Constant Wattage Heating Cable Selection Guide

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Constant Wattage
Heating Cable

General Purpose
Heating Cable

Harsh Enviroment
Heating Cable

Polymide/Fiberglass
Heating Cable

High Temperature
Heating Cable

Maximum Exposure
Temperature

400°F (204°C)

500°F (260°C)

500°F (260°C)

500°F (260°C)

Available Voltages

120, 208, 240,
277 & 480 VAC

120, 208, 240,
277 & 480 VAC

120, 208, 240,
277 & 480 VAC

120, 208, 240,
277 & 480 VAC

Available Wattages

3, 5, 8 & 12 watts/ft
(10, 16, 26 & 39 watts/m)

4, 8 & 12 watts/ft
(13, 26 & 39 watts/m)

4, 8 & 12 watts/ft
(13, 26 & 39 watts/m)

4, 8, 12 & 18 watts/ft
(13, 26, 39 & 59 watts/m)

Nominal Dimensions

0.2"x0.3" (5mm x 8mm)
12 AWG

0.2"x0.3" (5mm x 8mm)
12 AWG

0.2"x0.3" (5mm x 8mm)
16 & 12 AWG

0.2"x0.3" (5mm x 8mm)
12 AWG

Dielectric Strength

Over 2000 volts

Over 2000 volts

Over 2000 volts

Over 2000 volts

Resistance to Moisture

Excellent

Excellent

Good

Good

Resistance to Chemicals

Excellent

Excellent

Good

Good

Resistance to Flame

Outstanding

Excellent

Outstanding

Excellent

Resistance to Radiation

Fair to Good

Fair to Good

Good

Outstanding
Flexible after exposure to
10ˆ9 RADS

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