Heat transfer compounds
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Whether
- bonding tracer tubing to long piping runs
- irregular surfaces (valves and pumps) or
- tank walls,
there is a product specifically designed for every trace heating application.
Take a look at our heat transfer compound selectrion matrix below.
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Product selection chart
| Standard Use | Provide an efficient thermal connection between tracer and process equipment for high temperature maintenance or high exposure temperatures. Also used with ChannelTrace system featuring TFK galvanized steel channel. | Suitable for use in areas of extreme moisture and/or corrosive environments with low to medium exposure temperatures. These products are particularly suited for valves and similar equipment. | Self-curing - no heat required. Suitable for use in areas of extreme moisture and/or corrosive environments. | Used where periodic disassembly is necessary or for plate-type heating coils. | Preformed compound designed for rapid, consistent installation under TFK channel on straight runs of piping. | ||
| Maximum Exposure Temperature | 700°F (371°C) | 1,250°F (677°C) | 325°F (163°C) | 375°F (190°C) | 275°F (135°C) | 375°F (190°C) |
406°F (208°C) |
| Minimum Exposure Temperature | -320°F (-196°C) | -320°F (-196°C) |
-320°F (-196°C) |
-320°F (-196°C) |
-100°F (-73°C) |
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| Minimum Installation Temperature | 32°F (0°C) | Ambient 0°F (-18°C) Product 10°F (-12°C) |
Ambient 32°F (0°C) Product 70°F (21°C) | 32°F (0°C) | Ambient 32°F (0°C) Product •200°F (93°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | |
| Heat Transfer Coefficient, U | Tracer to pipe wall 20-40 Btu/hr·°F·ft² (114-227 w/m²·°C) |
Tracer to pipe wall 20-40 Btu/hr·°F·ft² (114-227 w/m²·°C) |
Tracer to pipe wall 20-40 Btu/hr·°F·ft² (114-227 w/m²·°C) | Heater to tank wall 20-40 Btu/hr·°F·ft² (114-227 w/m²·°C) |
Tracer to pipe wall 20-40 Btu/hr·°F·ft² (114-227 w/m²·°C) |
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| Bond Shear | 150 lbs/in² (1.034 kPa) | 1,000-1,800 lbs/in² (6,895-12,411 kPa) | 1,000 lbs/in² (6,895 kPa) | N/A | 100-150 lbs/in² (689-1,034 kPa) | ||
| Start-Up Technique | No special curing procedure required if installed with TFK channel; otherwise, compounds must be cured for 4-12 hours at 160°F to 212°F (71°C to 100°C). | No special curing procedure required. T-80 and T-85 cure in 4-12 hours at 212°F to 325°F (100°C to 163°C). | No special curing procedure required. | No special curing procedure required. | Must be heated to 200°F (93°C) to promote surface wetting and curing. | ||
| Method of Installation | Hand trowel or use with TFK channel (Carbon steel tube tracers are not recommended) (ALP primer must be applied to aluminum surfaces) | Manual or air-powered cartridge gun (Electrically heated barrel available) | Hand trowel | Hand trowel on plate-type heating coils | Use with TFK channel | ||
| Water Soluble | Yes | No | No | No | No | ||
| Electrical Resistivity | 0.267 ohm/inch (0.105 ohm/cm) | 3.3 ohms/inch (1.299 ohms/cm) | 146 ohms/inch (57 ohms/cm) | 146 ohms/inch (57 ohms/cm) | 320 ohms/inch (126 ohms/cm) | 146 ohms/inch (57 ohms/cm) | |
| Shelf Life | 1 year | 90 days for 1/10-gallon (0.379 liter) cartridges, 30 days for 1 and 5-gallon (3.79 and 18.93-liter) cans, (Shelf life can be extended up to 1 year is material is stored below 40°F [4°C]). | 1 Year (unmixed) | Indefinite | Indefinite | ||
| Container Size Available | 1-gal (3.79 l) cans 5-gal (18.93 l) cans | 1/10-gal (0.379 l) cartridges 1 and 5-gal (3.79 l and 18.93 l) cans | 1-quart (0.946 l) cans 1-gal (3.79 -) cans | 1-quart (0.946 l) cans 1-gal (3.79 l) cans 5-gal (18.93 l) cans | 4-foot (1.22-m) lengths 25 sections per box | ||
| Weight per Unit | 14 lbs (6.4 kg)/gal | 13 lbs (5.9 kg)/gal | 13 lbs (5.9 kg)/gal | 13 lbs (5.9 kg)/gal | 0.33 lb/ft (0.05 kg/m) | ||
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*SnapTrace heat transfer compounds must be heated to a temperature of at least 93°C (200°F) to promote surface wetting and curing.
SnapTrace
Preformed Flexible Heat Tracing Compound
SnapTrace is a preformed flexible heat transfer compound designed for straight piping runs, 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) and larger.
SnapTrace includes TFK galvanized channel, providing mechanical and weather protection.
A single SnapTrace has the equivalent heat output of 3 to 6 bare tracers, because its eliminating air gaps associated with bare tracers. It is available in 4' long sections to fit on every piping without any problems.
Advantages of Preformed Flexible Heat Tracing Compound:
- Increased heat transfer (3-6 times better than bare tracers)
- Easy, fast installation (snap-on)
- No curing procedure required
- Factory-formed to fit tracer and pipe (1.22m sections)
- No surface preparation required
- Non-soluble in water
