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nVent Electric plc (NYSE:NVT) (“nVent”), a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of a new range of nVent RAYCHEM hazardous area heat tracing panels for the European market. Designed, manufactured and certified at nVent’s panel manufacturing facility in Europe, the new range seamlessly integrates with the existing nVent RAYCHEM Elexant network to provide a flexible, in-field heat-tracing control and monitoring solution. Available in standard configurations or as an engineered solution, the new panels also help to optimize heat-tracing operations, reducing total installed costs and project lead times.

A cost-effective, customizable solution

“By combining local and centralized controls with advanced monitoring, our new range creates an optimal control architecture for petrochemical production and other industrial operations,” comments Jaap Nieuwenhuizen, nVent vice president of EMEAI. “Its launch demonstrates our commitment to delivering the process integrity, real-time visibility and reliability that plant owners and operators demand, alongside reduced cost of ownership. Users can also integrate wireless connectivity via the inclusion of the nVent RAYCHEM Elexant 9200i wireless communications interface. This simplifies heat tracing installation upgrades and further reduces wire infrastructure costs.”

The new control panels are specially designed for installation close to heat-tracing circuits in hazardous field locations, significantly reducing cabling infrastructure costs, while delivering considerable space savings within power distribution substations. Via the intuitive touch-screen user interface, the panels also bring advanced control capabilities closer to heat tracing circuits in the field, enabling quick and easy system inspections.

Enhanced protection for harsh winter conditions

In addition to the standard Zone-2 panels, nVent is also introducing an innovative new panel winterization system, suitable for temperatures as low as -55°C (patent pending), specially designed for Arctic regions.

“In harsh climates, the winterized version of our Zone-2 panels provides a reliable, energy-efficient solution to keep vital operations running smoothly,” states Kirill Yakimovich, nVent regional sales manager for Russia. “Via our patented panel heaters, we provide heat precisely where it’s needed, helping to ensure delicate components are protected without excessive energy costs.”

Superior quality, delivered quickly

The Zone-2 panels are designed, manufactured and delivered by nVent according to the highest quality standards, enhancing safety and reliability in every application. nVent’s panel manufacturing process is fully UL-approved in compliance with ATEX and IECEx regulations, resulting in improved flexibility and shortened lead times. These in-house capabilities enable a fast response to panel specification changes, even in the later stages of the project, avoiding costly delays. 

Optimizing operational efficiency

The Zone-2 panels’ improved accessibility provides real-time visibility over the heat tracing system and helps reduce the time needed for configuration, monitoring and maintenance activities. The data-driven insights and smart connectivity of the nVent RAYCHEM Elexant network also allows site managers to fully optimize operational efficiency and safety.

For more information on the nVent RAYCHEM hazardous area panels or nVent’s wider portfolio of smart, connected heat-tracing solutions, visit: www.nVent.com/RAYCHEM

About nVent

nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of enclosures, electrical connections and fastening and thermal management solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER.

nVent, CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER are trademarks owned or licensed by nVent Services GmbH or its affiliates.

New Semi-Conductive Polymer Nanocomposite Provides Higher Power Retention at Increased Temperatures

nVent Electric plc (NYSE:NVT) (“nVent”), a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions, today launched its newest nVent RAYCHEM self-regulating heating cable, the nVent RAYCHEM HTV. The new heating cable will be used in critical industrial applications with high exposure or maintenance temperatures. Offering superior levels of high power retention (HPR) during a design life of more than three decades, the brand new self-regulating heating cable, nVent RAYCHEM HTV, meets stringent demands for maximum process integrity while protecting people, processes and infrastructure.

Increased performance, extended design life

nVent RAYCHEM HTV surpasses previous self-regulating heating cables in performance and design life. Specifically designed for high temperature environments, the cable can operate under high continuous operating temperatures of 205°C/400°F and withstand temperatures up to 260°C/500°F. Its power retention levels are unparalleled: after 10 years of performance at 205°C/400°F, the HTV cable retains 95 percent of its power output. This not only reduces downtime risk and maintenance costs for decades, it also increases plant safety and productivity.

“We understand how important day-to-day operational integrity is,” said Marty Lee, nVent vice president of product management. “While long-term design life is important, the power retention profile over time is equally important. With 95 percent power retention for 10 years and a more than 30-year design life, our customers can be confident of improved process integrity and lower contingencies for decades to come. In an increasingly electrified world, the HTV heating cable will save our customers money and increase their overall operational efficiencies.”

New materials and ground-breaking research and development

To create such a high-performance heating cable, nVent turned to new materials, as well as new developments in nanotechnology and thermal structuring of the materials.

“The nVent RAYCHEM name has long been synonymous with innovative science; true R&D. nVent still operates that way today,” said Linda Kiss, nVent vice president of engineering. “We have almost 75 years of expertise in polymer materials science and have gained new knowledge about how best to construct the highest temperature composites. We created a ground-breaking, new semi-conductive polymer nanocomposite material with increased thermal stability, which provides superior power retention at high temperatures.” 

nVent RAYCHEM heat tracing cables are already well known for their exceptional freeze protection capabilities and the maintenance of critical process temperatures, in many industrial facilities around the world. From critical chemicals to power plants, from oil & gas to pharmaceutical and renewable industries, nVent RAYCHEM products and solutions are associated with reliability, high-caliber performance and long operational life. The new nVent RAYCHEM HTV self-regulating heating cable will build upon this reputation by offering industrial plant owners the opportunity to advance their process integrity and operational efficiency for decades to come.

The nVent RAYCHEM HTV heating cable is internationally certified for use in hazardous areas, comes with a 10-year product warranty and is now globally available.

About nVent

nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of enclosures, electrical connections and fastening and thermal management solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER.

nVent, CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER are trademarks owned or licensed by nVent Services GmbH or its affiliates