Most people view self-regulating heating cable to be synonymous with heat trace. Heat tracing pipe is the most popular use for self-regulating cable because of how it works. The cable is made of two bus wires encased in a semi-conductive core material. In cold temperatures, the core material between the wires is very conductive. This allows for a maximum output of wattage. As the temperature of the object being heated increases, the core becomes less conductive, decreasing the wattage in warmer areas and maintaining higher wattage in colder areas. Freeze protection, condensation prevention and deicing are perfect applications for self-regulating cable.
When used with a temperature controller, self-regulating cable has many more applications with temperature requirements less than 250°F (121°C). BriskHeat cable can be used for viscosity control of thick oils and food products. There are agricultural applications for heating soil prior to planting or protecting grapevines from freezing. Cables in the SLCAB and SLCBL series have various ordinary and hazardous area approvals to meet any area classification.
BriskHeat Self-Regulating heating cable offers the following benefits for our customers:
- Cut-to-length, connect and terminate in the field
- Use outdoors or wet areas
- Choice of outer layer to meet application
- 10-year limited warranty
Key performance features making BriskHeat Self-Regulating cable the ideal choice:
- Automatically adjusts wattage output based on surface temperature
- Available in multiple watt densities
- Moisture and chemical resistance
- Temperature output limited to 150°F – 250°F
When quoting self-regulating cable, be sure to include the accessories your customer needs to complete their installation. BriskHeat offers connection kits, tape, and a variety of insulating products. Temperature controllers can be used to control a process temperature or to automatically cut power to the cable when ambient temperatures rise above the set point. Monitor light kits provide a highly visible LED to confirm the cable is energized.
Learn more about how self-regulating heating cable is used in Freeze Protection for Natural Gas Production Wells, Freezer Door De-icing, and Localized Heat for Agricultural Applications by accessing the application notes below. |
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