Thermal cut-out device for radiant heaters

A thermal cut-out device for a radiant heater, which thermal cut-out device comprises a snap-acting switch assembly and a probe-type thermally responsive assembly comprising:

• a metal rod made from a material having a relatively high coefficient of thermal expansion, the metal rod being coupled with the snap-acting switch assembly, said metal rod being coated with a reflective high temperature resistant particulate material;
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• a high temperature resistant glass tube positioned around said metal rod, said glass tube being made from a material having a relatively low coefficient of thermal expansion.

A thermal cut-out device for a radiant heater, which thermal cut-out device comprises a snap-acting switch assembly and a probe-type thermally responsive assembly comprising:

• a metal rod made from a material having a relatively high coefficient of thermal expansion, the metal rod being coupled with the snap-acting switch assembly;
• and
• a high temperature resistant glass tube positioned around the metal rod, the glass tube being made from a material having a relatively low coefficient of thermal expansion and having a coating selected from the group consisting of a reflective metal, a reflective metal foil and a reflective high temperature resistant particulate material.

A thermal cut-out device for a radiant heater, which thermal cut-out device comprises a snap-acting switch assembly and a probe-type thermally responsive assembly comprising:

• a metal rod made from a material having a relatively high coefficient of thermal expansion, the metal rod being coupled with the snap-acting switch assembly;
• and
• a tube of radiation reflective particulate material positioned around the metal rod, the tube being made from a material having a relatively low coefficient of thermal expansion.