Heat Tracing Tapes for Flexible Heaters
Where pipes and other structures need to withstand harsh weather and temperature conditions, heating elements can be used to ensure durable and reliable performance and supply guarantee of the entire system. Our Glass Cloth Tape and Aluminum Foil Tape options are ideal solutions as the attachment method and consistent protection for heating elements on pipes. Designed for long-term performance in a wide range of temperatures and humidity for secure pipe protection and reduced maintenance efforts, our Glass Cloth Heat Tracing Tapes are strong, conformable, flame retardant and abrasion resistant while the aluminum tapes double as a moisture barrier.
Glass cloth tape
Our UL 510 recognized Glass Cloth Tapes come in a variety of adhesive formulations and offer excellent abrasion resistance, flame retardance, and electrical insulation for flexible heat cable attachment and protection in heat tracing applications. Tapes with acrylic adhesive feature high bond strength for moderate temperature ranges, rubber adhesive solutions provide high tack thermosetting while silicone adhesive tapes withstand higher temperatures.
Aluminum foil tape
These soft Aluminum Tapes are flame retardant and create a moisture barrier to reduce condensation. They are highly conformable, ensuring good contact between the tape, the heat tracing cable and the heat sink. The aluminum backing provides even heat distribution across the heat sink.
Heat Tracing Tapes Material Selection Guide
| Product Code | Adhesive | Backing Thickness in (mm) |
Adhesive Thickness in (mm) | Dielectric Strength (kV) | Peel Adhesion oz/in (N/cm) | Temperature Range °F (°C) | Product Features |
| GL.94 | Acrylic | 0.0047 (0.120) | 0.0018 (0.045) | 2.5 | 37 (4.0) | -20 to 311 (-29 to 155) | Conformable, abrasion resistant for heat tracing; UL510 file E178430 |
| GL.95 | Rubber | 0.0047 (0.120) | 0.002 (0.050) | 2.5 | 32 (3.5) | 0 to 266 (-18 to 130) | High tack thermosetting rubber UL510 file E178430 |
| GL.99 | Silicone | 0.0047 (0.120) | 0.0018 (0.045) | 2.5 | 20 (2.2) | -100 to 356 (-73 to 180) | High temperature heat tracing and hold down tape UL 510 file E178430 |
| G561 | 0.0045 (0.114) | 0.0025 (0.064) | 4.5 | 35 (3.8) | -100 to 590 (-73 to 310) | Premium high temperature thermosetting adhesive |
| Product Code | Adhesive | Backing Thickness in (mm) |
Adhesive Thickness in (mm) | Peel Adhesion oz/in (N/cm) | Temperature Range °F (°C) | Product Features |
| AR.50 | Acrylic | 0.002 (0.050) | 0.0016 (0.040) | 50 (5.5) | -58 to 302 (-50 to 150) | Conformable, good thermal distribution for heat tracing |
| AR.80 | 0.0031 (0.080) | 0.0016 (0.040) | 55 (6.0) | -58 to 302 (-50 to 150) | Thicker version of AR.050 for added protection |
