Heat Tracing Systems Heating System/Products
Electrical Heat Tracing & Control Systems
Electrical Heat Tracing, Heat Tape and Surface Heating solutions designed to maintain process temperatures, prevent freezing and protect critical piping, valves, tanks and industrial equipment.
Complete Heat Tracing Solutions
Engineering, integration and temperature control for industrial applications.
Electrical Heat Tracing, Heat Tape or Surface Heating is a system used to maintain or raise the temperature of pipes, valves and tanks.
MOWE partners with Klopper Therm Germany in designing, customising and integrating complete Industrial Electrical Heating System packages for chemical plants, petrochemical plants, refineries, power stations and other industrial applications.
Our solutions can include heating elements, heating cables, tapes, thermal insulation, switching systems, control panels and monitoring systems.
How Heat Tracing Works
Maintaining the required process temperature.
Heat tracing uses flexible and adaptable electrical heating elements, heating cables or heating tapes installed along the length of pipes or equipment.
The heating element is installed in physical contact with the surface. Thermal insulation is then applied to reduce heat loss and retain the required process temperature.
Applications
Protecting critical industrial processes and equipment.
Freeze Protection
Protect pipes and equipment from freezing during low ambient temperatures.
Temperature Maintenance
Maintain a constant process or flow temperature.
Process Heating
Maintain the required temperature for process fluids and materials.
Solidification Prevention
Prevent substances from solidifying inside pipelines or equipment.
Electrical heat tracing is commonly used where steam tracing is not available or where electrical heating provides a more suitable solution.
Advantages of Electrical Heat Tracing
Reliable, efficient and adaptable industrial heating solutions.
Engineering & System Integration
From customer requirements to complete heating solutions.
Requirement Review
Identification and evaluation of customer-specific operating requirements.
System Engineering
Development of suitable heating and temperature control solutions.
Equipment Integration
Integration of heating cables, insulation, switching and control components.
Control & Monitoring
Temperature regulation and monitoring systems customised for each application.
MOWE supplies heating materials and components required for correct operation, including switching and control systems tailored to the respective heating system.
Our services also include engineering solutions for systems operating in potentially explosive and hazardous areas.
Heat Tracing Cables & Heating Tapes
Industrial heating solutions for pipelines and equipment.
Heat tracing systems are developed for industrial applications including chemical plants, petrochemical plants, refineries, power plants and explosive areas.
Fixed Resistance Cables
Mainly single-core heating cables designed with defined electrical resistance per metre.
- Defined Ohm resistance per metre
- Constant heating power
- Connection voltage up to 750 V
- Suitable for long pipelines
- Simple heating circuit structure
- Reduced wiring requirements
- ATEX design available
Electrical Heating Tapes
Flexible heating solutions designed to provide temperature-dependent and controlled heat output.
- Temperature-dependent power output
- Supply voltage 230 to 277 V
- Easy handling and assembly
- Adjustable lengths
- Applicable in hazardous areas
- Suitable for industrial piping systems
Hazardous Area Applications
Selected heat tracing solutions can be designed for use in potentially explosive areas, including ATEX-certified applications.
Types of Heat Tracing Cables
Different cable technologies for different operating conditions.
Plastic-Insulated Single-Core Heating Cables
- Operating temperatures up to approximately 260 °C
- Fluoropolymer conductor insulation and outer sheath
- Suitable for aggressive industrial environments
- Available in different configurations depending on application requirements
Mineral-Insulated Heating Cables
- Suitable for high-temperature applications up to approximately 800 °C
- Suitable for hazardous areas involving gases and dust
- Suitable for long transfer cable applications
- Available with copper-nickel and stainless steel outer sheaths
Electrical Heat Tracing Tapes
Flexible heating for temperature maintenance and frost protection.
Electrical heating tapes are designed to provide controlled heating along pipes and equipment. Their heating behaviour allows reduced power output as temperature increases, supporting efficient temperature maintenance.
Typical Applications
Installation & System Considerations
Efficient heat transfer and reliable system performance.
For heating cables, heating lines and heating tapes, assembly-friendly connection components and fastening materials can be supplied to support correct installation.
Aluminium foil or stainless steel foil may be used to improve heat distribution and minimise unwanted thermal insulation between the heating cable and the heated equipment.
Properly installed thermal insulation is essential for reducing heat losses and maintaining efficient system performance.
Special mechanical solutions may be required for supports, flanges and other complex equipment configurations, particularly for high-temperature applications.
Heat Tracing Regulation & Control
Integrated monitoring, temperature control and system management.
UNIPLEX III Heating Controller
Integrated control and monitoring for electrical heating systems.
UNIPLEX III is a heating controller designed for the control and monitoring of electrical heating systems. It combines several functional elements within a compact configuration.
Temperature control, safety temperature limitation and current regulation are integrated into a space-saving controller design.
System Communication & Visualisation
Integration with industrial automation and monitoring systems.
UNIGATE®
The Profibus gateway is designed to connect UNIPLEX controllers through RS485 communication to ProfibusDP systems.
The gateway provides access to multiple controllers through a single Profibus interface and supports integration with industrial control systems.
UNIWIN
UNIWIN visualisation software provides clear monitoring and convenient operation of electrical heating circuits.
Heating systems can be organised into logical process-engineering groups with access to system status, heating circuit data and message archives.
Switch & Control Cabinets
Customised distribution, control and monitoring solutions.
MOWE designs and supplies complete distribution and control units for installation in distribution stations, outdoor environments and selected explosion-endangered areas.
Heating control systems can be customised according to customer specifications and integrated with the required monitoring, protection and communication systems.