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KM Kapton^® / Fiberglass Constant-Wattage Heating Cable

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Product Highlights

Temperatures up to 500°F (260°C)

Power remains constant regardless of temperature

Can be cut-to-length at job site

16 or 12AWG bus wires

Ideal for a wide range of general purpose applications

• Freeze protection
• Viscosity control
• High temperature process control
• Power plants
• Oil refineries
• Water treatment plants
• Food processing plants
• Other explosive atmospheres

Specifications

• Maximum exposure temperature is 500°F (260°C)
• Moisture, chemical, flame, and radiation resistant
• 12 or 16AWG bus wires
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 0.3" (5 x 8mm)
• Weight per 500-foot (152m) spool:
  • 16AWG cable: 37lb. (17kg)
  • 12AWG cable: 45lb. (20kg)

Approvals

Ordinary Locations
Hazardous Locations:
Class I Division 2 Groups B, C, D
Class II Division 2 Groups F, G
Class III Division 2

Approval valid only when used with appropriate heating cable and installation accessories, and installed in accordance with all applicable instructions, codes, and regulations.

Maximum Circuit Length in ft (m) Cable 120VAC 208VAC 240VAC 277VAC 480VAC 4 watts / ft 16AWG (13 watts / m) 190 (58) 329 (100) 380 (116) 439 (134) 760 (232) 4 watts / ft 12AWG (13 watts / m) 310 (94) 537 (164) 620 (189) 716 (218) 1240 (378) 8 watts / ft 16AWG (26 watts / m) 112 (34) 194 (59) 224 (68) 259 (79) 448 (137) 8 watts / ft 12AWG (26 watts / m) 220 (67) 381 (118) 440 (134) 508 (155) 880 (268) 12 watts / ft 12AWG (39 watts / m): 180 (55) 312 (95) 360 (110) 416 (127) 720 (219)

Circuit Module Length in ft (m) Cable 120VAC 208VAC 240VAC 277VAC 480VAC 4 watts / ft 16AWG (13 watts / m) 4.0 (1.2) 4.0 (1.2) 4.0 (1.2) 4.0 (1.2) 8.0 (2.4) 4 watts / ft 12AWG (13 watts / m) 4.0 (1.2) 4.0 (1.2) 4.0 (1.2) 4.0 (1.2) 8.0 (2.4) 8 watts / ft 16AWG (26 watts / m) 4.0 (1.2) 4.0 (1.2) 4.0 (1.2) 4.0 (1.2) 6.0 (1.8) 8 watts / ft 12AWG (26 watts / m) 4.0 (1.2) 4.0 (1.2) 4.0 (1.2) 4.0 (1.2) 6.0 (1.8) 12 watts / ft 12AWG (39 watts / m) 4.0 (1.2) 6.0 (1.8) 4.0 (1.2) 4.0 (1.2) 4.0 (1.2) Note: when ordering, please allow a minimum of 1 module length extra for terminations.

 

KM Kapton^® / Fiberglass Constant-Wattage Heating Cable Specification Sheet

Ordering Information

Part Number Matrix

Connection / Termination Kits

Part Number	Kit	Enough to Complete
KCABUC	Universal Connection / Termination Kit	Two end terminations and one input connection, or one power input splice. Note: Requires a double hub junction box and pipe straps.
KCABKC	Lead / End Seal Kit	Five lead and end terminations.
KCABSK	Splice Kit	One in line splice or one tee splice. Note: Requires pipe standoff, pipe straps, and single hub junction box.
KCABLP	Lead Termination Kit	One lead termination. Note: Requires RTV sealant.
KCABEP	End Termination Kit	One end termination. Note: Requires RTV sealant.

 

KM Connection /Termination Kit Specification Sheet

Temperature Controller

A temperature controller is required for this product. Check out temperature controller section for a complete selection of temperature controllers.

Accesories

Adhesive Tape Helps to isolate the cable from the insulation and provides intimate contact with surface to be heated. Part Number Description PSAT36 Pressure Sensitive Fiberglass Adhesive Tape 0.5" x 108' (13mm x 38m) Temperature limit: 350°F (176°C)   AAT260 AAT2180 Aluminum Adhesive Tape 2" x 180' (51mm x 55m) / Temperature limit: 350°F (176°C) 2" x 180' (51mm x 55m) / Temperature limit: 550°F (288°C)

 

Caution Label Required by code for every 100ft (3m) of pipe. Part Number Description BCLCAB Electrical heat trace warning label. Required by code for every 10ft (3m) of pipe.

 

Heat Conductive Putty Used to fill voids between cable and pipe surface. Part Number Description   HCP1 HCP3 Heat Conductive Putty. Used to fill voids between cable and pipe surface. 1 lb. (0.5kg) 3 lb. (1.4kg)

 

Monitor Light Kit Provides a continuity check at the termination end of a cable circuit. Part Number Description MLK1001 Single hub; 120VAC MLK2001 Single hub; 240VAC MLK1002 Double hub; 120VAC MLK2002 Double hub; 240VAC MLBCAB001 120VAC replacement bulb 40180 240VAC replacement bulb

 

Pipe Reducer Part Number Description BPRCAB010 Adapts 0.75" NPT male to 1" NPT female

 

Pipe Standoff Cast aluminum fitting. Part Number Description PSOCAB010 1.00" thread PSOCAB075 0.75" thread

 

Pipe Strap Stainless steel pipe straps used to secure pipe standoff to pipe. Part Number Description BPSCAB2-6 Stainless steel pipe straps used to secure pipe standoff to pipe. Adjustable from 2" to 6" (51 x 152mm)

 

RTV Sealant Silicone sealant used to seal lead pouches, end pouches, and pipe standoffs. Part Number Description RTV3.0 Silicon sealant used to seal lead pouches, end pouches, and pipe standoffs. 3 oz. (89ml)

 

Support

Documents

• KM Constant-Watt Heating Cable Specification Sheet
• Part # 11468: K Series Constant-Watt Heating Cable Instruction Manual
• Constant-Watt Heating Cable Selection Guide
• Guide for Calculating Length and Type of Heating Cable Needed
• Examples of Heating Cable Placement
• K Series Connection / Termination Kits
• Heating Cable Accessories

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