PVC Thermocouple Extension Cable
Overall Shield
PVC twisted/overall shielded thermocouple cable is ideal for systems sensitive to induced voltage and electrical noise. The twisting of the conductor and the Aluminum/polyester taper shield provides protection against cross talk, static and magnetic noise in instrumentation circuits. Conductors are insulated with color-coded PVC, then twisted with a tin/copper drain wire. Next, an Aluminum Mylar tape is wrapped around the wires, followed by a final layer of overall PVC jacket. The wire is UL listed for Power Limited Tray Cable (PLTC) 300V applications and meets NEC Article 725 Class I, Division 2, hazardous locations and NEC 725 for use in Class and Class 3 Circuits.
Applications
- New Plant Constructions
- Utilities and Industrial Plants
- Petrochemical Plants
- Testing Rig set up
- Thermocouple Circuits
- For use in NEC Article 725 Class 1 Division 2 Hazardous Locations
- Complies with NEC 725 for use in Class 2 and Class 3 Circuits
Available Options
- Metal Overbraid
- Sunlight Resistant
- Passes IEEE 383 Flame Test
- Passes VW-1 Flame Test
- CPE and TPE Constructions are also available
- Special Color Codes
- Available in thermocouple and special limits extension grade
Features
- Continuous use up to 221F (105C)
- Flame Retardant
- Excellent Dielectric Strength
- Good Moisture, Chemical and Solvent Resistance
- 100% Continuous Drain/Shield Contact
- Economical Construction
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Contact UsSpecifications
Conductors: Solid or stranded thermocouple wire per ASTM E230 & ANSI MC96.1
Insulation: Nominal .016″ (.40mm) flame retardant PVC
Construction: Twisted pairs
Communication Wire (Optional): 22AWG (.61mm) 7-strand copper insulated with nominal .015″ (.38mm) orange PVC ( used in constructions 4 pair and larger)
Cable Shield: .002″(.05mm) aluminum/polyester tape, 25% overlap
Cable Drain Wire: 7-strand tinned copper, 2 AWG sizes smaller than conductor
Outer Jacket: Flame retardant extruded PVC with nylon ripcord under jacket
Operating Temperature: -15F (-26C) t0 +221F (+105C) continuous
Limits of Error: Conforms to ASTM E230, IEC 584 and ANSI MC 96.1
Color Code: Conforms to ASTM E230 and ANSI MC96.1 (International Color Codes Available)
Ordering Code
UP/ALPTWK – [( 1 )] – [( 2 )] [( 3 )] – [( 4 )]
1) # of Pairs
From 2 to 50 pair (contact for larger pair counts)
2) Wire Size AWG
Available from 16 to 20AWG
3) Add (F) for Stranded Wire
Example: 20F = 20 AWG 7-Strand Conductor
4) Calibration Grade Designation
Type K, N, E, J, T available in Extension Grade*, Special Limits Extensions Grade available upon request
*Extension Grade wire is designated with an X at the end of the thermocouple type. (Example: Extension Grade type K = KX)
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About TE Wire & Cable LLC
TE Wire & Cable LLC, a Marmon Wire & Cable/Berkshire Hathaway Company, is a premier Thermocouple and Specialty wire and cable manufacturer that formed from the Wire and Cable Division of the Thermo Electric Corporation. TEW&C operations for the manufacture of wire and cable have been in existence for more than 79 years. Starting in 1941, TEW&C committed to a mission of providing high-quality wire to the temperature measurement markets, supplying applications from cryogenic up to 1300°C temperatures. Presently, TE Wire & Cable manufactures a full line of thermocouple wire and cable, from iron and nickel-based alloys, and copper with a full line of insulating materials ranging from PVC to high-end CEFIR®, ceramic fiber braids.