Description
The Type K Thermocouple Cable is designed for accurate temperature measurement and signal transmission in a wide range of industrial process control applications. Manufactured using Chromel (Nickel-Chromium) and Alumel (Nickel-Aluminium) alloy conductors, Type K remains the world’s most widely used thermocouple due to its broad operating range, dependable performance, excellent oxidation resistance, and cost-effective construction. This cable is suitable for connecting K-Type thermocouples to temperature controllers, PLCs, DCS systems, indicators, recorders, and industrial automation equipment where reliable temperature monitoring is essential.
Supplied in a 100-meter spool with a 600V insulation rating, the cable provides a practical solution for long installation runs while minimizing the need for intermediate joints or splicing. The alloy conductors ensure compatibility with K-Type thermocouple systems, delivering stable thermoelectric performance for industrial instrumentation.
Key Features
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Genuine Type K Matched Alloy Conductor Pair Built with authentic Chromel (+ leg) and Alumel (- leg) conductors ensuring strict adherence to ANSI / IEC EMF calibration curves.
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Continuous 100m Factory Spool Standardized 100-meter reel packaging simplifies inventory and allows single-run cabling without field splices or signal loss.
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Broad -20°C to 450°C Temperature Range Stable dielectric and conductor performance across sub-ambient and elevated industrial operating environments.
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600V Dielectric Isolation Rating High dielectric barrier protects millivolt temperature signals against electrical noise, cross-talk, and voltage spikes in busy cable trays.
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High Uniformity & Low Resistance Precision-drawn alloy cores deliver low loop resistance for reliable long-distance signal transmission to PLCs/DCS panels.
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Standardized Color Coding Color-coded internal conductor insulation ensures error-free polarity connections during installation and maintenance.
Applications
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Industrial Furnaces, Ovens & Drying Kilns Thermocouple extension lines running from process chamber probes to centralized temperature controllers.
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Heat Treatment & Metal Annealing Lines Signal wiring for stress-relieving, hardening, and tempering batch furnaces.
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Power Plant & Utility Instrumentation Multi-channel thermal feedback lines across steam lines, exhaust ducts, and auxiliary machinery.
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Plastic Injection & Extrusion Lines Thermocouple cabling connecting barrel heater sensors to temperature control manifolds.
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General Industrial Panel Interconnects Ideal for single-spool control room runs where neat, un-spliced wiring is required across long distances.
Datasheet
FAQs
1. What is a Type K Thermocouple Cable?
A Type K Thermocouple Cable is an industrial instrumentation cable manufactured with Chromel (Nickel-Chromium) and Alumel (Nickel-Aluminium) alloy conductors for accurate temperature measurement and reliable thermocouple signal transmission in industrial process control applications.
2. What materials are used in a Type K Thermocouple Cable?
Type K Thermocouple Cables use Chromel (Nickel-Chromium) as the positive conductor and Alumel (Nickel-Aluminium) as the negative conductor. These alloy conductors generate and transmit thermoelectric (millivolt) signals accurately for dependable temperature measurement.
3. Why is Type K the most commonly used Thermocouple?
Type K Thermocouples offer a wide operating temperature range, excellent oxidation resistance, reliable performance, and cost-effectiveness, making them one of the most widely used temperature sensors for industrial temperature measurement and process control applications.
4. What industries commonly use Type K Thermocouple Cables?
Type K Thermocouple Cables are widely used in heat treatment plants, furnaces, boilers, power plants, petrochemical facilities, steel manufacturing, pharmaceutical industries, food processing, and industrial automation systems, where accurate and reliable temperature signal transmission is essential.
