How hot does Thermon heat trace get?
Specifications
| Available watt densities | 10, 20, 30, 33, 39, 49, 66 W/m @10°C (3, 6, 9, 10, 12, 15, 20 W/ft @50°F) |
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| Max Intermittent Exposure Temperature Power-On or Off | (110-277 Vac) 250°C (482°F) (380-480 Vac) 204°C (400°F) |
| Max Continuous Exposure Temperature Power-Off | 204°C (400°F) |
What is the difference between heat tape and heat trace?
Heat trace cable is somewhat stiff, but it’s pliable enough to wrap it around your pipes, and it does not shrink; Heating tape is extremely flexible, therefore it’s better for tight contours and oddly shaped pipes.
Can heat trace be exposed?
A cycle of repetitive heating and cooling is one of several factors that can lead to fires. Another is exposure. Many people leave heat tapes in locations where they get hot in summer, cold in winter and wet year-round. As a result, the wire insulation can develop cracks and let in moisture that causes a short circuit.
How does Thermon work?
The system generates heat in the heat tube by the return electrical current flowing through the impedance of the inner skin of the heat tube. There is no voltage or current on the outer skin of the heat tube. The ThermTrac insulated conductor is the heart of Thermon’s skin effect heating system.
Can you wrap insulation around heat tape?
Don’t cover heat tapes with insulation even if the tape manufacturer permits it. If you do add insulation, only use fiberglass or another non-flammable material. Do not use foam or vinyl insulation as they could catch fire easier. Do not wrap heat tape over itself even if some manufacturers allow it.
What is a Thermon?
Thermon provides highly engineered thermal solutions, for process industries, including energy, chemical processing and power generation. Thermon offers a single source responsibility with a truly comprehensive range of solutions that addresses every essential process heating requirement.
Why choose Thermon for heat tracing?
The demands placed on heat tracing systems vary based on the design parameters specific to each application. To meet these needs, Thermon manufactures the widest variety of electric heating cables and control systems in the world If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.
What can Thermon heaters be used for?
Our heaters can be used in a variety of applications including extruder barrels, kettles, pipes. They can also be positioned in ducts or vessels for heating air and other gases. Caloritech™ Band, Strip & Tubular Calrod® heaters by Thermon can be used in most heating applications that require process heating.
Why choose Thermon?
Thermon provides highly engineered thermal solutions, for process industries, including energy, chemical processing and power generation. Thermon offers a single source responsibility with a truly comprehensive range of solutions that addresses every essential process heating requirement.
What are heat tracing heaters used for?
Our heaters can be used in a variety of applications including extruder barrels, kettles, pipes. They can also be positioned in ducts or vessels for heating air and other gases. Controlling a heat tracing circuit can be as simple as a mechanical thermostat.