Manufacturing Heating Products for Freight Railroads, Transit Systems and Industry

Multitrace Cable Construction

Constant Wattage Cable

A) Buss Wires
Two 12 AWG tinned or nickel plated copper buss wires provide reliable path for current.

B) Buss Wire Insulation
11mil. FEP jacket insulates buss leads.

C) Extruded Binder
FEP extruded binder supports buss wires and provides stable surface for nichrome heating wire.

D) Nichrome Wire
The nickel chromium heating wire supplies constant uniform heat output.

E) Outer Sheath
This 32 mil. FEP Teflon flame retardant sheath protects the heating wire while providing a highly corrosion resistant barrier.

Optional Coverings

F) Metallic Overbraid
An optional tinned or nickel plated 34 AWG 85% coverage jacket for positive grounding in hazardous (classified) areas.

G) Overjacket
A FEP 22 mil. Teflon jacket which provides protection against abrasion and chemically corrosive environments.

H) Approvals
UL and some CSA approval on all cables with F and G coverings.  Please call for verification on specific cable construction.