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Thermocouple grade wire is used in construction of a thermocouple temperature sensor. Thermocouple extension wire is used to carry the signal from the thermocouple sensor to the readout device while maintaining a high degree of accuracy. The extension wire material must match the material used in the positive and negative leg of the thermocouple type (e.g. type K) being used in the application. If a transmitter is installed within the thermocouple sensor assembly, copper wire is typically used in place of thermocouple extension wire to send the scalable (4 to 20) mA signal back to the process control equipment.
RTD sensors use ordinary copper instrumentation cable to send the resistance signal back to the recording, readout or control device. If a transmitter is installed within the RTD sensor assembly, copper wire is typically used to send the scalable (4 to 20) mA signal back to the process control equipment.
Pyromation stocks and sells a variety of sizes and gauges of thermocouple grade and extension wire, as well as wire insulators. We also offer special construction thermocouple wire and RTD cable, including multi-pair thermocouple extension wire.
Thermocouple and extension wires are generally ordered and specified by ASTM/ANSI designations for calibration.
Popular generic and trade name examples are:
Chromel®/Alumel® – ASTM/ANSI Type K
Iron/Constantan – ASTM/ANSI Type J
Copper/Constantan – ASTM/ANSI Type T
Chromel®/Constantan – ASTM/ANSI Type E
Nicrosil®/Nisil® – ASTM/ANSI Type N
Platinum/Platinum (10% Rhodium) – ASTM/ANSI Type S
Platinum/Platinum (13% Rhodium) – ASTM/ANSI Type R
Platinum (6% Rhodium)/Platinum (30% Rhodium) – ASTM/ANSI Type B
Unless otherwise specified, all thermocouple wire and extension wire is supplied to meet either Standard or Special Limits of Error per ASTM/ ANSI E – 230 Create your model number by selecting the following: 1) To start off, please reference t […]
Thermocouple wire and extension wire are usually solid conductors. When greater flexibility is required, either are available in stranded construction. Create your model number by selecting the following: 1) To start off, please reference the […]
Standard length spools are in 50 ft. increments. Non-standard lengths are available at an extra charge. Create your model number by selecting the following: 1) To start off, please reference the product data sheet on this page and configure yo […]
STANDARD INSULATED THERMOCOUPLE EXTENSION WIRE Create your model number by selecting the following: 1) To start off, please reference the product data sheet on this page and configure your model / part number. If you need assistance, please ca […]
Standard length spools are in 50 ft. increments. Non-standard lengths are available at an extra charge. Create your model number by selecting the following: 1) To start off, please reference the product data sheet on this page and configure yo […]
Pyromation offers several special construction thermocouple wire and RTD cables for process applications. Create your model number by selecting the following: 1) To start off, please reference the product data sheet on this page and configure […]