PVC Thermocouple Extension Cable

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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.

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    • 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
    • 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
    • Continuous use up to 221F (105C)
    • Flame Retardant
    • Excellent Dielectric Strength
    • Good Moisture, Chemical and Solvent  Resistance
    • 100% Continuous Drain/Shield Contact
    • Economical Construction

  • 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)

  • 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)

    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)