SLCAB Self-Regulating Heating Cable0 pages

SLCAB

Your Heating Specialist since 1949

SLCAB Self-Regulating Heating Cable
Product Highlights
Ideal for freeze protection and low
temperature process maintenance up to
150°F (66°C)

CABLE / WIRE

Automatically adjusts heat output based on
surface temperature
Safe to overlap and insulate
Can be cut-to-length and terminated in the
field
No temperature controller is required*
* If a specific process temperature is required, a temperature
controller is necessary.

Specifications:

•t Continuous maintenance temperature: 150°F (66°C)
maximum
•t Intermittent exposure temperature: 185°F (85°C)
maximum; -20°F (-29°C) minimum
•t 3, 5, 8, or 10 watts/ft (10, 16, 26, or 33 watts/m)
•t Supply voltages: 110 - 120VAC or 208 - 277VAC
•t Moisture, chemical, and flame resistant
•t 16AWG bus wires
•t Braid resistance:
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- Tinned copper: 0.003 ohms/ft (0.009 ohms/m)
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- Stainless steel: 0.125 ohms/ft (0.410 ohms/m)
•t T-Rating**
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- T6: 3, 5, and 8 watts/ft (10, 16, and 26 watts/m)
t
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- T5: 10 watts/ft (33 watts/m)
** Electrical equipment T-rating codes define the maximum surface
temperature that equipment will reach. It is used in hazardous
(classified) area applications.

Approvals:
FM
APPROVED

Ordinary Locations
Hazardous (Classified) Locations
Class I, Division 2, Groups B, C, D
Class II, Division 2, Groups F, G
Class III, Division 2

Ordinary Locations 2E*, 3(A,B,C), 5(A,B)
Hazardous (Classified) Locations
Class I, Division 2, Groups B, C, D
Class II, Division 2, Groups E, F, G
Class III, Division 2

Approvals valid only when used with appropriate heating cable and installation
accessories, and installed in accordance with all applicable instructions, codes, and regulations.
*2E approved for 3 watts/ft and 5 watts/ft only

Outer Layer Options
Product Type

Dimensions

Shipping Weight:
Per 500-ft (152m) spool

Purpose

SLCAB-B

Tinned Copper Metal Braid

0.20” x 0.45”
(5mm x 11mm)

40 lb. (18 kg)

Ordinary applications

SLCAB-BP

Tinned Copper Metal Braid with
Thermoplastic Elastomer
Overjacket

0.24” x 0.47”
(6mm x 12mm)

48 lb. (22 kg)

For use in wet or weak chemical
environments (i.e. weak acids)

SLCAB-BF

Tinned Copper Metal Braid with
Fluoropolymer Overjacket

0.25” x 0.49”
(6mm x 12mm)

48 lb. (22 kg)

For use in strong chemical environments
(i.e. strong acids)

SLCAB-SS

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Description

Stainless Steel Metal Braid

0.20” x 0.45”
(5mm x 11mm)

40 lb. (18 kg)

More resistant to rusting and corrosion
than Tinned Copper Metal braid.

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