Thermocouple, extension and compensating cable
In some applications, a thermocouple is located in a pipeline distanced from a measuring instrument in a control center. The thermocouple signal therefore sometimes runs through an entire factory. In these cases, lower-priced material is required in order to transmit the signal from a thermocouple to a measuring instrument. The inexpensive alloys used for thermocouple compensating cables slightly differ from the actual more expensive thermocouple alloy. Kamet uses three different grades for cable: thermocouple grade, extension grade, and compensating grade.
Product summary
- Minimized signal degradation
- Flexible and durable
- Cost-effective
- Chemical resistivity
- Single and multipair constructions
- Suitable for various environments up to 1200°C
Extension cable grades we offer
Kamet offers a wide range of thermocouple, extension and compensating cable for all types of applications. In order to explore the possibilities for your (customized) cable needs, please contact our expert team. You can be assured of a quick response.
- Thermocouple grade – Thermocouple grade means the alloy is exactly the same as the alloy in the temperature sensor and therefore functions similar as a thermocouple.
- Extension grade – Extension grade compensating cables have the same nominal composition of a thermocouple cable, but are calibrated as class 1 up to 200°C in accordance with DIN 43710.
- Compensation grade – Compensation grade compensating cable has a different nominal composition than thermocouple cable. They can be recognized with character C.
- Multi-pair thermocouple cables – Multi-pair thermocouple cables consist of groups of insulated thermocouple wires that are twisted in pairs and bundled together in the same form as multi-conductor cables
Quality, service, and customization
Kamet has partnered with various European extension cable manufacturers. Through our partnership we are able to offer customized high performance (thermocouple) cables , contributing to a competitive advantage for even the most demanding applications.
The work we do is often project-based, making our partners in-house expertise available for the whole process from research and design to testing and production of bespoke cables with full quality control.
Customized thermocouple (extension) cable allows for a variety of design options. These include flexibility, miniaturization, single- and multicore constructions and/or ribbon, flat, coaxial or spiral style cable constructions. Each of these offer different benefits depending on the application.
A range of sheath materials can be added to create cables with excellent resistance to one or more of the following:
- chemical agents
- fire (1110°C)
- oils
- moisture
- moulds
- acids
- mechanical stress
- abrasion
- electromagnetic interference
The kinds of materials used to achieve this include Fluoropolymers, Technopolymers, Silicon Rubber, Low Smoke Zero Halogen materials and a wide range of Thermoplastics & Thermoplastic Elastomers (majority of these cables are UL/CSA approved). Furthermore, a variety of alloys may be chosen to make armoured and coaxial thermocouple cables.
We can offer an extensive range of conductor wire sizes from 0,013 mm² (7 x 0,05 mm) and up to 240 mm² in low voltage cables.
Reach out to us to discuss your specific needs
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