1.

SelfRegulating Cables

Engineered Products

2. PowerLimiting
Cables

Pre-traced, pre-insulated safety showers

Weldless, clamp-on pipe shoes

Prefabricated EHT buildings

8. Control and
Monitoring

Standing lock-seam tank insulation systems

7. Snow and
Ice

Each product is designed to add value to even the simplest of heat-tracing installations.
Typical benefits served by these products include:

Tank heat loss prevention

Personnel safety

Pipe support

Control and power distribution optimization

ShowerGuard pre-traced
safety shower/eyewash units

10.Engineered
Products

A description of the features and benefits of each technology is provided in the following
pages.

9. Heat-Trace
Panels

6. Tank
Heating

Tyco Thermal Controls offers a wide range of engineered products for the industrial market.
These products are developed under the Tracer brand.

5. Tubing
Bundles

Introduction

4. Longline
Heating

Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Trac-Loc Vertical Lock-Seam Tank Insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
ShowerGuard Pre-Traced Safety Shower/Eyewash Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Interlock Clamp-on Pipe Shoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Prefabricated EHT Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

3. Mineral
Insulated
Cables

This section provides an overview of engineered products available from Tyco Thermal
Controls. For complete design assistance and product selection, contact your Tyco Thermal
Controls representative or phone Tyco Thermal Controls at (800) 545-6258. Also visit our
Web site at www.tycothermal.com.

11.SteamTracing
Systems
12.Technical
Data
Sheets

Interlock clamp-on pipe shoe

13.Appendixes

Prefabricated EHT buildings

Trac-Loc vertical lock seam tank insulation

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Trac-Loc Vertical Lock-Seam Tank Insulation

Trac-Loc is a standing lock-seam insulation panel system that delivers structurally superior,
maintenance free, and lower cost insulation than conventional tank insulation methods.
APPLICATIONS

Trac-Loc is ideal for large, flat-bottomed tanks used for storage of materials that are sensitive
to temperature fluctuations and require a covering of insulation and jacketing to reduce heat
loss or gain.
DESCRIPTION

The Trac-Loc Vertical Lock-Seam Tank Insulation System is unique due to its design, panel
construction, and installation techniques.
DESIGN

The Trac-Loc advanced interlock panel system consists of prefabricated panels of insulation
and jacketing material. These panels, fabricated to the height of the storage tank, include
flanges that are mechanically seamed to an adjacent panel. This mechanical seam creates a
homogeneous jacket that not only secures the panels to the storage tank, but also reduces
moisture ingress, damage due to wind, and inherent expansion and contraction of the storage tank.
PANEL CONSTRUCTION

Panels are fabricated by laminating insulation material to a preformed jacket. Insulation can
be made up of one or more insulating materials. Jacket materials conform to industry
standards. The following tables contain some of the typical insulation and jacketing materials
used for panel construction.
Table 1 Insulation Material
Insulation
Polyisocyanurate
Fiberglass
Mineral wool
Calcium silicate**
Perlite**
Cellular glass

K factor*

Tmax
2

250F

(121C)

850F

(454C)

1200F

(649C)

0.34 Btu/ft /F

1200F

(649C)

Btu/ft2/F

1200F

(649C)

900F

(482C)

0.19 Btu/ft /F
0.24 Btu/ft /F
0.26 Btu/ft /F

0.34

0.30 Btu/ft /F

* K factor based on 100F mean temperature

** Used in double-layer applications only

Table 2 Jacketing Material

Material

Thickness

Aluminum*

0.024" (0.610 mm)

Stainless steel

0.016" (0.406 mm)

Steel

26 gauge

Galvalume

0.024" (0.610 mm)

* Jacket material may be coated for corrosive environments and colored for aesthetics.

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In order to temporarily secure the panels to the surface, a cable system is secured to the tank
circumference. Trac-Loc clips secure the panels to the cables. A seaming tool forms the adjacent panels into a vertical seam that includes the clip.

