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Mere''s Edge,
Chester Road,
Helsby,
Frodsham,
Cheshire,
WA6 0DJ,
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Self-Regulating Heating Cables
Since their introduction in 1971, self-regulating heating cables (also referred to as self-limiting heating cables) have become the most common form of electric heat tracing cable used in the world today. Heat Trace are the only heat tracing manufacturer in the U.K producing self-regulating heating cables and one of only a number worldwide. Heat Trace is now considered to be the leader in heating cable polymer technology, with a range of self-regulating heaters that are technically superior to other products currently available.
Freezstop Regular (FSR)
Freezstop Regular is an industrial/commercial grade self-regulating heating cable that can be used for freeze protection or temperature maintenance of pipework and vessels in the construction and refrigeration industries. It can be cut-to-length on site to match exact piping lengths without any complicated design considerations.
Freezstop Regular is approved for use in non-hazardous, and hazardous areas to world wide standards. Its self-regulating characteristics improve safety and reliability.
Freezstop Regular will not overheat or burnout, even when overlapped upon itself. Its power output self-regulates in response to the pipe temperature.
Freezstop Regular is available with a corrosion resistant thermoplastic outer jacket (FSR-CT). When greater corrosion resistance is required a fluoropolymer outer jacket (FSR-CF) can be supplied.
Freezstop Regular is approved for use in non-hazardous, and hazardous areas to world wide standards. Its self-regulating characteristics improve safety and reliability.
Freezstop Regular will not overheat or burnout, even when overlapped upon itself. Its power output self-regulates in response to the pipe temperature.
Freezstop Regular is available with a corrosion resistant thermoplastic outer jacket (FSR-CT). When greater corrosion resistance is required a fluoropolymer outer jacket (FSR-CF) can be supplied.
Freezstop Extra (FSE)
Freezstop Extra is an industrial grade self-regulating heating tape that can be used for freeze protection or temperature maintenance of pipework and vessels. It can be cut-to-length on site to match exact piping lengths without any complicated design considerations.
Freezstop Extra is approved for use in non-hazardous, and hazardous areas to worldwide standards. Its self-regulating characteristics improve safety and reliability.
Freezstop Extra will not overheat or burnout, even when overlapped upon itself. Its power output self-regulates in response to the pipe temperature.
Freezstop Extra is approved for use in non-hazardous, and hazardous areas to worldwide standards. Its self-regulating characteristics improve safety and reliability.
Freezstop Extra will not overheat or burnout, even when overlapped upon itself. Its power output self-regulates in response to the pipe temperature.
FailSafe Super (FSS)
FailSafe Super is an industrial grade self-regulating heating cable that can be used for freeze protection or temperature maintenance of pipework and vessels up to 225°C. It can be cut-to-length on site to match exact piping lengths without any complicated design considerations.
FailSafe Super is approved for use in non-hazardous, and hazardous areas to worldwide standards. Its self-regulating characteristics improve safety and reliability.
FailSafe Super will not overheat or burnout, even when overlapped upon itself. Its power output self-regulates in response to the pipe temperature.
FailSafe Super is approved for use in non-hazardous, and hazardous areas to worldwide standards. Its self-regulating characteristics improve safety and reliability.
FailSafe Super will not overheat or burnout, even when overlapped upon itself. Its power output self-regulates in response to the pipe temperature.
Constant Wattage Heating Cables
We have been producing constant power heating cables for over 40 years. We produced the world's first parallel resistance cut-to-length heating cable in 1978. Constant Wattage heating cables, as their name suggests, are designed to deliver the same power output irrespective of pipe temperature.
Our PowerHeat (AHT) is a unique patented, high power, high temperature constant wattage cable. It has an aluminium outer jacket giving it a very high mechanical strength. It has a maximum temperature of 500°C (932°F) makes it the highest temperature rated cut-to-length heating cable in the world!
Our PowerHeat (AHT) is a unique patented, high power, high temperature constant wattage cable. It has an aluminium outer jacket giving it a very high mechanical strength. It has a maximum temperature of 500°C (932°F) makes it the highest temperature rated cut-to-length heating cable in the world!
