The S-5N clamp is a popular choice for heat tape applications on standing seam roofs that us the popular 1″ nail strip.
Price range: $9.50 through $239.95
The S-5N fits popular 1″ nail strips, such as: Taylor Metals’ Easy Lock™, ASC Building Products’ Skyline Roofing®, McElroy Metals’ Meridian, New Tech Machinery’s FF100 and roofing types with similar profiles.
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The S-5-N clamp is designed for narrow, horizontal-fold standing seams, including most 1" and 1.5" double-fold mechanical seams (sometimes called “pittsburgh” seams). Your seam must be at least 1" tall with a base width of 0.40" or less. Always measure before ordering, and check our profile diagrams. If you’re unsure, send us a photo or call us at 952-444-2044.
No. The S-5-N is a non-penetrating standing seam roof clamp. It attaches with round-point setscrews that grip the seam without puncturing the roof panel. That means no leaks, no voided warranties, and a roof-safe attachment point for your roof de-icing system.
Plan for one clamp at the bottom and one clamp at the top of each standing seam where you’re running heat cable. Keep in mind that the S-5-N clamp requires an S-5-SR or S-5-SR-U Heat Tape Clip to hold the actual cable.
Just a screw gun with a T-30 Torx driver. Installation takes less than a minute: place the clamp, tighten the setscrews to spec, and attach either the S5-SR or S5-SR-U heat tape clips (sold separately)
Yes. As long as you’re comfortable working safely on your roof and following instructions, it’s very doable. If you’d prefer, we can also connect you with installers through our Professional Installer Program.
The S-5-N clamp is the base attachment. To hold your roof de-icing cable you’ll need the S-5-SR Heat Tape Clip or S-5-SR-U Universal Heat Tape Clip (sold separately), plus Heat Tape Pro self-regulating heat cable. We can help you design a complete system with everything included.
No. The round-point setscrews grip the seam without piercing it. The load is spread evenly across the seam profile to prevent deformation. Just be sure to follow the torque specifications.
The clamp should sit flush on the seam with no movement. Tighten the setscrews to the recommended torque - enough to grip firmly without distorting the seam.
Because it’s engineered specifically for narrow, double-fold seams. The S-5-N provides a tested, non-penetrating mount point that protects your roof and lasts for decades. Paired with the S-5-SR clip, it creates a secure, repositionable system for Heat Tape Pro and other roof de-icing cables.
We keep them in stock and ship same day from Minnesota (orders placed late in the day may ship next business day). Orders placed over the weekend will ship the next business day.
Click here to view the spec sheet, or visit the S-5 company website at s-5.com.
PipeFreezePRO comes with one or more 30ft rolls of high-quality fiberglass tape, but you can use any tape with a temperature rating of 150º F and above. Self-adhesive aluminum foil tape can be used but avoid standard tapes, including electrical tape and duct tape because they lose their adhesion when exposed to heat. Remember, it’s imperative to cover the pipe/heat tape assembly with pipe insulation (1/2″ minimum thickness). Think four easy steps: 1) cable on pipe, 2) tape on cable, 3) insulation on pipe/cable and 4) tape on insulation.
Pipe Freeze PRO can be overlapped during installation. This is a fundamental advantage of self-regulating heat cable over cheap, constant wattage cable found in hardware stores is that it can be overlapped without risk of shorting out or catching fire. So yes, overlap away!
The amount of heat cable needed for pipe freeze prevention is determined by a couple of simple factors including: Length of pipe, diameter of pipe, distance to power supply and number of valves.
Most of the time, we do not recommend a spiral cable application because it’s simply not necessary. It requires 3x the cable to do the same job.
Therefore, simply use a straight, single run of cable affixed to the bottom of the pipe (think 6 o’clock position) using the provided fiberglass installation tape. Next, add 1 foot of cable for every valve because you will be wrapping the valve with cable. For pipes less than 1″ in diameter, a single cable run is sufficient. For larger pipes, two cable runs are recommended. Keep in mind that plastic pipes are less thermally conductive so you may choose to use two cable runs on larger plastic pipes to be safe. Finally, if your outlet isn’t close to the pipe you are treating, factor in enough heat cable to reach your outlet (Pipe Freeze PRO does come with a 36″ power cord).
Finally, you must install insulation on your pipe and heat cable assembly in order for the system to operate effectively. See instructions for further details.
The cable can be exposed to wetness but the thermostat must stay dry to function properly. Use Pipe Freeze PRO for pipe freeze prevention applications only.
Consider using Heat Tape Pro inside of open drain pipes as that cable is rated for use in wet areas.
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Heat Tape Pro has the most comprehensive installation system that works on almost any kind of roof type.
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Pipe Freeze Pro’s integrated thermostat turns power on and off automatically to the cable to save electricity. The thermostat is the lump located between the power cord and the heat cable. The thermostat triggers the cable to turn on at 37ºF and off at 50ºF, with a sensitivity range of +/- 4ºF. It’s a great feature that makes Pipe Freeze Pro unique among heat cables on the market.
Yes and no. The cable is approved for exposure to wet conditions but you should keep the thermostat dry for proper operation.
No. The thermostat need only be exposed to cold air. It does not hurt to have the thermostat attached to the pipe but it is not necessary. If you choose to attach it to the pipe keep in mind that the thermostat should not be covered with insulation.
No. You want the thermostat to react to the cold environment so it triggers the Pipe Freeze Pro to turn on.
Every Length of Heat Tape Pro has a cord length of 10-feet that is not included in the listed/state length. Meaning: A 100-foot Heat Tape pro will have a 100 feet of heated cable + a 10-foot unheated power cord.
Every Length of Pipe Freeze Pro has a cord length of 3-feet (36″) that is not included in the listed/state length. Meaning: A 30-foot Heat Tape pro will have a 30 feet of heated cable + a 3-foot unheated power cord.
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