Heat tracing systems are the universal answer to the most diverse requirements for heating or warming media in pipes, containers and individual construction solutions. They are flexible to install and enable the transfer of high heat output. In some cases, trace heating systems are exposed to high mechanical requirements and a wide range of environmental influences. Heat tracing systems from ThermoExpert meet individual requirements because they are based on the technology of mineral-insulated sheathed cables.

Mineral-insulated heating cables consist of a live inner conductor (heating wire) that is shielded against the metal sheath with magnesium oxide as an insulator. The outer diameter of the sheathed cable and the quality and thickness of the inner core have a significant influence on the resistance and therefore on the heat output of the trace heating. The choice of sheath material determines the maximum operating temperature and chemical resistance under the customer-specific environmental influences.

Trace heaters made of mineral-insulated heating cable are very robust and can generate temperatures of up to 1000°C on the heating conductor, depending on the design. Their closed metal sheath protects the trace heating from the ingress of moisture, gases or other media.