At the Walkers Crisps factory in Leicester<\/strong>, the world\u2019s largest crisp production site, maintaining continuous operation is essential. The facility processes tons of potatoes daily and runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During winter, heavy snow on the roof directly above the production ovens risked overloading the structure and disrupting production. Scraptoft Electrical Services (SES)<\/strong> approached Heatmat (part of the Heatcom Group<\/strong>) to design a durable and efficient roof heating system<\/strong> that would eliminate snow build-up and safeguard the facility\u2019s operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Through our subsidiary Heatmat<\/strong>, Heatcom Group<\/strong> carried out a detailed on-site survey and produced a complete heating specification in collaboration with SES Electrical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The roof heating system was divided into 11 independent zones<\/strong>, designed using CAD plans for precision. It consisted of 7 mm exterior heating cables<\/strong> manufactured in Denmark and installed with roof fixing strips<\/strong> and weatherproof adhesive<\/strong> to ensure long-term durability in extreme weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each zone was controlled independently via five separate control systems<\/strong> equipped with temperature and moisture sensors<\/strong> for automatic activation. These intelligent controllers switch the heating on only when snow or ice is detected and off again once clear \u2014 maximising energy efficiency while ensuring reliable performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Two additional roof sections housing air-conditioning ducts and extractors were also fitted with heating to prevent snow damage. All materials were carefully tested with the site\u2019s Kemperol triple-layer roof surface<\/strong> to ensure compatibility and safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The heating capacity ranged from 8.5 kW to 41.6 kW per zone<\/strong>, depending on the surface area \u2014 with outputs designed to handle severe snow loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The installed system provides complete protection against snowdrifts and roof overloading<\/strong>, allowing Walkers Crisps to maintain full production capacity throughout winter without interruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The heating zones can be individually controlled depending on snowfall, giving the site maximum flexibility and minimal operating cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This project highlights Heatcom Group\u2019s expertise<\/strong>, through Heatmat<\/strong>, in delivering large-scale, industrial-grade roof heating systems \u2014 engineered for reliability, safety, and round-the-clock operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" To prevent snow accumulation and roof overload at the world\u2019s largest crisp factory, Heatcom Group \u2014 through its subsidiary Heatmat \u2014 delivered a multi-zone roof heating system. With 7 mm exterior cables, temperature and moisture sensors, and fully automated controls, the installation ensures safe, ice-free operation and uninterrupted 24\/7 production.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":18213,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[729],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19630","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sne-issmeltning"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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