Flexible Heater Cables for Defrost and Temperature Maintenance
Flexible heating cables offer a versatile, made-to-measure option for temperature maintenance in a wide variety of commercial refrigeration and industrial applications.
Their flexibility makes it possible to adapt the cable to complex shapes to maximise energy and heat efficiency. They are quick and easy to install and can be used where space is limited.
Their flexibility makes it possible to adapt the cable to complex shapes to maximise energy and heat efficiency. They are quick and easy to install and can be used where space is limited.
- Normally 15 W/m or 30 W/m
- Any capacity up to 500 volts
- Fitted with heat-shrink sheaths with adhesives or sealed silicon moulding as connection insulation
Heater cables are often supplied as drain line heaters to prevent freezing in refrigeration equipment. Their flexibility also makes them popular for the removal of condensation in a number of applications, including refrigerated display cabinets.
Other applications include laboratory equipment, manufacturing, plastics and and electric motors.
Other applications include laboratory equipment, manufacturing, plastics and and electric motors.
Refrigeration Display Cases and Cold Rooms
PVC Insulated Heating Cables
Heating cables are frequently used to prevent mist or frost forming when a glass door is opened on a refrigerated display cabinet. Their flexibility make them easy to install into the door frame.
A heating cable can also be installed into the door frame of refrigeration equipment used at freezing temperatures, such as cold room doors, to prevent door seals from sticking.
Flexible heating cables are normally supplied as PVC insulated cables and available with any voltage up to 500V.
A heating cable can also be installed into the door frame of refrigeration equipment used at freezing temperatures, such as cold room doors, to prevent door seals from sticking.
Flexible heating cables are normally supplied as PVC insulated cables and available with any voltage up to 500V.
- Typically 2.3 to 3.5mm diameter
- Minimum bending radius of between 13.8mm and 21mm
- IP55-rated
- Heat-shrink sheath with adhesive
- Maximum power capacity up to 15W/m
- Permissible surface temperature up to 105°C
- Standard 1 metre power cable
Laboratories and Industrial Applications
Fibre Glass Insulated Heating Cables
A special 5mm diameter heating cable insulated in fibre glass for applications where high surface temperatures up to 450°C are required rapidly. Any voltage on request up to 230V.
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- Very flexible - with minimum bend greater than 10 mm
- High power up to 125 w/m
- 500mm standard length power cable
- Standard models from 1 metre to 10 metre (125w to 1250w)
- Available with stainless steel braid for mechanical protection and earthing conductor
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Refrigeration Equipment & Compressors
Self-Regulating Electric Heat-Tracing Cables
230V flexible heating cables can be used to protect against freezing in evaporators, refrigeration compressors, condensing units, air conditioning and heat pumps.
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- Can be cut to length
- Will not self-destruct from overheating
- Available as 15, 25, 35, 40, 45, 60 or 75 watts per metre (at +10°C)
- Mechanical protection and earthing
- Outer thermoplastic anticorrosion sheath
- Fluoropolymer sheath for use in the chemical industry with corrosive products
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Drain-Line Heaters
Sealed Silicone Insulated Drain Line Heaters
Rated to IP66 or IP67, insulated drain-line heaters are fully sealed using silicone elastomer, making them perfectly designed for immersion in water during the defrost of refrigeration equipment.
Each drain-line heater is extremely flexible, with a typical diameter of 5.7mm and a minimum bending radius of 34.2mm.
Each drain-line heater is extremely flexible, with a typical diameter of 5.7mm and a minimum bending radius of 34.2mm.
- Permissible surface temperature from -70°C to + 200°C
- Available in any voltage up to 500V
- Typical power rating of 50 W/m (40 W/m for plastic trays)
- Standard 1 metre cold leads power cable
Advantages of Flexible Heater Cables
Extreme Temperature Tolerance
Each series of insulated cable is capable of enduring extreme cold and extreme heat without compromising its capabilities.
Each series of insulated cable is capable of enduring extreme cold and extreme heat without compromising its capabilities.
Flexible Construction
Most insulated cables benefit from a broad bending radius (six times the cable's diameter).
Most insulated cables benefit from a broad bending radius (six times the cable's diameter).
Connection Insulation
The various ranges are fitted with heat-shrink sheaths with adhesives or sealed silicon moulding as connection insulation.
