Extend Your Temperature Monitoring Range With Quality Thermocouple Wire
Be sure to achieve maximum performance from your thermocouple system with premium wire. Standard thermocouple grade wires deliver accurate temperature readings over a wide temperature range, with great voltage output.
Avoid damage and stress points on long lengths of wire by using clamps, brackets, or cable ties to secure them in place. Electrical noise may interfere with your signal and lead to incorrect temperature readings – these should all be taken into consideration as possible sources of error.
High Accuracy
Thermocouple wires are an indispensable element of many temperature monitoring systems. Their accuracy allows for precise readings that ensure processes operate within their optimal ranges.
When using thermocouple wires to extend your system, its accuracy depends heavily on their construction materials. When using two thermocouple wires of similar alloys to extend it further, errors due to different metals disrupting electron movement in signals will be minimised and errors minimized further.
TE Wire & Cable’s ACCUTHERM(r) thermocouple wire is designed for use in applications requiring high precision. It surpasses initial calibration tolerances of standard and special limits, and comes in multiple insulations to meet any application. When running extended lengths it is essential that precautions be taken against errors caused by ground loops and electromagnetic interference (EMI), such as grounding issues along the route as well as proximity issues with power wiring or motors.
Wide Temperature Range
Though thermocouple wires can be stretched over long distances, care must be taken when selecting their application. Long lengths are more prone to electrical noise from other electricity-consuming activities which could distort voltage output at measurement junctions and lead to inaccurate readings.
As well, be mindful that extension grade wire may not be as temperature resistant as its original thermocouple wire counterparts, exposing your thermocouple end to higher ambient temperatures which could compromise accuracy issues.
As a rule of thumb, whenever installing extension wires it is wise to install thermocouple heads as a precautionary measure. These protective covers offer terminal connections with ease as well as connectors specific to each thermocouple type – eliminating extra compensation requirements and saving time in setup time. In addition, thermocouple heads come in many shapes and sizes!
Corrosion Resistant
Thermocouple wires are engineered to operate under harsh environments. Their construction consists of two dissimilar metals joined at their hot junction (or probe part), which enable electrons to respond differently when subjected to heat and temperature, effectively measuring temperature.
Choose the ideal thermocouple type based on several considerations, including your temperature monitoring requirements and system sensitivity. Type K thermocouples are popular due to their wide temperature range; however, their higher margin of error makes them less suitable than other models.
When working with Thermocouple wires, it’s essential to remember their low voltage signal. Therefore, they should be placed away from power cables and motors. Furthermore, stress points must be minimized, grounding should be ensured correctly to help avoid electrical interference that could alter temperature readings, connections should be regularly examined to check loosening and wear for the best performance of these simple devices. Taking these simple steps will enable you to get maximum use from your Thermocouple wires.
Versatility
Thermocouples are comprised of two metals welded together, which creates a junction that generates electron flow proportional to temperature fluctuations, enabling thermocouples to accurately detect hot or cold environments as well as cryogenic applications. Different thermocouple types provide different degrees of accuracy and stability; Type K with its positive nickel-chromium alloy leg and negative nickel-aluminium leg offers an economical solution while platinum-based Type R and B models can withstand higher temperatures.
Extension grade wires composed of the same thermocouple alloy can extend the usable length of a thermocouple wire, but keep in mind that their signal may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference from other power wires and motors.
thermocouple connectors make swapping out worn sensor heads easier, eliminating the hassles associated with wiring; hiring an electrician; or shutting down an entire manufacturing process just to replace one thermocouple head.