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Type K thermocouple wire
Type K bare thermocouple wire is a NiCr-Ni thermocouple wire for temperature measurement from -270°C to +1260°C. Kamet supplies EU-produced Type K wire in IEC 60584 Class 1, with diameters from 0.20 mm to 3.26 mm and custom diameters up to 16 mm. The wire is supplied with a 3.1 material certificate and calibration certificate and is suitable for inert and oxidising environments.
Type K thermocouple wire specifications
| Specification | Type K bare thermocouple wire |
|---|---|
| Thermocouple type | Type K |
| Conductor combination | NiCr-Ni |
| Temperature range | -270°C to +1260°C |
| Standard tolerance | IEC 60584 Class 1 |
| Available diameters | Ø0.20–3.26 mm |
| Custom diameter | Up to Ø16 mm |
| Rod diameters | Ø6.0–10.0 mm |
| Certificates | 3.1 material certificate + calibration certificate |
| Origin | Produced in EU with EU-sourced materials |
| Suitable atmospheres | Inert and oxidising |
| Availability | Selected diameters from stock |
When should you use Type K thermocouple wire?
Type K thermocouple wire is suitable for applications requiring a wide temperature range and can be used in inert and oxidising environments. Kamet supplies Type K bare wire in IEC 60584 Class 1 for applications ranging from laboratory temperature measurement to industrial and high-temperature environments.
Common applications for Type K thermocouple wire
Type K thermocouple wire is used across industrial temperature measurement applications. Applications listed by Kamet include steel and iron manufacturing, chemical processing, petroleum production and nuclear energy. Some examples of industries they are used in include:
- Steel and iron manufacturing facilities
- Chemical processing plants
- Petroleum production sites
- Nuclear energy facilities
The type K thermocouple wire can also be used in MI thermocouple cable. More about MI cable with type K thermocouple.
Available Type K Class 1 thermocouple wire diameters
Please contact us if you need different diameters. We can supply more custom made diameters (combinations) than stated below.
| Thermocouple | Class | Outside Diameter in mm | On Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type K | Class 1 | 0.50 mm | Yes | Send inquiry |
| Type K | Class 1 | 0.65 mm | – | Send inquiry |
| Type K | Class 1 | 0.80 mm | Yes | Send inquiry |
| Type K | Class 1 | 1.00 mm | Yes | Send inquiry |
| Type K | Class 1 | 1.20 mm | – | Send inquiry |
| Type K | Class 1 | 1.38 mm | Yes | Send inquiry |
| Type K | Class 1 | 1.50 mm | Yes | Send inquiry |
| Type K | Class 1 | 1.60 mm | – | Send inquiry |
| Type K | Class 1 | 2.00 mm | Yes | Send inquiry |
| Type K | Class 1 | 2.50 mm | Yes | Send inquiry |
| Type K | Class 1 | 3.00 mm | Yes | Send inquiry |
| Type K | Class 1 | 3.20 mm | – | Send inquiry |
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