Product Highlights Ideal for pipe tracing, freeze protection, and low temperature process maintenance applications up to 150oF (66oC)
Self-limiting: Automatically adjusts heat output based on surface temperature Safe to overlap and insulate Can be cut-to-length and terminated in the field No temperature controller is required* * If a specific process temperature is needed, a temperature controller is required. Specifications- Continuous maintenance temperature: 150oF (66oC)
- Intermittent exposure temperature: 185oF (85oC)
- 3, 5, 8, or 10 watts/ft (10, 16, 26, or 33 watts/m)
- Supply voltages: 110 - 120VAC or 208 - 277VAC
- Moisture, chemical, and flame resistant
- 16AWG bus wires
- Braid resistance:
- Tinned copper: 0.003 ohms/ft (0.009 ohms/m)
- Stainless steel: 0.125 ohms/ft (0.410 ohms/m)
- T-Rating**
- -T6: 3, 5, and 8 watts/ft (10, 16, and 26 watts/m)
- -T5: 10 watts/ft (33 watts/m)
** Electrical equipment T-rating codes define the maximum surface temperature that equipment will reach. It is used in hazardous (classified) area applications. Approvals |  | Ordinary Locations
Hazardous (Classified) Locations
Class I, Division 2, Groups B, C, D
Class II, Division 2, Groups F, G
Class III, Division 2
| Ordinary Locations 2E, 3(A,B,C), 5(A,B)
Hazardous (Classified) Locations
Class I, Division 2, Groups B, C, D
Class II, Division 2, Groups E, F, G
Class III, Division 2
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Approvals valid only when used with appropriate heating cable
and installation accessories, and installed in accordance with all applicable instructions, codes, and regulations. *2E approved for 3 watts/ft and 5 watts/ft only Outer Layer Options| Product Type | Description | Dimensions | Shipping weight per 500-foot (152m) spool | Purpose | | SLCAB-B | Tinned Copper Metal Braid | 0.20" x 0.45"
(5mm x 11mm) | 40 lb. (18kg) | Ordinary applications | | SLCAB-BP | Tinned Copper Metal Braid with Thermoplastic Elastomer Overjacket | 0.24" x 0.47"
(6mm x 12mm) | 48 lb. (22kg) | For use in weak chemical environments (i.e. weak acids) | | SLCAB-BF | Tinned Copper Metal Braid with Fluoropolymer Overjacket | 0.25" x 0.49"
(6mm x 12mm) | 48 lb. (22kg) | For use in strong chemical environments (i.e. strong acids) | | SLCAB-SS | Stainless Steel Metal Braid | 0.20" x 0.45"
(5mm x 11mm) | 40 lb. (18kg) | More resistant to rusting and corrosion than SL-B |
Maximum Circuit Length in Feet per Circuit Breaker Size| Heat Cable Type | Circuit Breaker Size | Start-up Temperature | | 50oF (10oC) | 0oF (-20oC) | -20oF (-29oC) | | SLCAB3120 | 15 amp
20 amp
30 amp | 300
-
- | 200
270
330 | 180
230
330 | | SLCAB3240 | 15 amp
20 amp
30 amp | 660
-
- | 410
560
660 | 360
480
660 | | SLCAB5120 | 15 amp
20 amp
30 amp | 230
270
- | 150
200
270 | 130
175
260 | | SLCAB5240 | 15 amp
20 amp
30 amp | 460
540
- | 300
400
540 | 260
345
520 | | SLCAB8120 | 15 amp
20 amp
30 amp
40 amp | 150
200
210
- | 95
125
190
210 | 85
100
170
210 | | SLCAB8240 | 15 amp
20 amp
30 amp
40 amp | 295
390
420
- | 195
250
375
420 | 170
225
340
420 | | SLCAB10120 | 15 amp
20 amp
30 amp
40 amp | 115
150
180
- | 70
95
145
180 | 60
85
120
165 | | SLCAB10240 | 15 amp
20 amp
30 amp
40 amp | 230
305
360
- | 150
200
300
360 | 130
175
260
360 |
Note: Special consideration must be given for the circuit breaker due to the high initial in-rush currents. Voltage Adjustment| Power Adjustment Factor | | Product Type | 208 VAC | 277 VAC | | SLCAB3240 | 0.75 | 1.28 | | SLCAB5240 | 0.86 | 1.16 | | SLCAB8240 | 0.91 | 1.10 | | SLCAB10240 | 0.93 | 1.08 |
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