Product Reference Legend (English Units)

TubeTrace® & ThermoTube

Pre-Insulated and/or Heat Traced Tubing Bundles
For design assistance contact Thermon or visit www.thermon.com and download CompuTrace® IT Computer Design Software for Instrument Tubing

Typical Electrically Heat Traced Bundles Typical Steam Traced Bundles

SE-4A1-62-7-ATP-035 SP-4F1-3F1-ATP-065/035
Bundle Type Process Tube(s) Bundle Type Tracer Tube(s)
SE = Single Tube Process Jacket Type Wall Thickness Process Process Tube(s) Wall Thickness
SI = Single Isolated Tube
Tube O.D. Process Tube Heat Trace Option 028 = .028" Tube(s) Process Tube(s) Jacket Wall Thickness
ME = Multiple Tubes ATP 5 Light Steam Traced 035 = .035"
1 = 1/8” Material Number 1 = BN (HPT Only) O.D. Material Number Type
TPU 030 = .030" MI = Multiple Isolated Tubes 028 = .028" 049 = .049"
2 = 1/4” A = 316 SS of Tubes 6 1 = 1/8” A = 316 SS of ATP 5
3 = OJ (BSX Only) 032 = .032" (Copper Only) Light Steam Traced Number 035 = .035" 065 = .065"
Welded 1 Welded Process Tracer Tube
3 = 3/8” 7 = OJ/Fluoropolymer SP = Single Tube 2 = 1/4” O.D. of TPU
035 = .035" Tube(s) 6 040 = .040" (Plastic Only) 083 = .083" (SS Only)
B = #122 Copper 2 Heavy Steam Traced 3 = 3/8” C = PFA Teflon 2 Tracer
4 = 1/2” 8 = Division 1 Approved 4 040 = .040" (Plastic Only) 1 2 = 1/4” 047 = .047" (Plastic Only)
C = PFA Teflon2 3 MP = Multiple Tubes D = Monel 3 Tube(s)
5 = 5/8” 4 = 1/2” 3 = 3/8”
047 = .047" (Plastic Only) 2 1 049 = .049"
D = Monel3 4 Heavy Steam Traced E = Titanium
6 = 3/4” 5 = 5/8” 4 = 1/2”
049 = .049" 2 062 = .062" (Plastic Only)
E = Titanium F = 316 SS Seamless
8 = 1”1 062 = .062" (Plastic Only) 065 = .065"
F = 316 SS Seamless Heat Tracing Type (See Heat Trace Application Below). Contact Thermon for G = 304 SS Welded
TubeTrace SE/ME instrument tubing bundles with alternative heat trace options such 065 = .065" Tracer Tube Material 083 = .083" (SS Only)
G = 304 SS Welded as parallel constant watt and series constant watt including mineral insulated heat H = 304 SS Seamless
083 = .083" (SS Only) A = 316 SS Welded
H = 304 SS Seamless tracing. J = Alloy C276
Self-Regulating Heat Trace Vac B = 122 Copper
J = Alloy C276 K = Alloy 825
30 = VSX 5 w/ft. 120 Vac 60 = HTSX 3 w/ft. 120 Vac 70 = HTSX 20 w/ft. 120 Vac F = 316 SS Seamless
K = Alloy 825 L = Alloy 20
31 = VSX 5 w/ft. 240 Vac 61 = HTSX 3 w/ft. 240 Vac 71 = HTSX 20 w/ft. 240 Vac
L = Alloy 20 M = FEP Teflon
32 = VSX 10 w/ft. 120 Vac 62 = HTSX 6 w/ft. 120 Vac Power-Limiting Heat Trace
M = FEP Teflon 33 = VSX 10 w/ft. 240 Vac 63 = HTSX 6 w/ft. 240 Vac 50 = HPT 5 w/ft. 120 Vac T = PTFE Teflon
N = Nylon 34 = VSX 15 w/ft. 120 Vac 64 = HTSX 9 w/ft. 120 Vac 51 = HPT 5 w/ft. 240 Vac X = Special
P = Polyethylene 35 = VSX 15 w/ft. 240 Vac 65 = HTSX 9 w/ft. 240 Vac 52 = HPT 10 w/ft. 120 Vac ThermoTube® Type SL Pre-Insulated Tubing
T = PTFE Teflon 36 = VSX 20 w/ft. 120 Vac 66 = HTSX 12 w/ft. 120 53 = HPT 10 w/ft. 240 Vac (Not Heated)
X = Special 37 = VSX 20 w/ft. 240 Vac Vac 54 = HPT 15 w/ft. 120 Vac
(i.e. passivated, 67 = HTSX 12 w/ft. 240 55 = HPT 15 w/ft. 240 Vac SL-4B135-ATP
40 = BSX 3 w/ft. 120 Vac Vac
polished, etc.) 56 = HPT 20 w/ft. 120 Vac
41 = BSX 3 w/ft. 240 Vac 68 = HTSX 15 w/ft. 120 Bundle Type Jacket Type
Vac 57 = HPT 20 w/ft. 240 Vac Tube
42 = BSX 5 w/ft. 120 Vac SL = Single Tube Tube Wall ATP 5
O.D. Tube Material Thickness
43 = BSX 5 w/ft. 240 Vac 69 = HTSX 15 w/ft. 240 TPU
1 = 1/8" A = 316 SS Number
44 = BSX 8 w/ft. 120 Vac of 30 = .030"
2 = 1/4" Welded
45 = BSX 8 w/ft. 240 Vac Tubes 32 = .032" (Copper
3 = 3/8" B = #122 Copper Only)
46 = BSX 10 w/ft. 120 Vac 1
4 = 1/2" C = PFA Teflon2 35 = .035"
47 = BSX 10 w/ft. 240 Vac
D = Monel3 49 = .049"
5 = 5/8"
Notes . . . 65 = .065"
6 = 3/4" E = Titanium
1. Contact factory for options of 1” O.D. tubing (Not available in all materials.) 83 = .083" (SS Only)
8 = 1"1 F = 316 SS Seamless
2. Teflon is a trademark of E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc. G = 304 SS Welded
3. Monel is a trademark of Inco Alloys International, Inc. H = 304 SS Seamless
4. Contact factory for design review. J = Alloy C276 M = FEP Teflon
5. Black ATP is standard, other jacket materials include TPU (Urethane). K = Alloy 825 N = Nylon
6. Maximum number of tubes dependent on tube size. L = Alloy 20 P = Polyethylene
7. Complete line of accessories for TubeTrace and ThermoTube are available. Typical TubeTrace Type ME Typical TubeTrace Type MP Typical ThermoTube Type SL T = PTFE Teflon
X = Special

