MI - Mineral Insulated High Temperature Cables
Durable Design
Long service life in hostile environments
High Performance
Maximum Exposure Temp, Power Off, 1200°F (648° C)
About the Product
Chromalox MI mineral insulated heating cables provide rugged and reliable heat tracing for a variety of demanding applications. The high nickel alloy sheath, magnesium oxide dielectric insulation and resistance wire construction allow the tracing of equipment up to 1100°F maintenance temperatures and excellent resistance to many corrosive environments. At lower temperatures, watt densities of up to 50 W/Ft can be designed. Please contact factory for cable maintenance temperature above 400°F.
Chromalox MI Mineral Insulated Heating Cables are the most rugged heating cable in Chromalox's product line. Constructed of a solid series resistor element embedded in highly compacted mineral insulation, MI cables are built to handle high temperature, high wattage applications.
WARNING — A ground fault protection device is required by NEC to minimize the danger of fire if the heating cable is damaged or improperly installed. A minimum trip level of 30 mA is recommended to minimize nuisance tripping.
MI - Mineral Insulated High Temperature
+ Constant Wattage Series Resistance Heating Cable Sets
+ Process Temperature Maintenance to 1100°F (593° C)
+ Maximum Exposure Temp, Power Off, 1200°F (648° C)
+ Corrosion Resistant Alloy 825 or Stainless Steel Sheath
+ Factory Assembled Cable Sets — Ready for Installation
+ Fully Annealed Sheath allows Field Bending
+ Min. Bend Radius = 6 X Cable Diameter
+ For Use on Metal Pipes onlyApprovals
+ Factory Mutual (FM) Approved and CSA certified for ordinary areas. FM and CSA Approved for hazardous (classified) areas.
+ CSA and FM Approved
+ Class I, Div. 1* & 2 Groups A*, B, C, D (gases, vapors)
+ Class II, Div. 1* & 2 Groups E*, F, G (combustible dust)
+ Class III, Div. 2 (easily ignitable fibers and fillings)
+ Consult Chromalox for T ratings
*CSA Only
*Stainless steel not 3rd party approved.
+ ATEX Approved:
+ II 2 G Ex e II T1 to T6 Gb
+ IECEx Approved:
+ Ex IIC T1 to T6 Gb
Applications
+ Freeze Protection
+ Freeze Protection, High Exposure Temperature
+ Process Maintenance, Low Temperature
+ Process Maintenance, High Temperature
Features of MI Cable
Max. Maintenance Temp. (°F) 900
Max. Exposure Temp. (°F) Power Off 1,100
Max. W/Ft. 80
Max. Circuit Length (Ft.) 500
Buss Wire Size N/A
Voltages Up to 600
Hazardous Ratings Yes
Usable on Plastic Pipe No
Cut-to-Length in Field No
Field Splicable No
Can be Overlapped No
Output Varies with Temp. No
Varies Output Along Length No
Monitor Wire Available No
MI Corrosion Selection Guide
Moisture Yes
Aqueous Solutions of Inorganic Compounds No
Liquids Organic Chemicals Acids or Bases Yes
Acids or Bases No
C - Tin-Plated copper metallic braid for additional protection and ground path
CT - Fluoropolymer corrosion resistant overjacket over braid for hostile/corrosive environments
CR- TPR overjacket over braid for protection against certain inorganic chemical solutions
This is a recommendation guide. Chromalox cannot warrant any Electric Heat Trace against failure by sheath degradation if such failure is the result of operating conditions beyond the control of the heater manufacturer. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to make the ultimate choice of sheath material based on knowledge of the chemical composition of the corrosive solution, character of materials entering the solution, and controls which maintains the process.
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Chromalox heat trace solutions offer a safe, reliable and efficient way for freeze protection and process maintenance of pipes, valves, and tanks in the most extreme conditions.