A thermocouple is a sensor for measuring temperature. It consists of two dissimilar metals joined together at one end. There are many types of thermocouples, type J, K, T, & E are the most common types (Base Metal), and type R, S, and B thermocouples are used in high temperature applications (Nobal Metal).
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SHEATH MATERIAL
SUS304
SUS316 - Excellent pitting corrosion resistance & crevice corrosion resistance, widely used in the chemical industry.
Inconel600 - Heat & corrosion resistant steel with strong stress and corrosion resistance, widely used in various heating components and petrochemical industry.
MOUNTING & FIXING
A variety of mounting options including fixed or movable flange, fixed or movable thread, or without mounting fixing.
JUNCTION STYLES & DETAILS
Grounded
1. Good heat transfer from the outside to the thermocouple junction
2. Rapid response
3. No suitable in case with electrical noise
Ungrounded
1. Response time is slower than the grounded style
2. Long service life
3. Resistance to electrical noise
Exposed
1. Rapid response
2. Suitable to measure the temperature of gas
3. Poor mechanical strength in contact with other measuring structures
SHEATH MATERIAL
SUS304
SUS316 - Excellent pitting corrosion resistance & crevice corrosion resistance, widely used in the chemical industry.
Inconel600 - Heat & corrosion resistant steel with strong stress and corrosion resistance, widely used in various heating components and petrochemical industry.
MOUNTING & FIXING
A variety of mounting options including fixed or movable flange, fixed or movable thread, or without mounting fixing.
JUNCTION STYLES & DETAILS
Grounded
1. Good heat transfer from the outside to the thermocouple junction
2. Rapid response
3. No suitable in case with electrical noise
Ungrounded
1. Response time is slower than the grounded style
2. Long service life
3. Resistance to electrical noise
Exposed
1. Rapid response
2. Suitable to measure the temperature of gas
3. Poor mechanical strength in contact with other measuring structures
Thermocouple Types and Temperature Range | ||||
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Type | Wire Material | Temp. Range | Accuracy | |
+ | - | |||
K | Nickel-Chromium | Nickel-Alumel | -200~1000°C | +/- 2.2°C or +/- .75% |
J | Iron | Constantan | 0~600°C | +/- 2.2°C or +/- .75% |
T | Copper | Constantan | -200~300°C | +/- 1.0°C or +/- .75% |
E | Nickel-Chromium | Constantan | -200~700°C | +/- 1.7°C or +/- 0.5% |
N | Nicrosil | Nisil | -200~1200°C | +/- 2.2°C or +/- .75% |
R | Platinum Rhodium – 13% | Platinum | 0~1400°C | +/- 1.5°C or +/- .25% |
S | Platinum Rhodium – 10% | Platinum | 0~1400°C | +/- 1.5°C or +/- .25% |
B | Platinum Rhodium – 30% | Platinum Rhodium – 6% | 0~1500°C | +/- 0.5% |
Thermocouple Types and Temperature Range | ||||
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Type | Wire Material | Temp. Range | Accuracy | |
+ | - | |||
K | Nickel-Chromium | Nickel-Alumel | -200~1000°C | +/- 2.2°C or +/- .75% |
J | Iron | Constantan | 0~600°C | +/- 2.2°C or +/- .75% |
T | Copper | Constantan | -200~300°C | +/- 1.0°C or +/- .75% |
E | Nickel-Chromium | Constantan | -200~700°C | +/- 1.7°C or +/- 0.5% |
N | Nicrosil | Nisil | -200~1200°C | +/- 2.2°C or +/- .75% |
R | Platinum Rhodium – 13% | Platinum | 0~1400°C | +/- 1.5°C or +/- .25% |
S | Platinum Rhodium – 10% | Platinum | 0~1400°C | +/- 1.5°C or +/- .25% |
B | Platinum Rhodium – 30% | Platinum Rhodium – 6% | 0~1500°C | +/- 0.5% |
What is thermocouple extension wire?
