What are the reasons for overheating in the tropical zone

Tracing tape is an electric heating product used for heating and insulation of pipelines, equipment, or facilities. During use, overheating of the heating strip may occur due to improper installation or equipment damage. What are the reasons for overheating of the heating strip? Below, we will introduce it to you.

Improper installation of the heat tracing belt: If the heat tracing belt is not installed properly, it may have poor contact with equipment or pipelines, resulting in the inability to dissipate heat. In addition, if the length of the tracing band is not enough or the bending radius is too small, it can also cause overheating. Therefore, when installing heat tracing strips, appropriate sizes and bending radii should be selected based on actual needs.

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Damage to insulation of the heating strip: Damage to the insulation material of the heating strip may lead to current leakage or inability to dissipate heat. If damage is found to the insulation of the tracing band, it should be replaced or repaired in a timely manner.

Power supply issue: If the power supply fails or the voltage is unstable, it can cause abnormal operation of the heating strip and cause overheating. Therefore, a reliable power supply should be used and the power circuit and switches should be checked regularly.

Unreasonable heat tracing design: If the heat tracing design is unreasonable, such as poor heat dissipation or excessive power, it can also lead to overheating. Therefore, when choosing a tropical zone, a suitable design scheme should be selected based on actual needs.

To prevent overheating in the tropical zone, the following measures can be taken:

Reasonably select the model and power of the tracing band to ensure that it can meet the heating needs of the equipment, while not being too large or too small.

Install the heat tracing cable correctly to ensure close contact with equipment or pipelines, and avoid overheating due to small bending radii.

Regularly inspect and maintain the insulation material of the tracing band to ensure its integrity and avoid current leakage and overheating issues.

Use a reliable power supply and regularly check the power circuit and switches to ensure the normal operation of the heating strip.

Setting up protective devices for the tracing band, such as temperature sensors and controllers, can timely detect and solve the overheating problem of the tracing band.

Preventing overheating of the heat tracing belt requires comprehensive consideration from aspects such as selection, installation, maintenance, and operation. Taking appropriate measures and paying attention to details can effectively extend the service life of the heat tracing belt and ensure its safety. In case of any abnormal situation or overheating of the heating strip during operation, it should be immediately shut down for inspection and corresponding measures should be taken to ensure safety and normal operation of the equipment.