Description
The R Type Thermocouple Connector is a standard-size plug-and-socket connector designed for the secure and accurate connection of R-type thermocouples used in high-temperature industrial processes. Featuring a solid round-pin design, it provides a dependable electrical connection between the thermocouple sensor and temperature indicators, controllers, scanners, or data acquisition systems while allowing quick installation, replacement, and maintenance without rewiring the complete measurement circuit.
Key Features
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Standard-Size Round Pin Footprint Heavy-duty solid pins offer superior resistance to mechanical bending and physical wear during frequent disconnect cycles.
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Matched Compensation Alloy Contacts Prevents cold-junction error shifts at the connector interface, maintaining high measurement precision for noble-metal loops.
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Polarized Pin Geometry Differential pin sizes physically prevent reversed-polarity connections during field wiring and maintenance.
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High-Temperature Thermoplastic Housing Rugged enclosure continuously rated for ambient operation up to 220°C.
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ISA Color-Coded (Green Body) Recognized green color code ensures easy identification of noble-metal (Type R / Type S) thermocouple channels.
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Complete Plug & Socket Pair Comes as a matched male-female quick-disconnect set ready for extension wire or panel installation.
Applications
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Glass Melting Furnaces & Kilns Reliable sensor disconnection for ceramic sheath assemblies in glass making and ceramic firing.
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High-Temperature Heat Treating Connecting noble-metal thermocouples in vacuum furnaces, carburizing units, and sintering equipment.
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Calibration Laboratories & Standards Benches Quick-swap interfacing for reference sensors and precision thermal testing equipment.
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Ceramic Tube Sensor Assemblies Direct pairing with Aavad’s ceramic sheath Type R thermocouple probes.
Datasheet
FAQs
1. What is an R Type Thermocouple Connector?
An R Type Thermocouple Connector is a plug-and-socket connector designed to connect R-Type thermocouples to temperature indicators, PID controllers, data loggers, and industrial monitoring systems while maintaining accurate thermocouple signal transmission.
2. Why should an R Type Connector use matching Compensating Alloy Contacts?
Using contacts designed for R-Type thermocouple circuits helps maintain measurement accuracy by minimizing additional thermoelectric errors that may occur when unsuitable connector materials are used. Matching compensating alloy contacts ensure reliable temperature signal transmission.
3. What is the advantage of the Polarized Round-Pin Design?
The polarized round-pin design allows the connector to be inserted in only one correct orientation, helping prevent reverse polarity, wiring mistakes, and inaccurate temperature measurements during installation.
4. What is the maximum operating temperature of this Connector?
The connector housing is designed for continuous operating temperatures up to 220°C, while the connected R-Type thermocouple sensor is capable of measuring significantly higher process temperatures in demanding industrial applications.
5. Where are R Type Thermocouple Connectors commonly used?
R Type Thermocouple Connectors are widely used in glass manufacturing, ceramic production, steel processing, heat treatment furnaces, laboratories, calibration systems, power plants, and other high-temperature industrial applications requiring accurate and reliable temperature measurement.