MicroTracer (EMTS)
MicroTracer (EMTS) is a constant wattage cable that can be used for freeze protection and temperature maintenance of pipework and vessels. It has a maximum temperature of 200°C (392°F).
MicroTracer (EMTS) is particularly suited to refrigeration applications, small bore instrument lines or process pipework located in non-hazardous areas. MicroTracer (EMTS) is made from silicone rubber and as a result is very flexible and suited to applications where flexibility is important.
MicroTracer (EMTS) can be cut-to-length on site to match exact piping lengths without any complicated design considerations.
MicroTracer (EMTS) is particularly suited to refrigeration applications, small bore instrument lines or process pipework located in non-hazardous areas. MicroTracer (EMTS) is made from silicone rubber and as a result is very flexible and suited to applications where flexibility is important.
MicroTracer (EMTS) can be cut-to-length on site to match exact piping lengths without any complicated design considerations.
MicroTracer (EMTF)
MicroTracer (EMTF) is a constant wattage cable that can be used for freeze protection and temperature maintenance of pipework and vessels. It has a maximum temperature of 200°C (392°F).
MicroTracer (EMTF) is particularly suited to refrigeration applications, small bore instrument lines or process pipework located in non-hazardous areas.
MicroTracer (EMTF) can be cut-to-length at site to match exact piping lengths without any complicated design considerations.
MicroTracer (EMTF) has a fluoropolymer outer jacket (EMTF-CF) and so offers excellent corrosion resistant properties.
MicroTracer (EMTF) can be cut-to-length on site to match exact piping lengths without any complicated design considerations.
MicroTracer (EMTF) is particularly suited to refrigeration applications, small bore instrument lines or process pipework located in non-hazardous areas.
MicroTracer (EMTF) can be cut-to-length at site to match exact piping lengths without any complicated design considerations.
MicroTracer (EMTF) has a fluoropolymer outer jacket (EMTF-CF) and so offers excellent corrosion resistant properties.
MicroTracer (EMTF) can be cut-to-length on site to match exact piping lengths without any complicated design considerations.
MiniTracer (MTF)
MiniTracer (MTF) is a constant wattage cable that can be used for freeze protection and temperature maintenance of pipework and vessels. It has a maximum temperature of 200°C (392°F).
MiniTracer (MTF) is particularly suited to applications requiring longer circuit lengths than those available for MicroTracer (EMTF).
MiniTracer (MTF) has Factory Mutual (IEEE) approval for use in non-hazardous and hazardous areas.
MiniTracer (MTF) has a fluoropolymer outer jacket (MTF-CF) and so offers excellent corrosion resistant properties.
MiniTracer (MTF) can be cut-to-length on site to match exact piping lengths without any complicated design considerations.
MiniTracer (MTF) is particularly suited to applications requiring longer circuit lengths than those available for MicroTracer (EMTF).
MiniTracer (MTF) has Factory Mutual (IEEE) approval for use in non-hazardous and hazardous areas.
MiniTracer (MTF) has a fluoropolymer outer jacket (MTF-CF) and so offers excellent corrosion resistant properties.
MiniTracer (MTF) can be cut-to-length on site to match exact piping lengths without any complicated design considerations.
Longline Heating Cables
For very long pipelines, the use of parallel heating technology becomes very costly due to the very large electrical distribution system that would be required.
However, an advantage is that long circuit lengths are possible using our Longline range of heater cables. Typically 3-phase Longline heating cables require electric supply points only at multi-kilometre intervals. Due to this, the number of power points required is dramatically reduced and can offer signifcant CAPEX savings.
We can produce series resistance heating cables within the following ranges:
Up to 6600 Volts 3 phase
Up to 230°C (446°F) withstand temperature
Up to 50 W/m of output
However, an advantage is that long circuit lengths are possible using our Longline range of heater cables. Typically 3-phase Longline heating cables require electric supply points only at multi-kilometre intervals. Due to this, the number of power points required is dramatically reduced and can offer signifcant CAPEX savings.
