Freezstop Micro (FSM)

Freezstop Micro is an industrial grade, self-regulating heating tape that can be used for freeze protection or temperature maintenance of pipework and vessels. It is particularly suited to small diameter pipes and instrument tubing such as impulse or analyser lines. It can be cut-to-length on site to match exact piping lengths without any complicated design considerations.

Freezstop Micro is approved for use in non-hazardous and hazardous areas to worldwide standards. Its self-regulating characteristics improve safety and reliability. Freezstop Micro will not overheat or burnout, even when overlapped upon itself. Its power output self-regulates in response to the pipe temperature.

Freezstop Micro (FSM)
Accreditation & certifications - Freezstop Micro (FSM)

Example of Applications

  • Freeze protection of pipework & vessels
  • Process temperature maintenance

Benefits

  • Can be cut to length
  • Suited to small diameter pipes and instrument tubing
  • Output self-regulates in response to pipe temperature
  • No overheating or burnout
FSM-CF Fluoropolymer Outer Jacket

Freezstop Micro is available with a corrosion resistant thermoplastic outer jacket (FSM-CT) and when greater corrosion resistance is required a fluoropolymer outer jacket (FSM-CF) - see image to right.

The installation of Freezstop Micro is quick and simple and requires no special skills or tools. Termination, splicing and power connection components are all provided in convenient kits.



 

  • Product Specification - maximum withstand temperature 85°C (185°F)

    Freezstop Micro is available in 11 and 17 W/m outputs as illustrated on the graph to the right.
    The graph shows the nominal power output at 230V when installed on insulated metal pipes.

    FSM - nominal power output against pipe temperature

    Maximum Continuous Exposure

    Temperature (Power ON)

    65°C (149°F)

    Maximum Permissable Exposure

    Temperature (Power OFF)

    85°C (185°F)

    Minimum Operating Temperature

    -65°C (-85°F)

    Temperature Classification

    T6 (85°C/185°F)

    Power Supply

    220-277 VAC

    Cable Dimensions

    FSM-CT 10.5 x 5.9mm +/- 0.5mm

    FSM-CF 10.2 x 5.6mm +/- 0.5mm

    IP Rating

    IP67

    Minimum Installation Temperature

    -40°C (-40°F)

    Minimum Bending Radius

    FSM-CT - 35mm

    FSM-CF - 35mm

    Weight kg/100m

    FSM-CT - 10.2 kg

    FSM-CF - 10.0 kg

    Maximum Resistance of

    Protective Braiding

    18.2 Ohm/km

    Cable Gland Thread Size

    M20

    Maximum Circuit Length (m) for various circuit breaker sizes

    Product

    Reference

    Start-Up

    Temperature (°C)

    230V

    6A

    10A

    16A

    20A

    11FSM








    5

    76

    126

    128


    0

    70

    118

    128


    -20

    46

    78

    124

    128

    -40

    36

    60

    96

    120

    17FSM








    5

    54

    88

    102


    0

    50

    84

    102


    -20

    34

    56

    88

    102

    -40

    26

    42

    68

    86

    For use with Type C circuit breakers to IEC 60898