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Mineral Insulated Thermocouples

Semi Rigid thermocouples manufactured from mineral insulated stainless steel sheathed thermocouple cable.
These thermocouples are used in a variety of processes as their many characteristics make them a good choice for general and special purpose use, their ruggedness and moderately high temperature range make them a popular choice for a multitude of temperature sensing environments.

Clad in various grades of stainless steel and supplied as Simplex, Duplex or Triplex with a choice of insulated or grounded junctions.

There are several types of mineral insulated thermocouple, each labeled with letters according to their constituent metals, the popular K type for example is made up of Chrome & Alumel, the metals give the thermocouple differing properties such as temperature ranges and accuracy.

Thermocouple Types Available K - T - J - E - N
Diameters Available 1.5mm 2.0mm 3.0mm 4.5mm 6.0mm 8.0mm 10.8mm
Sheath Materials Available Stainless steel – 304 - 310 – 316 – 321 - Inconel 600® - Pyrosil

Temperature Range: Up to 1250°C dependent upon sheath material.

Termination

Termination of the elements can be made in various ways including.
Pot seals
Plug & socket connectors
DIN plates
DIN spring loaded terminal blocks  
Various terminal heads

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