Trace heating in hazardous areas
Our trace heating for hazardous areas provides a safe solution in potentially explosive zones, whether it’s used for frost protection or temperature maintenance. You can find fixed resistor heating cables (polymer-insulated or single-core polymer cable, mineral-insulated) and self-regulating trace heating tapes in our range – including solutions with ATEX and IECEx certification.
Using trace heating tapes in potentially explosive zones
Trace heating in hazardous areas provides reliable temperature maintenance and ensures that systems run smoothly is important for guaranteeing safety in areas for working with combustible and explosive substances.
We offer our customers a wide range of trace heating tapes. Our experts are happy to provide you with a specialist consultation to help you choose the right product and ensure it is safely installed.
Self-regulating trace heating tapes – the easy, efficient solution for hazardous areas
Self-regulating trace heating tapes are made of conductors that run in parallel to one another, joined together by a conductive polymer, the actual heating element. This heating element adapts its heat output to the ambient temperature.
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Output-limiting trace heating tapes – reliable trace heating in hazardous areas
Output-limiting trace heating tapes as a trace heating solution for hazardous areas are useful for systems that need a high heat output or high individual temperatures.
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Expanded trace heating with fixed resistor heating cables
Whether it’s for frost protection or temperature maintenance, fixed resistor heating cables (e.g. polymer-insulated or single-core polymer cable) or mineral-insulated heating conductors are consistent and efficient solutions, particularly for heating circuits and high temperatures, even in hazardous areas. In contrast to self-regulating trace heating tapes, fixed resistor cables provide a consistent output regardless of the ambient temperature, making them particularly good for long heating circuits.
The experts at ZIEGLER ENGINEERING are happy to help you choose the right products for your systems and applications and will plan your heating solutions taking into account all the relevant parameters.
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ATEX and IECEx certifications for hazardous areas
Almost all products for hazardous areas by ZIEGLER ENGINEERING are ATEX and/or IECEx-certified. Thanks to our expert knowledge, we provide long-lasting trace heating systems in line with all common industry guidelines that can also be used as a safe, reliable solution for hazardous areas.
Where is trace heating used for frost protection?
Wherever media is at risk of freezing or icing up. This can even be an issue in hazardous areas which brings with it particular challenges for trace heating safety.
This is also the case for the following industries:
Trace heating ZIEGLER ENGINEERING – safety in hazardous areas
Extensive expertise make ZIEGLER ENGINEERING the ideal partner for safe trace heating in hazardous areas. With our wide range of trace heating for hazardous areas and our services in planning, installation and maintenance, you’re sure to find the perfect solution for any area where explosion protection is absolutely imperative.
Frequently asked questions about trace heating in hazardous areas
Can electric trace heaters be used in explosive atmospheres (ATEX)?Kann man elektrische Begleitheizungen im Ex-Bereich (ATEX) verwenden?
Yes, but it is imperative that the design ensures that temperature limits are not exceeded (risk of explosion) and that guidelines are observed. Safety temperature limiters (STLs) are often required. For self-regulating heating tapes, the temperature classes are predefined, meaning STLs are not required in most applications.
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ZIEGLER ENGINEERING is your partner when it comes to electrical trace heating. We offer a wide range of products, vast experience and sound expert knowledge.