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KE Harsh Environment Constant-Wattage Heating Cable

Product Highlights

checkmark Temperatures up to 500^oF (260^oC)

checkmark Power remains constant regardless of temperature

checkmark Can be cut-to-length at job site

checkmark Ideal for a wide range of general purpose applications in corrosive environments:

Freeze protection
Viscosity control
High temperature process control
Asphalt plants
Oil refineries
Mines
Chemical and petrochemical processing areas
Other explosive and corrosive atmospheres
Severe arctic cold

Specifications

Maximum exposure temperature is 500^oF (260^oC)
Moisture, chemical, flame, and radiation resistant
12AWG bus wires
Dimensions 0.2" x 0.3" (5 x 8mm)
41 lb. (19kg) per 500-foot (152m) spool

TEFLON^® is a registered Trademark of DuPont used under license.

Approvals

Ordinary Locations
Hazardous Location (T3 rated):
Class I Division 2 Groups B, C, D
Class II Division 2 Groups F, G
Class III Division 2

RoHS REACH

Approval valid only when used with appropriate heating cable and installation accessories, and installed in accordance with all applicable instructions, codes, and regulations.

Maximum Circuit Length in ft (m)

Cable	120VAC	208VAC	240VAC	277VAC	480VAC
4 watts / ft (13 watts / m)	310 (95)	537 (164)	620 (189)	716 (218)	1240 (378)
8 watts / ft (26 watts / m)	220 (67)	381 (116)	440 (134)	508 (155)	880 (268)
12 watts / ft (39 watts / m)	180 (55)	312 (95)	360 (110)	416 (127)	720 (220)

Circuit Module Length in ft (m)

Cable	120VAC	208VAC	240VAC	277VAC	480VAC
4 watts / ft (13 watts / m)	4.0 (1.2)	4.0 (1.2)	4.0 (1.2)	4.0 (1.2)	8.0 (2.4)
8 watts / ft (26 watts / m)	4.0 (1.2)	4.0 (1.2)	4.0 (1.2)	4.0 (1.2)	6.0 (1.8)
12 watts / ft (39 watts / m)	2.0 (0.6)	6.0 (1.8)	4.0 (1.2)	4.0 (1.2)	6.0 (1.8)

Note: when ordering, please allow a minimum of 1 module length extra for terminations.

PDF KE Harsh Environment Constant-Wattage Heating Cable Specification Sheet

Ordering Information

Part Number Matrix

Connection / Termination Kits

Part Number	Kit	Enough to Complete
KCABUC	Universal Connection / Termination Kit	Two end terminations and one input connection, or one power input splice. Note: Requires a double hub junction box and pipe straps.
KCABKC	Lead / End Seal Kit	Five lead and end terminations.
KCABSK	Splice Kit	One in line splice or one tee splice. Note: Requires pipe standoff, pipe straps, and single hub junction box.
KCABLP	Lead Termination Kit	One lead termination. Note: Requires RTV sealant.
KCABEP	End Termination Kit	One end termination. Note: Requires RTV sealant.

PDF KE Connection /Termination Kit Specification Sheet

Temperature Controller

A temperature controller is required for this product. Check our temperature controller section for a complete selection of temperature controllers.

Accessories

Adhesive Tape

Helps to isolate the cable from the insulation and provides intimate contact with surface to be heated.

Part Number	Description
PSAT36	Pressure Sensitive Fiberglass Adhesive Tape 0.5" x 108' (13mm x 38m) Temperature limit: 350^oF (176^oC)
AAT260 AAT2180	Aluminum Adhesive Tape 2" x 180' (51mm x 55m) / Temperature limit: 350^oF (176^oC) 2" x 180' (51mm x 55m) / Temperature limit: 550^oF (288^oC)

Caution Label

Required by code for every 100ft (3m) of pipe.

Part Number	Description
BCLCAB	Electrical heat trace warning label. Required by code for every 10ft (3m) of pipe.

Heat Conductive Putty

Used to fill voids between cable and pipe surface.

Part Number	Description
HCP1 HCP3	Heat Conductive Putty. Used to fill voids between cable and pipe surface. 1 lb. (0.5kg) 3 lb. (1.4kg)

Monitor Light Kit

Provides a continuity check at the termination end of a cable circuit.

Part Number	Description
MLK1001	Single hub; 120VAC
MLK2001	Single hub; 240VAC
MLK1002	Double hub; 120VAC
MLK2002	Double hub; 240VAC
MLBCAB001	120VAC replacement bulb
40180	240VAC replacement bulb