Description
The K-Type PVC/PVC Thermocouple Compensating Cable is designed for cost-effective and reliable transmission of K-Type thermocouple signals between the sensing point and temperature measurement instruments. Instead of using full thermocouple-grade conductors, the cable is manufactured with specially selected compensating alloy conductors that closely reproduce the thermoelectric characteristics of a K-Type thermocouple within a specified ambient temperature range. This makes it an economical solution for extending thermocouple circuits in industrial temperature measurement systems while maintaining dependable signal performance under normal operating conditions.
Manufactured in a 3-core, 24 SWG construction, the cable features PVC insulation with a PVC outer sheath, providing good electrical insulation, flexibility, and mechanical protection for general industrial environments. Designed for ambient temperatures up to 105°C, it is suitable for connecting K-Type thermocouples to temperature controllers, PLCs, DCS systems, indicators, recorders, data loggers, and industrial automation equipment.
Key Features
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Versatile 3-Core Design Extra conductor allows plant-wide standardization across both 3-wire RTD and thermocouple instrument channels.
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Economical Seebeck Alloy Compensation Specially formulated base-metal alloys emulate Type K millivolt response over standard ambient spans, sharply cutting long-distance cabling costs.
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Dual PVC/PVC Sheathing & Core Insulation High-grade HR-PVC insulation on individual conductor cores and outer sheath provides moisture, chemical, and physical resistance.
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105°C Continuous Ambient Temperature Rating Formulated to maintain insulation integrity inside warm control rooms, cable trays, and equipment panels.
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Universal Instrument Compatibility Directly links field sensors to digital controllers, multichannels, recorders, and input modules accepting Type K calibration inputs.
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24 SWG Conductor Sizing Flexible 24 SWG wire gauge facilitates smooth pulling through conduits and hassle-free terminal block terminations.
Applications
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Unified Plant Wiring Infrastructure Facilities aiming to standardize a single 3-core bulk cable specification across both RTD and thermocouple instrumentation runs.
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Furnace, Kiln, & Industrial Oven Loop Wiring Connecting external junction boxes of high-heat thermal equipment to remote control panels.
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Boilers & Power Generation Stations Routing temperature monitoring signals from steam loops and turbine auxiliary units back to central SCADA systems.
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Heat Treatment & Metal Processing Lines Signal lines running through indoor conduit trays protected from direct radiant heat.
Datasheet
FAQs
1. What is a K-Type PVC/PVC Compensating Cable?
A K-Type PVC/PVC Compensating Cable is designed to transmit the millivolt (mV) signal from a K-Type thermocouple to temperature controllers, PLCs, indicators, recorders, and other measuring instruments using specially selected compensating conductors that closely approximate the thermoelectric characteristics of the thermocouple within a specified ambient temperature range.
2. Why choose Aavad Instrument’s K-Type PVC/PVC Compensating Cable?
Aavad Instrument’s K-Type PVC/PVC Compensating Cable combines reliable compensating conductors, durable PVC insulation, and customizable construction options to provide dependable thermocouple signal transmission, long service life, and consistent performance for industrial instrumentation, process control, and automation systems.
