Overview
WIPE hotwire Asphalt Snow Melting Heating Cable and Mat is engineered for permanent installation in asphalt surfaces. Built with twin ETFE-insulated conductors, an XLPE inner jacket, and a high-temperature PVC outer jacket, it delivers sustained, high-output snow-melting performance across roads, car parks, and commercial forecourts.
Features & Specifications
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- Twin solid/multi-strand ETFE insulated heating conductors, 0.25 inch diameter, 0.012 inch insulation thickness
- Polyester-laminated aluminium foil with drain wire and ATC braid shielding
- XLPE inner jacket 0.024 inch thickness, high-temperature PVC outer jacket
- 12.5 W/ft linear output, available in 120V, 208V, 240V, 277V and 347V, 60Hz
- Glass fiber/nylon mesh carrier, sticky and non-sticky mat variants
- 1.64 ft mesh width, 50 W/sq.ft heat density, 3-inch cable spacing
- Solid/multi-strand tinned copper cold tail, AWG 18 to 14, ETFE insulation
- Cold tail length 10 to 20 ft., separate and integrated connection types
- Twin solid/multi-strand heating conductor, PTFE insulated
- Polyester laminated aluminium foil shielding with drain wire
- XLPE inner jacket, high temperature PVC outer jacket
- 30 W/m linear wattage, 230V, 50 Hz supply voltage
- FG mesh/nylon mesh carrier, sticky and non-sticky variants
- 0.5 m mesh width, heat density of 300 W/m², 100 mm cable spacing
- Supply lead available in integrated and separate connection types, 3.5 m cable length
| Conductor | Twin solid/multi-strand ETFE insulated, 0.25 inch diameter |
|---|---|
| Shielding | Polyester-laminated aluminium foil with drain wire and ATC braid |
| Inner Jacket | XLPE, 0.024 inch thickness |
| Outer Jacket | High-temperature PVC |
| Linear Wattage | 12.5 W/ft |
| Voltage | 120V, 208V, 240V, 277V, 347V, 60Hz |
| Carrier | Glass fiber/nylon mesh, sticky and non-sticky variants |
| Mesh Width | 1.64 ft |
| Heat Density | 50 W/sq.ft |
| Cable Spacing | 3 inch |
| Cold Tail | AWG 18 to 14, ETFE insulation, 10 to 20 ft. |
| Heating conductor | Twin solid/multi-strand conductors (both heating) |
|---|---|
| Insulation | PTFE |
| Shielding | Polyester laminated aluminium foil with drain wire |
| Inner jacket | XLPE |
| Outer jacket | High temperature PVC |
| Cable diameter | 8.0 mm approx. |
| Linear wattage | 30 W/m |
| Supply voltage | 230V, 50 Hz |
| Cold tail conductor | Solid/multi-strand tinned copper (AWG 18 & 16) |
| Cold tail insulation | XLPE |
| Cold tail shielding | Aluminium foil with drain wire |
| Cold tail outer jacket | High temperature PVC (thickness 30 Mil) |
| Cold tail length | 3.5 m |
| Mat carrier | FG mesh, nylon mesh |
| Mesh type | Sticky, non-sticky, cross filament tape |
| Mesh width | 0.5 m |
| Heat density | 300 W/m² |
| Cable spacing | 100 mm |
Applications
- Snow melting in asphalt roads and parking areas
- Commercial forecourts and large outdoor paved areas
Certifications & Approvals
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is an asphalt snow-melting heating cable and mat?
An asphalt snow-melting heating cable and mat is designed for permanent installation within asphalt surfaces to melt snow and ice across roads, parking areas, and other paved surfaces.
Where can asphalt snow-melting heating cables and mats be used?
WIPE hotwire asphalt snow-melting heating systems are designed for roads, driveways, parking lots, and other outdoor paved surfaces requiring snow and ice removal.
What makes the asphalt snow-melting heating cable suitable for asphalt installation?
The asphalt snow-melting cable features ETFE-insulated conductors, an XLPE inner jacket, and a high-temperature PVC outer jacket, making it engineered for permanent installation within asphalt surfaces.
What is the output and voltage range of the asphalt snow-melting heating cable?
WIPE hotwire's asphalt snow-melting heating cable provides a linear output of 12.5 W/ft and is available in 120V, 208V, 240V, 277V, and 347V configurations at 60 Hz.
What are the key features of the asphalt snow-melting heating mat?
The asphalt snow-melting heating mat is available in sticky and non-sticky variants, with a 1.64 ft mesh width, 50 W/sq.ft heat density, and 3-inch cable spacing.
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