I Squared R Element Company was founded in 1964 by Jack Davis and Stan Matys. Using their experiences in sales and research, they made a steady, but moderate, growth to become the largest U.S. manufacturer of silicon carbide heating elements.

In 1993 they added the molybdenum disilicide heating element line. I Squared R is the only U.S. manufacturer of high-quality molybdenum disilicide heating elements.

The companys 86,000 square foot manufacturing facility is located in Akron, New York where they employ approximately 80 people.

I Squared R is well known for its fast delivery. Most Starbar® orders consist of custom size elements. They range from (3/8″ to 3″)10 to 75mm in diameter and can have an overall length up to 144″(3658mm) long. The manufacturing schedule is flexible so that custom orders can be shipped one to two weeks after receipt of an order, sometimes even sooner.

The Moly-D® heating elements are manufactured in five diameters. The cold end is usually twice the diameter of the hot zone. The diameters, listed in mm, are MD-3/6, MD-4/9, MD-6/12, MD-9/18 and MD-12/24. Small quantity orders can be manufactured and shipped the same day. Large quantity orders can be shipped in 1 to 2 weeks or sooner in emergencies.

I Squared R is also known for it’s superior quality. Starbar® and Moly-D® heating elements are manufactured to industry established resistant values and sizes. The Starbar® elements are 100% inspected and 100% calibrated prior to shipping to insure proper physical and electrical characteristics.