The various ranges are fitted with heat-shrink sheaths with adhesives or sealed silicon moulding as connection insulation.
Long Service Life
Each of these designs are built with the intent of a long service life, without the need for replacement or repairs.
Each of these designs are built with the intent of a long service life, without the need for replacement or repairs.
Wide Range of Applications
Due to their design and easy implementation, heater cables are present across a vast range of industries.
Understanding Your Entire Application
We can provide a complete solution to your heating requirements, including an appropriate control option to ensure safe and long-lasting operation.
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Contact our industrial team for advice about different types of heater cables. Call +44 (0)1483 869 070 or email industrial@hawco.co.uk.Need to replicate an existing heater cable?
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These can be ordered to your specification for a broad variety of applications. To discuss lead times, call +44 (0)1483 869 070
Flexible Heater Cables for Defrost and Temperature Maintenance
Flexible heating cables offer a versatile, made-to-measure option for temperature maintenance in a wide variety of commercial refrigeration and industrial applications.
Their flexibility makes it possible to adapt the cable to complex shapes to maximise energy and heat efficiency. They are quick and easy to install and can be used where space is limited.
Their flexibility makes it possible to adapt the cable to complex shapes to maximise energy and heat efficiency. They are quick and easy to install and can be used where space is limited.
- Normally 15 W/m or 30 W/m
- Any capacity up to 500 volts
- Fitted with heat-shrink sheaths with adhesives or sealed silicon moulding as connection insulation
Heater cables are often supplied as drain line heaters to prevent freezing in refrigeration equipment. Their flexibility also makes them popular for the removal of condensation in a number of applications, including refrigerated display cabinets.
Other applications include laboratory equipment, manufacturing, plastics and and electric motors.
Other applications include laboratory equipment, manufacturing, plastics and and electric motors.
Refrigeration Display Cases and Cold Rooms
PVC Insulated Heating Cables
Heating cables are frequently used to prevent mist or frost forming when a glass door is opened on a refrigerated display cabinet. Their flexibility make them easy to install into the door frame.
A heating cable can also be installed into the door frame of refrigeration equipment used at freezing temperatures, such as cold room doors, to prevent door seals from sticking.
Flexible heating cables are normally supplied as PVC insulated cables and available with any voltage up to 500V.
A heating cable can also be installed into the door frame of refrigeration equipment used at freezing temperatures, such as cold room doors, to prevent door seals from sticking.
Flexible heating cables are normally supplied as PVC insulated cables and available with any voltage up to 500V.
- Typically 2.3 to 3.5mm diameter
- Minimum bending radius of between 13.8mm and 21mm
- IP55-rated
- Heat-shrink sheath with adhesive
- Maximum power capacity up to 15W/m
- Permissible surface temperature up to 105°C
- Standard 1 metre power cable
Alternatives & Options Available
- Silicone elastomer insulated
- Earthing conductor
- Terminated PVC insulated cables with no extra thickness at the cold junction
- IP66-rating
- Increased max power of 30w/m
- Tinned copper or stainless steel braid for mechanical protection
- Increased permissible surface temperature up to 200°C
Laboratories and Industrial Applications
Fibre Glass Insulated Heating Cables
A special 5mm diameter heating cable insulated in fibre glass for applications where high surface temperatures up to 450°C are required rapidly. Any voltage on request up to 230V.
OPEN DATASHEET
- Very flexible - with minimum bend greater than 10 mm
- High power up to 125 w/m
- 500mm standard length power cable
- Standard models from 1 metre to 10 metre (125w to 1250w)
- Available with stainless steel braid for mechanical protection and earthing conductor
OPEN DATASHEET
Refrigeration Equipment & Compressors
Self-Regulating Electric Heat-Tracing Cables
230V flexible heating cables can be used to protect against freezing in evaporators, refrigeration compressors, condensing units, air conditioning and heat pumps.
OPEN DATASHEET
- Can be cut to length
- Will not self-destruct from overheating
- Available as 15, 25, 35, 40, 45, 60 or 75 watts per metre (at +10°C)
- Mechanical protection and earthing
- Outer thermoplastic anticorrosion sheath
- Fluoropolymer sheath for use in the chemical industry with corrosive products
OPEN DATASHEET
Drain-Line Heaters
Sealed Silicone Insulated Drain Line Heaters
Rated to IP66 or IP67, insulated drain-line heaters are fully sealed using silicone elastomer, making them perfectly designed for immersion in water during the defrost of refrigeration equipment.
