CRC10162 ceramic heater elements are rose colored ceramic infrared heaters that turn grey when hot or energized.  These ceramic element heaters are made by Tempco, and are known as ceramic infrared e-mitters or electric infrared heaters.

This radiant heater has no thermocouple present for monitoring the infrared heating temperature.  It is made as a 230 volt and 500 watt ceramic heater element.  This electric radiant heater has 6" of ceramic bead leads with straight crimped terminals.  It has a 4.80" long and 2.36" wide curved face design.  A one piece spring mounting clip is included with this ceramic heating element.  This heater is similar to the CRC10027 or 072243 infrared heaters.