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Insulation and Heat Trace for pipes For pipe heat trace application it is required to insulate the pipe. the insulation required for two main reasons: Physical protection for the heat trace cable. Minimize the pipe heat loss keeping the pipe…
Heat Trace in Montreal Quebec CANTAL offre un service de traçage thermique à ses clients au Canada et autour du monde. Conception technique Approvisionnement en produits (Câbles chauffants, moniteurs et accessoires Installation Commission et réparation CANTAL fabrique des unités de…
Pipe support & pipe shoes Heat Trace installation details It is very common to see pipe supports and pipe shoes connected to an industrial and commercial pipes, for any heat trace application wither its maintain temperature or a freeze protection…
PVC pipe Heat Trace We receive a lot of questions asking if PVC pipes can be heat traced. Yes PVC pipes can be heat traced as long as the heat trace temperature provided doesn’t exceed the pipe exposure temperature. Picture…
Heating insulation Blanket / Heat Trace Blanket Custom Heat Trace insulation blanket can be supplied at any size and it can have the needed amount of heat trace cable built inside the insulation blanket. Canstal Heat Trace team can sew…
How hot does the self regulating heat tape – heat trace cable gets? The self-regulating heat tracing cable has different types, there is a warm heating cable that can reach a maximum of 65C(150F) controlled by temperature controller. The Hot…
What is the difference between self-regulating and constant wattage heat trace cables? Generally, the self-regulating heat trace cable has variable wattage/heat output, the constant wattage heat tracing cable provide constant heat output. The constant wattage heating cable is used for…
Will the self-regulating heat trace cable work without a thermostat? Self-regulating heat tracing cable needs a thermostat only when there is a need to maintain a certain/specific temperature. simple answer is it depends on the heat trace application, at Canststal…
What is a heat trace system? A heat tracing system is called for connecting the Heat tracing cable to the temperature controller with a temperature sensor with heat trace accessories.
Can heat trace cable touch itself? Self regulating heat trace cable All types of Heat Tracing cables must not touch themselves, and the only exception is the Self-regulating heating cable used for gutter and roof snow melting.
What is heat trace cable? what it can be used for? The heat trace cable, is a heating cable with unique features controlled by temperature controller, Heat Trace cable it can be used for several reasons but the most common…
What is pipe heat trace? Pipe Heat Tracing is a service provided using several types of heat trace cables for different types of applications such as pipe freeze protection and pipe maintain high temperature. The heat tracing cable can be…
What are the heat trace control methods? There are three recommended methods of heat tracing control Sensor: Manual Control: No temperature controller or temperature sensor available in this option, the Heat Trace system can be manually turned ON/OFF using a…
Is There a Plug in Heat Trace Cable? Yes, Canstal Heat Trace solutions offers the pre-terminated plug in heat trace cable that can be plugged-in directly to a regular plug in outlet, Canstal’s plug in heat trace cable is already…
What is Self-Regulating Heat Trace Cable (SR)? Self-Regulating Heat Tracing Cable (SR) is a self–regulating heating cable that provides maximum freeze protection for pipelines and vessels. it can be used for other applications for a snow melt and de-icing such as roof, gutter…
5 Essential tips for install heat trace system Do not exceed the circuit limit, the heat trace circuit load has to be balanced, and the inrush current has to be considered before installing a any type of heat trace cable/system,…
What is the maximum heat trace circuit? What is the maximum heat trace circuit length for pipe, roof and gutter heat trace heat trace/snow melt? The Heat…
Is heat trace required for Sprinkler pipes? Heat Trace and insulation are required for exterior sprinkler pipes mainly in cold cities in Canada and USA. Sprinkler pipes heat trace and insulation must be designed carefully to protect pipes from freezing.
What is the trace heating/ heat trace add on or heat sink? The extra heat trace cable allowance required for flanges valves and pipe shoes, See below table for more information: Heat Trace cable allowance for flanges & valves.