Thermal Controls & Electronics

Application

Thermon SnapTrace is a preformed flexible heat transfer compound designed for rapid, consistent installation over steam trace tubing on straight piping. SnapTrace should be used with TFK channels (included in the kit contents) for mechanical and weather protection.

Thermon’s heat transfer compounds provide an efficient thermal connection between the tracer and the process equipment. By eliminating the air voids that would ordinarily exist, heat is directed into the pipe wall primarily through conduction rather than convection and radiation. A single tracer utilizing Thermon’s heat transfer compound has the equivalent performance of three to five (bare) tracers.

Bulk heat transfer compounds can be installed in TFK channels to create a ChannelTrace system. While SnapTrace is considered part of the ChannelTrace family, the ability to rapidly install SnapTrace on straight runs is unique and cost effective.

SnapTrace sections are shipped in 1.22 m lengths and are packaged 25 sections per box. Each SnapTrace order includes protective TFK galvanized steel channels. SnapTrace is water resistant and requires no curing procedures.

Features

• Factory-formed to fit the tracer and pipe
• Can be installed up to five times faster than hand troweled compounds
• Water resistant
• No surface preparation required(*)
• No curing required
• Increases heat transfer rates significantly over bare tracing

*A four-hour start-up procedure should be implemented to circulate fluids > 93°C through the tracers to soften the SnapTrace for maximum surface conformance and optimal performance.

Resources

Datasheet
English (Europe) datasheet
English (Americas) datasheet

Selection guide
English (Europe) selection guide

Frequently asked questions
English (Europe) FAQ

Installation manual
English (Europe) installation instructions