Description
120V 10 watts/ft tinned copper overbraid with Fluoropolymer Overjacket- price per foot
We cut to length with 20 foot minimum
- Ideal for pipe tracing, freeze protection, and low temperature process maintenance applications up to 150F (66C)
- Self-limiting: Automatically adjusts heat output based on surface temperature
- Safe to overlap and insulate
- Can be cut-to-length and terminated in the field, termination kits required and NOT included
- No temperature controller is required*
* If a specific process temperature is needed, a temperature controller is required.
Specifications
- Continuous maintenance temperature: 150F (66C) maximum
- Intermittent exposure temperature: 185F (85C) maximum; -20F (-29C) minimum
- 3, 5, 8, or 10 watts/ft (10, 16, 26, or 33 watts/m)
- Supply voltages: 110 - 120VAC or 208 - 277VAC
- Moisture, chemical, and flame resistant
- 16AWG bus wires
- Braid resistance:
- Tinned copper: 0.003 ohms/ft (0.009 ohms/m)
- Stainless steel: 0.125 ohms/ft (0.410 ohms/m)
- T-Rating**
- -T6: 3, 5, and 8 watts/ft (10, 16, and 26 watts/m)
-T5: 10 watts/ft (33 watts/m)
** Electrical equipment T-rating codes define the maximum surface temperature that equipment will reach. It is used in hazardous (classified) area applications.
Approvals
|
FM Approved |
CSA Approved |
| Ordinary Locations | Ordinary Locations 2E, 3(A,B,C), 5(A,B) |
| Hazardous (Classified) Locations | Hazardous (Classified) Locations |
| Class I, Division 2, Groups B, C, D | Class I, Division 2, Groups B, C, D |
| Class II, Division 2, Groups F, G | Class II, Division 2, Groups E, F, G |
| Class III, Division 2 | Class III, Division 2 |
Approvals valid only when used with appropriate heating cable
and installation accessories, and installed in accordance with all applicable instructions, codes, and regulations.
*2E approved for 3 watts/ft and 5 watts/ft only
| Product Type | Description | Dimensions | Purpose |
| SLCAB-B | Tinned Copper Metal Braid | 0.2" x 0.4" (6mm x 11mm) | Ordinary applications |
| SLCAB-BP | Tinned Copper Metal Braid with Thermoplastic Elastomer Overjacket | 0.3" x 0.6" (7mm x 15mm) | For use in weak chemical environments (i.e. weak acids) |
| SLCAB-BF | Tinned Copper Metal Braid with Fluoropolymer Overjacket | 0.3" x 0.6" (7mm x 15mm) | For use in strong chemical environments (i.e. strong acids) |
| SLCAB-SS | Stainless Steel Metal Braid | 0.2" x 0.4" (6mm x 11mm) | More resistant to rusting and corrosion than SL-B |
Maximum Circuit Length in Feet per Circuit Breaker Size
| Start-up Temperature |
| Heat Cable Type | Circuit Breaker Size | 50 F (10C) | 0F (-20C) | -20F (-29C) |
| SLCAB5120 | 15 amp 20 amp 30 amp |
230 ft 270 ft - |
150 ft 200 ft 270 ft |
130 ft 175 ft 260 ft |
| SLCAB5240 | 15 amp 20 amp 30 amp |
460 ft 540 ft - |
300 ft 400 ft 540 ft |
260 ft 345 ft 520 ft |
| SLCAB8120 | 15 amp 20 amp 30 amp 40 amp |
150 ft 200 ft 210 ft - |
95 ft 125 ft 190 ft 210 ft |
85 ft 100 ft 170 ft 210 ft |
| SLCAB8240 | 15 amp 20 amp 30 amp 40 amp |
295 ft 390 ft 420 ft - |
195 ft 250 ft 375 ft 420 ft |
170 ft 225 ft 340 ft 420 ft |
| SLCAB10120 | 15 amp 20 amp 30 amp 40 amp |
115 ft 150 ft 180 ft - |
70 ft 95 ft 145 ft 180 ft |
60 ft 85 ft 120 ft 165 ft |
| SLCAB10240 | 15 amp 20 amp 30 amp 40 amp |
230 ft 305 ft 360 ft - |
150 ft 200 ft 300 ft 360 ft |
130 ft 175 ft 260 ft 360 ft |
Note: Special consideration must be given for the circuit breaker due to the high initial in-rush currents.
Voltage Adjustment
| Power adjustment Factor |
| Product Type | 208VAC | 277 VAC |
| SLCAB5240 | 0.75 | 1.28 |
| SLCAB8240 | 0.86 | 1.16 |
| SLCAB10240 | 0.93 | 1.08 |
