Description
The Aavad Heavy Duty Wire Type K-Type Thermocouple (Model AKES-12×65) is designed for reliable temperature measurement in demanding industrial environments where standard small-diameter thermocouples may not provide the required mechanical strength. Its 12 mm OD SS310 stainless steel sheath offers excellent durability and resistance to oxidation at elevated temperatures, making it suitable for continuous operation up to 1000°C.
This thermocouple uses a simplex K-Type sensing element with compacted magnesium oxide (MgO) insulation, providing stable performance and efficient heat transfer in high-temperature processes. The 65 mm sensor length helps achieve a practical balance between rugged construction and response time, while the 3 m TF/TF (Teflon/Teflon) cable allows direct connection to instrumentation without a terminal head.
The robust construction makes this thermocouple well suited for industrial furnaces, kilns, heat treatment equipment, combustion systems, power generation, and chemical processing, where reliable high-temperature monitoring is essential.
Key Features
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Heavy-Duty 12mm OD SS316 Sheath Thick-walled stainless steel body prevents probe sagging, mechanical deformation, and physical wear in high-stress installations.
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K-Type Thermocouple Sensing Element Uses standard Chromel-Alumel conductors for reliable, linear output across industrial thermal processes.
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High-Temperature Operating Range (0°C to 1000°C) Engineered specifically for continuous, stable service in high-heat thermal processing applications.
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Simplex Single-Junction Construction Provides a clean, reliable single signal output ideal for direct panel meter, PLC, or transmitter connections.
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Compacted Magnesium Oxide (MgO) Insulation Dense internal mineral potting protects the sensing junction against mechanical shock and thermal shock.
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65mm Compact Insertion Length Offers an optimized balance between high structural rigidity and swift heat-conduction response time.
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3-Meter TF/TF Insulated Cable Teflon/Teflon inner and outer wire jackets protect copper lead conductors against chemical fumes, oils, and moisture.
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Direct-Wired Headless Design Allows quick installation and wiring directly to instruments without the space requirements of a bulky terminal head.
Applications
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Industrial Furnaces & Heat Treatment Temperature monitoring inside annealing, hardening, tempering, and forging furnaces.
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Kilns & Ceramic Processing Thermal tracking inside continuous tunnel kilns, shuttle kilns, and drying ovens.
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Metal Processing & Foundries Heat measurements around non-ferrous molten metal processing and casting equipment.
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Glass & Cement Manufacturing Process control across glass annealing lehrs, raw material dryers, and calcination towers.
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Power Generation & Combustion Systems Exhaust gas monitoring, boiler flue gas paths, and burner combustion chambers.
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Chemical & Petrochemical Refining Temperature sensing along high-temperature reactor vessels and thermal cracking units.
Datasheet
FAQs
1. What is a Heavy Duty Wire Type Thermocouple?
A Heavy Duty Wire Type Thermocouple is an industrial temperature sensor designed for reliable measurement in high-temperature process applications. It features a robust stainless steel sheath that protects the thermocouple element from heat, oxidation, mechanical damage, and harsh operating conditions, making it ideal for furnaces, kilns, heat treatment equipment, boilers, ovens, and other demanding industrial processes.
2. What is the difference between a Heavy Duty and a Standard Wire Type Thermocouple?
A Heavy Duty Wire Type Thermocouple is manufactured with a larger sheath diameter and stronger mechanical construction than a standard wire-type thermocouple. This provides improved durability, better resistance to vibration and mechanical stress, and longer service life in demanding industrial environments. Standard wire-type thermocouples are generally better suited for lighter-duty applications or installations with limited space.
3. Why is a K-Type Thermocouple commonly used in industry?
K-Type thermocouples are among the most widely used industrial temperature sensors because they offer a wide operating temperature range, excellent durability, fast response time, good oxidation resistance, and cost-effective performance. They are suitable for applications such as furnaces, heat treatment, power plants, food processing, chemical plants, and general industrial temperature measurement.
4. Can this Thermocouple be customized?
Yes. Aavad Instrument Pvt. Ltd. manufactures Heavy Duty Wire Type Thermocouples with customized sheath diameters, insertion lengths, cable lengths, thermocouple types (K, J, T, N, R, S, B), process connections, sheath materials (SS310, SS316, Inconel, and others), junction types, and termination options to suit specific industrial applications.
5. Is this Thermocouple suitable for continuous High-Temperature operation?
Yes. With its SS310 protective sheath, compacted MgO insulation, and K-Type sensing element, this thermocouple is designed for reliable continuous temperature measurement in industrial processes up to 1000°C, provided it is operated within its specified temperature limits and suitable process conditions.
6. What factors should be considered when selecting a Heavy Duty Wire Type Thermocouple?
When selecting a heavy-duty wire type thermocouple, consider the operating temperature, thermocouple type, sheath material, sheath diameter, insertion length, response time, process environment, mounting method, vibration level, chemical compatibility, and compatibility with your PLC, DCS, SCADA system, temperature controller, or monitoring equipment. Proper selection ensures accurate measurement, longer service life, and reliable process performance.
