T-3 heat transfer compound creates an efficient thermal
bond between a steam or electric heater and process pipes
or equipment. A single Thermonized steam tracer utilizing
Thermon’s heat transfer compound is more cost effective
than a contoured clamp-on jacket and has the equivalent
performance of three (or more) bare tracers.
T-3 is typically utilized for applications with maximum
exposure temperatures of 700°F (371°C). To minimize waste
and speed installation, use Thermon’s ChannelTrace™
system featuring TFK channels. The ChannelTrace system
provides protection prior to installation of thermal insulation
and invites no special curing procedure for the T-3 heat
transfer compound. (Refer to the back of this specification
sheet for details.)
 

DESCRIPTION
T-3 is a heat transfer compound that hardens when cured.
OPTIONS
TFK steel channel provides additional protection for a
Thermonized tracer prior to the insulation of the pipe or
equipment.
Banding and tools to secure steam tracing (TFK channel
and/or tubing) to pipe or equipment.
 

BENEFITS
• Free design assistance for Thermonized tracing
• Increase heat transfer rates significantly over bare
tracing, reducing number of tracers and steam traps
• Fewer steam tracers reduce installation time;
ChannelTrace eliminates waste
• Water-soluble for easy cleanup
• Requires no special curing procedure for tracing under
TFK channels
 

Spesifications

T-3-1........................................ 1-gallon (3.79-liter) pail
T-3-2........................................ 2-gallon (7.58-liter) pail
T-3-5......................................5-gallon (18.93-liter) can
Maximum exposure temperature...............700°F (371°C)
Minimum exposure temperature............. -320°F (-196°C)
Minimum installation temperature....................32°F (0°C)
Heat transfer coefficient, Ut, tracer to pipe wall
20-40 Btu/hr•°F•ft2 (114-227 w/m2•°C)
Nominal electrical resistivity .....................0.34 ohms-inch
(0.86 ohms-cm)
Shelf life (unopened) ..............................................1 year
Nominal bond shear .....................150 lbs/in2 (1,034 kPa)
Water-soluble ............................................................. yes