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Achieve Energy Savings Benefits with Smart Heat Tracing Controls

Industrial facilities are becoming more aware of the annual energy consumption within their plant. They are also looking for ways to bring that annual cost down. Many are…

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The Basics of Heat Trace Design

When it comes to protecting your industrial facility against winter weather, it’s valuable to have tools at your disposal that help make the process easier. Let’s take a…

The Role of a Heat Management System in the Chemical Industry

The chemical industry is one of the key industries for the current global economy and is a very diverse industry.  It converts raw materials (oil, natural gas, air,…

Proactive Measures That Will Make You Love Winter

Winter is just around the corner! However, it’s not too late to prepare. There are still many proactive measures you can take to help your family love winter….

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How Do Self Regulating Heating Cables Work?

In 1972, the Raychem Corporation (now a part of nVent) patented and launched the world’s first self-regulating heating cable. Since then, the company has sold and installed over…

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Winter Maintenance Checklist: Preparing Your Commercial Building

September is here and although the days are still warm and long, Winter is quickly approaching, bringing with it many risks for building owners. Ice, snow and freezing…

Sometimes Less Truly is More – The Case For 3 Watt/Ft Electric Heating Cable for Pipe Freeze Protection

The first application of nVent RAYCHEM self-regulating technology more than 50 years ago was to keep water pipes from freezing. Now more than 50 years and hundreds of…

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How RIM Systems Can Protect Your Roof

Ice dams and icicles are some of the most dangerous hazards a roof can face during winter. They can affect all kinds of roofs types including flat roofs,…

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Contact Rail Heating Keeps Passenger Trains Moving

Winter weather impacts transportation for millions in North America including the New York City metropolitan area. With weather disturbances comes the risk of mass transit systems, like subway…

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Keeping Furnaces Burning During Winter with Fuel Oil Maintenance

Winter weather brings a host of risks and problems that must be managed properly. Besides the well know problems that can come from frozen pipes, icy sidewalks or…