Avoid Production Downtime

Nothing hurts an industrial operation more than a production halt or downtime. Even when pipes are adequately insulated, process fluids can fall below minimum set temperatures when stagnant. This can create process issues related to fluid viscosity, crystallization or condensation, with associated production loss and costly remediation.

Reliable Systems Maximize Productivity

Electric heat tracing systems replace heat loss in a pipe anywhere throughout an industrial process. Pipe tracing is critical for temperature maintenance in pipes that are expected to have stagnant fluids for extended periods of time. The ability to maintain liquids within a specified temperature for prolonged intervals helps keep operations at the greatest productivity level.

Typical applications include:

• Fuel oil, asphalt, sulphur, waxes, hydraulics
• Caustic soda, acids, polymers, sensitive chemicals
• Vegetable oils, biodiesel, fat, syrup, chocolate

Full Suite of Heat Management Technology 

Raychem temperature maintenance solutions are designed as a complete heat management system:

• Heating cable technologies, up to ~650°C/~1200°F  maintain and ~1000°C/~1800°F exposure temperatures
• Engineered connection kits and tools for easy and worry-free installation
• Control & monitoring, from the simplest thermostat to state-of-the-art systems with integrated software for full visibility, on-site configuration, DCS data integration, and early warnings that allow for preventive maintenance
• Power distribution and insulation expertise 

Raychem heat trace systems are durable and reliable, even in the most extreme environments, and are approved for use in hazardous areas. They increase safety, maximize productivity, and optimize energy efficiency.