
Key highlights
Our heating strips are specifically designed to be wrapped around pipes for propulsion systems, prevent freezing and/or condensation of the propellant or fluid, and thereby avoid corrosion and operational issues.
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Applications
Heating strips are engineered for optimal performance when wrapped around pipes used in propulsion systems. Their primary function is to prevent the freezing and condensation of propellants, which is crucial for maintaining the integrity and efficiency of these systems.
By ensuring that temperatures remain stable, our heating strips help to avoid the formation of ice, which can obstruct flow and lead to significant operational challenges. Additionally, preventing condensation reduces the risk of moisture accumulation, which can cause corrosion and degradation of the materials over time.
Key features
- Up to 6mm thin and 2.5m long
Customization
Customized dimensions within applicable limits (width: min. 6 mm, max 15 mm; length: min. 610mm, max 2500mm), resistance and connections; possibility to add Aluminum backing and/or space-qualified PSA, double choice on redundancy (single or double layer), EMC/ESD controlled design
Flight heritage
TRL 9, very long flight heritage (> 30 years)
Manufacturing
Etched foil technology under ESCC 4009 Generic Specification (since 1992)
Testing & qualification
ESCC 4009/0002
Export control
ITAR-free; NOT "Dual use": i.e. not included in Annex I of EU Regulation 2021/821 (Dual-Use Regulation) and any subsequent amendments and additions.
Distributors
N/A (Direct distribution)
Customers
Space Rider, MPCV, HTV, Cygnus, ...
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Last updated: 2026-07-24
Heating strips for propulsion systems piping
lead time: 1 to 15 wk
MOQ: 1 to 5

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