Inventors:
Chandrakant M. Yagnik - Austin TX
Blake E. Heimbecker - Schertz TX
Assignee:
Thermon Manufacturing Company - San Marcos TX
International Classification:
H05B 334
H05B 102
H01C 702
Abstract:
A parallel, zone-type heating cable wherein thermally-controlled ferrite reed switches in each zone regulate current flow to heating elements aligned in parallel with each other. Two parallel conductors deliver current to the switches and the heating elements. A dielectric insulation material separates the conductors from each other and the heating elements. The heating cable may further include a component having a particular temperature coefficient of resistance aligned in parallel with the switch to further regulate current flow to a positive but lesser level when the switch is open.