Raychem HTS

Raychem HTS is the leading provider of electrical heat tracing solutions for all commercial and industrial uses. The following is a synopsis of an exciting company whose self-regulating technology made us the pioneer in the industry and whose innovations allow us to continue offering the best in heat tracing and control and monitoring products

Tracing a history of Innovation
In 1969, Raychem Corporation acquired Chemelex. The match proved ideal. Raychem was already a word leader in polymer science technology, with an impressive product portfolio that included high temperature wire for jet aircraft, and heat-shrinkable polymers for electric insulation. Now, a patented Chemelex technology allowed construction of a cut-to-length heater based on conductive ski wax.

A breakthrough changes the Industry
In 1971, Raychem's Chemelex Division introduced the world's first self-regulating heater, offering far greater reliability than any previous electric heaters. For the next decade and beyond, the company continued its expansion of the self-regulating heat tracing products. By 1980, the self-regulating heater had become the industry standard world-wide, and Chemelex it's leading manufacturer.

New relationship brings greater capabilities
Raychem was acquired by Tyco International in 1999. Chemelex is now Raychem HTS, a division of Tyco Flow Control - a diverse leader in the global industrial marketplace. This new relationship arms us with even greater world-class technical and manufacturing resources, which we now employ to provide even more products and services.