Product Details

K Type Thermocouple Extension Wire Compensation Wire

Product Description

Type K nickel chrome/nickel aluminum thermocouple wire, insulated with high temperature glass braid. A consumable item, which is used to convert the thermal energy at the hot junction of thermocouple to an electrical mV signal which can then be used by temperature control and recording instruments to accurately record and control the temperature of the item being heat treated.

Type K thermocouple wire is wire compensation for thermocouples and second (base) of the instrument signal transmission, to the elimination of thermocouple cold junction temperature measurement error caused by the change to ensure that the instrument on medium temperature measurement accuracy, applicable to the power, metallurgical, oil, chemical, textile and other industrial and national defense research departments automation Thermometer single point or multi-point connection

A thermocouple is a temperature measuring device consisting of two conductors of dissimilar metals or alloys that are connected only at the ends. When the ends are at different temperatures a small voltage is produced in the wire that can be related directly to the temperature difference between the ends. If the temperature at one end is known, the temperature at the other end can be determined.

Thermocouple wire or extension grade wire is recommended to be used to connect thermocouples to the sensing or control instrumentation. The conditions of measurement determine the type of thermocouple wire and insulation to be used. Temperature range, environment, insulation requirements, response, and service life should be considered.

Calibration Type Characteristics

Type	Singles	Normal Operating Temperatures (°F)
J	Iron (JP)/ Constantan(JN)	200-1500
K	ChromelP(KP)/Alumel(KN)	200-2000
T	Copper(TP)/ Constantan(TN)	200-600
E	ChromelP(EP)/ Constantan(EN)	200-1600