air handy to cool the work piece in its final shape.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Heats up quickly
  

*by M***E on Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2022*

I needed to bend some wide ABS plastic sheets. After following the directions for building the bending platform (very necessary to keep the heating strip from making contact with the plastic) I experimented with a scrap piece to see how long it would take to soften the plastic. It only took a couple minutes.  I would add some staples to the bottom of the groove where the heat strip lies because the fiberglass cloth does not conform well to the contour of the depression so it raises the strip up which did melt a part of the plastic because it touched. You cannot see this happen until the  opaque plastic is being lifted.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-20*