Thermocouple extension wire is used to extend from the thermocouple probe to the control system or digital display especially when long distance involved. It is less expensive and lower grade than thermocouple wire.
Thermocouple Type | Extension Wire Type | Wire Material | Temp. Range (℃) | Tolerance (µV) | ||
+ | - | Class 1 | Class 2 | |||
K | KX | Nickel-chrome | Nickel-silicon | -25~200 | ±60 | ±100 |
KCA | Nickel-chrome | Nickel-silicon | 0~150 | - | ±100 | |
KCB | Iron | Copper-nickel | 0~150 | - | ±100 | |
KCC | Copper | Copper-nickel | 0~100 | - | ±100 | |
E | EX | Nickel-chrome | Copper-nickel | -25~200 | ±120 | ±200 |
J | JX | Iron | Copper-nickel | -25~200 | ±85 | ±140 |
T | TX | Copper | Copper-nickel | -25~100 | ±30 | ±60 |
N | NX | Nickel-chrome | Nickel-silicon | -25~200 | ±60 | ±100 |
NC | Copper-nickel | Copper-nickel | 0~150 | - | ±100 | |
R | RCA | Copper | Copper-nickel | 0~100 | - | ±30 |
RCB | Copper | Copper-nickel | 0~200 | - | ±60 | |
B | BC | Copper | Copper | 0~100 | - | - |
S | SCA | Copper | Copper-nickel | 0~100 | - | ±30 |
SCB | Copper | Copper-nickel | 0~200 | - | ±60 |
What is thermocouple extension wire?
Thermocouple extension wire is used to extend from the thermocouple probe to the control system or digital display especially when long distance involved. It is less expensive and lower grade than thermocouple wire.
Thermocouple Type | Extension Wire Type | Wire Material | Temp. Range (℃) | Tolerance (µV) | ||
+ | - | Class 1 | Class 2 | |||
K | KX | Nickel-chrome | Nickel-silicon | -25~200 | ±60 | ±100 |
KCA | Nickel-chrome | Nickel-silicon | 0~150 | - | ±100 | |
KCB | Iron | Copper-nickel | 0~150 | - | ±100 | |
KCC | Copper | Copper-nickel | 0~100 | - | ±100 | |
E | EX | Nickel-chrome | Copper-nickel | -25~200 | ±120 | ±200 |
J | JX | Iron | Copper-nickel | -25~200 | ±85 | ±140 |
T | TX | Copper | Copper-nickel | -25~100 | ±30 | ±60 |
N | NX | Nickel-chrome | Nickel-silicon | -25~200 | ±60 | ±100 |
NC | Copper-nickel | Copper-nickel | 0~150 | - | ±100 | |
R | RCA | Copper | Copper-nickel | 0~100 | - | ±30 |
RCB | Copper | Copper-nickel | 0~200 | - | ±60 | |
B | BC | Copper | Copper | 0~100 | - | - |
S | SCA | Copper | Copper-nickel | 0~100 | - | ±30 |
SCB | Copper | Copper-nickel | 0~200 | - | ±60 |
Features | 1. Cost effective 2. Small in size 3. Robust 4. Wide range of operation 5. Accurate for large temperature changes 6. Fast response 7. Wide temperature capabilities | |||
How to choose | Please provide the following information: 1. What’s the application 2. Type of the thermocouple (K/J/T/E/N/R/S/B) 3. Diameter and length of probe 4. Installation requirements (thread or flange size) 5. Temperature range 6. Chemical resistance of the thermocouple or sheath material |
Features | 1. Cost effective 2. Small in size 3. Robust 4. Wide range of operation 5. Accurate for large temperature changes 6. Fast response 7. Wide temperature capabilities | |||
How to choose | Please provide the following information: 1. What’s the application 2. Type of the thermocouple (K/J/T/E/N/R/S/B) 3. Diameter and length of probe 4. Installation requirements (thread or flange size) 5. Temperature range 6. Chemical resistance of the thermocouple or sheath material |