Each drain-line heater is extremely flexible, with a typical diameter of 5.7mm and a minimum bending radius of 34.2mm.
Each drain-line heater is extremely flexible, with a typical diameter of 5.7mm and a minimum bending radius of 34.2mm.
- Permissible surface temperature from -70°C to + 200°C
- Available in any voltage up to 500V
- Typical power rating of 50 W/m (40 W/m for plastic trays)
- Standard 1 metre cold leads power cable
Alternatives & Options Available
- Double insulation with IP67 rating
- Integrated thermostat
- Micro (4.8mm) diameter
- Earthing and mechanical protection
Other Applications for Flexible Heater Cables, Tape & Elements
Petrochemical
Electrical heat tracing is appropriate for gas or oil pipelines, conduits, tanks and pumps. Explosion proof cable and junction boxes can be supplied for ATEX-rated environments.
Electrical heat tracing is appropriate for gas or oil pipelines, conduits, tanks and pumps. Explosion proof cable and junction boxes can be supplied for ATEX-rated environments.
Chemical
With appropriate corrosion resistance, electrical heat tracing can be used in heat or temper vessels containing corrosive substances. Temperature maintenance is also used to manage food ingredients, such as chocolate or glucose, that are damaged by overheating.
With appropriate corrosion resistance, electrical heat tracing can be used in heat or temper vessels containing corrosive substances. Temperature maintenance is also used to manage food ingredients, such as chocolate or glucose, that are damaged by overheating.
Plastics, Composites & Adhesives
A flexible heating element can be moulded to complex shapes to control temperatures for the casting and drying of plastics or composite materials, as well as maintaining the viscosity of adhesives.
A flexible heating element can be moulded to complex shapes to control temperatures for the casting and drying of plastics or composite materials, as well as maintaining the viscosity of adhesives.
Electric Motors
Heater elements can prolong the life of electric motors by preventing short circuits. As a motor cools after use condensation can occur, leading to possible short circuits when the motor is restarted. Heater elements can be used to eliminate this condensation.
Heater elements can prolong the life of electric motors by preventing short circuits. As a motor cools after use condensation can occur, leading to possible short circuits when the motor is restarted. Heater elements can be used to eliminate this condensation.
Medical, Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics
Heater cables can be used to maintain the optimum conditions for the development and production of medicines and creams
Heater cables can be used to maintain the optimum conditions for the development and production of medicines and creams
Laboratories
Glass and silica fibre cables provide temperatures up to 450°C or 900°C required in research laboratories or specialist applications, such as particle accelerators
Glass and silica fibre cables provide temperatures up to 450°C or 900°C required in research laboratories or specialist applications, such as particle accelerators
Prevention of Condensation
Use heater cables and tape to defrost aerials and satellite dishes or to eliminate condensation in cash dispensers.
Use heater cables and tape to defrost aerials and satellite dishes or to eliminate condensation in cash dispensers.
Batteries
To ensure batteries are kept at an optimum temperature, including effective protection from freezing conditions, heater tape can be applied.
To ensure batteries are kept at an optimum temperature, including effective protection from freezing conditions, heater tape can be applied.
Advantages of Flexible Heater Cables
Extreme Temperature Tolerance
Each series of insulated cable is capable of enduring extreme cold and extreme heat without compromising its capabilities.
Each series of insulated cable is capable of enduring extreme cold and extreme heat without compromising its capabilities.
Flexible Construction
Most insulated cables benefit from a broad bending radius (six times the cable's diameter).
Most insulated cables benefit from a broad bending radius (six times the cable's diameter).
Connection Insulation
The various ranges are fitted with heat-shrink sheaths with adhesives or sealed silicon moulding as connection insulation.
The various ranges are fitted with heat-shrink sheaths with adhesives or sealed silicon moulding as connection insulation.
Long Service Life
Each of these designs are built with the intent of a long service life, without the need for replacement or repairs.
Each of these designs are built with the intent of a long service life, without the need for replacement or repairs.
Wide Range of Applications
Due to their design and easy implementation, heater cables are present across a vast range of industries.Understanding Your Entire Application
We can provide a complete solution to your heating requirements, including an appropriate control option to ensure safe and long-lasting operation.
Here to support you