Electrical Heat Trace Application

For Freeze Protection or Maintain 150°F (65°C) NO
STEAM OUTS For Freeze Protection or Maintain 250°F (121°C) For Freeze Protection or Maintain 300°F (149°C) For Freeze Protection or Maintain 400°F (205°C)
Heat Trace Exposure* Limited to 185°F (85°C) Heat Trace Exposure* to 420°F (215°C) Heat Trace Exposure* to 450°F (232°C) Exposure** to 500°F (260°C)
BSX Self-Regulating Heat Tracing (All BSX includes braid & overjacket. Standard HTSX Self-Regulating Heat Tracing (All HTSX includes braid & overjacket BNOJ) VSX Self-Regulating Heat Tracing (All VSX includes braid & overjacket BNOJ) HPT Power-Limiting Heat Tracing (All HPT includes BN braid & may include OJ)
overjacket is polyolefin, also available with an optional fluoropolymer overjacket.) 60 = HTSX 3 w/ft. 120 Vac 64 = HTSX 9 w/ft. 120 Vac 68 = HTSX 15 w/ft. 120 Vac 30 = VSX 5 w/ft. 120 Vac 33 = VSX 10 w/ft. 240 Vac 36 = VSX 20 w/ft. 120 Vac 50 = HPT 5 w/ft. 120 Vac 53 = HPT 10 w/ft. 240 Vac 56 = HPT 20 w/ft. 120 Vac
40 = BSX 3 w/ft. 120 Vac 43 = BSX 5 w/ft. 240 Vac 46 = BSX 10 w/ft. 120 Vac 61 = HTSX 3 w/ft. 240 Vac 65 = HTSX 9 w/ft. 240 Vac 69 = HTSX 15 w/ft. 240 Vac 31 = VSX 5 w/ft. 240 Vac 34 = VSX 15 w/ft. 120 Vac 37 = VSX 20 w/ft. 240 Vac 51 = HPT 5 w/ft. 240 Vac 54 = HPT 15 w/ft. 120 Vac 57 = HPT 20 w/ft. 240 Vac
41 = BSX 3 w/ft. 240 Vac 44 = BSX 8 w/ft. 120 Vac 47 = BSX 10 w/ft. 240 Vac 62 = HTSX 6 w/ft. 120 Vac 66 = HTSX 12 w/ft. 120 Vac 70 = HTSX 20 w/ft. 120 Vac 32 = VSX 10 w/ft. 120 Vac 35 = VSX 15 w/ft. 240 Vac 52 = HPT 10 w/ft. 120 Vac 55 = HPT 15 w/ft. 240 Vac
42 = BSX 5 w/ft. 120 Vac 45 = BSX 8 w/ft. 240 Vac 63 = HTSX 6 w/ft. 240 Vac 67 = HTSX 12 w/ft. 240 Vac 71 = HTSX 20 w/ft. 240 Vac

