Description
Thermon SafeTrace® BTS Steam Tracer
Personnel-Safe Steam Tracing for Industrial Process Heating
The Thermon SafeTrace® BTS is a high-performance steam tracer designed to provide reliable process temperature maintenance while significantly reducing the risk of accidental personnel burns. Unlike conventional bare steam tracer tubing, SafeTrace BTS incorporates a high-temperature polymer safety jacket over a metallic tracer tube, delivering enhanced operator protection without compromising thermal performance.
SafeTrace BTS is an ideal solution for industrial facilities where operators regularly work around steam-traced piping and equipment, combining process efficiency with improved workplace safety.
Product Overview
SafeTrace BTS consists of a copper or stainless steel tracer tube covered by a specially engineered high-temperature yellow polymer jacket.
The protective jacket acts as a thermal barrier that helps reduce the surface temperature of the tracer, minimizing burn hazards for maintenance personnel while maintaining excellent heat transfer to the process pipe. The distinctive safety yellow color also provides immediate visual identification of steam tracing systems in accordance with ASME/ANSI A13.1 identification practices.
Key Features
Metallic steam tracer with high-temperature polymer jacket
Significantly reduces personnel burn risk
High thermal efficiency comparable to bare tracers
Safety yellow identification jacket
Available in copper and stainless steel
Long continuous coil lengths
Excellent corrosion resistance
Simple tape-on installation
Compatible with Thermon steam tracing accessories
Low maintenance requirements
Suitable for new installations and retrofit projects.
Construction
SafeTrace BTS features a durable two-layer construction:
Copper or Stainless Steel Tracer Tube
High-Temperature Safety Yellow Polymer Jacket
The polymer jacket provides mechanical protection and an additional safety barrier while maintaining efficient heat transfer from the tracer tube to the process pipe.
Technical Specifications
Feature Specification
Tube Materials Copper or Stainless Steel
Tube Sizes 3/8″, 1/2″, 10 mm, 12 mm
Typical Pipe Temperature 38°C to 121°C
Maximum Exposure Temperature 215°C
Minimum Installation Temperature -40°C
Maximum Recommended Steam Pressure 17 bar (250 psig)
Benefits
SafeTrace BTS provides several important operational advantages:
Improved personnel safety
Lower risk of accidental contact burns
Excellent corrosion resistance
Reduced maintenance costs
Fast installation
Long service life
Reliable process temperature maintenance
Clear visual identification of steam tracing systems
High mechanical durability
Suitable for harsh industrial environments.
Typical Applications
SafeTrace BTS is widely used for:
Fuel Oil Lines
Heavy Oil Pipelines
Crude Oil Systems
Grease Transfer Lines
Chemical Processing
Steam Utility Systems
Process Piping
Valves
Pumps
Instrument Connections
Tank Farms
Petrochemical Facilities
Refineries
LNG Plants
Offshore Platforms.
Installation
SafeTrace BTS is supplied in long continuous coils and is typically secured directly to the process pipe using Thermon FT-1H fixing tape. Connections to steam supply and condensate return headers can be completed using ThermoTube® pre-insulated tubing and Thermon’s standard steam tracing accessories.
Why Choose SafeTrace BTS?
Compared with traditional bare steam tracer tubing, SafeTrace BTS offers an excellent balance between thermal performance and personnel protection. The integrated polymer jacket helps reduce burn hazards while preserving efficient heat transfer, making it an ideal solution for facilities where maintenance personnel frequently work near steam tracing systems.
Whether installed in a refinery, chemical plant, LNG terminal, or industrial utility system, SafeTrace BTS delivers dependable steam tracing performance with enhanced safety and long-term reliability.
