Grand Meyer® PHC-30

Self-regulating heating cable of a parallel type for universal use for freezing protection and maintaining the set temperature of pipelines and tanks that are not subjected to steaming, including in hazardous areas, as well as for heating various elements of roofing and drainage systems.

Conductor made of tin-plated copper wires with a cross section of 1.0 mm²

Semiconductive self-adjusting matrix

First layer of internal insulation*

Second layer of internal insulation made of modified polyolefin

Wire shield (max. resistance ≤18.2 ohm/km)

UV protected outer jacket made of modified polyolefin

The Grand Meyer self-regulating heating cable type PHC-30 is an electrical tape heater with parallel conductors. A semi-conductive self-adjusting matrix is applied to tin-plated copper bars (1.0mm²) consisting of a large number of stranded wires. The heat-releasing element of the heating cable is the matrix itself, which changes the heat release depending on the ambient temperature.

Two layers of internal insulation applied to the fuel matrix provide dielectric resistance, moisture resistance, impact and abrasion resistance, and chemical protection to the fuel matrix. The first layer of internal insulation is made using a unique patented technology by co-extrusion with a matrix onto conductive conductors and forms a single whole with it.

The cable is protected by a wire screen, which provides mechanical protection for the fuel matrix and ensures reliable grounding along the entire length of the cable.

Pipeline heating – used to prevent icing in pipelines. The cable is placed on the pipeline with aluminum adhesive tape and covered by pipe isolation.  Can be used to install into pipeline using HCF coupling.

Roof & Gutter defrost – used to prevent icing on gutters and roofs. . The cable is placed on open areas such as roof and gutter. There are many ways to fix cable on roof, depending on it’s type. For more information please contact our project dept.

Floor heating — used for heating tile, stone and marble floors in bathrooms, kitchens, foyers, lobbies. As well can be used as heat-loss replacement in cold spaces, such as garages, loading docs, balconies and other. The cable is typically maintain into thick mortar or concrete.

Radiant space heating — used as primary space heating for rooms with concrete floors. The cable is typically maintain into thick mortar or concrete.

Freezer frost heave prevention — used to prevents heaving in soils under freezers, refrigerated warehouses, and any type of cold rooms. The cable is placed in the subflooring or in conduit buried in soil.

Other ways to use self-regulating heating cable – Cable can be used for tanks that are not subjected of steaming, fire protection systems, systems for supplying technical fluids, condensate return lines, soil heating and others. For more information please contact our project dept.

* The layer is made using a unique patented technology by co-extrusion with a matrix onto conductive wires and forms a single whole with it.

Operating principle

Parallel conductors provide voltage along the entire length of the heating cable, the semi-conductive matrix is ​​a continuous heating element. This design allows you to cut the cable anywhere, excluding the appearance of cold zones. The heating cable acquires self-regulating properties due to the properties of the conductive matrix. As the temperature of the matrix material increases, depending on the ambient temperature and the heat dissipation of the cable, the number of local conductive bonds in the matrix decreases, automatically reducing heat dissipation. As the temperature decreases, the number of local conductive bonds increases, leading to an increase in heat generation. This happens at every point along the length of the cable. Thus, the output power depends on the environmental conditions along the length of the heated pipeline. The ability of self-regulation eliminates the risk of overheating or burnout of the cable when it crosses itself or when the cable passes through the thermal insulation layer.

SPECIFICATIONS
Heat release power under normalized conditions at +10⁰С
30W/m
Maximum operating temperature (continuous operation)
+65⁰С
Maximum allowable temperature without load (1000 hours total)
+85⁰С
Minimum mounting temperature
-40⁰С
Power supply
~220-240V (~110V-120V on request)
Minimum bend radius
35mm
The maximum resistance of the protective braid (screen) is not more than
18.2 ohm/km
Nominal size
11.0x6.5mm
Weight
10.0kg/100m

Temperature characteristics

Rated heat dissipation under normalized conditions for cable PHC-30 with operating voltage ~220V.

Linear power, W/m

Pipe temperature, ⁰С

Maximum length of the heating section, m

(or the total length of a section of the same brand connected in parallel) depending on the type of circuit breaker.

SWITCH-ON TEMPERATURE
~220V
16А
20А
30А
40А
10°C
60
75
100
108
0°C
57
70
90
98
-20°C
48
56
70
85
-40°C
40
50
60
70

For use with type C circuit breakers according to IEC 60898-1:2003.

* At the moment when the heating cable is turned on, a current jump occurs (starting current). Within ≈300 seconds after switching on, the current value stabilizes. The maximum starting current can be 4-5 times the rated current for which the circuit breaker is designed.

Certification Details

European CE conformity certificate. Directive 2014/35/EU. Standards IEC 60800: 2009, EN 60335-1:2012/A11:2014, EN 60335-2-96:2002/A1:2004/A2: 2009, EN 62233:2008/AC:2008.

 Certificate of conformity of the Eurasian Economic Union No. EAEC RU C-LV.AD07.В.04877/22, series RU No. 0278431. Complies with the requirements of the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union “On the safety of equipment for operation in explosive environments” (TR CU 012/2011).

Accessories

Component kits:

For power connection, connection and termination of the cable – a set for termination and
connection termination “Grand Meyer TTK-25”.

To ensure trouble-free operation and comply with all safety standards and requirements, we recommend using original Grand Meyer components.