When it comes to ensuring your building is protected against winter weather, there are lots of options. Many will turn to heat tape or heat cables. But which is better for protecting your building?
Despite its name, heat tape isn’t something that can be stuck onto pipes or roofing for freeze protection. In fact, it’s a type of cable. Unlike self-regulating heating cables, however, heat tape comes in fixed, flexible lengths that cannot be adjusted on the fly. Heat tape can often be referred to as constant wattage cable.
While heat tape can work for many projects, there are some limitations that make it less than ideal for some systems.
If you are looking for more flexibility during project installation, self-regulating cable may be the right alternative to heat tape.
Some long-term benefits of self-regulating technology over constant wattage include:
If you are looking to install a self-regulating system, there are specific advantages to choosing the nVent RAYCHEM brand.
Self-regulating cable was invented by nVent RAYCHEM and we have refined the production of self-regulating cable to ensure even dispersion of conductive particles in the cable’s core and excellent contact between bus wires and the core. This ensures uniform heat distribution and prevents localized overheating.
Furthermore, our tightly fitted insulating jacket ensures efficient heat transfer while preventing premature aging of the cable.
Interested in learning more about our technology? Connect with an nVent RAYCHEM Winter Expert for more information on the benefits of heating cables.