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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.

Heating Tapes

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

Constant wattage heating tapes ensure a constant power output over the entire length of the heating circuit, regardless of the ambient temperature. They are used in frost protection applications and for temperature maintenance and offer an alternative to single-core heating cables.
  • Temperature resistance up to 425°C
  • Output power up to 150W/m
  • Easy to cut to length on site

Heating Cables

Single Core Heating Cable

The single core heating cable Type ISK is particularly easy and flexible to install thanks to its design, but at the same time robust and safe, even in demanding industrial environments. Due to the fixed specific resistance, the output can be increased or reduced by adjusting the length.
  • 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

Mineral Insulated Heating Cable

Mineral-insulated heating cables are characterized by their robust construction and high temperature resistance and offer a high level of safety in both industrial and potentially explosive environments.
  • Temperature resistant up to 650°C
  • Rated voltages up to 500V
  • High chemical resistance

Connection Systems

Heating Tape Connection Set

The connection systems for self-limiting heating tapes offer various options for creating a safe and reliable connection between the power supply and the heating tapes.
  • Temperature resistant up to 200°C
  • Can be used flexibly
  • Compact design

Heating Cable Connection Set

Quintex connection systems for single-core heating cables offer a simple, quick-to-assemble option for creating a connection between heating cables and cold ends.
  • Temperature resistant up to 200°C
  • Compact dimensions
  • Rated current up to 98A

Junction Box

Connection boxes made of are used for the simple connection of a heating circuit to a power supply. Thanks to the use of glass fiber reinforced polyester, the enclosures offer high resistance to various environmental conditions, chemicals and mechanical stress.
  • Compatible with all connection systems
  • Temperature resistant
  • Antistatic
  • Corrosion and UV resistant

Controller

Mechanical Controllers

Mechanical control units provide a simple and reliable method of controlling a temperature in heat tracing systems while ensuring cost-efficient operation.
  • Switching capacity up to 25A
  • Different temperature setting ranges
  • Compact design
  • UV-resistant housing

Electronical Controllers

Electronic control units monitor and control the temperatures of an electric trace heating system. They enable efficient and reliable control of the heating output, resulting in energy-efficient operation.
  • Measuring range up to 800°C
  • Alarm signal
  • available with Wifi & Bluetooth

Heating Devices

Heating Plate

Heating plates are used in applications such as switch cabinets where certain temperatures need to be maintained. Due to their even heat distribution, they are an efficient way of maintaining a constant temperature and protecting sensitive devices or materials from the cold.
  • Self-limiting characteristic
  • Rated power up to 1000W
  • Compact dimensions

Motor Anticondensation Heater

Motor anticondensation heaters are used to prevent condensation and maintain the temperature. They are particularly suitable for use in potentially explosive environments.
  • Self-limiting characteristic
  • max. temperature resistance up to 180°C
  • Compact dimensions

Accessories

Mounting accessories for electric trace heating systems include various components that are required for the installation, fastening and safe operation of the heating systems.

Commercial + Construction

Heating Tapes

Self-limiting heating cables ensure frost protection or temperature maintenance for pipes, tanks and similar systems in both the private and commercial sectors.
  • Different output capacities
  • No overheating with overlapping
  • Easy to cut to length on site

Connection Systems

Connection systems for self-limiting heating tapes offer various options for creating a safe and reliable power supply and a connection between the heating tapes.
  • Flexible application
  • Compact design
  • Quick to assemble

Plug-and-Play Heating Circuit

Ready-made heating circuits with plugs can be used directly from a socket without any additional installation work. The simple installation makes them an extremely practical solution for frost protection applications, both in the domestic and commercial sectors.
  • Heating circuit including frost protection thermostat
  • No overheating with overlapping
  • Simple installation

Gutter Heating Circuit

Special self-limiting heating pipe system which provides an efficient solution for preventing ice and snow build-up in gutters and roof surface
  • High UV resistance
  • Can be cut to length individually on site
  • Prevention of damage to roof and building

Pond Heater

A pond heating system provides an efficient and reliable solution for heating ponds, especially for sensitive fish species. This system ensures even heat distribution over the entire floor area of the pond.
  • Plug-in pond heater
  • Preset control unit
  • Simple installation

Control Units

Control units for frost protection, temperature maintenance and gutter heating systems ensure efficient and economical operation of the heating systems.
  • Compatible with all heating systems
  • Simple installation
  • Switching capacities up to 25A

General Information

Heat Loss

Heat losses are the unwanted release of thermal energy from a system to the environment. These losses occur due to temperature differences between systems and their ambient environment. Heat losses are unavoidable, but suitable measures can prevent them and reduce energy costs. These measures include suitable thermal insulation in combination with a trace heating system.
Formula for calculating the heat loss of pipes

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)

Formula for calculating the heat loss of tanks, vessels

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

Quintex: Trace Heating, Heating Tapes, Heating Tape self-limiting, Constant Wattage Heating Tape, Heating Cables, Single Core Heating Cable, Mineral Insulated Heating Cable, Connection Systems, Heating Tape Connection Set, Heating Cable Connection Set, Junction Boxes, Mechanical Controllers, Electronical Controllers, Heating Devices, Heating Plates, Motor Anticondensation Heater, Connection Systems, Plug-and-Play Heating Circuit, Gutter Heating Circuit, Pond Heater, Control Units

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