by AngeliaPPM | Oct 13, 2026 | Commercial Heat Trace, Industrial Heat Trace
Heat trace failures are not always product failures. A damaged cable, poorly sealed termination, misplaced sensor, or missed electrical test can turn a properly designed system into an expensive callback. Before beginning work, contractors should review the approved...
by AngeliaPPM | Sep 28, 2026 | Commercial Heat Trace, Industrial Heat Trace
When temperatures fall below freezing, a heat trace system stops being something on a drawing and becomes a critical part of keeping operations running. Pipes need to remain protected. Process temperatures must be maintained. Fire protection systems have to stay...
by AngeliaPPM | Sep 23, 2026 | AMIGA, Cables, Commercial Heat Trace, Industrial Heat Trace
When engineers specify a heat trace system, there are many technical questions to consider, such as: How much heat is required? What are the minimum ambient and maximum exposure temperatures? What circuit lengths are needed? Is the application in a hazardous location?...
by AngeliaPPM | Jul 14, 2026 | Commercial Heat Trace, Customer Service, Design Software, Industrial Heat Trace
Selecting the right trace heating system is only one part of a successful project. The real challenge lies in designing a complete system that performs reliably for decades, complies with electrical codes, and can be installed efficiently in the field. From the...
by AngeliaPPM | Mar 10, 2026 | Commercial Heat Trace, Industrial Heat Trace, Institutional Heat Trace, Roof and Gutter
As colder months approach, it’s the ideal time for contractors, facility managers, and building owners to begin planning roof and gutter trace heating installations. Drexan works with several leading OEM partners in the roof de-icing and ice dam prevention industry,...
by AngeliaPPM | Feb 24, 2026 | Cables, Commercial Heat Trace, Roof and Gutter
Winter brings more than snow-covered rooftops, it brings risk. For property owners and facility managers, ice dams are one of the most common and costly cold-weather problems, often leading to water damage, structural issues, and unexpected repair bills. Watch this...
