Raychem Heating Cable Protects Against Icing

A Raychem self-regulating electric heat-tracing system, from Tyco Thermal Controls, was chosen as the optimum solution when GlaxoSmithKline needed frost protection for their walkway.

A Raychem self-regulating electric heat-tracing system, from Tyco Thermal Controls, was chosen as the optimum solution when GlaxoSmithKline needed frost protection for the walkway on a link-bridge between two buildings at its facility in Harlow.

Heat-tracing specialist Delta-T, a Tyco Thermal Controls Distributor Partner, supplied and installed the energy-efficient ramp heating system under a 40metres x 11/2metre uncovered area of walkway on the bridge, to prevent ice forming or snow accumulating and becoming a hazard to staff using the link when moving between buildings.

The Raychem ramp-heating system features robust self-regulating heating cables, specially designed for embedding in concrete or sand.

Whenever the ambient temperature falls below 5degC, these cables power up and deliver only the heat necessary to keep the surface clear of snow and ice.

Raychem ramp heating systems are ideal for a wide variety of environments when it is essential to keep surfaces free of snow and ice.

They can be used to prevent frost damage, maintain service continuity and enhance safety around commercial and public buildings and industrial sites.

Complete systems, including Raychem 'Smart' controllers, are easy to programme, can be incorporated into building management systems (BMS) and are capable of delivering significant energy savings over conventional systems.

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