Description
HEACOTEX FCW Constant Wattage Heating Cable
FCW is a constant wattage parallel circuit heating cable with many industrial applications, mainly designed for heat-tracing pipes and other equipment. It offers an economical alternative to self-regulating heating cables, but requires more skill for installation as well as more advanced control and monitoring systems.
The heating cables are zone parallel heaters constructed from a heating element wrapped around two parallel conductors. The distance between conductor contact points forms the heating zone length. The parallel construction allows the cable to be cut-to-length and terminated in the field. FCW heating cables can withstand routine steam purges and temperature exposure up to 205°C when power is off.
Features
- Uniform thermal output
- Accurate and easy to control and monitor
- Low energy cost
- No inrush current at any ambient temperature
- Suitable for industrial / process and commercial / construction applications
- Flexible to most configurations
- Fluoropolymer coating for chemical resistance
- Maximum exposure temperature (power off): 205°C (400°F)
- Available in 10, 20, 30 and 40 W/m
- 230V supply voltage
Specifications
| Area classification | Hazardous Zone 1, Zone 2 (Gas), Zone 21, Zone 22 (Dust), Ordinary |
|---|---|
| Traced surface | Carbon steel, stainless steel, painted or unpainted metal |
| Chemical resistance | Organics and corrosives |
| Supply voltage | 230 VAC (other voltages on request) |
| Min installation temperature | -40°C |
| Min bend radius | 50 mm |
Range
| Model | Output (W/m @ 230V) | Max Length | Max Maintenance Temp |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCW-10 | 11.0 W/m | 210 m | 150°C |
| FCW-20 | 22.0 W/m | 180 m | 115°C |
| FCW-30 | 33.0 W/m | 150 m | 80°C |
| FCW-40 | 45.0 W/m | 140 m | 60°C |
Construction
- Twin 12 AWG copper bus-wires — reliable, consistent current
- FEP insulation on bus-wires
- Pairing coating securing bus-wires and providing wrapping surface
- Nickel chromium heating wire — the heating element
- FEP outer insulation — rugged sheath protecting against environmental hazards
- Tinned copper braid — mechanical protection and ground path
- FEP over-coating — protection against aqueous and chemically corrosive solutions
A 30 mA residual current device is required for maximum safety. Full range of components available (power connections, splices, terminal seals). Contact Heacotex for circuit length estimation and specification advice.
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