Raychem Corporation designs and manufactures products for the protection and management of construction equipment, wiring, and power supplies. Their main products are in the areas of thermal management, wire and cable management, and specialty chemicals. Raychem Corporation was originally founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.
Founded in 1957 as a joint venture between Raytheon and Data Control with a focus on electronic components.
In the 1960s, Raychem invented and pioneered heat-shrinkable products.
In the 1970s, Raychem invented and patented self-regulating heat trace cables.
In 1999, Tyco Electronics acquired Raychem Corporation.
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These products are used to protect and insulate cables or wires in harsh environments. They shrink down to fit around the item being protected when heat is applied.
These cables are used in freeze protection and temperature maintenance applications, and offer a safe and energy-efficient alternative to traditional heating methods.
These products are used to secure cables in place and prevent tangling or damage. They come in a variety of materials and sizes to fit any application.
Raychem is a company that designs and manufactures products for the protection and management of construction equipment, wiring, and power supplies. Their main products are in the areas of thermal management, wire and cable management, and specialty chemicals.
Heat-shrink tubing is a material that is used to protect and insulate cables or wires in harsh environments. When heat is applied, it shrinks down to fit snugly around the item being protected.
Self-regulating heat trace cables are cables that are used in freeze protection and temperature maintenance applications. They offer a safe and energy-efficient alternative to traditional methods of heating.
Raychem's competitors include 3M, Panduit, and HellermannTyton, among others. These companies offer similar products in the areas of cable management and protection.
Raychem products can be purchased from their website, as well as through a variety of distributors and retailers. A list of authorized distributors can be found on their website.