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KE-HEATER

260 °C Max Constant Wattage Heating Cable 120-480 Vac

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  • Continuous Exposure Rating up to 500°F
  • Low Watt Density
  • Parallel Resistance Heater
  • Cut-to-Length at the Job Site
KE-HEATER
From C$ 13.87
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260 °C Max Constant Wattage Heating Cable 120-480 Vac KE-HEATER KE-HEATER
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Product Overview
  • Cable Length 1 in
  • Cable Length, Max 202 in
  • Cable Material Nickel, Copper
  • Dielectric Strength 2500 V
  • Heater Wire Material Nichrome
  • Insulation 20 Mil PFA
  • Module Length 4 ft
  • Operating Temperature, Max 148 °C
  • Operating Temperature Note Exposure Temperature: 0 to 260 °C; Short Term Exposure Temperature: 287 °C
  • Purchase Note Use quantity to indicate length of cable to purchase (increments of 1 foot), min purchase of 25 ft
  • Wire Gauge 12 AWG
  • Wire Thickness 0.33 in
  • Wire Width 0.225 in
The KE Cable heating element is tension wrapped and covered with two layers of nonflammable Polyimide Film applied in reverse directions, then heat fused for moisture protection. A stainless steel and tinned copper sheath is then added for additional protection and electrical ground return path. The sheath is enclosed in a minimum 20 mil PFA abrasion and chemical resistant extruded jacket.

OMEGALUXâ„¢ KE Cable is a low Watt density electrical resistance heater. It is designed for freeze protection, viscosity and high temperature process control in Class 1, Groups B, C, and D, Division 2 Classified Areas as well as in corrosive environments. KE is used in asphalt plants, oil refineries, mines, chemical and petrochemical processing areas, other locations where corrosive atmospheres can occur. KE is equally suitable for applications in severe arctic cold.

CAUTION AND WARNING!
Fire and electrical shock may result if products are used improperly or installed or used by non-qualified personnel. See inside back cover for additional warnings.

Max. Circuit Length**-KE Series
Power 120V 208V 240V 277V 480V
4 Watts/ft349'606'699'806'1398'
8 Watts/ft247'428'494'570'988'
12 Watts/ft202'350'403'466'807'
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Can SRM/E5-2CT cable be cut to a 3 inch length and still work? What is the minimum length it can be cut to? How do you connect power to one end of the cable and how do you terminate the other end? I have same questions about KE12-240 cable.

Asked by: Ken Pino
Thank you for your inquiry. Please send your application requirements to heaters@omega.com and we can review and advise.
Answered by: Application Engineer JB
Date published: 2021-06-02
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