3. Mineral
Insulated
Cables

Trac-Loc
clip
Panel #1

Panel #2

4. Longline
Heating

Anchor cable
Step 2
Alignment of Trac-Loc clip and panels.
Panels held in place by mating flanges with
clip inserted between male/female flange.

6. Tank
Heating

Step 4
Final seam creates homogeneous jacketing
along tank surface.

8. Control and
Monitoring

The Trac-Loc system is provided as a complete turnkey system. Additional value-added

services include:
Estimates
AutoCAD designs

Pads and self-regulating cable designs

Immersion heaters, circulation heaters, etc.

Under tanks designed heating systems

9. Heat-Trace
Panels

Thermal calculations

7. Snow and
Ice

Step 3
Double locking of panels creates seal.
Mechanical crimping of seam accomplished
by single pass of seaming tool.

5. Tubing
Bundles

Step 1
Trac-Loc clip and panels prior to assembly.
Clip is secured to anchor cable.

Fig. 2 Trac-Loc installation

2. PowerLimiting
Cables

INSTALLATION

1. SelfRegulating Cables

ShowerGuard Pre-Traced Safety Shower/Eyewash Units

APPLICATIONS

DESCRIPTION

13.Appendixes

The ShowerGuard shower/eyewash unit is designed to minimize field installation requirements and maximize product integrity, while eliminating the numerous disadvantages associated with field installation of electric heat-trace cable, insulation, and moisture barrier
jacketing.

12.Technical
Data
Sheets

Safety showers/eyewash units must be installed to ensure the availability of water when
demanded. In locations that are subjected to adverse weather conditions, units must incorporate designs to protect from freezing.

11.SteamTracing
Systems

Safety showers/eyewash units are required in all industrial plants for personnel protection.
The ShowerGuard pre-traced, pre-insulated safety shower/eyewash unit is designed to minimize field installation costs and requirements.

10.Engineered
Products

ShowerGuard Pre-Traced Safety Shower/Eyewash Units

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24.75"
(629 mm)
Stainless steel
actuating arm

GUAT box

1.25" NPT
(32 mm)

Water inlet

8.5"
(216 mm)

Thermostat

4"
(102 mm)

23.5"
(597 mm)

ABS plastic
shower head

Power
Polished stainless
steel pull rod
Nameplate

Heat-trace cable
Insulation

ABS shell
90.25"
(2.3 m)

6.5"
(165 mm)
4"
Stainless steel
flag handle

5.25"
(133 mm)
Valve drain
42.5"
(1.1 m)

4"
(102 mm)

10.125"
32.5" (257 mm)
(825.5 mm)

Base plate
7/16" (11 mm) diameter
9"
mounting holes on 7.75"
(229 mm) (197 mm) bolt circle

8.25"
(210 mm)

1.25"
(32 mm)
NPT
plugged

Fig. 3 Typical ShowerGuard details

PRODUCT SELECTION AND CATALOG NUMBER ASSEMBLY

Determine water connection location

The shower/eyewash unit water connection is located at either the top or bottom of the vertical riser. The connection size is 1.25" (32 mm) NPT. A galvanized union is provided. Connections are in plane parallel to grade.
Determine area classification
Eye/face outlet
head assembly

Units are available as Nonhazardous Area, Class I Division 2, and Class 1 Division 1. All
accessories and components are provided and wiring practices performed in accordance
with the selected area classification configuration.
Determine service voltage
Units are available to utilize 120 Vac to 240 Vac. Note that 208 Vac can be used as a power
source for a 240 Vac unit.
Heat-trace indicator light
Indicator light is applied to tracing to show power. This option does not indicate trace performance or continuity.

10" safety orange ABS

plastic shower head

Shower location light

Option to include required identification part of the safety station. Available in red, green,
blue, or amber.

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Freeze Offers protection in case of power or tracing failure. Consists of temperature-sensing

Scald Offers over-temperature protection. Consists of temperature-sensing valve located in

the eyewash area of the safety station. Valve is set to be fully open at 105F (41C).
Both Combination of two valves (one scald/one freeze).