We can produce series resistance heating cables within the following ranges:
Up to 6600 Volts 3 phase
Up to 230°C (446°F) withstand temperature
Up to 50 W/m of output
Longline Round (LLR)
Longline Round (LLR) heating cables are high performance Series Resistance heaters for long pipelines where temperature maintenance or freeze protection is needed. They are used where circuit lengths exceed the capabilities of parallel resistance self-regulating or constant power heaters in order to minimise the number of electrical supply points. Circuit lengths of multi-kilometre are possible from a single supply point.
Longline Round (LLR) provides constant power per unit length without voltage drop along the length. Hence round heating cable may be provided for single or 3phase connection.
The continuous metal jacket allows for increased mechanical strength, reducing the risk of damage and providing superior fire-resisting properties compared with most heating cables.
Longline Round (LLR) provides constant power per unit length without voltage drop along the length. Hence round heating cable may be provided for single or 3phase connection.
The continuous metal jacket allows for increased mechanical strength, reducing the risk of damage and providing superior fire-resisting properties compared with most heating cables.
Longline Round (LLR-HV)
Longline Round (LLR-HV) heating cables are high performance Series Resistance heaters for long pipelines where temperature maintenance or freeze protection is needed. They are used where circuit lengths exceed the capabilities of parallel resistance self-regulating or constant power heaters in order to minimise the number of electrical supply points. Circuit lengths of multi-kilometre are possible from a single supply point.
Longline Round (LLR-HV) provides constant power per unit length without voltage drop along the length. Hence round heating cable may be provided for single or 3phase connection.
The continuous metal jacket allows for increased mechanical strength, reducing the risk of damage and providing superior fire-resisting properties compared with most heating cables.
Longline Round (LLR-HV) provides constant power per unit length without voltage drop along the length. Hence round heating cable may be provided for single or 3phase connection.
The continuous metal jacket allows for increased mechanical strength, reducing the risk of damage and providing superior fire-resisting properties compared with most heating cables.
Mineral Insulated (MI) Cables
Mineral Insulated Cable is known as the most durable electric heat trace cable that are available. It is the ideal choice when an application’s temperature and power output requirements exceed the capabilities of our range of self-regulating and constant wattage cables.
MI heating cable can be used for applications with the following requirements:
Single and dual core series heating resistance cable, magnesium oxide insulated
The length and resistance of the cores determine the output of the cable
Constant power output not affected by temperature variations
Maximum working voltage up to 600 V - Please contact Heat Trace for higher voltage applications.
Output power up to 300 W/m
Highest maintain temperature up to 800 °C
Maximum exposure temperature up to 800 °C
MI heating cable can be used for applications with the following requirements:
Single and dual core series heating resistance cable, magnesium oxide insulated
The length and resistance of the cores determine the output of the cable
Constant power output not affected by temperature variations
Maximum working voltage up to 600 V - Please contact Heat Trace for higher voltage applications.
Output power up to 300 W/m
Highest maintain temperature up to 800 °C
Maximum exposure temperature up to 800 °C
Mineral Insulated Cable (MAL)
The MAL range of alloy 825 sheathed Mineral Insulated (MI) heating cable has been developed to meet the specific need for a cable having a high temperature capability and electrical resistance values needed for long circuit lengths. To meet the requirement, Heat Trace has combined an alloy 825 sheath with heating conductors to enable an operating temperature of 800ºC with resistance values from 2.1Ω/km up to 36100Ω/km per conductor. MI cables have excellent mechanical strength and are intrinsically very resistant to corrosion. They are series resistance heaters which must be designed to provide the required heat output.
Mineral Insulated Cable (MCU/MHC)
The MCU range of copper sheathed Mineral Insulated (MI) heating cable has been developed to meet the specific need for a cable having a high temperature cabability and electrical resistance values needed for long circuit lengths. To meet the requirement, Heat Trace combined a copper sheath with heating conductors to enable an operating temperature of 250ºC with resistance values from 1.7Ω/km up to 2000Ω/km per conductor. However, an HDPE outer sheath must be used when the cable is used in special situations, such as corrosion resistance or burying or snow melting application. HDPE jacketed copper-sheathed heating cables (MHC) have an operating temperature of 90ºC. MI cables have excellent strength and are resistant to corrosion. They are series resistance heaters which must be designed to provide the required heat output.
