Extension / Compensating (Thermocouple) Cable
Colour-coded compensating cable that accurately extends thermocouple signals to instrumentation.
Type J/K/T/R-SColour-codedANSI MC96.1
VoltageSignal level (not power-rated)
Temperature-20°C to 105°C (PVC); up to 400°C (fibreglass)
StandardANSI MC96.1
Technical Specifications
| Construction | |
| Conductor | Thermocouple alloy pair (Type J / K / T / R-S per requirement) |
| Conductor size range | 0.5 – 2.5 sq.mm |
| Number of cores/pairs | 1 pair / 2 pair, shielded or unshielded |
| Insulation | PVC / Glass-fibre / Fibreglass (per temperature grade) |
| Inner sheath | Extruded PVC bedding (multi-pair) |
| Shielding/screen | Overall shield + drain wire (optional) |
| Armour | GI wire braid (optional, for fibreglass variant) |
| Outer sheath | PVC / FRLS or fibreglass braid (high-temp variant) |
| Ratings & Standards | |
| Voltage grade | Signal level (not power-rated) |
| Temperature rating | -20°C to 105°C (PVC); up to 400°C (fibreglass) |
| Applicable standards | ANSI MC96.1, BS EN 60584-3 (colour coding) |
| Special properties | Colour-coded per thermocouple type, matched thermal EMF |
Applications
Thermocouple signal extension
Furnace & kiln temperature monitoring
Process temperature instrumentation
Boiler & heat-treatment plants
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