Mineral Insulated (MI) Heating Cable

What is MI Cable?

MI Cable is Mineral Insulated semi-rigid electric resistance wire heating cable. The resistance wire heating element is electrically insulated using Magnesium Oxide (Mineral) to ensure safe electrical insulation with maximum thermal transfer. The mineral insulation is then encapsulated in a metal sheath for extreme durability and environmental protection. MI cable is a durable and long lasting heating cable that is capable of heating to very high temperatures. MI cable can be used in both ordinary and hazardous locations/areas and is versatile enough that it can be used for a wide range of surface heating and radiant heating applications.

Product Highlights

• High temperature capability
• High-watt density
• High corrosion resistance
• Laser welded sleeves provide superior reliability
• Durable design for use in harsh environments
• Custom sizes available to meet your exact specifications

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Ideal For

• Tanks and Vessels
• Power generation hoppers
• Pipe tracing
• Containers and drums
• Valves, flanges, metal tubes
• Radiant heaters
• Furnaces
• Floodgate heating
• Reactors
• Plate heating
• Pump heating
• Continuous heating ovens

MI Cable Construction:

• Maximum exposure temperature: 1832°F (1000°C)
• Maximum watt density: 76.2 watts/ft (250 watts/m)
• Nominal voltage: 230VAC
• Outer sheath material options: Copper, Stainless steel, Alloy 800 or 825, or Inconel 600
• Heat Conductor: Nichrome, Copper, or Copper alloy
• Dielectric Mineral Insulation: MgO = Magnesium Oxide
• Cable diameter: 1/8” (3.2mm) up to 1/4” (6.5mm)
• Custom made units for your exact requirements
• Ingress Protection Rating: IP67 (waterproof)
• Standard cold lead length: 1.64ft (0.5m)
• Standard fastening screw connection: M20 x 1.5
• Series resistance cable

Approvals: 

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E=Excellent
A=Acceptable
X=Application Dependant
N=Not Recommended