Termination Methods
Standard Termination
Standard Termination involves the use of conventional plastic or metal cable glands. These glands are specifically made for our heating cables. Cable Glands are normally supplied in termination kits. The kits are available for safe and hazardous areas and contain all the parts required for connection to the power and to terminate the end of the cable. Kits also contain a caution label and cable identification tag.
DESTU Termination
The DESTU system, for safe and hazardous areas, reduces the risk of damage to the heating cable as it emerges from the thermal insulation for connection into the junction box. DESTU is available for power termination, in-line splice and tee splice terminations.
AJB/D Junction Box
The AJB/D Junction Box is designed for use with electric trace heating systems and is available for use in both safe and hazardous areas. IP66 rated, with a full range of accessories and termination kits available.
Standard Termination involves the use of conventional plastic or metal cable glands. These glands are specifically made for our heating cables. Cable Glands are normally supplied in termination kits. The kits are available for safe and hazardous areas and contain all the parts required for connection to the power and to terminate the end of the cable. Kits also contain a caution label and cable identification tag.
DESTU Termination
The DESTU system, for safe and hazardous areas, reduces the risk of damage to the heating cable as it emerges from the thermal insulation for connection into the junction box. DESTU is available for power termination, in-line splice and tee splice terminations.
AJB/D Junction Box
The AJB/D Junction Box is designed for use with electric trace heating systems and is available for use in both safe and hazardous areas. IP66 rated, with a full range of accessories and termination kits available.
Temperature Control & Monitoring
Heat Trace supply a range of stand alone and panel-mounted, mechanical and electronic temperature control and monitoring systems, for both safe and hazardous use:
Capillary thermostats
Electronic thermostats
Capillary thermostats
Electronic thermostats
UTK Kits
Termination Kits contain conventional plastic or metal cable glands. All the components of the kits are specifically made for our heating cables. The kits are available for safe and hazardous areas and contain all the parts required for connection to the power and to terminate the remote end of the cable. Kits also contain a caution label and cable identification tag.
Commercial Ambient Sensing Thermostat (CMAT)
Heat trace provides commercial range of ambient sensing thermostats that are suitable for Non-Hazardous locations. These are manufactured from Polycarbonate and can be installed even under harsh ambient conditions.
These boxes may be used for direct online termination for power cable and heat tracing cable. Also, a local control through inbuilt thermostat saves lot of control cable and also improves response time. Up to two heat tracing cables and a single power cable can be terminated directly to this commercial thermostat with maximum load of 20Amps.
These boxes may be used for direct online termination for power cable and heat tracing cable. Also, a local control through inbuilt thermostat saves lot of control cable and also improves response time. Up to two heat tracing cables and a single power cable can be terminated directly to this commercial thermostat with maximum load of 20Amps.
Commercial Junction Box with Electronic Thermostat (CMECT/W)
Heat trace provides commercial range of ambient sensing thermostats that are suitable for Non-Hazardous locations. These are manufactured from Polycarbonate and can be installed even under harsh ambient conditions.
These boxes may be used for direct online termination for power cable and heat tracing cable. Also, a local control through inbuilt thermostat saves lot of control cable and also improves response time. Up to three heat tracing cables and a single power cable can be terminated directly to this commercial thermostat with maximum load of 20Amps.*
*Higher current rating contractor (40/63A) can be provided on request.
These boxes may be used for direct online termination for power cable and heat tracing cable. Also, a local control through inbuilt thermostat saves lot of control cable and also improves response time. Up to three heat tracing cables and a single power cable can be terminated directly to this commercial thermostat with maximum load of 20Amps.*
*Higher current rating contractor (40/63A) can be provided on request.
Commercial Junction Box with Knock Outs (CMJB)
Heat trace provides commercial junction boxes that are suitable for Non-Hazardous locations. These boxes are manufactured from Polycarbonate and can be installed even under harsh ambient conditions. These boxes may be used for direct termination of power cables and Electrical heat tracing cables. A maximum of 3nos. heat tracing cables can be connected to a single Junction Box.
About us
Heat Trace Ltd produces the most technologically advanced electric heat tracing equipment globally.
Founded in 1974, Heat Trace Ltd is now a top global supplier of electric heat tracing equipment for process temperature maintenance and freeze protection.
