Self Regulating Heat Trace Cable

For freeze protection you will want a low to medium temperature self regulating heat trace cable the temperature rating is for the heat cable s outer jacket and has nothing to do with the actual temperature of the cable.

Self regulating heat trace cable.

It s occurs when a self regulating tracer energised under the most onerous conditions e g. Self limiting self regulating heat tracing cable raychem rpg provides self regulating heating cables that automatically adjust their power output to compensate for temperature changes. Htsx withstands the temperature exposures associated with steam purging. The self regulating heating cable automatically varies its heat output as the surrounding temperature changes.

They are suitable for use on asphalt or wood shingles metal roofing or membrane type roofing and downspouts that freeze and clog. Heat trace cable sometimes called heat tape or heating cable is used for multiple applications sometimes these terms are confusing so be sure you are ordering the correct item for your application. Self regulating heat cable is commonly used for freeze protection of water and drain lines and for protecting residential and commercial roofs and gutters from ice dams. We stock several varieties of heat tape if you determine that none of the products below is what you are looking for.

Easyheat sr trace cable prevents costly damage to roofs caused by ice formation and snow accumulation in gutters downspouts and roof valleys. This video courtesy of raychem provides a short but informative understanding of how self regulating heat tracing cable sometimes referred to as heat tap. Self regulating heating cables self regulating self limiting heating cable often called heat trace cable or heating tape automatically adjusts heat output based on surface temperature. More importantly all these heating cables exhibit heat trace s it s inherent temperature safety technology.

Chromalox srl and srm e self regulating heat trace cables provide the most versatility in heat trace designs and applications. You will also find that we have heat trace cable that s safe to use on pvc. Coiled up in a substantially adiabatic enclosure has surface. Raychem brand self regulating heating cables consist of two parallel conductors embedded in a heating core made of conductive polymer.