Mineral Insulated (MI) Cables
Mineral Insulated Cable is known as the most durable electric heat trace cable that are available. It is the ideal choice when an application’s temperature and power output requirements exceed the capabilities of our range of self-regulating and constant wattage cables.
MI heating cable can be used for applications with the following requirements:
- Single and dual core series heating resistance cable, magnesium oxide insulated
- The length and resistance of the cores determine the output of the cable
- Constant power output not affected by temperature variations
- Maximum working voltage up to 600 V - Please contact Heat Trace for higher voltage applications.
- Output power up to 300 W/m
- Highest maintain temperature up to 800 °C
- Maximum exposure temperature up to 800 °C
Example of Applications
- Freeze protection of steam tubes/pipes with exposure > 500 °C
- High process temperature maintenance > 350 °C
- Fast raise and maintain applications
Benefits
- Various metal sheath options (e.g. stainless steel, copper, etc.)
- Very high durability to fire damage
- High impact strength
- High outputs upto 300 W/m
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MAL - max withstand temp 800°C (1472°F)
MAL Mineral Insulated Cable
The MAL range of alloy 825 sheathed Mineral Insulated (MI) heating cable has been developed to meet the specific need for a cable having a high temperature capability and electrical resistance values needed for long circuit lengths. To meet the requirement, Heat Trace has combined an alloy 825 sheath with heating conductors to enable an operating temperature of 800ºC with resistance values from 2.1Ω/km up to 36100Ω/km per conductor. MI cables have excellent mechanical strength and are intrinsically very resistant to corrosion. They are series resistance heaters which must be designed to provide the required heat output.
Example of Applications
- Freeze protection of high exposure pipelines (e.g. steam manifolds)
- Temperature maintenance of pipelines
Benefits
- Circuit lengths up to 5 - 6km
- Suitable for single or 3 phase applications
- Metal jacket for increased mechanical strength and fire resistance
Product Specification - maximum withstand temperature MCU 250°C (482°F) or MHC 90°C (194°F)
Mineral Insulated Cable (MAL) is available up to 300 W/m outputs.
Maximum Withstand Temperature
800°C (1472°F)
Minimum Installation Temperature
-80°C (-112°F)
Minimum Operating Temperature
-80°C (-112°F)
Rated Voltage
up to 600V
Cable Dimensions
see data sheet
Minimum Bending Radius
see data sheet
Maximum Workpiece Temperatures (°C)
Please contact Heat Trace Ltd for details of maximum workpiece temperatures.
Accreditations
MAL18ATEX3391
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MCN - max withstand temp 400°C (752°F)
MCN Mineral Insulated Cable
The MCN range of cupronickel sheathed Mineral Insulated (MI) heating cable has been developed to meet the specific need for a cable having a high temperature capability and electrical resistance values needed for long circuit lengths. To meet the requirement, Heat Trace has combined a cupronickel sheath with heating conductors to enable an operating temperature of 400ºC with resistance values from 4Ω/km up to 28000Ω/km per conductor. MI cables have excellent mechanical strength and are resistant to corrosion. They are series resistance heaters which must be designed to provide the required heat output.
Example of Applications
- Freeze protection of high exposure pipelines (e.g. steam manifolds)
- Temperature maintenance of pipelines
Benefits
- Circuit lengths up to 5 - 6km
- Suitable for single or 3 phase applications
- Metal jacket for increased mechanical strength and fire resistance
Product Specification - maximum withstand temperature 400°C (752°F)
Mineral Insulated Cable (MCN) is available up to 300 W/m outputs.
Maximum Withstand Temperature
400°C (752°F)
Minimum Installation Temperature
-80°C (-112°F)
Minimum Operating Temperature
-80°C (-112°F)
Rated Voltage
up to 600V
Cable Dimensions
see data sheet
Minimum Bending Radius
see data sheet
Maximum Workpiece Temperatures (°C)
Please contact Heat Trace Ltd for details of maximum workpiece temperatures.
Accreditations
MCN 18ATEX3389
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MCU - max withstand temp 250°C (482°F) and MHC - max withstand temp 90°C (194°F)
MCU and MHC Mineral Insulated Cables
The MCU range of copper sheathed Mineral Insulated (MI) heating cable has been developed to meet the specific need for a cable having a high temperature cabability and electrical resistance values needed for long circuit lengths. To meet the requirement, Heat Trace combined a copper sheath with heating conductors to enable an operating temperature of 250ºC with resistance values from 1.7Ω/km up to 2000Ω/km per conductor. However, an HDPE outer sheath must be used when the cable is used in special situations, such as corrosion resistance or burying or snow melting application. HDPE jacketed copper-sheathed heating cables (MHC) have an operating temperature of 90ºC. MI cables have excellent strength and are resistant to corrosion. They are series resistance heaters which must be designed to provide the required heat output.
Example of Applications
- Freeze protection of high exposure pipelines (e.g. steam manifolds)
- Temperature maintenance of pipelines
Benefits
- Circuit lengths up to 5 - 6km
- Suitable for single or 3 phase applications
- Metal jacket for increased mechanical strength and fire resistance
Product Specification - maximum withstand temperature MCU 250°C (482°F) or MHC 90°C (194°F)
Mineral Insulated Cable (MCU/MHC) is available up to 300 W/m outputs.
Maximum Withstand Temperature
MCU: 250°C (482°F) or
MHC: 90°C (194°F)
Minimum Installation Temperature
MCU: -80°C (-112°F) or
MHC: -25°C (-13°F)
Minimum Operating Temperature
MCU: -80°C (112°F) or
MHC: -25°C (-13°F)
Power Supply
up to 600V
Cable Dimensions
see data sheet
Minimum Bending Radius
see data sheet
Maximum Workpiece Temperatures (°C)
Please contact Heat Trace Ltd for details of maximum workpiece temperatures.
Accreditations
MCU/MHC18ATEX3388
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MSS - max withstand temp 600°C (1112°F)
MSS Mineral Insulated Cable
The MSS range of stainless steel sheathed Mineral Insulated (MI) heating cable has been developed to meet the specific need for a cable having a high temperature cabability and electrical resistance values needed for long circuit lengths. To meet the requirement, Heat Trace combined a stainless steel sheath with heating conductors to enable an operating temperature of 600ºC with resistance values from 2.1Ω/km up to 36100Ω/km per conductor. However, an HDPE outer sheath must be used when the cable is used in special situations, such as corrosion resistance or burying or snow melting application. MI cables have excellent mechanical strength and are resistant to corrosion. They are series resistance heaters which must be designed to provide the required heat output.
Example of Applications
- Freeze protection of high exposure pipelines (e.g. steam manifolds)
- Temperature maintenance of pipelines
Benefits
- Circuit lengths up to 5 - 6km
- Suitable for single or 3 phase applications
- Metal jacket for increased mechanical strength and fire resistance
Product Specification - maximum withstand temperature 600°C (1112°F)
Mineral Insulated Cable (MSS) is available up to 300 W/m outputs.
Maximum Withstand Temperature
600°C (1112°F)
Minimum Installation Temperature
-40°C (-40°F)
Power Supply
up to 600V
Cable Dimensions
see data sheet
Minimum Bending Radius
see data sheet
Maximum Workpiece Temperatures (°C)
Please contact Heat Trace Ltd for details of maximum workpiece temperatures.
Accreditations
MSS18ATEX3390
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