With offices, distributors, and representatives in more than 50 countries, we offer a range of complementary products and services alongside our heat tracing solutions.
Our Products Include:
Self-Regulating Heating Cables
Since their launch in 1971, self-regulating heating cables (also known as self-limiting heating cables) have become the most widely used type of electric heat tracing cable globally. Heat Trace is the only UK manufacturer of self-regulating heating cables and among a select few worldwide. We are recognized as leaders in heating cable polymer technology, offering a range of self-regulating heaters that outperform other products on the market.
Constant Wattage Heating Cables
We have been manufacturing constant power heating cables for over 40 years and introduced the world's first parallel resistance cut-to-length heating cable in 1978. As the name implies, Constant Wattage heating cables are designed to provide a consistent power output regardless of the pipe temperature.
Longline Heating Cables
For extensive pipelines, parallel heating technology can be expensive due to the extensive electrical distribution systems needed. However, our Longline range of heater cables allows for long circuit lengths, typically requiring electric supply points only at multi-kilometre intervals for 3-phase cables. This significantly reduces the number of power points needed, resulting in considerable CAPEX savings.
Mineral Insulated (MI) Cables
Mineral Insulated Cable is recognised as the most durable electric heat trace cable available. It is the best option when the temperature and power output requirements of an application surpass what our self-regulating and constant wattage cables can provide.
… And more.
When Neil Malone founded Heat Trace in 1974, electric heat tracing was still in its early stages. Over the past four decades, it has evolved into a substantial industry built on quality principles.
During this period, Heat Trace Limited has been a leader in the heat tracing industry, actively contributing to the development of standards, starting with BS6351 - Electric Surface Heating, the first British standard published in 1982, and continuing with IEC60079/30 − a harmonised World Standard introduced in 2001.
From the beginning, Heat Trace created products and systems that not only complied with new standards but also aligned with the company’s goals of enhancement.
Feel free to call us at +44 (0)1928 726451, email us at info@heat-trace.com, or complete the form in the following LINK to send us a message.
Founded in 1974, Heat Trace Ltd is now a top global supplier of electric heat tracing equipment for process temperature maintenance and freeze protection.
With offices, distributors, and representatives in more than 50 countries, we offer a range of complementary products and services alongside our heat tracing solutions.
Our Products Include:
Self-Regulating Heating Cables
Since their launch in 1971, self-regulating heating cables (also known as self-limiting heating cables) have become the most widely used type of electric heat tracing cable globally. Heat Trace is the only UK manufacturer of self-regulating heating cables and among a select few worldwide. We are recognized as leaders in heating cable polymer technology, offering a range of self-regulating heaters that outperform other products on the market.
Constant Wattage Heating Cables
We have been manufacturing constant power heating cables for over 40 years and introduced the world's first parallel resistance cut-to-length heating cable in 1978. As the name implies, Constant Wattage heating cables are designed to provide a consistent power output regardless of the pipe temperature.
Longline Heating Cables
For extensive pipelines, parallel heating technology can be expensive due to the extensive electrical distribution systems needed. However, our Longline range of heater cables allows for long circuit lengths, typically requiring electric supply points only at multi-kilometre intervals for 3-phase cables. This significantly reduces the number of power points needed, resulting in considerable CAPEX savings.
Mineral Insulated (MI) Cables
Mineral Insulated Cable is recognised as the most durable electric heat trace cable available. It is the best option when the temperature and power output requirements of an application surpass what our self-regulating and constant wattage cables can provide.
… And more.
When Neil Malone founded Heat Trace in 1974, electric heat tracing was still in its early stages. Over the past four decades, it has evolved into a substantial industry built on quality principles.
During this period, Heat Trace Limited has been a leader in the heat tracing industry, actively contributing to the development of standards, starting with BS6351 - Electric Surface Heating, the first British standard published in 1982, and continuing with IEC60079/30 − a harmonised World Standard introduced in 2001.
From the beginning, Heat Trace created products and systems that not only complied with new standards but also aligned with the company’s goals of enhancement.
Feel free to call us at +44 (0)1928 726451, email us at info@heat-trace.com, or complete the form in the following LINK to send us a message.
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