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Heat Tracing Systems for Fire Sprinklers – Why UL515A System Approval is Critical

In 2019, Underwriters Laboratories (UL) issued the first certification for trace heating equipment for use with a fire sprinkler system, including the installation on sprinkler branch lines. This certification…

Get to Know nVent RAYCHEM WinterGard Wet

Wintertime brings freezing temperatures and stormy weather that can cause safety concerns and risk to homes and other buildings. nVent RAYCHEM offers many winter safety solutions to address…

Self-regulating Cable

How Self-Regulating Cable Contributes to Sustainability

Energy-efficient properties of self-regulating cable prevent burst pipes waste a lot of water and cause expensive damage, surface snowmelt reduces salinification, preventing roof and gutter damage with heat…

prepare your commercial building

Getting Your Commercial Building Winter-Ready

Prepare your commercial building for the upcoming winter season with proactive measures to safeguard against extreme weather. Don’t wait until it’s too late—take action now to prevent potential…

Embracing Sustainability: nVent Thermal Management Has Transitioned to 100% Recycled Plastic Cable Reels

We recognize the critical importance of maintaining safety in the distribution and installation of our heating cable products. To ensure this, we annually acquire tens of thousands of…

Tank Heating

Enhancing Energy Efficiency and Safety with Innovative Thermal Insulation for Storage Tanks

Tank terminals play a pivotal role across various industries, serving as vital assets for storing substances like crude oil, biofuels, petrochemicals, tarmac, food products, and wastewater. Ensuring effective…

Pipe Heat Tracing System

Commercial Pipe Heat Tracing System TIC/TOC Considerations

When considering design specifications for a commercial pipe heat tracing system, two types of costs come into consideration: Total Investment Cost (TIC) Total Operating Cost (TOC). TIC includes…

installing a heated driveway

I Hate the Snow Shovel! Should I Get a Heated Driveway?

Winter is coming, and with it comes heavy snowfall and the terrible task of clearing it away. For those with large paths, walkways and driveways, clearing snow and ice…

Electric Tracing System

nVent RAYCHEM Electric Tracing System: A Powerful Security Guard at Beijing Daxing International Airport

Beijing Daxing International Airport was designed by ADP Ingenierie Architects and Zaha Hadid Studio. It covers an area of approximately 150 square kilometers and is one of the…

Pipe Freeze Protection vs. Alternatives

Pipe Freeze Protection vs. Alternatives: How Pipe Freeze Protection Supports Sustainable Building Practices

nVent RAYCHEM pipe freeze protection systems consume electricity, but do they provide benefits for sustainability versus alternatives? That is what we will explore in this post. When Pipes…