Dial thermometer is located in the riser (vertical pipe section). The thermometer verifies local
system performance. It assumes that the riser temperature is indicative of all areas to the
safety station.

Alarms

6. Tank
Heating

The mechanical vane-operated switch is activated by the flow of water during shower or eyewash operation. It is available in SPDT and DPDT design. SPDT is typically used for single
alarm location activation. DPDT switch allows for both local and remote activation. This
option must be selected for any alarm options.

5. Tubing
Bundles

Flow switch

4. Longline
Heating

Thermometer

3. Mineral
Insulated
Cables

valve located in the eyewash area of the safety station. Valve is set to be fully open at 35F
(2C).

2. PowerLimiting
Cables

Safety valve

1. SelfRegulating Cables

ShowerGuard Pre-Traced Safety Shower/Eyewash Units

Alarm horn Local horn mounted to flow switch junction box.

7. Snow and
Ice

Alarm bell Local mechanical bell mounted to flow switch junction box.
Alarm light Local strobe/revolving light mounted to flow switch junction box.

SG-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X

Area classification
0=Nonhazardous 2=Class I Div 2
1=Class I Div 1

Alarm bell
0=none
2=Class I Div 2
1=Nonhazardous
Alarm light
0=None
2=Class I Div 2
1=Nonhazardous

2=240 Vac

Heat-trace indicator light

0=None
2=Class I Div 2
1=Nonhazardous

Flow switch
0=None
1=SPDT

Safety valve
0=None
F=Freeze

Thermometer
0=None

2=DPDT

11.SteamTracing
Systems

Shower location light

0=None
R=Red
G=Green
A=Amber
B=Blue

10.Engineered
Products

Voltage
1=120 Vac

9. Heat-Trace
Panels

Alarm horn
0=none
2=Class I Div 2
1=Nonhazardous

Water connection
T=1.25" top
B=1.25" bottom

8. Control and
Monitoring

Some options may not be available in all combinations or configurations; please refer to the
ShowerGuard data sheet in the Technical Data section for more detailed information.

1=Yes

S=Scald
B=Both

12.Technical
Data
Sheets

Fig. 4 Determining the catalog number

13.Appendixes

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Interlock Clamp-on Pipe Shoe

The Interlock clamp-on pipe shoe is a patented pipe support design that eliminates fieldwelding requirements for pipe supports.

Tracer

APPLICATIONS

Pipes that can be installed on supports include bare pipe, painted pipe, insulated pipe, and
heat-traced pipe. Using the clamp-on pipe shoe can allow you to:

Void

Minimize or eliminate wear on the pipe caused by normal movement of a pipeline. This
movement can be attributed to many things, including thermal expansion of the pipe due
to process temperature changes or changes in ambient temperature.

Provide a means for guiding the pipe so that multiple lines within a rack do not rub
against one another during normal movement.

Allow spacing between the pipe support and the pipe itself to facilitate the installation of
pipe insulation.

Ideal for traced pipes

The Interlock clamp-on pipe shoe is not intended for anchoring or vertical support requirements.
DESCRIPTION

The Interlock shoe includes a base with either two or three (depending on the application)
support tongs welded to it. These support tongs have a lever gap stamped in their base,
through which a mating tong is inserted. When the mating tong is bolted to the support tong
the pipe ends of the tong are drawn together, gripping the pipe.
The entire assembly is galvanized (6 mil thick) for corrosion protection.
The Interlock shoe can be used on nominal pipe sizes ranging from 1-in (25.4 mm) through
8-in (203 mm), and is available in heights of 3-in (76 mm), 4-in (102 mm) or 6-in (152 mm)
to accommodate varying thicknesses of pipe insulation.
The Interlock shoe is made out of A-36 carbon steel, but is also available in other materials of
construction for special applications. The standard (A-36) Interlock shoe can be used in services from 20 F (29C) to 400 F (204C).
When the Interlock shoe is used on stainless steel pipe an optional isolation insert is available to isolate the dissimilar metals, in compliance with most pipe support specifications.
"W-TK"

B.O.P

"H"
"W-TK"
B.O.S

"S"
"L"

Fig. 5 Interlock pipe support

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Cables

ADVANTAGES

Reduced heat loss at the pipe support.

