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Raychem BTV2-CT Self-Regulating Heating Cable – 9 to 29 W/m, Ex zone 1

Self-regulating heating cable for freeze protection and temperature maintenance of pipes and vessels in hazardous areas: 3BTV to 10BTV (9–29 W/m at 10 °C), 230 V, fluoropolymer outer jacket, max. maintain temperature 65 °C and intermittent exposure up to 85 °C. ATEX and IECEx Ex eb IIC T6 Gb. 4 part numbers – select by output below.

Part numbers4
IECEx ProtectionII 2 GD Ex 60079-30-1 eb IIC T6 Gb
Voltage230 V
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Common specifications

Heating technology
Self-regulating
Voltage
230 V
Outer jacket
Fluoropolymer
IECEx Protection
II 2 GD Ex 60079-30-1 eb IIC T6 Gb
Max. maintain temperature
65 °C
Max. exposure temperature
85 °C

Documents 6

Datasheet 2

User Manual 2

Product Certificate

Declaration of Conformity

Variants and part numbers

Part number Rated PowerCable typeWeight Files
1
5 × 11 mm – 3BTV2-CT and 5BTV2-CT

The low-output sizes for freeze protection of small-bore pipes and instrument lines. Terminated with the 5 × 11 mm connection kits and the S-20 splice / E-20 end seal kits.

324860TEF 50291087 9 W/m3BTV2-CT0.11
324861TEF 50291088 16 W/m5BTV2-CT0.11
2
5 × 15 mm – 8BTV2-CT and 10BTV2-CT

Higher output for larger pipes and vessels. Note the larger cable cross-section: use the 5 × 15 mm connection kits.

324862TEF 50291089 25 W/m8BTV2-CT0.15
324863TEF 50291090 29 W/m10BTV2-CT0.15

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Accessories for this series

Flexible electrical wiring and components for industrial automation and control systems. Connection kit Pipe Mounting for Raychem Cables: 3BTV-5BTV-10QTVR-15QTVR-XTVR-VPL 5x11 - w/Terminatio Placeholder Connection kit Wall Mounting for Raychem Cables: 3BTV-5BTV-10QTVR-15QTVR-XTV-VPL 5x11 - w/Terminatio Flexible electrical wiring and components for industrial automation and control systems. Connection kit Pipe Mounting for Raychem Cables: 8BTV-10BTV-20QTVR-KTV 5x15 - w/Termination kit HOT Placeholder Connection kit Wall Mounting for Raychem Cables: 8BTV-10BTV-20QTVR-KTV 5x15 - w/Termination kit HOT Placeholder Raychem S-20 In-Line Splice Kit for BTV and QTVR heating cables – heat shrinkHeat-shrink in-line splice joining two lengths of BTV or QTVR (and TLT) heating cable under the insulation.… Placeholder Raychem E-20 End Seal Kit for BTV and QTVR heating cables – heat shrinkHeat-shrink end seal kit closing the far end of a Raychem BTV or QTVR self-regulating heating cable. Rated … Placeholder Raychem E-150 End Seal – universal, below insulation, cold appliedCold-applied universal end seal for BTV, QTVR and XTVR heating cables, fitted below the insulation. Ex eb I…

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Key Benefits:

  • Reliable freeze protection: Safeguards against costly equipment damage and downtime caused by freezing.
  • Precise temperature maintenance: Ensures optimal process conditions and product quality.
  • Hazardous area approved: Designed for demanding environments, including those with flammable gases or dust.
  • Corrosion resistance: Available with polyolefin or fluoropolymer outer jackets to withstand harsh chemical conditions.
  • Energy efficiency: Self-regulating technology adapts to ambient temperature changes, optimising energy consumption.

The RAYCHEM BTV heating cable operates reliably up to 65°C (150°F) and withstands intermittent exposure to 85°C (185°F). It complies with stringent safety standards, including the U.S. National Electrical Code and the Canadian Electrical Code.

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Heating technology

Self-regulating
Voltage

230 V
Outer jacket

Fluoropolymer
IECEx Protection

II 2 GD Ex 60079-30-1 eb IIC T6 Gb
Max. maintain temperature

65 °C
Max. exposure temperature

85 °C

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