* Exposure temperatures are generally with heat trace de-energized (off). Exceptions are for ** Standard TubeTrace and ThermoTube bundles have a maximum tube temperature
HTSX and VSX self-regulating heat trace ratings which allow intermittent exposure, on or off. rating of 400°F (204°C) if outer jacket is to remain below 140°F (60°C) in a max ambient of
80°F (27°C) with no wind. Extra insulation (bundle option "XINS") maybe considered if tube
temperatures approach HPT Power-limiting limits of 500°F (260°C), power off. For higher
exposures [up to 1100°F (588°C)] consider TubeTrace HT or HTX bundles.

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 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

BSX™ SELF-REGULATING HEATING CABLE

APPLICATION
BSX self-regulating heating cables are designed to provide 2
freeze protection or process temperature maintenance
3
to metallic and nonmetallic piping, tanks and equipment.
The heat output of BSX cable varies in response to the
surrounding conditions along the entire length of a circuit.
Whenever the heat loss of the insulated pipe, tank or 4
equipment increases (as ambient temperature drops), the
heat output of the cable increases. Conversely, when the
heat loss decreases (as the ambient temperature rises or
5
product flows), the cable reacts by reducing its heat output.
6
BSX cables are approved for use in ordinary (nonclassified)
areas and hazardous (classified) areas.

RATINGS
Available watt densities................. 3, 5, 8, 10 w/ft @ 50°F
(10, 16, 26, 33 w/m @ 10°C)
Supply voltages...........................110-120 or 208-277 Vac
Max. maintenance temperature....................150°F (65°C)
Max. continuous exposure temperature
Power-off..................................................185°F (85°C)
Minimum installation temperature............... -60°F (-51°C)
Minimum bend radius
@ 5°F (-15°C)......................................... 0.38” (10mm)
@ -76°F (-60°C).................................... 1.25” (32 mm)
T-rating 1
3, 5, 8 w/ft (10, 16, 26 W/m)................T6 185°F (85°C)
10 w/ft (33 W/m)................................T5 212°F (100°C)
Notes
1. T-rating per the National Electrical Code and Canadian Electrical Code.
CONSTRUCTION
1 Nickel-plated copper bus wires (16 AWG)
2 Radiation cross-linked semiconductive heating matrix
3 Radiation cross-linked dielectric insulation
4 Tinned copper braid
5 Polyolefin overjacket provides additional protection for
cable and braid where exposure to aqueous inorganic
chemicals is expected.
OPTIONS
6 FOJ Fluoropolymer overjacket over tinned copper braid
provides additional protection to cable and braid where
exposure to organic chemicals or corrosives is expected.

BASIC ACCESSORIES
Thermon offers system accessories designed specifically
for rapid, trouble-free installation of Thermon heating
cables.
All cables require a connection kit to comply with approval
requirements. Information on accessories to complete
a heater circuit installation can be found in the “Heating
Cable Systems Accessories” product specification sheet
(Form TEP0010).