Minimizes the need to serpentine or loop heat-tracing cable or tubing, eliminating as
much as 15% of the heat-tracing requirements on a typical application.

Eliminates field welding for supports.

Achieves a higher level of quality.
Eliminates rework because the shoe was not located correctly.
Eliminates the need for scaffolding or lift equipment.
Eliminates the need to paint pipe support field welds.
Eliminates the need for fire watch or full weld enclosures.
Eliminates the need for hot work permits.
Eliminates stress corrosion of pipe at welds.

Easy to install.

Doesnt retain moisture between the support and the pipe.

Eliminates corrosion by not allowing moisture (or other corrosive media) to collect
between the support and the pipe.

Less costly (as compared to welded-on supports).

The total installed cost of an Interlock shoe is significantly less then the total installed
cost of a welded-on shoe.

4. Longline
Heating

Reduced cross sectional area (as compared to conventional clamp on shoes).

Reduces space requirements in the pipe rack, minimizing rack congestion.

5. Tubing
Bundles
6. Tank
Heating
7. Snow and
Ice

Product Selection
Determine pipe size
Available in sizes 1-in (25.4 mm) through 8-in (203 mm)

Determine height requirement considerations include:

Pipe rack spacing/density
Insulation thickness
Standard heights include 3-in (76 mm), 4-in (102 mm), and 6-in (152 mm)

Determine length
Length is determined by analysis of piping conditions and is designed to accommodate expected movement based on expansion and contraction of piping system.

8. Control and
Monitoring

10.Engineered
Products

Pipe size: 1" (25.4 mm), 1.5" (38 mm), 2" (51 mm), 3" (76 mm), 4" (102 mm), 6" (152 mm), 8" (203 mm)
Shoe height: 3" (76 mm), 4" (102 mm), 6" (152.4 mm)
Shoe length: 12" (305 mm), 18" (457 mm)
Isolation/heat trace thermal boot: (n/a, B)

9. Heat-Trace
Panels

1 -3 -1 2 -B
=
=
=
=

3. Mineral
Insulated
Cables

PRODUCT SELECTION AND CATALOG NUMBER ASSEMBLY

A
B
C
D

1. SelfRegulating Cables

Interlock Clamp-on Pipe Shoe

11.SteamTracing
Systems

Fig. 6 Interlock catalog number

12.Technical
Data
Sheets
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Prefabricated EHT Buildings

Tracer prefabricated EHT buildings are custom designed and built to allow for centralization
and protection of field-based control and monitoring systems used in heat-tracing applications.
APPLICATIONS

Systems requiring a large number of heat-tracing circuits located within a limited amount of
acreage may benefit from the use of a prefabricated building designed exclusively for heattracing requirements. The prefabricated building allows for the installation and utilization of
the control and monitoring system, while eliminating any additional costs for individual field
unit protection from the outdoor environment.
DESCRIPTION

Prefabricated EHT buildings are custom-built to meet the particular combination of control
points and power distribution requirements. The buildings are assembled off-site in a controlled environment and are delivered to the site completely assembled, reducing scheduling
impact. These EHT buildings are specifically designed to minimize impact on real estate and
to be located within the unit close to the circuits that will be powered. To further centralize the
system components, the EHT building can serve as an ideal location for installation of power
distribution equipment, heat-trace transformers, as well as a work area containing computer
and supervisory software dedicated to the heat-tracing system. Another benefit created by
centralization of components includes a reduction of power distribution equipment and control wiring, as locating power distribution and control and monitoring devices in the more
traditional MCC buildings often requires excessive conduit and wiring.
For applications requiring fewer circuits, Tyco Thermal Controls offers a complete line of
Control and Monitoring panels designed for field mounting.

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