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Published 07 May 2025
Heat Tracing Solutions Competitive Pricing | UK Heat Trace Stockist & Supplier | Industrial & Hazardous Areas At Thorne & Derrick, we understand that heat tracing plays a critical role in many industries, ensuring the safety and efficiency of processes by preventing freezing, regulating temperatures, and safeguarding equipment. However,...
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Published 06 May 2025
CHEMUK 2025 Thorne & Derrick | Hall 5, Stand L10 | 21st & 22nd May, 2025 | NEC, Birmingham, UK The UK’s largest expo supporting the chemicals, process engineering, and formulated product industries makes its annual return to the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham on Wednesday 21st May &...
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Published 30 Apr 2025
Knowing how to install trace heating correctly is crucial for ensuring system performance, safety, and compliance—especially in industrial environments where downtime and failures can be costly. Whether you’re working in oil and gas, chemical processing, food production, or utilities, this guide will walk you through the key steps and...
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Published 30 Apr 2025
Rising Trace Heating Costs In recent years, the cost of trace heating systems has continued to rise — particularly with well-known market leaders. For engineers, specifiers, and procurement professionals under increasing budget constraints, this presents a challenge: how to maintain system performance, safety, and compliance without escalating costs. Whether...
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Published 29 Apr 2025
Heat Loss Calculations & Thermal Efficiency Services Thorne & Derrick are leading distributors and stockists of the Eltherm range of electrical heat tracing systems and components, engineered for industrial, commercial, and hazardous area applications. Eltherm is a globally recognised manufacturer of innovative heating solutions, specialising in ATEX-certified heat tracing...
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