Trace Heating
Heat tracing systems are used wherever stored and transported materials cannot be adequately protected against heat loss by insulation. Heat tracing is a heating system that is installed along pipelines, tanks or other system components to protect them from frost damage or to maintain process temperatures.
In combination with insulation, electric trace heating provides an efficient and reliable solution for temperature maintenance and frost protection in various applications. This not only ensures the safety of the process, but also prevents damage to the system.
Self Limiting Tapes
Self-limiting heating cables ensure frost protection or temperature maintenance for pipes, tanks and similar installations. It is approved for use in hazardous, industrial and demanding environments.
- Temperature resistant up to 250°C
- Output power up to 120W/m
- No overheating with overlapping
- Easy to cut to length on site
Constant Wattage Heating Tape
- Temperature resistance up to 425°C
- Output power up to 150W/m
- Easy to cut to length on site
Single Core Heating Cable
- Temperature resistant up to 260°C
- High rated voltage of up to 450/750V
- Output cable up to 25W/m
- Heating circuit lengths >250m can be realized
Heating Tape Connection Set
- Temperature resistant up to 200°C
- Can be used flexibly
- Compact design
Heating Cable Connection Set
- Temperature resistant up to 200°C
- Compact dimensions
- Rated current up to 98A
Junction Box
- Compatible with all connection systems
- Temperature resistant
- Antistatic
- Corrosion and UV resistant
Mechanical Controllers
- Switching capacity up to 25A
- Different temperature setting ranges
- Compact design
- UV-resistant housing
Electronical Controllers
- Measuring range up to 800°C
- Alarm signal
- available with Wifi & Bluetooth
Heating Plate
- Self-limiting characteristic
- Rated power up to 1000W
- Compact dimensions
Accessories
Heating Tapes
- Different output capacities
- No overheating with overlapping
- Easy to cut to length on site
Connection Systems
- Flexible application
- Compact design
- Quick to assemble
Plug-and-Play Heating Circuit
- Heating circuit including frost protection thermostat
- No overheating with overlapping
- Simple installation
Gutter Heating Circuit
- High UV resistance
- Can be cut to length individually on site
- Prevention of damage to roof and building
Control Units
- Compatible with all heating systems
- Simple installation
- Switching capacities up to 25A
Heat Loss
Qv= (2 * pi * lambda * (Th - Tmin)) / (ln * (D/d))
Qv heat loss(W/m)
lambda thermal conductivity(W/mK)
Th maintain temperature (°C)
Tmin minimum ambient temperature (worst case °C)
ln natural logarithms
D pipe diameter with insulation(mm) (pipe diamter+ 2 x insulation thickness)
d outer pipe diamter without insualtion(mm)
the formula to calculate the heat loss of a tank it similar:
Qv= (A * lambda * (Th - Tmin)) / s
Qv= total heat loss(W)
A = total tank surface ( m²)
s = insulation thickness (meter!)
(all other see above)
Thermal Insulation
Thermal insulation plays a crucial role in a trace heating system as it helps to maximize the efficiency of the system and minimize heat loss. Effective thermal insulation helps to keep the heat generated where it is needed and prevents unnecessary heat loss to the environment.
The correct selection and installation of thermal insulation is therefore crucial to meet the heat-tracing requirements and ensure efficient thermal insulation.
The following points should be considered when selecting insulation:
- Thermal properties
- Mechanical and chemical resistance
- Moisture resistance
- Flammability
