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Properties:
The Heat Tracing Cable consists of a conductive-polymer heating matrix extruded between two parallel copper bus conductors. Heat is generated in the conductive polymer matrix when energized. The bus conductors provide uniform voltage across the heating matrix by providing current down the entire length of the cable. The conductive polymer matrix is irradiated with an electron beam to provide cross-linking and “lock in” performance properties.
As the temperature increases, the electrical paths in the carbon-polymer heating matrix become longer and the resistance of the heating element increases. This causes the heat output of the cable to decrease. As the temperature of the heating matrix increases, the resistance of the heating matrix increases. This is a self-regulating effect.
Self-regulating Heat Tracing Cables can adjust their output to the surrounding temperature down the cable length. This adaptability to individual thermal conditions provides more heat where needed and can also reduce energy consumption as the ambient temperature increases, reducing heating costs.
Areas of Application:
• Freeze protection or low temperature maintenance
• Metallic or non-metallic piping, tanks and equipment
• Sewage pipes, intake and drain lines (external tracing only)
• Water meters and outside pipes/taps
• Water pipes in unheated areas
• Sprinkler Systems
• Refrigeration
* For pipe freeze protection add thermal insulation for a complete installation
Ratings:
Available watt densities:
Pipe ...........................16, 26, 33 w/m @ 10° C
(5,8,10 w/ft @ 50° F)
Roof & Gutter:
In Snow and Ice.......39 w/m @ 0° C (12 w/FT at 32° F)
In Dry Air....................20 w/m @ 0° C (6 w/FT at 32° F)
Supply Voltages........................................................ 110-120 or 208-277 Vac
Max. Maintenance temperature ................................................150° F (65° C)
Max. Continuous exposure temperature
Power off...................................................................................185° F (85° C)
Minimum installation temperature.............................................-60° F (-51° C)
Minimum bend radius ............................................................... 1.25" (32 mm)
T-rating................................................................................ T6 185° F (85° C)
Circuit Protection .......................min. 30 mA ground-fault protection required
Certifications & Approvals ...
Canadian Standards Association
Ordinary locations
Hazardous (Classified) locations
Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D
Class II, Division 2, Groups F and G
Meets or exceeds - IEEE 515 - IEEE 515.1 - UL 1588
CSA 130.1, CSA 130.2, CSA 138
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