Installing ceramic rope heaters is straightforward and efficient, leveraging their malleable design for intimate contact with the workpiece. For welding preheating or post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) on pipes, the ceramic rope heater is wrapped directly around the weld, ensuring the heating width covers approximately 8 times the material's wall thickness.

It is crucial to place a temperature measuring thermocouple directly on the weld and beneath the heater for precise control. Once wrapped, it is recommended to cover the heater and the workpiece with thermal insulation (insulating cotton) to maximize efficiency and maintain the desired temperature.

•       Insulating Material: Alumina Ceramic

•       Heating Core: Nickel-Chromium (NiCr) Alloy Wire

•       Temperature Range: 0 - 1050 °C

•       Cable Diameter: 12 mm

•       Min. Bending Diameter: 60 mm

•       Dielectric Strength: 2000V / min

•       Insulation Resistance: ≥ 5 MΩ

•       IR Wavelength: 8 - 18 UM

Below are the technical specifications for the reference models of the SCD series ceramic rope heaters, adaptable to rope-type configurations as required:

Heatecx Flexible Ceramic Rope Heaters (SCD) offer a set of advanced technical features that ensure superior performance:

•       Wide Temperature Range: Capable of operating in a range of 0 to 1050°C.

•       High-Quality Materials: Composed of an NiCr heating core and alumina ceramic insulation.

•       Extreme Flexibility: Their rope design allows for a minimum bending diameter of 60 mm.

•       Rapid and Uniform Heating: The element configuration ensures homogeneous heat distribution.

•       High Dielectric Strength: With a dielectric strength of 2000V/min, they offer excellent electrical safety.

•       Reliable Insulation: Insulation resistance is ≥ 5 MΩ, providing protection against electrical leakage.

•       Infrared Emission: Emit in an infrared wavelength of 8-18 UM.

Flexible ceramic rope heaters are indispensable tools in various industries, standing out for their ability to operate in conditions where flexibility is paramount. Their main applications include:

•       Welding Preheating: Essential for preparing pipe joints and weld beads before the process, reducing the risk of cracks.

•       Post-Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT): Used for stress relieving in welded components, especially in pipes and pressure vessels.

•       Pipe and Connection Heating: Provide uniform heating to maintain fluid temperature or prevent freezing.

•       Components with Irregular Geometries: Their rope design makes them perfect for heating elbows, flanges, and difficult configurations.

•       Confined Spaces: Ideal for applications where space around the area to be heated is limited.

At Heatecx, we manufacture customized heating solutions for our Flexible Ceramic Rope Heaters (SCD Series). We can produce ceramic rope heaters according to the client's exact specifications, including:

•       Custom Lengths and Power: We adapt the length and power of the heater to meet the specific requirements of your application.

•       Special Connections and Terminals: We configure terminals and connections according to your electrical system needs.

•       Specific Materials and Insulation: Options for advanced materials for extreme operating environments.

Our engineering team is committed to collaborating with you to design and manufacture ceramic rope heaters that integrate perfectly into your processes, maximizing the efficiency and safety of your heat treatment with the quality and reliability that characterize Heatecx.