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SL Heat Trace Cable

 

Features

  • Efficient, Safe, Easy to Install

  • Maintenance Temperatures up to150°F (65°C)

  • Can Be Overlapped

  • Cut to Length at the Job Site

 

The SL Style cable heating element is a low-watt density parallel circuit electrical heater. The multi-stranded bus wires are extruded in an irradiated self-regulating conductive polyolefin that increases and decreases its heat output with changes in the ambient temperature. A flame retardant thermoplastic elastomer jacket is added for abrasion and impact resistance.
A metal braided shield is then applied to meet NEC code for grounding. Metal overbraid heaters are FM approved for use in hazardous areas. 
An optional fluoropolymer outer jacket is also available. This outer jacket should be specified when the metal braided cable is installed in corrosive environments.
Specifications

Voltages Available:  120, 240
Wattages: 3, 5, 8, 10 (W/ft)
Outside Dimensions: Nom. .450" by .130"
Exposure Rating: 150°F (65°C)
De-Energized: 185°F (85°C)
Standard Metal Overbraid: Tinned Copper or Stainless Steel
Moisture: Excellent
Chemical Resistance: Good
Flame Resistance: Good
Radiation Resistance: Fair

 

Lead Termination and Cable Kits for Self-Limiting Cables

In order to maintain the integrity of the insulation, termination kits must be used to add leads or splice the heating cables. The termination kits are designed to fully seal using a general purpose silicone RTV sealant, such as GE RTV108, on the final connections.
Termination Kit Type Part Number
Universal Connection/Termination Kit HTP90021
Termination Kit for 10 terminations HTP90022
Splice Kit HTP90023
Each Universal Connection/Termination Kit can be used to make one power input connection, or one power input splice and two end terminations. These assemblies are watertight and suitable for use in Division hazardous locations.

Splice Kit has sufficient material for 10 in-line splices or 10 tee splices.