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 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

BSX™ SELF-REGULATING HEATING CABLE

POWER OUTPUT CURVES 1 CIRCUIT BREAKER SIZING 2

The power outputs shown apply to cable installed on Maximum circuit lengths for various circuit breaker
insulated metallic pipe (using the procedures outlined in amperages are shown below. Breaker sizing should be
IEEE 515) at the service voltages stated below. For use based on the National Electrical Code, Canadian Electrical
on other service voltages, contact Thermon. Code or any other applicable code. The National Electrical
Code and Canadian Electrical Code require ground-fault
Power Output
Catalog Number Catalog Number
at 50°F (10°C) protection of equipment for each branch circuit supplying
120 Vac Nominal 240 Vac Nominal
w/ft (m) electric heating equipment. Check local codes for ground-
BSX 3-1 BSX 3-2 3 (10) fault protection requirements.
BSX 5-1 BSX 5-2 5 (16)
120 Vac Service Voltage Max. Circuit Length 3 vs. Breaker Size
BSX 8-1 BSX 8-2 8 (26)
ft (m)
BSX 10-1 BSX 10-2 10 (33) Start-Up
Catalog
Temperature
Number 20A 30A 40A
°F (°C)
12
(39) 50 (10) 360 (110) 360 (110) 360 (110)
0 (-18) 325 (99) 360 (110) 360 (110)
10 BSX 3-1
(33) BSX 10 -20 (-29) 285 (87) 360 (110) 360 (110)
-40 (-40) 260 (79) 360 (110) 360 (110)
8
Watts per Foot (w/m)

(26) 50 (10) 240 (73) 300 (91) 300 (91)

BSX 8
0 (-18) 205 (62) 300 (91) 300 (91)
6 BSX 5-1
(20) -20 (-29) 185 (56) 275 (84) 295 (90)
-40 (-40) 165 (50) 250 (76) 265 (81)
4 BSX 5
50 (10) 190 (58) 240 (73) 240 (73)
(13)
0 (-18) 150 (46) 225 (69) 240 (73)
BSX 3 BSX 8-1
2 -20 (-29) 135 (41) 200 (61) 240 (73)
(6)
-40 (-40) 120 (37) 180 (55) 215 (66)

0 50 (10) 160 (49) 200 (61) 200 (61)

30 50 70 90 110 130 150 0 (-18) 110 (34) 170 (52) 200 (61)
(-1) (10) (21) (32) (43) (54) (66) BSX 10-1
-20 (-29) 100 (30) 150 (46) 200 (61)
Pipe Temperature °F (°C) -40 (-40) 90 (27) 135 (41) 180 (55)

CERTIFICATIONS/APPROVALS 240 Vac Service Voltage Max. Circuit Length 3 vs. Breaker Size
FM Approvals ft (m)
Start-Up
Ordinary Locations Catalog
Temperature
Hazardous (Classified) Locations Number 20A 30A 40A
°F (°C)
Class I, Division 2, Groups B, C and D
Class II, Division 2, Groups F and G 50 (10) 725 (221) 725 (221) 725 (221)
Class III, Divisions 1 and 2
Class I, Zones 1 and 2, AEx e II 0 (-18) 650 (198) 725 (221) 725 (221)
BSX 3-2
-20 (-29) 575 (175) 725 (221) 725 (221)
Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Ordinary Locations -40 (-40) 515 (157) 725 (221) 725 (221)
Hazardous (Classified) Locations
Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D 50 (10) 480 (146) 600 (183) 600 (183)
Class II, Division 2, Groups F and G 0 (-18) 395 (120) 590 (180) 600 (183)
Class III, Divisions 1 and 2 BSX 5-2
-20 (-29) 350 (107) 525 (160) 590 (180)
Canadian Standards Association
Ordinary Locations -40 (-40) 315 (96) 475 (145) 530 (162)
Hazardous (Classified) Locations 50 (10) 385 (117) 480 (146) 480 (146)
Class I, Divisions 1 & 2, Groups A, B, C and D
Class II, Divisions 1 & 2, Groups E, F and G 0 (-18) 285 (87) 425 (130) 480 (146)
BSX 8-2
Ex e II -20 (-29) 255 (78) 380 (122) 480 (146)
-40 (-40) 230 (70) 345 (116) 430 (131)
Notes 50 (10) 280 (85) 400 (122) 400 (122)
1. For more precise power output values as a function of pipe temperature, refer to
CompuTrace®. 0 (-18) 225 (69) 340 (104) 400 (122)
BSX 10-2
2. Based on the trip current characteristic of Type QOB or Type QO equipment -20 (-29) 200 (61) 300 (91) 400 (122)
protection devices. For devices with other trip current characteristics, contact
Thermon. -40 (-40) 180 (55) 275 (84) 365 (111)

3. The maximum circuit length is for one continuous length of cable, not the sum of
segments of cable. Refer to CompuTrace® design software or contact Thermon
for current loading of segments.