National Element, Inc. is a Michigan Corporation founded in 1960 with the principal business being the design and manufacture of Electric Heating Elements, Chain Driven Wire Mesh Belts, Conveyors, and Conveyor Chains for industrial applications. With an eye toward innovation, National Element, Inc. holds Six (6) United States patents for high temperature heating element designs.
In 1974, NEI developed Firebar®. This product converts fuel-fired furnaces to electric with minimal alterations. More recently, NEI developed FireLine, a patented electrical heating technology that provide ribbon element strength by crimping channels into a unique shape.
NEI excels in engineering custom specials of Nickel-Chrome Alloy, and Powder Metallurgy that successfully push the practical limits of power density, complexity, severe environments, and high temperatures. Diverse industries around the world have tried and tested our products and rely on our capability and quality.