Type J Thermocouple Wire Solid Conductor -50°C to +400°C Temperature Range with Fiberglass/PVC/PFA Insulation
Professional thermocouple compensating cable with Type J solid conductor, operating from -50°C to +400°C. Features fiberglass, PVC, or PFA insulation options, ANSI/IEC color coding, and stainless steel or copper shielding. Ideal for industrial temperature measurement applications requiring reliable signal transmission and process control accuracy.
Thermocouple compensation cables, also known as instrumentation cables, are specifically designed for process temperature measurement applications. These cables feature conductor materials with thermo-electric (EMF) properties that match the thermocouples used for temperature sensing, ensuring accurate signal transmission between thermocouples and pyrometers for indication and control systems.
| Parameter | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Grade | Extension Grade or Thermocouple Grade |
| Temperature Range | -50°C to +400°C |
| Conductor Types | K, J, T, E, N, S, R, KX, JX, TX, EX, NX, SX, RX |
| Number of Conductors | 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 |
| Conductor Type | Stranded or Solid |
| Conductor Size | 20, 24, 30, 32, 36, 40 AWG |
| Insulation Materials | Fiberglass, PTFE, PVC, Silicone, Kapton |
| Jacket Materials | Fiberglass, PTFE, PVC, Silicone, Kapton |
| Shielding Material | Stainless Steel Braid (SSB) or Tinned Copper Braid (CUB) |
| Color Standards | ANSI, IEC |
| Available Lengths | 10×100m, 5×200m, 2×500m, 1×1000m, 3×1000ft, 1×2000ft |
Type K thermocouple wire is the most widely used base metal thermocouple for temperatures above 500°C, offering exceptional performance characteristics:
- Superior oxidation resistance compared to other base metal thermocouples
- High EMF output against Platinum 67 reference
- Excellent temperature accuracy, sensitivity, and stability
- Cost-effective solution for industrial applications
- Recommended for oxidizing or inert atmospheres
- Alternating oxidizing and reducing atmospheres
- Atmospheres containing sulphur gases
- Long-term vacuum applications
- Low oxidizing atmospheres such as hydrogen and carbon monoxide