We manufacture and design cable thermocouples, often called wire thermocouples. Cable thermocouples are a very cost effective construction of thermocouple with many options available to attach the sensor to your process. Exposed junctions are common with wire thermocouples as it gives a very quick response. The maximum temperature for a cable thermocouple is determined by its insulation but there are high temperature options such as glass fibre if required.Get more news about K Type PEEK THERMOCOUPLE wire,you can vist our website!
Made to your specification There are a wide range of options for our wire/cable thermocouples. They can be constructed with many different insulation types, stranding options, thermocouple types and either exposed, grounded or insulated junctions.
Cable Thermocouple Designs There are a variety of options when it comes to cable thermocouple design. Select the appropriate design below to view full specifications. What Is Thermocouple Wire? Thermocouples are sophisticated devices used to measure the temperature in various applications, from kilns, to cold storage, to diesel engines. The critical nature of these devices means they require high-quality wiring inside. Otherwise, the readings could be incorrect, leading to varying problems.
California Fine Wire offers the best thermocouple wires for any industry or application, no matter how big or small. This page will outline how thermocouple wire works and what makes it so valuable.
How Does A Thermocouple Wire Work? A thermocouple consists of two dissimilar metal wires coming together to create a temperature measurement junction. Heating the connection point of both metals creates a thermoelectric current known as a Seebeck current. As the heat transfers from the hot end to the cooler end, the electrons within the metals create electricity.
For a thermocouple to function correctly, one metal must be positively charged and the other negatively charged. An example would be positively charged copper on one wire and negatively charged nickel on the other.
Thermoelectric currents are minuscule, typically measuring in microvolts. That voltage then gets translated into temperature readings. Thermocouple readouts can be quite precise, which is why these devices hold value in so many unique applications. Extension Wire Since thermocouples are often placed in conditions not suitable for people, such as extreme cold or heat, the temperature reader often gets placed a significant distance away from the measuring junction. To ensure the accuracy of the readout, these systems use extension wires. These wires are insulated and protected so that the voltage isn’t affected by other environmental factors. The wires are never calibrated above 204°C to ensure stability.
