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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

9TRL

lead time: 1 to 15 wk

MOQ: 1 to 5

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