Flexelec FTP – FTP/T – FTP/I – FTP/TP – PVC Insulated Constant Power Heating Cables

Features

  • Hard-wearing and flexible.
  • Can be cut to length on site.
  • Extremely simple termination.
  • Cold tail incorporated: no extra connection necessary.
  • Available as 10, 15, and 20 W/m.
  • Power supply: 230 V as standard (115 V and 400 V on request).
  • FTP: PVC insulated constant power cables.
  • FTP/T: with tinned copper braid for mechanical protection and earthing.
  • FTP/I: with stainless steel braid for mechanical protection and earthing.
  • FTP/TP: with copper braid and PVC outer sheath to protect against corrosion.
Enquiry

Flexelec FTP series encompasses a range of PVC-insulated constant power heating cables, including FTP/T, FTP/I, and FTP/TP types, designed specifically for safeguarding against freezing and sustaining low temperatures. Among these industrial-grade constant power cables, the PVC-insulated variant stands out as the most cost-effective option. For plastic piping applications, the FTP 10 model, with a power output of 10 W/m, is recommended. To maximize the longevity of these heating elements, it is advisable to employ a suitable control device.

Constant Wattage Heating Cables

Heat tracing applications are plentiful and various. Dpstar provides adapted solutions to heating cables used in various sectors such as construction, building, industry, and even the private sector. We offer you our experience of more than 30 years in supply and design of heating cables, heating tapes, heating cords with a complete range of accessories FLEXKIT. Dpstar provides serial heating cables, self-regulating heating cables, constant wattage heating cables, and many other heating elements to answer your needs. We understand your requirements and we are specialists in Electrical Heat Tracing solutions and provide reliable systems and solutions. Dpstar is responsible, trustworthy, and accountable you can count on.

Characteristics

  • Hard-wearing and flexible.
  • Can be cut to length on site.
  • Extremely simple termination.
  • Cold tail incorporated: no extra connection necessary.
  • Available as 10, 15, and 20 W/m.
  • Power supply 230 V as standard (115 V and 400 V on request).
  • FTP: PVC insulated constant power cables.
  • FTP/T: with tinned copper braid. for mechanical protection and earthing.
  • FTP/I: with stainless steel braid for mechanical protection and earthing.
  • FTP/TP: with copper braid and PVC outer sheath to protect against corrosion.
  • Special production on request.

Applications

  • Stop snow and ice in gutters with heating cables.
  • Secure the maintenance equipment of skating rings with heating cable.
  • Keep warm the hot water with heating cable.
  • Freeze protection of tunnel equipments with heating cables.
  • Defrosting satellite dishes with heating elements.

Specification

Model FTP
Heating wire Nickel-Copper or Nickel-Chrome
Dimensions FTP : 5 x 8 mm
FTP/T – FTP/I : 5.5 x 8.5 mm
FTP/TP : 7 x 10 mm
Power 10, 15 or 20 W/m
Permissible surface temperature de – 30°C to + 90°C
Ingress protection code IP54 with our kits
Min. bending radius 6 x the thickness of cable
Power Distance between 2 consecutive contact points Max. circuit length Max.maintenance
temperature
10 W/m 1 m 170 m 60°C
15 W/m 0.8 m 150 m 50°C
20 W/m 0.7 m 140 m 40°C